Batman isnt just the worlds greatest detective. Hes also a master of branding, someone who understands the importance of iconography. So while hes had several different costumes throughout the years, Batman also knows that some things need to be consistent.Such is the case with the Caped Crusaders newest Batsuit, which was introduced by DC along with the announcement that the main Batman comic series will relaunch with a new issue #1 and a new creative team, writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jimnez. To celebrate the occasion, Jimnez has redesigned Batmans costume, nodding back to a classic look for the Dark Knight.Photo: DC Comics.Batmans now back in what many consider his definitive color scheme, with a bright blue cape and cowl to go along with a lighter grey bodysuit. This reverses the more recent course of giving Batman moodier tones, with black or dark blue highlights atop of the grey.However, this isnt a full throwback to the Silver Age days of Neal Adams and Jim Aparo. Jimnez forgoes the yellow circle emblem often associated with the brighter costume, opting for a large bat logo, also in blue. Jimnez keeps the trunks on the outside and, of course, doesnt abandon the utility belt. But he adds piping along the torso and arms, as fitting the more realistic approach common in superhero comics today.For Fraction, Jimnezs mix of modern and classic captures the books old-school adventure spirit.Its a small shift meant to feel both classic and fresh, subtly evolving while staying true to the original design weve used in recent years, Jimnez said in an announcement from DC Comics. At the same time, Im working on Gotham Citys visual identity, giving it a fresh approach that sets it apart from my previous takes. Im aiming for a slight pop influence, something that subtly nods to classic stories while keeping the dark and ominous feel of contemporary Batman.On one hand, that pop aesthetic doesnt sound too different than the run by Fractions predecessor, his frequent collaborator Chip Zdarsky. While Zdarskys run relied too much on the common break down Bruce Wayne trope, it also introduced some wild ideas, such as the evil backup Failsafe and an Into the Spider-Verse-style adventure that saw Batman meet his Animated Series and Michael Keaton variants.But Fraction and Zdarsky want to spend less time exploring the meaning of the character and tell more straightforward stories. Jorge and I have a very superhero-forward kind of take on Batman, Fraction said. Weve got a new Batmobile, weve got a new costume, weve got new characters, and weve got a lot of old ones toogood and bad; all the stuff that makes Batman the coolest character in comics. We want to celebrate it all.Even then, Fraction and Jimnez know theyre just scratching the surface of Batman. Part of the reason Batman has lasted as long and has resonated as loudly as he has as a character is that hes incredibly resilient, Fraction said. He can be all kinds of things to all different people all at the same time whether thats in the comics or in animation or in movies.Its true Batman can be everything and still be Batmanresiliency is his consistency.Join our mailing listGet the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox!Batman #1 swings into comic shops in September 2025.Photo: DC Comics.Photo: DC Comics.Photo: DC Comics.Photo: DC Comics.