The evolution of Batman's suit from Lewis Wilson to Ben Affleck

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Batman was flying around nearly naked in the early days!

The first Batman Lewis Wilson was outfitted in ill-fitting gray and black cloth suit in 1943 as he dashed around to protect Gotham City. His look, which is similar to many children's Halloween costumes now, was comprised of a gray jumpsuit, black briefs, a belt, cloth cape and a cloth mask that left his face largely uncovered.

But it wasn't long before the Batsuit got a major style overhaul. In 1989, when Michael Keaton took the role, Batman stepped up his style game and was sporting a much more muscular look with rubber-like detailing. Then Val Kilmer, George Clooney and Christian Bale took the roles sequentially and things really got interesting... with Batman opting for an almost kevlar-like ensemble. Now it's Ben Affleck's turn for the role and he's even changed the way Batman looks.

Check out all of the different batsuits above

Evolution Of Batman In Film
Evolution Of Batman In Film

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