George Clooney’s Famous Batman Costume Up for Auction

“Batman” superfans can don George Clooney’s iconic costume as the superhero – complete with realistically molded nipples.

Heritage Auctions is auctioning the famous Batman costume worn by Clooney in 1997’s “Batman & Robin.” The film was a sequel to the popular “Batman Forever” but was a box office failure. In 2017, director Joel Schumacher went so far as to apologize for letting fans down with the film during an interview with Vice.

One of the aspects of the film that drew the most ridicule was the costumes – especially Clooney’s bat costume. The costume features clearly defined nipples molded into the breast plate. Schumacher told Vice that the design was inspired by Greek statues and medical anatomy illustrations.

The auction starts on July 22nd and the current bid is $40,000 starting Saturday (23rd). Made from latex, vinyl, resin, leather and other elements, the costume comes mounted on a life-size mannequin with a “hyper-realistic George Clooney head,” according to Heritage Auctions. The outfit includes Batman’s signature hood, a full-body cape, a muscle tunic, socks, gauntlet gloves, and knee-high boots.

The costume is the fifth bat suit in the modern Batman movie franchise, says Heritage.

“Batman” paraphernalia is known to fetch impressive prices at auction. In May, a rare issue of the comic featuring the Batman character sold for more than $1.7 million.

Source: CNN Brasil

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