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Michael Keaton’s Original Batman Costume For Sale

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”29637″ img_size=”750×501″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Many people believe that Michael Keaton is the correct portrayal of The Dark Knight, and it seems that the price will soon show how loved this portrayal is. According to Comicbook.com, the UK company Prop Store recently announced a new Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, which will sell off treasures from the world of film and television. Among the items listed for auction is Keaton’s Batsuit, which he wore in 1989’s Batman. The estimated auction price for the suit is £80,000 – 120,000, or around $98.5K – 148K.

In the auction’s description it states that, “The Batsuit was conceived and developed by Academy Award®-nominated costume designer Bob Ringwood, along with Vin Burnham.” the auction’s description reads in part. “As Ringwood would later recall in Batman: The Official Book of the Movie, four prototypes were created before a final lighter-weight design was settled upon, as ‘at first [it was] difficult for Michael Keaton to move convincingly.’ The Batsuit consists of a cowl, a cape, a Lycra® bodysuit with foam-rubber body armour, and a set of leg armour. It also features Batman’s iconic yellow-and-black emblem, which is made of acrylic, in the center of the chest. The gloves, belt and boots are replicas, added to complete the look of the outfit.”

Other costumes that are Batman cinema history are Jack Nicholson’s Joker, Jim Carrey’s Riddler, Chris O’Donnell’s Robin, and components of Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman costume. Prop Store’s auction, which also includes merchandise from Back to the Future and Battlestar Galactica, is expected to take place on September 30th and October 1st.

Source: Comicbook.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]