The Definitive Arkham Suit Ranking

[@gibsonisthename]

I don’t make Batman videos on this channel anymore but I recently uploaded a 40 minute Arkham knight lore video on my second channel if you’re interested! www.youtube.com/@SPACEBOYGIBSON

[@primrose5031]

11:33 the lore friendly explanation is that in Origins, Batman made the suit being bulky and heavily armored for protection at the expense of maneuverability, then as he got better at being Batman he made the Asylum/City suit less bulky with the expense of protection, then in Knight he made a suit with maneuverability and protection

[@gibsonisthename]

I just wish there was a canonical reason for the changes in suit design ! (I don’t make Batman videos on this channel anymore but I just uploaded a 40 minute lore video on my second channel 😗)

[@mikki45643]

Also his suits bulk in AO explains him having the grapnell boost in the game but it not being in AA and it being an prototype in AC

[@TheWarlockGamma]

@@gibsonisthename I see it as him upgrading since he has to replace his suits after each game anyway since they all get pretty messed up by the end

[@alimulislamlihan]

V8.04 and V8.05 are my favorite 10/10.

[@jamesmc7463]

rocksteady absolutely ruined the batman 2022 suit, they could of made it look just like the movie with the dark colors and different textures of the materials, but in the end it came out with Nintendo switch graphics...

[@gibsonisthename]

Oh for sure like graphically? The suit looks terrible and I genuinely question how whoever ported it thought that was okay to release it like that

[@7minutesguy]

The Batman 2022 batsuit is mid anyways

[@gibsonisthename]

@@7minutesguy yea I get that, I feel like it needs to scream more Batman

[@dansstudio1596]

Thank god for modders they made it look way better and more movie accurate

[@yeaboi587]

@@7minutesguynah, in my eyes it’s perfect, it’s a more realistic batman suit.

[@davman3137]

I forget people like green lantern

[@gibsonisthename]

Green lantern is genuinely the most underrated superhero of all time (Unrelated but kinda related, you can do me a favor by peeping the second channel for more Batman videos since I don’t post them on here anymore 😗)

[@ArkhamKnight115]

This was a cool video, I will defend the 2008 Dark Knight suit till the end. I think It looks top tier In game, and IMO is one of the only suits besides the default that can be used in cutscenes/combat and doesn’t feel very out of place in AK.

[@nousername5864]

From what I’ve heard, the reason that Knight’s version of the Origins suit has a different color scheme is because it’s based off the wrong skin. It’s based upon the unlockable “Dark Knight” skin that you obtain via completing the Dark Knight challenges in Origins.

[@gibsonisthename]

Ah interesting ! Similar to the way the new 52 suit has a both lighter and darker version but honestly…the lighter version of both suits looks far better 😗

[@nousername5864]

@@gibsonisthename Agreed, the lighter suit definitely looks better in this regard. I think there's a mod that fixes this little oopsie the developers made somewhere.

[@nielsfrederiksen6636]

This is correct. You can confirm it, by digging into the game files and looking up the RGB values. They match the Dark Knigjt suit exactly

[@thewaybacktou]

BVS suit Justice league 3000 suit Arkham knight suit Dark knight returns suit Batman year one suit Batman beyond (Arkham city)

[@gibsonisthename]

Solid list brotha 🤝🏾 (I don’t make Batman videos on this channel anymore but I recently uploaded a 40 minute Arkham knight lore video on my second channel if you’re interested!)

[@thewaybacktou]

@ checking it out rn bro. Love the Batman vids. Keep doing u tho fam🤝

[@gibsonisthename]

Much love man ! It’s always a struggle getting people to check out the other stuff I do so I’m happy that you’re interested 🫂

[@asinski324]

I've heard that arkham origins suit was supposed to look like it had been scrapped from different military equipment, maybe to sorta show that Bruce wasnt keen on making his own very well designed suits yet.

