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    {{Object
    {{Object
    |name=Batsuits
    |name=Batsuits
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    |image=Batsuits (Earth-89) 003.png
    |creator= {{F|page=Bruce Wayne (Earth-89: Pre-Crisis)|Bruce Wayne|(deceased)}}
    |creator=[[Alfred Pennyworth (Earth-89)|Alfred Pennyworth]]
    |owners= {{F|page=Bruce Wayne (Earth-89: Pre-Crisis)|Bruce Wayne|(deceased)}}
    |owners=[[Bruce Wayne (Earth-89)|Bruce Wayne]]
    |users= {{F|page=Bruce Wayne (Earth-89: Pre-Crisis)|Bruce Wayne|(deceased)}}
    |users=[[Bruce Wayne (Earth-89)|Bruce Wayne]]<br>[[Barry Allen (Earth-1: Post-Crisis)/Flashpoint|Barry Allen]] {{c|deceased}}
    |type= Protective suits
    |type=Protective suits
    |use= Identity concealment
    |use=Identity concealment
    |firstAppearance= {{M|Batman (1989 Film)}}
    |firstAppearance={{M|Batman (1989 Film)}}
    |lastAppearance= {{M|Batman Returns (Film)}}
    |lastAppearance={{Bk|The Flash: The Official Visual Companion}}
    |show=Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology
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    }}
    }}
    The '''Batsuits''' are a series of protective suits used by [[Bruce Wayne (Earth-89: Pre-Crisis)|Bruce Wayne]] as the vigilante, Batman.
    The '''Batsuits''' are a series of protective suits used by [[Bruce Wayne (Earth-89)|Bruce Wayne]] as the vigilante, Batman.


    ==History==
    ==History==
    ===First Suit===
    {{Empty Section|date=April 2020}}
    The original suit was used by [[Bruce Wayne (Earth-89)|Bruce Wayne]] as the Batman in 1989, with him battling criminals in the city and later, the [[Jack Napier (Earth-89)|Joker]]. The suit was heavily damaged when Wayne crashed the [[Batwing (Earth-89)|Batwing]] at the steps of [[Gotham Cathedral (Earth-89)|Gotham Cathedral]]. It was later repaired, with Wayne donning it again while patrolling on the streets of [[Gotham City (Earth-89)|Gotham]].<ref name="Batman (1989 Film)">{{M|Batman (1989 Film)}}</ref>


    ==Functions==
    ===Second Suits===
    Soon afterwards, the Batsuit was mass-produced to prevent a lack of suits and was kept in the [[Vault (Earth-89)|Vault]] of the [[Batcave (Earth-89)|Batcave]]. Over time, Wayne often changed into a different Batsuit when the default one was damaged by criminals and gunfire, one was severely damaged while battling the [[Oswald Cobblepot (Earth-89)|Penguin]] and was replaced afterwards.<ref name="Batman Returns">{{M|Batman Returns (Film)}}</ref>
    {{Empty Section|date=April 2020}}

    ===Third Suit===
    Months later, Wayne began donning a different suit with designs inspired by the first and second suit, adding advanced technology to the suit.<ref name="Batman '89">{{Com|Batman '89}}</ref>

    ===[[Flashpoint (Earth-1: Post-Crisis)|Flashpoint]]===
    ====Retired Batsuits====
    When [[Barry Allen (Earth-1: Post-Crisis)|Barry Allen]] travelled back in time to prevent his [[Nora Allen (Earth-1: Post-Crisis)|Nora Allen's]] death, he accidentally drew elements from [[Earth-89]] to [[Earth-1 (Post-Crisis)|Earth-1]], including the Batsuits. In the altered timeline, [[Bruce Wayne (Earth-89)|Bruce Wayne]] retired from vigilantism after [[Gotham City (Earth-89)|Gotham City]] no longer needed him, with the suits placed in storage without being used. Wayne was soon convinced by Allen to don the cowl once more, operating as Batman until his sacrifice against the [[Sword of Rao (Earth-1: Post-Crisis)|Sword of Rao]].<ref name="The Flash (2023 Film)">{{M|The Flash (2023 Film)}}</ref>

    ====The Flash's Batsuit====
    Wayne initially offered to give one of his old Batsuit to Allen during his attempt to be struck by lightning. However, he refused the offer as he needed to be in direct contact with the lightning bolt for his experiment to work. The old Batsuit was then given to [[Barry Allen (Earth-1: Post-Crisis)/Flashpoint|Allen's Flashpoint counterpart]], who painted the suit with a red and yellow color scheme and removed the ears of the cowl, giving himself a flexible and durable protective suit.<ref name="The Flash (2023 Film)"/>

    ====Dark Flash's Batsuit====
    In an erased future, the Flashpoint Allen did not give up in maintaining the timeline without any sacrifices and became the [[Dark Flash (Earth-1: Post-Crisis)|Dark Flash]]. The Dark Flash spent decades travelling back in time to fight the [[Kryptonians (Earth-1: Post-Crisis)|Kryptonians]], only for his Batsuit to be severely damaged beyond recognition. The Batsuit was then erased out of existence with Flashpoint Allen's sacrifice.<ref name="The Flash (2023 Film)"/>

    ==Overview==
    ===Functions===
    *'''Advanced Durability''': The Batsuit was proven to be durable, albeit able to be damaged by close-range gunshots. The second suit improved the first suit's durability, with gunshots being harder to penetrate the torso piece.<ref name="Batman (1989 Film)"/>
    *'''Glider''': The second suits consist of a glider inside the cape and improving Wayne's efficiency in transportation.<ref name="Batman (1989 Film)"/>
    *'''Identity Concealment''': The Batsuits consist of black cowls, covering the top half of Wayne's face and concealing his identity.<ref name="Batman (1989 Film)"/>
    *'''Lenses''': The cowl of the third suit installed white lenses, presumably to provide protection to Wayne's eyes.<ref name="Batman '89"/>


