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Warning : Spoilers for Batman : Dark Age # 2!In DC Comics , Gotham City ’s dark protector , Batman , was born the night his parents tragically break down in Crime Alley , even though the estimate for his iconic bat motif was n’t in full realized and implement until much later in Bruce Wayne ’s life . But in a unexampled modified series thatreimagines Batman ’s vigilante origin against a diachronic sixties backdrop , Batman gets a Modern “ first ” batsuit , a smell that puts his original costume to pity .

First introduced in 1939 wear out a simple grey and black batsuit with purple gloves , this Bill Finger - suggested cape and cowl design propelled Batman , in part , to great winner and ever - last stardom , with his signature superhero look only ameliorate as the decades go across .

Constantly encounter an updated and more current - set beginning for his dangerous undertaking depend on what DC ’s previous Crisis effect has altered , Batman , in the recently releasedBatman : Dark Ages # 2 , has been givena suit that acts as Bruce ’s very first in this alternating continuity , good manners of his tech - whiz and friend , Lucius Fox .

BATMAN NEW LASER GAUNTLET

Batman ’s fresh weapon is as simple and it is viciously effective , direct the Dark Knight back down to the street - level hero that he postulate to be .

Batman’s Historical Origin Story Shows Him Wearing A Prototype Suit Courtesy Of Lucius Fox

Batman: Dark Age #2- 2024 (Mark Russell and Michael Allred)

Likehis visual aspect inThe Dark Knight , this Lucius Fox was “ expatriate ” to the intestine of Wayne Enterprises when the control board canceled the City of Tomorrow task after Bruce was sent to fight in the Vietnam War — a plan that would have turned Gotham into a shining beacon light of a townsfolk , much like Metropolis . Telling Bruce during a re - debut visit that Wayne Enterprises now makes “ weapons with which to make warfare on the great unwashed of Gotham ” over improving their living , Lucius bring out that the gamey - tech wooing in a nearby glass case is something that will assist them " fight back . ”

A futuristic - looking courting that feels like it was envisioned by hardcore sci - fi rooter from the 60s , this outfit , as it ’s first presented to Bruce , had a cowl with ellipse eye - covers and at-bat - similar antennae ears , a long cape with shoulder armour pointed to the sky , chest armour , gauntlets , gloves , tactical boots , a utility belt , and a grayish , green color scheme . Next seen using the courtship in the arena as he thwarts member of the False Face Society attempting to break into Wayne Manor , Bruce is show to have given his costume a black and grey makeover , include adding a insidious squash racquet - logo to his chest .

Batman’s New “First” Batsuit Is A Costume Worthy Of His Original Design

Only present using concussion grenades and his patented scare tactic , it remains to be seen what other gadgets this prototype batsuit has at its disposal , with it doing a commendable job of give 1960s - coiffure Batman a familiar yet unique look to call his own in this serial publication . Bruce has just start his effort against the evil that tarry within Gotham , so fans should agree out the next issue ofBatman : Dark Agewhen it hit comic shops in May to see what else this new “ first ” suit can aid with inBatman ’s war against law-breaking .

Batman : Dark Age # 2is useable from DC Comics .

Batman : Dark Age # 2(2024 )

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The icon who launch the entire existence of superheroes , the last son of Krypton escaped his dying cosmos to crash land on Earth and be elevate as Clark Kent . The world know him better as Superman , the Man of Steel , the leader of the Justice League , and the most well - make love hero in the DC Comics Universe . Blessed with the powers of a Ubermensch , Kal - El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth , justice , and a better tomorrow .

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Batman frowning next to his Dark Ages counterpart and his new costume

Custom Image By Brian Colucci

Lucius Fox and Bruce Wayne stand in front of a prototype batsuit in a glass case

Custom Image by Robert Wood (from Ramón Pérez and Bob Kane)

Dark Age Batman in his new original suit swinging away from an explosion

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Custom Image by Robert Wood (from Ramón Pérez and Bob Kane)

Bruce Wayne standing in a jail cell wearing half a prison jumper and half of a batsuit.

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