Heavyweight Auction!

Remember these two heavy weights?

Costumes from two classic superhero movies have officially gone up for auction. The costume worn by Christopher Reeve as Superman in the 1978 Superman movies is listed at the Nate D. Sanders Auction. Also listed is the Batman costume worn by Michael Keaton in the 1992 movie Batman Returns.

The starting bid for the Superman suit is $40.000. The auction will end on January 26. Here’s the official description for the Superman suit:

Very rare Superman ‘muscle tunic’ worn by Christopher Reeve during filming of Superman: The Movie, the very first film of the beloved Christopher Reeve franchise, released in 1978. Tunic used in the flight scenes features two stitched holes on the sides, used to attach the flying harness. Four snaps at top are for attaching the cape. Signature blue tunic is made complete with Superman’s large emblematic gold and red ‘S’ sewn onto the front.

Micheal Keaton’s Batsuit has a starting bid at $35,000. This auction will also end on January 26. Here’s the official description:

Michael Keaton’s Batsuit from Tim Burton’s hit superhero film ”Batman”, which smashed box office records when it opened in 1992. Body of batsuit is in formed black rubber segments covered by the textured integral cape and cowl style mask, with long black leather gloves, boots and gold plastic belt and bat symbol. Original parts of the costume worn in the film are the cowl, cape and body; the gloves, belt, insignia and shoes are replicas for the display. Costume comes displayed dramatically on a mannequin with chiselled face of Keaton, mounted to a 2′ square grey-white base with ”BATMAN RETURNS” at front centre. Batsuit measures 6’5” tall and approximately 27” at the widest point of the cape. Some glue present where cape and cowl meet, overall very good condition.

These two costumes are definitely an important part of nerd history, so there are sure to be many fans clamouring to get their hands on. If you want a shot at this expensive prize, it’s best to jump on that auction right away.

Personally, Culturedemandsgeeks can’t wait to see who will emerge victorious.