The Batman: 10 Things We Need To See In Matt Reeves' Reboot

10. A Fresh Design

The on-screen Bat Suits have gone from latex bat-nipples, to full on plated body armour. As such, there is no doubt that The Batman will see its own rendition of the cape and cowl. This is an opportunity for the costume designers to really play with the look of the suit to bring something fresh, or something more reminiscent of the comic books to the project.

While the suit worn by Affleck in Batman V Superman was the closest take on its comic source material (both the armoured and non-armoured versions), a typical point of contention was the return to rigidity in the neck and head movement due to a full cowl. It’s a common problem due to the look and design of the suit, but one that had been cleverly addressed in Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy.

Whichever route is taken, the costume designers have an important task ahead of them regarding making their suit aesthetically appealing, while branding their version of the suit for the new generation of Batman films.