[@gibsonisthename]

With the way you put it that honestly sounds probable, would’ve been cool if we saw him come up with the design for the suit or something

[@asinski324]

@@gibsonisthename yea definitely woulda been cool

[@AvatarTrev6]

good video

[@gibsonisthename]

Thank ya ! Although I don’t post Batman videos on this channel anymore, I recently posted a 40 minute video on Arkham knight on my second channel if you’re interested 😗 (link is in the pinned comment on this vid)

[@MikesCollectiblesV2]

It’s great how u said Arkham knight came out a day before your birthday, cus Arkham came out legit on my birthday June 23rd 2015

[@gibsonisthename]

@@MikesCollectiblesV2 if that’s the case then it must’ve been a special feeling when Arkham knight did come out 😙 (I don’t make Batman videos on this channel anymore but I recently uploaded a 40 minute Arkham knight lore video on my second channel if you’re interested!)

[@novatoosweet]

Love to see another enjoyer of TDK suit

[@gibsonisthename]

As nostalgic as they come !

[@NN-ru9md]

Not liking bulky batman armours is a super big L take

[@beckamstoner6555]

I think the reason that the origins suit is bulkier is because Batman is early in his career and less skilled, he needs bulkier armor to protect himself. As he gets older, he gets more skilled and ditches the bulky armor for lighter material that won’t slow him down

[@gibsonisthename]

Everyone always says that but I just wish there was some explanation for the evolution in his suits…(I don’t make Batman videos on this channel anymore but I just uploaded a 40 minute lore video on Arkham knight in my second channel!)

[@beckamstoner6555]

@ that’s fair. I think that people noticed that the suit was really bulky, and just filled in the blanks. I like the explanation, but I can see why some don’t

[@comicfan1324]

Honestly, I have a soft spot for the 1939 suit. What can I say? There’s something kind of cool about imagining Batman just going out in a basic cloth suit and still feeling confident enough to fight people with automatic rifles. Plus I kind of dig the purple highlights on his fists. I know at the time that was a necessity so that the ink wouldn’t blend his hands and his cape, I kind of like the idea of Batman having a little bit of color on the fist so it pops out on the design that little bit more to emphasize his strength

[@gibsonisthename]

In a universe where Batman isn’t the brooding hero we know him to be all the time, the 1939 suit definitely could work but as we, or I, have come to understand the character now, it just is so far from anything that could ever see him wearing. It’s definitely a fun look for him straying away from what we know but batman definitely doesn’t usually have fun…like ever…

[@_SacredNemesis]

Many of the suits would look great if they didn’t give Batman a Sam Sulek physique

[@gibsonisthename]

A Sam sulek physical is far from the ideal Batman physique so you’re definitely right on that…

[@gardevoirtrainer4526]

The Dark Knight movie suit has an ET neck, especially viewed from the back.

[@gibsonisthename]

It does but like…I grew up with it ! So it gets a pass from me… (I don’t post Batman videos on this channel anymore but i have a Batman video dropping on Sunday on my second channel 🤫)

[@AtomicFlounder42]

Long ears CAN work, but short ears rarely ever don't

[@gibsonisthename]

It’s gotta be a in nice sweet spot for it too look good consistently (I don’t make Batman videos on this channel anymore but I recently uploaded a video on Arkham knight on my 2nd channel if you’re interested 😗)

[@BLP04]

33:20 the thing to me is that I love it in the movie, but the suit itself is very clearly made for Pattinson’s Bruce, and the bulkier Arkham Bruce just doesn’t fit in it very well. It feels like it would break if he flexed his pecs

[@gibsonisthename]

Right on the money, the suit most definitely enhances Pattinson natural shape as it is… (I don’t post Batman videos on this channel anymore but i have a Batman video dropping on Sunday on my second channel 🤫)

[@SPIDEY_EDITS8]

i think the type of ear i prefer depends on the body shape and the costume design, for example if its like a batfleck-type build thats when i like short ears but if its a slimmer or lean build thats when i think longer ears shine

[@gibsonisthename]

Agreed for sure brotha 🤝🏾 But remember! It’s not about the size, it’s about the shape !!

[@MikeSandersonVideos]

Batman Beyonds skin in City has always has silly looking far apart eyes to me.

