This 15th century-inspired Batman armor is basically one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Crafted of wet-molded leather by Samuel Lee of Prince Armory, this armor cost around $7500 and is cooler than anything you will ever make (if you have children, they are most defiantly included in that assessment). These photos are just the latest bit of awesome from Adam Jay of Superhero Photography, who I’ve already gushed over for his Ann Weying/She-Venom cosplay photo series (banned as too sexy for Facebook). This latest series is spectacular and moody, featuring Lee’s armor as worn by owner and designer Carlos Blanchard, creating a very literal but quite effective Dark Knight.
You can find more information from Prince Armory on the making here, or go look at Adam Jay’s complete Medieval Batman gallery at Superhero Photography. While you’re there, you might as well check out the smokin’ hot Girls Who Geek section. You can go ahead and thank me for that in the comments, kids.
Celebrity Do-It-Yourself expert Jason Sponque writes: Readers may like to know that these outfits can be made at home for just a fraction of the cost, by obtaining several square yards of green cardboard and indulging in a frenzy of abstract cutting and hacking. Simply stitch with remnants together with lengths of knotted string and hey presto! Your own Medieval Batman outfit will make you the envy of friends and ward off bizarre entities from another dimension*.
*Except the ones that look a bit like television detective Frank Cannon in a wig.
With advice like that, I bet etsy is full of Sponque-inspired items.
I am making a suit right now. It is a mix of the fancy way in the post and the terrible Fuse idea. I am sure it will win all the contests.
If they run it like MMP you have a shot!
Does your suit have feathers Acadia?
This is the second most awesome thing ever on this site. Eva, of course, is the most. Although my Tool of the Establishment puts this at number three awesome, as his favourite thing is Eva and Celebrity Feet.
Aww, N. Jill Marsh, you are a peach. Acadia, I want this framed for my Gallery office!
This is amazeballs. Although, my favorite Batman mock up is Bat Vader.