Could We Finally See BATMAN Don The Blue & Grey Costume In The DCU? James Gunn Weighs In

For many fans, Batman suiting-up in his blue and grey costume from the comics is long overdue. Could we finally see the Dark Knight don this outfit in the DCU?

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By MarkCassidy - Jul 01, 2025 05:07 PM EST

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We have seen quite a few different Bat-suits on the big screen over the years, and while some have taken inspiration from Batman's classic look (Ben Affleck's DCEU Dark Knight arguably came closest to the design, if not the color scheme) from the comics, we haven't seen the blue and grey costume in live-action since the Adam West TV series back in the '60s.

While a lot of fans feel this outfit would look a little too cartoonish, others believe it could work, especially in the less grounded, more comic book-friendly DCU that will soon be established in Superman.

Is there a chance the DCU's new Caped Crusader will don the blue and grey?

Superman director and DC Studios' co-CEO James Gunn was asked about the costume during an interview with CBR, and while he does seem open to the idea, it doesn't sound like the new Bat-suit is something he's given much consideration to yet - which isn't exactly surprising when they still haven't even cast the role.

We'd say Gunn is a big enough fan to at least give the blue and grey suit some thought, and there's a decent chance he will move away from the armoured, militarized look of some previous costumes at the very least.

It's probably going to be quite a while before we find out for sure, but let us know what you think about the prospect of the DCU;s Batman wearing the blue and grey suit in the comments.

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"This is the introduction of the DCU's Batman," Gunn said of The Brave and the Bold when the Gods and Monsters slate was announced. "This is the story of Damian Wayne, who is Batman's actual son who we didn't know existed for the first eight to 10 years of his life. He was raised as a little murderer and assassin. He's a little son of a bitch. He's my favorite Robin. It's based on the Grant Morrison comic book's run, which is one of my favorite Batman runs, and we are putting that all together right now."

Peter Safran added, "And this is obviously a feature film, and it's going to feature other members of the extended 'Bat-family', just because we feel like they've been left out of the Batman stories in the theater for far too long."

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TheNewYorkerr - 7/1/2025, 5:29 PM

Of course we’ll get a blue and gray Batman. Big bright yellow belt with oversized trunks pulled up high.

Mrnorth1921 - 7/1/2025, 6:44 PM

@TheNewYorkerr - because that is Batman. Many of his comics he wore that. By Neal adams and also TAS.

JurassicClunge - 7/1/2025, 5:32 PM

As long as foam and leather jackets come in those colours we can be sure Gunn's Batman will wear blue & grey 👀

Forthas - 7/1/2025, 5:58 PM

@JurassicClunge -

Here is a preview...

I am sure Cornswet will be lobbying HARD for something like this so it will take away the heat that he is getting for his divers suit with the red diaper.

JurassicClunge - 7/1/2025, 6:17 PM

@Forthas - 😅😅😭 that probably has too much muscle for Gunn

TheVisionary25 - 7/1/2025, 5:34 PM

I wouldn’t mind something akin to the upcoming Matt Fraction run in regards to the costume for the character…

It’s different with the blue & grey yet feels modern aswell.

Lisa89 - 7/1/2025, 5:35 PM

Gunn will give us the closest thing to Adam West Batman that the folks who sign the checks will allow.

BackwardGalaxy - 7/1/2025, 6:34 PM

@Lisa89 - Yeah, because that's been his reputation.

HashTagSwagg - 7/1/2025, 5:36 PM

Digitally painted over or not, we already got the blue the grey look.

grif - 7/1/2025, 5:59 PM

@HashTagSwagg - yep

NodrickStripson - 7/1/2025, 6:38 PM

@HashTagSwagg - that suit was horrible.
I’m not talking about the blue and grey… I’m talking about the horrible tin bra he had over the top of it for some inexplicable reason.
Oh, and the wrinkled, scrotal skin-like nose/forehead that they gave the cowl.

BassMan - 7/1/2025, 6:56 PM

@NodrickStripson - not defending the movie, but I always assumed those pads were on for exactly what he’s doing in that scene. To skid across the concrete. It doesn’t look very good though, the pads I mean.

OrgasmicPotatoe - 7/1/2025, 8:14 PM

@HashTagSwagg - We don't talk about that half-assed attempt

HashTagSwagg - 7/1/2025, 8:44 PM

@OrgasmicPotatoe - I think we should if the dude responsible for it is still attached to make the new one.

LenSpiderman - 7/1/2025, 9:15 PM

@HashTagSwagg - the scary thing is, while I don’t need Batman to be dark, grounded, brooding, and borderline terrifying, that Batman there (specifically in the movie that shall not be named) was one of the least watchable versions of Batman I’ve seen on screen. That movie make an absolute farce of the Batman and Wonder Woman of the snyderverse, they should have been left out entirely. We don’t always need an answer to “where is every single other super hero who lives in this universe?” And the cameos hurt more than helped if you ask me. And this is the guy in charge of bringing Batman back to a shared universe.

OrgasmicPotatoe - 7/1/2025, 9:49 PM

@HashTagSwagg - [frick] that's true !

I still think hiring Muschietti as the director was solely a PR move to make it look like they were believing in the Flash movie. No way that ends up happening.