[@gibsonisthename]

Honestly now that you mention it his eyes are kinda protruding in opposite directions and I can’t unsee it 😭 (I don’t make Batman videos on this channel anymore but I recently uploaded a 40 minute Arkham knight lore video on my second channel if you’re interested!)

[@tapm9426]

Man the Batman beyond suit in knight is lit af, valid ranking but damn it’s probably my favorite suit in all the Arkham games

[@gibsonisthename]

For sure bro and honestly if they were to make a Batman beyond game set in the Arkham universe, they should most definitely use that suit or something similar to it And I thank you for watching my man 🫂

[@Guywhohasntslept]

Yeah, the beyond suit looks like if instead of becoming red hood Jason instead reused his militia equipment to become batman

[@ontheglo.28]

I think the Origins suit showcases his development, his suit is super bulky and armored like a tank but in the games that take place after he has gone for a design suited for movement while still having great armor

[@gibsonisthename]

This makes me wonder how people would’ve received the look of the suits if it was the other way around, like if he started with a more cloth based suit and ended with a suit that’s built like a tank

[@revalier3670]

The 1939 suit would look a lot better if the cape was longer and blue on the inside like in the comics, has white eyes, and make the purple gloves black like in The Caped Crusader! I personally love the devil like horn bat ears. It's way more intimidating (Read Batman: The First Knight and you'll see what I mean) and it makes sense because it's more in a shape of a bat.

[@gibsonisthename]

@@revalier3670 in the caped crusader they definitely made the right choices redesigning the suit slightly but I still just can’t get behind it… the more bat like ears are a cool design but to my eyes, I automatically got reminded of wolverines cowl and how his looks and I’m not sure if I’m a total fan of it 😅

[@revalier3670]

@@gibsonisthename Ahh, I see. That makes sense, I didn't even think about it like that lol To me though, Batman and Superman had amazing first appearances looks

[@preach6991]

You forgot the Adam West suit from Arkham Knight.

[@gibsonisthename]

I did realize that after editing but thankfully my thoughts would’ve probably stayed the exact same since it’s in origins

[@novatoosweet]

I felt the head is a little too small compared to the bulkiness of the origins suit in knight

[@gibsonisthename]

It’s probably a shape thing because the cowl in knight seems so much more sleeker and more aerodynamic-like

[@novatoosweet]

@@gibsonisthename yea

[@nitewing1898]

Great video bro. You're going to take off, and I can tell how much effort you must've put into this. Keep it up man you earned a sub

[@gibsonisthename]

Thank you for just showing up man…That means the universe to me 🫂 I’ve got an entire galaxy’s worth of cool stuff to show you in the future

[@FreemanMhm]

Hey Gibson!!! I missed ya, sorry im late I was at work. I agree with most of your rankings besides the TDKR suits, but again I'm biased because its my favorite batman thing ever. Glad to see you back!

[@gibsonisthename]

Thank you for returning man I appreciate you coming back 🫂 This entitled video is suuuuper biased so honestly I was preparing myself to get quite a lot of backlash but as far as the TDKR suit goes… I like it but it just doesn’t have a star factor to it like some of the other suits do but regardless it’s classic grey and black Batman

[@FreemanMhm]

@@gibsonisthename I do understand, Not everyone has read or watched TDKR. anywho great video!

[@gibsonisthename]

@@FreemanMhm Much love as always man, you make this hobby of mine worth it 🫂

[@Stopmotionguy2049-cf2bp]

For me on the topic of ears , it depends on the art style and aesthetic.

[@gibsonisthename]

It ain’t about the size, it’s about the shape !

[@UserNameWswag]

I think the Ssktjl Batman suit is one of my favorites. It looks like like v8.04, but it also looks simple, too.

[@gibsonisthename]

A simple redesign can go quite a long way !

