Summary

  • Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy established a realistic and dark tone for Batman, delivering visually iconic costumes for heroes and villains.
  • Villains in The Dark Knight trilogy had the challenge of looking practical in a grounded world; some designs worked better than others.
  • The suits in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises improved on the original Batsuit, while Joker's look struck a perfect balance between comic book inspiration and a fresh vision.