Batman’s rubber body suit has been named the greatest superhero outfit in a British survey.

Second place went to the gadget-packed Iron Man costume worn by Robert Downey Jr, while third was Thor − as played by Chris Hemsworth.

Christian Bale is slipping into his Batman outfit for a third time in the film in which he resurfaces to protect Gotham City which has branded him an enemy.

The poll of 3,500 film fans by the streaming and DVD rental service found Batman’s adversary The Joker was the best-dressed villain.

And the top villain accessory was judged to be the metallic arms of Doctor Octopus from Spider-Man 2.

The poll also identified the ultimate super villain, based on the top powers, gadgets and outfits.

It found that as well as having Doctor Octopus’s arms, the top baddie would have the face and costume of The Joker, cape of Doctor Doom and the leather mask worn by Hellboy’s adversary Kroenen.

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