One of the most popular movies this year was the Dark Knight, and many of us and our children will be looking for a Dark Knight Halloween costume for 2008. Batman has been a popular character for years, ever since his first comic book appearance in the late 1930s.

Every movie offers a different interpretation, with the Dark Knight being one of the most popular. Adults and children alike will love costumes from this year's hit film. There are plenty available in stores and online, and many more people will make their own Dark Knight Halloween costume.

If you have the skills and materials to pull it off, making your own costume is an excellent choice. However, it's a good idea to remember that making great costumes is an art form, too. That's why many people choose to buy their costumes, instead.

Online shopping is a wonderful way to find a quality costume, since it allows you to browse the largest variety of Halloween costumes and pay the least. There are plenty of great deals out there from online retailers, and you'll see a better costume selection than you would if you simply checked your local department or Halloween specialty store.

Batman's most basic and distinctive costume elements are dark, close fitting clothes, a cloak and a mask. You can't dress as Batman without these components. Of course, it's still a good idea to include some of the body armor, special weapons, and equipment that the Dark Knight carries to make your basic costume really special.

Depending on how much you're willing to spend, and how authentic you want your costume to be, you can expect to spend as little as thirty dollars. For those who need a costume that's perfect, a lot of effort and money may be required.

Extremely authentic versions of the movie costume can cost five hundred dollars or more, but these are high quality pieces, which offer a better look and fit than a less expensive version. If you'd love to have the perfect Batman costume, this could be the right choice.

There are great villains, too. Don't forget about Scarecrow and Joker costumes. Like those available for Batman, these run the authenticity gamut from cheap models to highly accurate, much more expensive ones. You'll have the widest possible range of options to pick from.

A Dark Knight Halloween costume is sure to be a crowd pleaser at just about any Halloween party. You'll be instantly recognizable as the hero or villain from one of this year's most popular movies. That means no reminding or explaining your costume. It doesn't matter whether you want a simple costume or one that's perfectly authentic - there's a Dark Knight costume available for you.