THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012) - Batman's Batsuit
Batman's Batsuit from action films The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, directed by Christopher Nolan. Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) wore his re-imagined Batsuit extensively in both films. The refined Batsuit, a military-inspired redesign of the Batman Begins outfit, allowed Batman to fight with increased agility at the expense of the protection afforded by its armour. The updated costume was designed by Lindy Hemming and created by costume supervisor Graham Churchyard and his team, including key sculptor Julian Murray. The most significant design change was an improved cowl, which separated the headpiece from the neck, allowing performers to turn their head in the suit for the first time. Lindy Hemming received a BAFTA Award®-nomination for her contribution to The Dark Knight.The costume’s under suit is a two-piece full-length body suit of breathable mesh fabric with integrated gloves and a hood. Plates cast in black and semi-translucent urethane are strategically fitted across the suit’s legs, torso and neck. The gloves feature leather sections with carbon fibre knuckle caps. Internal strapping provided support for the suit during the film’s frenetic action scenes. Openings are present at the waist to facilitate the use of a stunt harness. Multiple pieces of simulated armour are dressed over the under suit to complete the costume. This includes Batman’s signature cowl (marked ‘R7’), a set of upper body armour (marked ‘14’) and a pair of bracers with detachable blade panels (marked ‘L’ and ‘R’). The cowl and body armour components are made of urethane. The upper body armour is emblazoned with the Bat Emblem, as is the distinctive rubber Bat Belt, which features four static belt pouches secured with metal fittings and is finished in faux-bronze paint with the bat emblem in black. A black faux-velvet cape, a Batman Begins piece that was modified for use on the two sequels, is secured with screws at the shoulders. A pair of leather motorcycle boots (marked ‘BR7’ and ‘9’) completes the impressive costume. The costume displays some wear from use and age, with small cracks and tears present in the urethane of the upper body armour across the chest and at the right elbow. The Batsuit is presented on a custom-made mannequin display. Dimensions (displayed): 50 cm x 90 cm x 195 cm (19 ¾" x 35 ½" x 76 ¾")This lot is supplied with a Warner Bros. certificate of authenticity in place of a Prop Store certificate. Payment plan on this item is restricted to a duration of one month. Please contact us for further information. VAT Status - DAGGER