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The Caped Crusader was all the rage at the movie houses this summer. And now it seems lots of people want to look like him (rather than Bruce Wayne) . . . at least for a night. Here’s a selection of several local spots that can outfit you for All Hallow’s Eve, or longer if you’re so inclined: ALEXANDER’S COSTUMES 11103 Brookhurst St. Garden Grove (714) 279-6199 Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Rental costs: adult, $20 to $65; child costume rentals not available Purchase costs: adult, $14 to $165; child, $14 to $33 Most popular adult costume: Batman Least popular adult costume: angels Most popular child’s costume: Cinderella Least popular child’s costume: angels ASTRID’S COSTUME ATTIC 7551 Commonwealth Ave. Buena Park (714) 994-2112 Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Rental costs: adult, $27.50 to $77.50; child, $17.50 to $67.50 Purchase costs: adult, $30 to $75; child, $20 to $40 Most popular adult costume: Batman Least popular adult costume: old-fashioned men’s bathing suits Most popular child’s costume: Batman and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Least popular child’s costume: Little Lord Fauntleroy-type outfits and cowgirls COSTUMES GALORE 1070 N. Batavia St. Orange (714) 639-1010 Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Rental costs: adult, $27.50 to $85; child costume rentals not available Purchase costs: about $29.95 for adult and children Most popular adult costume: Batman Least popular adult costume: pioneer outfits Most popular child’s costume: Batman Least popular child’s costume: ninjas (garden variety) THE COSTUME TRUNK 27762 Forbes Road 8 Laguna Niguel (714) 582-1370 Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday Rental costs: adult, $20 to $80; child, $15 to $35 Purchase costs: adult, $50 to $500; child, $40 to $100 Most popular adult costume: Batman Least popular adult costume: Darth Vadar Most popular child’s costume: Batman Least popular child’s costume: colonial-period clothing FANTASY COSTUMES 2818 Imperial Highway Brea (714) 528-3350 Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Rental costs: adult, $10 to $75; child costume rentals not available Purchase costs: adult, $15 to $100; child, $15 to $30 Most popular adult costume: Batman Least popular adult costume: California Raisins Most popular child’s costume: Batman Least popular child’s costume: doctors GASOLINE ALLEY 3744 E. Chapman Ave. Orange (714) 639-6550 Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday Rental costs: costume rentals not available Purchase costs: adult, $18 to $100; child, $12 to $40 Most popular adult costume: Batman and The Joker Least popular adult costume: devils Most popular child’s costume: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Least popular child’s costume: California Raisins NEWPORT PARTY CENTER 1800 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa (714) 650-6070 Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Rental costs: costume rentals not available Purchase costs: adult, $9 to $100; child, $5 to $60 Most popular adult costume: Batman, mummies and ghosts Least popular adult costume: plain face masks Most popular child’s costume: Batman Least popular child’s costume: California Raisins UNIQUE COSTUMES 1153 E. Elm St. Fullerton (714) 526-7057 Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Rental costs: adult, $15 to $50; child costume rentals not available Purchase costs: do not sell adult and children costumes Most popular adult costume: harem girls and genies Least popular adult costume: French maids and playboy bunnies Most popular child’s costume: none available Least popular child’s costume: none available Source: Individual stores