Batman on Film has a new photo of Christian Bale’s Bruce Wayne checking out the new Batman costume built by costume designer Lindy Hemming for The Dark Knight.

Click right here to see it.

And if you want to see the suit from the front, click here to check out the first official photo released by Warner Bros. back in June.

It reminds me of samurai armor in that it looks like a good blend of mobility and protection.

July 18, 2008, people!

Write it down.