[@bluekinghtbeyond]

Batman beyond from city number one for me :)

[@gibsonisthename]

It definitely rises above most of the other suits in all the games

[@earlgilbert4025]

origins>knight suit imo

[@MazAzif]

Arkham Asylum Arkham suit is the BEST , COPE @Gibson

[@gibsonisthename]

@@MazAzif it’s definitely top tier for sure 🤝🏾

[@tuggio]

Alright bro I like this video I just have one problem the Arkham Asylum suit is not “blue” 💀

[@gibsonisthename]

I thank you for watching brotha, but you wouldn’t say the asylum suit is a dark blue?

[@furynvm]

WB Montreal made Origins, not Rocksteady lmao.

[@gibsonisthename]

@@furynvm did I not say that?

[@furynvm]

@@gibsonisthename You said the Arkham Origins suit was a Rocksteady original. It's all good, I just thought it was funny.

[@gibsonisthename]

@@furynvm oh wtf I hadn’t even realized after all this time bro 😅

[@furynvm]

@@gibsonisthename Still a good vid, good job bro.

[@gibsonisthename]

@@furynvm much love brotha, and thank you for commenting 🫂

[@baileyIrishCream6984]

I really? Liked the Batman Begin's suit.

[@m.moffat]

As far as the face models go I’ve always had them impression that Rocksteady didn’t design them around the cowl restrictions so when he is unmasked his face is too wide and chunky in the cowl I think he looks good but as soon as it comes off it’s just weird

[@gibsonisthename]

I agree and especially since they’re not based on real people it makes sense why they’d run into issues like that

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

I have grown to really like the Batman Inc. suit, Adam West suit is infinitely good, the Dark Knight shall always be one of my favorites, the 1970’s look is my Batman, Batfleck is dope, and the Arkham Knight suit is dope AF.

[@gibsonisthename]

Honestly you made sone great choices…with the Arkham knight suit obviously being the best 😗

[@valentinalvarez2003]

Although I think over specific numbers like 7.8 are kinda nitpicky, the fact that you saved the 10 for the 8.04 suit makes me respect you, not many people get why that suit is the quintessential batman suit.

[@gibsonisthename]

I figured instead of doing a typical tier list I would give specific ratings coz when people ask me how I would rate something that’s exactly how I rate them and I just had to save the 10 for the final suit just because of how PERFECT it really is

[@weeb9959]

Sick video! I've been getting back into the Arkham games trying to 100% them on Steam so this popped up on my feed and I really appreciate the effort and thought you put into this ranking. I could not agree more with your opinion on the Arkham Knight suit, it's truly my favorite iteration of Batman of all time. Arkham Batman, to me, is the best Batman has ever been portrayed in a piece of media, and that suit is just one of the reasons. I think the only place where I disagree is with the Origins suit, as truthfully I think the bulky look makes a lot of sense for Origins Batman. He doesn't yet have the tech to make the compact yet advanced armor we see in Knight, but also doesn't have the confidence and experience to operate with a less protective suit like he does in Asylum and City. The bulkiness and armor plating of the Origins suit seems like a logical tradeoff for a Batman that is brute forcing his way through all of his foes, and I think with the unique way that game's cutscenes are animated it works super well. I agree that it's not as good as the other game's main suits, but I think it contextually works. That also stems from the fact that I don't mind a bulkier Batman. The dude is supposed to be this inhumanly strong beast of a man, so it always made sense to me that he would be bulky. Doesn't mean he can't be athletic, and there's always Nightwing and Robin to look to as the more agile members of the Bat Family (and Barbara when she was still Batgirl).

[@gibsonisthename]

Super happy to see the Arkham series sparking your interest again And honestly you’ve probably explained the whole bulky look for the origins suit the best out of anyone else who’s commented before and I agree 100% contextually it makes sense but visually I’ve always gravitated towards a mix of being big enough to be intimidating but not so big to where it looks like he can’t be mobile still I gotta thank you for watching this videos as I know I haven’t posted a Batman video in a hot minute but on my second channel I’ll be reviving the Batman content around the end of November

[@Luigi-hn1hu]

I don't usually like skin ranking videos, but this is cool, good joob Gibson, arkham knight is truly perfect

[@gibsonisthename]

Thank you my man ! it definitely took quite a bit out of me to get footage for everything so I’m glad you enjoyed 🫂

[@cmrobbins88]

Have only played the first two games and gearing up to play Knight. I’m excited to play in the Keaton suit as I grew up renting that film from Blockbuster and I love the all black and yellow. For City the BTAS suit was my favorite from bias but I actually have grown to like the Year One suit. I prefer long ears but I like the suit’s cape and bat symbol. The Inc. suit is almost good but I don’t like the way Batman’s face looks. I think the cowl face is too scrunched and the cape could be a little darker. It looks better in Knight than City from what you showed.

