The details, abilities, and secret designs contained within the Batsuit have proven almost as mysterious as Batman himself. But after decades of debates and secret theorizing, DC has officially ended one Batsuit debate forever.
It’s yet another reason to argue this is Bruce Wayne’s most historic era in years, with not one, but two bold new Batman relaunches driving DC to Marvel domination. It’s Batman’s boots driving that unlikely victory march, so perhaps it’s fitting that DC should finally reveal the secret of those boots fans have been waiting for.
It’s Official: Bruce Wayne Wears Bat-Socks Inside His Batsuit
Batman #1 by Matt Fraction, Jorge Jiménez, Tomeu Morey
The bombshell comes as a result of Batman #1’s massive sales success, which triggered a second printing to meet fan demand. These issues sport a cover by artist Jorge Jiménez, revealing Batman at the end of a brutal shift: bruised, bloodied, cowl torn, and missing a boot. Confirming at last that Bruce wears everyday, white, cotton athletic socks under his Batsuit.
For all the technology that has been touted in this new relaunch, from a brand new Batmobile, to a new built-in wingsuit, it appears some elements of Batman’s arsenal are too perfect to ever change. Even when Bruce has unlocked new Batsuit abilities, he still puts his Bat-socks on one foot at a time. A powerful message from the creative team.
The Debut of The ‘Bat-Sock’ Raises New Questions About Bruce Wayne
The message conveyed by Bruce is perfectly clear in the cover art, reminding the world that while Batman may be a certified superhero, it’s still an everyday human being living and fighting underneath the surface. A man who grows weary in his battle, bloodied by his villains… and relies just as much on the comfort and breathability of a good, cotton sock.
Sure, some will suggest billionaire Bruce Wayne ought to wear a cutting-edge, performance bodysuit. Or ask, ‘Why don’t his socks have little bats on them? Why isn’t such functionality built into the Bat-Boots?’ The real question fans should ask is more important: what if that technology were to fall into the wrong hands?
This new evidence will surely contribute to this second printing’s own sales success, but unfortunately only raises other burning question. Before Batman traded his shadowy wardrobe for blue, was he sporting black socks all this time? Perhaps some questions should never be answered.
Batman #1 is available now from DC Comics in multiple covers, wherever comic books are sold.
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Bob Kane, Bill Finger
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Bruce Wayne
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Justice League, Outsiders, Batman Family
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Human
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D.C.