10 Amazing Michael Keaton Batman Cosplays That Look Ready To Protect Gotham

Michael Keaton’s Batman returns in a few amazing Batman cosplays inspired by the Tim Burton movies. More than 30 years after Burton’s Batman Returns, Keaton’s final Batman appearance until The Flash, this version of the Dark Knight will finally make a comeback. Michael Keaton stars as Batman in The Flash, which will see Barry Allen meet Burton’s Batman through the multiverse. As such, there is no better time to revisit Keaton’s Batman journey, including cosplays based on the character.Available To Stream On HBO MaxWhat role Keaton’s Batman plays in The Flash movie’s story is difficult to say, but the return of such an iconic Batman is one of the most anticipated aspects of the upcoming DC film. Tim Burton and Michael Keaton helped redefine Batman for general audiences, going from the campiness of the 1966 Batman show to a highly stylized, serious version of the Dark Knight and Gotham City. Here are 10 incredible Michael Keaton Batman cosplays celebrating Batman (1989), Batman Returns, and The Flash

10 Batman Suits Up At The Bat-Cave In Accurate Keaton Cosplay

This Michael Keaton Batman cosplay by @pauljwares shared by @ComicBookH has a cinematic look to it, almost as if it was a still from one of Tim Burton Batman movies. Not only is the suit an extremely accurate recreation of Batman’s suit from Batman (1989), but the cosplayer’s face under the mask looks just like Keaton’s. The backdrop behind Batman feels like part of the Bat-Cave, making this a perfect Batman cosplay.

9 Batman Takes Five To Stretch His Legs In Detailed Cosplay

Even Batman has to stretch his legs from time to time. This Batman cosplay shared by @LaFortalezaSole, whose original Tweet links to the original cosplayer’s social media, sees Batman during a break — a rare moment for the Dark Knight. The Bat-Suit itself is a perfect recreation of Keaton’s Bat-Suit from the first Batman movie, including the iconic yellow oval emblem and the yellow utility belt. This Batman cosplay also brings Keaton’s Batarang, which the character famously used in Batman Returns to take down several opponents at the same time.

8 Batman Is Ready To Protect Gotham… And His Fans

This Batman cosplay picture was taken and shared by @DT2Author during C2E2 2016. It sees an incredible Michael Keaton Batman cosplay based on the original suit from Batman (1989), with Batman seemly waiting in line with the rest of the fans. Batman is also carrying his iconic Batarang, The picture also reveals an interesting detail about the cosplay – Batman is wearing smokey eye makeup under the mask, just like every Batman movie actor has had to do. That tradition, which began with Keaton’s Batman, helps replicate the “white eyes” Batman and other masked superheroes have in the comics.

7 Worlds Collide As Bat-Keaton Meets Batfleck

Michael Keaton’s Batman meets Ben Affleck’s Batman in this incredible cosplay shared by @cosplay__jay. The original post is celebrating The Flash movie, which will feature both Keaton and Affleck as Batman. While Keaton’s Batman and Affleck’s Batman are quite different, there are a lot of similarities between what Tim Burton and Zack Snyder did with the character. Neither Burton’s Batman nor Snyder’s Batman can be considered a realistic take on the Dark Knight, which is why these two versions blend so well in this incredible cosplay. Whether Keaton and Affleck will share a scene together in The Flash remains to be seen.

6 Keaton & Affleck’s Batman Cosplays Meet Ahead Of The Flash

Crossovers between “Bat-Keaton” and “Batfleck” will be quite common now that The Flash movie is coming up. This cosplay, which was shared by @FoggyKnight14, reimagines Batman (1989)’s poster, now with Ben Affleck’s Batman face instead of the Joker. The close-up shot of these two incredible cosplays makes it seem like it is an actual poster of a Batman crossover film featuring both Keaton and Affleck. While The Flash will feature these two versions of Batman, it is still unclear if Affleck and Keaton will have any sort of interaction. Maybe Batman can have a Spider-Man: No Way Home-style movie in the future.

5 Batman’s Grappling Hook Is Ready For The Action

Batman’s grappling hook is about to be used in this highly detailed Michael Keaton Batman cosplay shared by user Pantha34 on the Replica Prop Forum. The suit is a masterful recreation of the original Bat-Suit from Tim Burton’s first Batman movie, with the oval yellow Bat-Symbol serving as the link between the cowl and the rest of the costume. Batman’s grappling hook is arguably the Dark Knight’s most famous gadget, and it has made for some amazing Batman movie scenes. In Batman (1989), for example, Keaton’s Batman uses it to save Vicki Vale, and himself, from the Joker’s henchmen.

4 Has Batman Ever Danced With The Davel In Pale Moonlight?

Michael Keaton’s Batman was a nearly perfect rendition of the character, but Jack Nicholson as the Joker stole the show in Batman (1989). The dynamic between Batman and the Joker set the tone for some of the best Batman stories ever published, and it was no different for Tim Burton’s Batman. This cosplay shared by @batsmokinfd3s perfectly recreates the looks and the feel of Burton’s first Batman film, with Batman facing the Joker. The Joker cosplay even recreated Jack Nicholson’s “human Joker” makeup, namely the moment in which it falls apart and the character’s true face is revealed.

3 Batman (& Catwoman) Returns

Batman and Catwoman return in this incredible cosplay shared by Pinterest user Neo Andersom. Whereas Jack Nicholson’s Joker stole the show in Burton’s first Batman film, Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman defined Batman Returns. How to replace the Joker in a Batman sequel was a difficult task, but the combination between Michelle Pfeiffer’s Selina Kyle and Danny DeVito’s Oswald Cobbleplot pulled it off. The cosplay celebrates Batman Returns, featuring accurate versions of both the Bat-Suit and Catwoman’s costumes.

2 Does Bruce Wayne Create His Own Bat-Suits?

In some versions of Batman’s mythos, Alfred helps Bruce Wayne put together the Bat-Suit. In other versions, such as Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, Lucius Fox was behind most of the Bat-Suit. In this cosplay shared by @ReevzFX, Batman himself is crafting his own costumes. Seeing the process behind cosplay is always fascinating, especially when a masked Batman is choosing which cape or emblem to use.

1 Batman Watches Over Gotham

Batman watches over Gotham in this cinematic Michael Keaton Batman cosplay shared by Justin’s Collection.

The cosplayer shared his entire process of putting together the Batman costume based on Batman (1989), from the cowl to the boots. The final result is a perfect Michael Keaton Batman cosplay placed in a very creative cinematic reveal. Batman appears from the shadows, just like in Tim Burton’s Batman, revealing an incredible costume.