Batman: 7 Coolest Features Of The Batsuit

By Chris Quicksilver /

3. Shock Absorbers/Safety Features

Batman has accumulated a lot of injuries over the years, from numerous bullet wounds, to knife scars, stab wounds and broken bones aplenty. His more recent Batsuits have evolved to incorporate a neck brace (Dark Victory) and, following his broken back at the hands of Bane in Knightfall, a back brace as well (Batman & Son). The boots and gauntlets will also insulate Batman in case he is electrocuted (Leaves of Grass, Batman Incorporated), which happens more often than you might think. In addition, the Bat-logo on The Dark Knight€™s chest is heavily shielded (The Dark Knight Returns, Batman Reborn) and is designed to draw fire away from Batman€™s face and head. It can also release an electrical charge to an assailant if Batman is rendered unconscious (Hush). The cowl is armour plated, but doesn€™t provide as much protection as is perhaps necessary, given that Bats is frequently banged on the head, or grazed by a stray bullet and, as a result, knocked thoroughly senseless. However, the helmet will withstand the jaws of a puma (Knightfall) a dose of highly corrosive acid (Death of the Family) and, if tampered with, can release a concussive blast of gas to disable the would-be attacker (Hush). The suit itself is also thickly-layered enough to slow a bullet and provide some protection from fire, blades and hard impacts. Really, why are you picking a fight with this guy?