    ==Appearances==
    ==Appearances==
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    |{{M|Batman (1989 Film)}}
    |{{M|Batman Returns (Film)}}
    |{{M|Batman Returns (Film)}}
    |{{Ep|Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part One|On newspaper}}
    |{{Ep|Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part One|Pictured}}
    |{{Com|Shadows Chapter One}}
    |{{Com|Shadows Chapter Two}}
    |{{Com|Shadows Chapter Three}}
    |{{Com|Shadows Chapter Four}}
    |{{Com|Shadows Chapter Five}}
    |{{Com|Shadows Finale}}
    |{{M|The Flash (2023 Film)}}
    |{{Bk|The Flash: The Official Visual Companion}}
    }}
    }}


    ==[[:Category:Images of {{{images|Batsuits (Earth-89)}}}|Gallery]]==
    ==Gallery==
    <gallery>
    Batsuits (Earth-89) 002.png|Batsuits
    Bruce Wayne (Earth-89) 002.png|First Batsuit
    Batsuits (Earth-89) 001.png|Third Batsuit
    Batsuits (Earth-89) 003.png|Flashpoint Batsuits
    Barry Allen (Earth-1) (Post-Crisis) Flashpoint 003.png|The Flash's Batsuit
    </gallery>

    ===Promotional Images===
    <gallery>
    <gallery>
    Batman '89 001.png|{{Com|Batman '89}}
    Batsuits (Earth-89) (Original Multiverse) 001.png|Bruce in the Batsuit
    Batman Returns (Film) 001.png|{{M|Batman Returns (Film)}}
    The Flash (2023 Film) 004.png|{{M|The Flash (2023 Film)}} Concept Art - Batman and The Flash
    The Flash (2023 Film) 008.png|Sneak Peek of Batsuit
    The Flash (2023 Film) 010.png|Sneak Peek of Mystery Suit
    The Flash (2023 Film) 020.png|[[Michael Keaton]] as Batman
    The Flash (2023 Film) 023.png|"Worlds Collide"
    The Flash (2023 Film) 024.png|International Poster
    The Flash (2023 Film) 027.png|"Worlds Collide"
    The Flash (2023 Film) 030.png|Dolby Cinema
    The Flash (2023 Film) 031.png|4DX
    The Flash (2023 Film) 032.png|ScreenX
    </gallery>
    </gallery>


    ==References==
    ==References==
    {{Reflist}}
    {{Reflist}}
    {{Other version}}
    {{Other Version}}
    [[Category:Suits]]

    Latest revision as of 03:38, 18 March 2024


    The Batsuits are a series of protective suits used by Bruce Wayne as the vigilante, Batman.

    History[edit | hide | hide all]

    First Suit[edit | hide]

    The original suit was used by Bruce Wayne as the Batman in 1989, with him battling criminals in the city and later, the Joker. The suit was heavily damaged when Wayne crashed the Batwing at the steps of Gotham Cathedral. It was later repaired, with Wayne donning it again while patrolling on the streets of Gotham.[1]

    Second Suits[edit | hide]

    Soon afterwards, the Batsuit was mass-produced to prevent a lack of suits and was kept in the Vault of the Batcave. Over time, Wayne often changed into a different Batsuit when the default one was damaged by criminals and gunfire, one was severely damaged while battling the Penguin and was replaced afterwards.[2]

    Third Suit[edit | hide]

    Months later, Wayne began donning a different suit with designs inspired by the first and second suit, adding advanced technology to the suit.[3]

    Flashpoint[edit | hide]

    Retired Batsuits[edit | hide]

    When Barry Allen travelled back in time to prevent his Nora Allen's death, he accidentally drew elements from Earth-89 to Earth-1, including the Batsuits. In the altered timeline, Bruce Wayne retired from vigilantism after Gotham City no longer needed him, with the suits placed in storage without being used. Wayne was soon convinced by Allen to don the cowl once more, operating as Batman until his sacrifice against the Sword of Rao.[4]

    The Flash's Batsuit[edit | hide]

    Wayne initially offered to give one of his old Batsuit to Allen during his attempt to be struck by lightning. However, he refused the offer as he needed to be in direct contact with the lightning bolt for his experiment to work. The old Batsuit was then given to Allen's Flashpoint counterpart, who painted the suit with a red and yellow color scheme and removed the ears of the cowl, giving himself a flexible and durable protective suit.[4]

    Dark Flash's Batsuit[edit | hide]

    In an erased future, the Flashpoint Allen did not give up in maintaining the timeline without any sacrifices and became the Dark Flash. The Dark Flash spent decades travelling back in time to fight the Kryptonians, only for his Batsuit to be severely damaged beyond recognition. The Batsuit was then erased out of existence with Flashpoint Allen's sacrifice.[4]

    Overview[edit | hide]

    Functions[edit | hide]

    • Advanced Durability: The Batsuit was proven to be durable, albeit able to be damaged by close-range gunshots. The second suit improved the first suit's durability, with gunshots being harder to penetrate the torso piece.[1]
    • Glider: The second suits consist of a glider inside the cape and improving Wayne's efficiency in transportation.[1]
    • Identity Concealment: The Batsuits consist of black cowls, covering the top half of Wayne's face and concealing his identity.[1]
    • Lenses: The cowl of the third suit installed white lenses, presumably to provide protection to Wayne's eyes.[3]

    Appearances[edit | hide]

    Gallery[edit | hide]

    Promotional Images[edit | hide]

    References[edit | hide]


    Other versions of Batsuits
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    Earth: 66  99  1
    Original Multiverse

    Earth: 66  99  1

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