THEKENDOMAN - 7/1/2025, 5:39 PM

[frick]ing cast the [frick]er James.

And shut the [frick] up.

For [frick]s Sake

Amaru - 7/1/2025, 5:43 PM

@THEKENDOMAN - Take a deep breath kid, it'll be OK.

THEKENDOMAN - 7/1/2025, 6:23 PM

@Amaru - The [frick]er wont shut the [frick] up.

[frick]s sake

SamWilson - 7/1/2025, 8:43 PM

@THEKENDOMAN - Why should he? He's keeping his fans informed and we love it.

THEKENDOMAN - 7/1/2025, 8:53 PM

@SamWilson - Nah Matey.
I want to be surprised.

This is why we go to the movies, not to be given spoilers by the directors or [frick]ing tidbits of what is coming. Nahh matey. [frick] that

In the good old days, who knew anything about a movie until you saw it? No [frick]ing one.

Those days were great. Not this bollocks. This is me anyway; to each his own.

THEKENDOMAN - 7/1/2025, 8:54 PM

@SamWilson - You know what.

Sometimes I do love it, so I can confess that but Gunn talks too much. It's getting annoying.

SamWilson - 7/1/2025, 9:33 PM

@THEKENDOMAN - Nah, he's building hype. And he's not giving any spoilers. None that matter anyway.

ProfessorWhy - 7/1/2025, 5:43 PM

You know, Chris Pratt might be available for Bruce.......

Lisa89 - 7/1/2025, 5:51 PM

@ProfessorWhy - That could be the deal Gunn brokered. He clearly wrote Superman/Clark Kent with Pratt's voice in his head. The suits might have said something like "Not a chance, but if you pull this off, we'll let him be your Batman/Bruce Wayne."

Colton - 7/1/2025, 6:15 PM

@Lisa89 - 🤢

ProfessorWhy - 7/1/2025, 6:32 PM

@Lisa89 - I thought I was joking as I typed it, then shuddered and realized it's probably true. Then I remembered his Mario voice ......

LibraMatter - 7/1/2025, 8:15 PM

@ProfessorWhy - Jurassic Park Chris Pratt would definitely work for Bruce Wayne. Star lord Chris Pratt… nope. A serious actor that can play light would be ideal. The way Affleck played him in BVS is pretty ideal, to me. Regarding his demeanor and skill. Just no killing.

ObserverIO - 7/1/2025, 6:01 PM

That World's Finest poster slaps like a mother[frick]er. The symbol just works.

SpiderParker - 7/1/2025, 6:11 PM

Before people freak out, it's more like: Grey and Black with a Blue Hue. So, ironically, it should be less The Brave and the Bold and more Batman: TAS.

Colton - 7/1/2025, 6:12 PM

Is Gunn going to include a pet bat for Batman? We all know he can't get enough of CGI animals. Or maybe a pet T-Rex?

JurassicClunge - 7/1/2025, 6:24 PM

@Colton - you know its coming

Also expect krypto and Ace shorts / Christmas specials. 😮‍💨

THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 7/1/2025, 6:31 PM

Worst live action Batman costume of all time incoming.

SheepishOne - 7/1/2025, 6:33 PM

I’m all for the blue and grey. That was the first version I ever knew, so it holds a special place in my heart. You can even do a dark blue and charcoal grey with some bronze/gold accents. Let’s be honest, the DCU will hardly be the definitive version of Batman, as we’ve already gotten several great interpretations. Let’s do something different here.

skidz - 7/1/2025, 6:42 PM

I think costume design has come far enough for this to work. I'm perfectly fine without it, but I think it's still plausible. That being said, there might need to be an explanation in the story for this if it happens.

CorndogBurglar - 7/1/2025, 6:56 PM

Why are so many people making fun of the blue and Grey? Its easily as iconic as his black and grey.

Lisa89 - 7/1/2025, 7:06 PM

@CorndogBurglar - Perhaps people equate Silver Age Batman with camp. I can't imagine why.

CorndogBurglar - 7/1/2025, 7:34 PM

@Lisa89 - There's one major problem with that. People who equate the blue and Grey costume to silver age comics have no clue what they are talking about and shouldn't be saying ignorant things.

Batman was wearing blue and Grey over 20 years after the silver age of comics ended.

Some of Batman's most well known comics had him in his blue and Grey. Knightfall. Death in the Family. The Long Halloween. Hush. There are countless others. I can keep going on and on.

So yeah, I find it funny that anyone would equate the blue and grey with camp but then turn around and love so many stories that he was wearing blue and grey in.

Lisa89 - 7/1/2025, 7:38 PM

@CorndogBurglar -

CorndogBurglar - 7/1/2025, 7:41 PM

@Lisa89 - I mean, if all you're going to do is keep posting clips of a corny show that was pretty accurate to the comics at the time, while ignoring all the serious, fan favorite stories in the comics where he wore a blue and grey costume then I'm not sure there's anything else to say here.

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Could We Finally See BATMAN Don The Blue & Grey Costume In The DCU? James Gunn Weighs In

For many fans, Batman suiting-up in his blue and grey costume from the comics is long overdue. Could we finally see the Dark Knight don this outfit in the DCU?

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