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Up Close and Personal With 'Suicide Squad' Costumes and Props

The Suicide Squad just hit Hollywood. 

In advance of the anticipated summer movie, due out Aug. 5, Warner Bros. is displaying a wide selection of costumes and props featuring DC Comics’ off-kilter band of baddies for visitors on the studio tour.

This week, Warners previewed the exhibit, which also includes artifacts from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, in its museum. In the coming months, the studio will rotate in new pieces from upcoming DC-based films like Wonder Woman and Justice League, as well as its stable of TV shows, including Arrow, The Flash, and Supergirl

DC Universe: The Exhibit opens to the public on May 24. In the meantime, click through and discover some new details about Suicide Squad.

Harley Quinn

Destined to be the Squad’s breakout psycho, Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) accessorizes with a a “Daddy’s Lil Monster” T-shirt, “Puddin” choker (her term of endearment for her on-off BF, the Joker), and Louisville Slugger. 

Harley Quinn in reverse

Her bedazzled jacket reads “Property of Joker” and “Puddin Freaky.” Her bat is inscribed with “Good Night” and her twisted lyrics to the childhood lullaby “Hush, Little Baby.”

Hammer time

The business end of Harley’s hammer is all smiles.

Hammer top

The writing appears to say, “Oh, am I killing you?”

Harley’s accessories

Here are her pistol, bracelets, and other jewelry.

The Joker

Here is the outfit worn by Jared Leto’s pimped-out Clown Prince of Crime.

Joker shoes and socks

His boots have gold-chain laces and his smile logo, while his stockings pay tribute to a certain archnemesis.

Joker paraphernalia

A purple handgun, “Hahaha” license plate, signature cards, and “JTF Bravo” security badge are part of the Joker’s arsenal. JTF stands for “Joint Task Force” and the Squad’s official name is Task Force X. The bottom of the badge refers to “Acts 26:18,” a Bible verse about “turning from darkness to light” that serves as the team’s mission statement. 

Not quite a full deck

The Joker’s accessories include his purple walking stick, a brutal looking hammer, and plenty of cards.

Henchman

This toothy fellow is one of Joker’s goons.

Stan

This eyeball-headed gent, who could pass for a murderous member of The Residents, is another of Mr. J’s henchmen.

Friends Forever

The third member of Joker’s posse sports a panda get-up and carries a basket full of “treats.”

Deadshot

Will Smith’s ace assassin is all armored up and wearing his cybernetic eyepiece for increased accuracy. His costume and guns are emblazoned with the words “I am the Light… the Way.”

Amanda Waller

Viola Davis plays the no-nonsense government official behind Task Force X. Seriously, you don’t want to mess with her.

Waller ID

Close-up of her ID badge. Those are some pretty major credentials.

Rick Flag

Joel Kinnaman plays the special-forces commander charged with keeping the Squad in line during their field missions. 

Captain Boomerang

This Aussie hooligan, the alter ego of George “Digger” Harkness  (played by Jai Courtney), is traditionally depicted as enemy of the Flash in DC Comics and is the resident jokester of the Squad.

Boomerangs and beer

The Captain’s two favorite things. Not necessarily in that order.

Belle Reve

The name means “beautiful dream”; it’s anything but. The maximum-security prison houses the supervillains that come to form the Squad.

Katana’s blade(s)

Named after her weapon of choice, Katana (Karen Fukuhara) is a legit good guy who accompanies the Squaddies. Her sword is called “Soultaker” and contains the spirits of all those it has slain, including her late husband, who was killed by his brother.

Enchantress idols

The Enchantress (Cara Delevingne) is possessed by a magical spirit she can’t really control. These are a couple of her totems.

Slipknot’s knots

Slipknot (Adam Beach) is a lethal killer with expertise — as his moniker suggests — in the use of ropes. 

Batmen and Wonder Woman

The BvS heroes have a featured place in the DC exhibition.

Robin, RIP

The same suit that was enshrined in the Batcave is now on display at Warners.

“Where does he get those wonderful toys?”

Jack Nicholson’s Joker memorably says that in Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman, but it’s just as applicable in 2016’s Batman v Superman.

Kryptonite spear

This is the weapon Batman almost impales Superman with in their BvS showdown. It’s later used to dispatch Doomsday.

Superman

Is he dead? The dirt behind the Man of Steel (Henry Cavill) is definitely moving.

Clark Kent accoutrements

No good reporter would be without notebook, glasses, and coffee mug.

Clark and Lois gear

The Daily Planet duo models the latest in journalistic fashion.

Wayne family mausoleum

Young Bruce has a traumatic experience involving his family’s grave site in BvS.

Ghoul

This freaky prop appears in one of Bruce Wayne’s visions. Behind the creature are the tombs of Bruce’s parents, Martha and Thomas, and grandparents Laura and Patrick. 

Wonder Woman

Gal Gadot’s Amazonian princess is ready for battle.

Bruce Wayne’s drawing board

Featuring schematics for all sorts of gadgets, including the new-look Batmobile and armored suit.

More Bat-vehicle plans

The latest incarnations of Batwing and Batmobile from BvS.

Batman

Ben Affleck’s Dark Knight costume.

Bat armor

Bruce Wayne borrowed a page from Tony Stark for this reinforced suit designed to take on Superman.

Lex Luthor

Jesse Eisenberg’s business-casual ensemble.

Batmobile

Elsewhere on the lot, the latest version of Batman’s ride, introduced in Batman v Superman, is among the vehicles collected in a Warners warehouse. It’s parked alongside various Batmobiles, Batwings, and Batcycles from all the Caped Crusader’s cinematic endeavors.

The Dark Knight

Christian Bale’s Caped Crusader get-up is displayed in the studio’s interactive Warner Bros. Experience, which features props, storyboards, models, scripts, and mo-cap exhibits.

Superman’s cape (1978)

Christopher Reeve’s cape from his Superman movies hangs in the Warner Bros. Experience.

Wonder Woman (1975)

Another vintage costume in the Warner Bros. Experience is Lynda Carter’s classic disco-fied costume from the hit 1970s TV series.