DCU Batman’s Batsuit Secret: The Missing Blue Hue Returns

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Over numerous decades, actors from diverse backgrounds such as Val Kilmer, Adam West, Michael Keaton, and Robert Pattinson (to name a few) have slipped into the iconic Batsuit, a costume renowned across cinema history. Worn in significant film productions for more than 60 years, this suit has been both a challenge and an honor for these actors, with some finding it restrictive to their acting abilities while others struggled with mobility issues. Regardless of the challenges, they’ve all become part of a select group of movie stars who have donned this suit that has captivated public imaginations for close to a century.

For a long time, spanning multiple adaptations of Batman, one crucial aspect of the Batsuit has been absent. As DC Universe prepares to present its live-action rendition of Batman in The Brave and the Bold, it’s high time for the new version of the Batsuit to address this issue and leave viewers a bit melancholic.

Bright Color Is What the DCU Batsuit Needs

Initially, Batman made his debut in the comics of Detective Comics during the late ’30s, donning a suit predominantly black on the outside and blue within. Over time, the blue element became integral to Batman’s Batsuit. By the 1940s, the Batsuit was often painted with a bright blue hue. This color has since become so closely associated with Batman that it influenced the outfit worn by Adam West in his popular 1960s TV series and its 1966 movie. The colors of this brooding hero were primarily blue, grey, and black.

Initially, when Michael Keaton donned the Batsuit in Batman (1989), a darker color scheme became prominent. Tim Burton’s portrayal of the Batsuit was primarily black, except for a vibrant yellow Bat-symbol on the chest, to align with his more somber interpretation of the comic book hero. Even when Joel Schumacher assumed control over these Batman films, the black Batsuit persisted as a means to differentiate Batman from the flamboyant, colorful villains like The Riddler and Poison Ivy. Although one might identify dark blue accents on Batman’s suit in Batman & Robin (combined with a white Bat-symbol insignia and codpiece), it doesn’t compare to the iconic blue Batman costume.

Since the unfavorable fan response to “Batman & Robin” led to a shift in Batsuit design towards more realistic looks, it’s become common for Batman suits in movies to be darker colors. For instance, Christopher Nolan’s Batsuits were all black, while Zack Snyder’s initial portrayals of Batman also featured a gloomy Batsuit. In Ben Affleck’s final appearance as Batman in “The Flash,” he wore a Batsuit with a bluish cowl and cape, but it didn’t quite capture the blue tones seen in comics or animated series. Over time, various movie Batsuits have come close, yet none have perfectly matched the iconic blue Batsuit from the comics and cartoons. The DC Universe might offer a solution to this enduring challenge.

The DCU Could Finally Give The World a Proper Blue Batsuit Again

To date, the Batman portrayed in DCU has merely made a brief appearance in the Creature Commandos, hinting at an unknown visual style when he fully debuts in the shared universe of James Gunn and Peter Safran. It’s uncertain which aspects or inspirations this Batman will embody, but there are promising indicators that the new Batsuit design may lean towards a more traditional approach. For instance, David Corenswet’s Superman is sporting red briefs, a feature abandoned in the DCEU version of the character. This choice suggests that Gunn prefers a more classic DC style, even incorporating a vintage-style logo for DC Studios.

Restoring a significant element of Superman’s suit suggests that the version of Batman in the DCU might wear an outfit similar to his comic book counterpart. The traditional looks of characters like Guy Gardner and Mister Terrific hinted at in Superman promotional materials, as well as Gunn’s readiness to incorporate vibrant hues, are all promising indicators that this Batman suit could make its debut in media post-1960s Batman. If Javelin can don a colorful outfit inspired by the comics in The Suicide Squad, it’s reasonable to expect Batman might follow suit and appear on the big screen wearing his iconic blue attire.

By switching Batman’s classic black Batsuit to a striking blue version, you can breathe fresh life into the character and set this new interpretation apart from previous film adaptations. To make a lasting impact with such a well-known character, introducing an unconventional touch like a blue Batsuit – last seen in the era of Adam West – would be an effective way to distinguish this Batman from Robert Pattinson’s portrayal. Moreover, having a brilliantly blue-hued Batman grace our screens for the first time in decades would be a long-awaited visual delight. The advantages of reintroducing this iconic suit to movie theaters after so many years are truly countless.

1966’s Batman is now available to rent or purchase from digital retailers.

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2025-04-28 19:42