The Utility Belt

Batman's utility belt is a modified, Wayne Enterprise prototype climbing harness. With an innovative gear-attachment system, Batman can grab and replace anything on the belt quickly and easily.


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The magnetic grappling gun is just one of the useful gadgets Batman carries on his utility belt.

Batman carries a variety of non-lethal deterrents and other field equipment on his belt for crime fighting. The utility belt features:

  • Magnetic grappling gun with monofilament decelerator climbing line
  • Flexible, fiber-optic periscope (to see around corners)
  • Razor-sharp alloy, shuriken-style throwing stars (hand-ground into the distinctive Batarang shape)
  • Ninja spikes for the hands and feet (used to climb sheer walls)
  • Mini-mines and various non-lethal explosives (used to stun or confuse enemies)
  • A mini cell phone with an encrypted signal
  • Medical kit


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The Batsuit blends aesthetics and technology to function as a total crime-fighting system.

Though it's not on his belt, one of Batman's most innovative and effective gadgets is the sonic device he carries in the heel of one of his boots. This device can be used to summon swarms of bats instantly to create mass chaos at any scene. This allows Batman to create hellish diversions or make dramatic escapes.

"Batman Begins" Production Notes
Before Christian Bale was cast as Batman, many other actors were considered or read for the role. These actors include Guy Pearce, David Boreanaz, John Cusack, David Duchovny, Hugh Dancy, Joshua Jackson, Eion Bailey, Billy Crudup, Cillian Murphy, Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal.

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