Much like Iron Man, Batman needs a heck of a lot of money to really put the “super” in superhero. Sure, Bruce Wayne has exceptional fighting skills, an intelligent and creative mind, and a personal tragedy that drives him, but it’s that fat bank account that gives him the upper-hand in the crime-fighting department. It’s the main reason why there’s any fair contest in a movie called Batman V. Superman — Superman has the abilities, and Batman has the gadgets (plus a UFC-inspired fighting style).
But how much does it really cost to be Batman? What’s the dollar amount that separates the Caped Crusader in the movies from the Caped Crusader in Times Square that really wants you to take a picture with him? Here are some of the IRL prices estimated by comic movie geeks, just in case you have very dead, very rich parents and an axe to grind with your crime-infested city.
- Suped-up Batmobile Tumbler from Batman Begins: $9 million, plus all the ammunition
- Batpod for when your Batmobile fails and you need an insane 0-point turn: $100,000
- Bat cowl to complete your look: $1 million
- Prestigious mansion and decked-out Batcave: $600 million
- Fancy Armani suit for fancy house-burning parties: $3,000
- Grappling hook: just make it yourself
- Dependable butler to work your mansion/Batcave year-round: $150,000 per year
- R&D Staff for required Bat-equipment: $84,000 per year, each employee
- Being the hero we deserve: priceless
There are some things money can’t buy. For everything else we need to be Batman, frankly, we’ll stick with trying to be Spider-Man. Working multiple jobs? Closet-sized apartment? Now there’s a superhero we can relate to.
