An Inside Look at Batman’s Arsenal in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

Excited for The Dark Knight Rises? Yeah, we know, because we are, too. A lot of content from the movie has hit the web lately, including TV spots that featured new and never-before-seen footage which you can watch here, here, and here, if you haven't seen them already.

If you're the least bit curious about how Bruce Wayne manages to transform himself into the Gotham City's caped crusader, then hit the jump to check out images and concept art of the Bat, which was published in  The Dark Knight Manual: Tools, Weapons, Vehicles & Documents From The Batcave by Brandon T. Snider.

Following the destruction of Wayne Manor, Bruce Wayne began to assemble key sketches, diagrams, observations, and other top-secret documents germane to becoming Batman. Every defining moment is detailed here, featuring removable documents, including the design and capability of the famed utility belt, the hi-tech functions of Batman’s cowl, and every detail of his arsenal of weapons and gadgets.

The Dark Knight Rises stars Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Morgan Freeman and swings to 2D and IMAX theaters on July 20th.