What Is The Best Batman Suit?

Batman has been in a lot of different films over the years, and his fashion sense has wavered substantially.

1. Lewis Wilson (1943)

The original Batman film was a 15-chapter serial produced by Columbia Pictures in 1943.

Pros: Outfit is sexy.
Cons: Maybe too sexy?

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2. Robert Lowery (1949)

Lowery played the Caped Crusader in a 1949 serial, also produced by Columbia.

Pros: Tight-fitting spandex conforms to the contours, peaks and valleys of the majestic human body.
Cons: Probably not bulletproof.

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3. Adam West (1966)

West played Batman in a film adaptation of the campy live-action series.

Pros: Colorful bat logo, eyebrows drawn onto cowl.
Cons: Utility belt is high up on the waist, like how an old person wears their pants.

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4. Michael Keaton (1989)

Michael Keaton was the first of the Tim Burton Batmans. (EDIT: this originally, incorrectly said Joel Schumacher. I have given myself 40 lashes in the hopes that you can forgive me.)

Pros: Simple, elegant black and yellow color combinations.
Cons: Looks straight-up lazy next to Jack Nicholson’s dapper Joker.

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5. Michael Keaton (1992)

Pros: Still simple and elegant.
Cons: It’s the nineties now. Why doesn’t Batman look more grunge?

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6. Val Kilmer (1995)

In Batman Forever, Kilmer actually wore a suit resembling Keaton’s until Two-Face and The Riddler destroyed the Bat Cave and he switched to a newer model.

Pros: Subtle, understated use of the Bat logo.
Cons What is up with the sculpted abs? And that shiny metallic look isn’t exactly stealth.

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7. George Clooney (1997)

In Batman & Robin, George Clooney wore a batsuit with nipples on it.

Pros: [Any possible worthwhile aspects are overshadowed by the Bat-nipples]
Cons: Nipples on a batsuit.

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8. Christian Bale (2005)

Pros: Good amount of protection that still allows for dexterity and flexibility.
Cons: Cape is maaaaaaybe too long?

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9. Christian Bale (2008)

Pros: Still no nipples on it.
Cons: Lucius Fox upgraded the suit for even greater dexterity, sacrificing some of the suit’s ability to stop bullets.

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Which Batman suit is the best? Cast your vote in the comments.