Ranking Batman’s Batsuits Across The Years

8) Val Kilmer’s First Suit – Batman Forever (1995)

For his first revamp of Batman’s outfit, Joel Schumacher just made some slight alterations to Michael Keaton’s suit. As such, it is infinitely better than the other outfits used in his era. With a sleek black finish and the bright yellow bat symbol, this one will appeal to fans of Tim Burton’s movies.

That said, all of the terrible hallmarks of Schumacher’s suits begin here. From the enlarged codpieces to the moulded musculature to the batnipples. It’s just that this one gets a pass for not emphasizing these aspects as much as later examples.

7) Adam West’s Suit – Batman: The Movie (1966)

The campy charms of the 1960s Batman series and its associated movie aren’t for everyone, but it’s hard to deny the massive impression Adam West’s Caped Crusader made on popular culture. West’s outfit in the role is far away from how we now see the character, then, but it is one of the most iconic looks for the hero and so deserves its due.

Most importantly, his basuit – with its purple-blue colour scheme – fits the kitschy tone of the show. Even those pencilled-on eyebrows encapsulate its arch, tongue-in-cheek style.