Batman #53 features the return of Batman’s classic costume, and now we know exactly why the Caped Crusader is rocking his retro look.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Batman #53!
This issue wraps up the “Cold Days” storyline, as Bruce Wayne and his fellow jurors deliberate and try to decide the fate of Victor Fries. Bruce is convinced that his mistakes as Batman have condemned an innocent man (in this case, anyway) to die. But short of admitting that he’s Batman, Bruce’s only option is to convince the rest of the jury that they put too much faith in Batman. He’s not the infallible god Gotham believes him to be.
Source: IGN.com Why Did Batman Go Back to His Old Costume?