[@gibsonisthename]

@@cmrobbins88 if you’ve only played two of the Arkham games then you’re extremely lucky to experience these things for the first time…you know how much money I would pay to experience these games for the first time again?

[@cmrobbins88]

@@gibsonisthename I have actually played Arkham City before (GotY Edition on the 360). I got the Return to Arkham package and played Asylum for the first time which was quite the experience and City was great to play again. I just finished the Harley Quinn Epilogue. Looking forward to Knight. Heard mixed reviews but all the same I am excited to play it and wrap up the trilogy.

[@gibsonisthename]

@@cmrobbins88 don’t listen to what anyone else says, Arkham knight is the swansong for the Arkham series and prepare yourself to play as Batman in his most powerful form

[@cmrobbins88]

@@gibsonisthename looking forward to it regardless. Batman is my favorite superhero and the one I have followed for most of my life. Been on a binge of showing my fiancé the Animated Series, playing the Arkham games, and wanting to pick up some of the comic stories I have never read.

[@васяпупкин-х2з7о]

4:16 you're actually wrong arkham city takes place 1.5 year after asylum not a few months

[@gibsonisthename]

@@васяпупкин-х2з7о whoops! Point still stands, it makes sense why the suit barely changed within that span of time

[@magnolt]

the arkham origins suit is bulky because batman was less experienced he took more hits so he needed more armor and shed it later on after getting better at evading and taking hits

[@gibsonisthename]

I really hope I don’t sound like I’m hating but like… I swear that’s just a conclusion the community came up with coz where did that even come from?? It genuinely makes sense but I just wonder if it was ever explicitly stated anywhere

[@jaidagibson3276]

Valid ratings. Honestly, I feel as though you were being generous for most. But in the end, I totally agree that the Arkham Knight suit is the best. Oh, and tell Mom I said hi.

[@TheTrueBatBrain]

Wait, isn't Red Son Batman American? Like Superman is Russian and Batman comes over as an American spy because Cold War

[@gibsonisthename]

That must be another story you’re thinking of coz Batman is also Russian in that story with the whole thing of his parents being gunned down by the Russian police

[@zachclawges6932]

Most of these are good but man there are a few times where you're just WAY off with your rankings. Gotham by Gaslight will always be incredible and Anime Batman is fucking bad ass. They gave him an armored design that's distinctly different without being distracting or impractical

[@gibsonisthename]

The idea and concept behind the stories that the suits are involved with are stellar don’t get me wrong but from a visual aspect? I don’t think I’d be alone in saying the gaslight suit is just a tad odd looking…but that’s why it’s great to have so many suits ! All types of looks for everyone to like 🙂

[@BraveBuluc]

After I realized you got the taste of a dude who wears gamestop t-shirts to functions, this ranking made me mad, please never rank suits again

[@gibsonisthename]

I hope you find peace in your life soon 💯 🙏

[@BraveBuluc]

@@gibsonisthenameI was just following your instructions at 17:07

[@gibsonisthename]

Honestly I forgot I said that 💀 but I appreciate your honestly bro

[@dankaroos]

I kept watching in spite of disagreeing with many takes, but how can you like the Justice League Batman costume more than the BVS one? Its literally lower quality since they lost the rights for the movable cowl from BVS and he couldnt move his neck in justice league. Ben was also an alcoholic and super red and bloated in Justice League, so Batman just looked fat. The scenes with the goggles made him look more like Nightowl than Batman. I don't like BVS but the costume is so much better that it isnt even close.