The Batmobile was the main mode of transportation for Batman that has been redesigned and rebuilt over the years.
First Batmobile
Not much is known about Batman's early Batmobile. Due to mechanical trouble, he was forced to abandon it and had a more robust vehicle designed and built by Earl Cooper, an out-of-work automobile designer with a reputation as a troublemaker in the industry.[1]
Second Batmoblie
Earl Cooper designed and built the second Batmobile (inspired by a vehicle of similar design Bruce saw at the Gotham's World's Fair during a date with Andrea Beaumont[2]) that included such items as a turbine jet, grappling hook, ejection seats, on-board navigation and computer with video uplink, oil slick and caltrops. Batman had two vehicles with this design:
- The first was destroyed by Penguin.
- The second was built after Penguin's defeat with several upgrades.
In an alternate timeline, resistance leader Bruce Wayne had a very similar attack vehicle to the second Batmoblie.
Third Batmobile
The third Batmobile design was completely different from the previous ones. In addition to being used by Batman, it was also driven by Batgirl at times and served Batman through his affiliation with the Justice League.
By the time Terry McGinnis discovered the Batcave, this Batmobile along with the Batwing was still present.[3]
Fourth Batmobile
In the mid to late 21st century, the fourth Batmobile was a flying vehicle (as vehicles during that time can fly) that was the main transportation for the new Batman. This new Batmobile would incorporate a similar or greater range of gadgetry as previous Batmobiles and preclude the need for the Batwing. It could project a hologram of an ordinary vehicle over itself to avoid suspicion, camouflage itself in similar fashion to his Batsuit,[4] and can be operated through the suit. Its top speed is said to be Mach 3.[5]
Sightings
First Batmobile
Batman: The Animated Series
Second Batmobile
Third Batmobile
The New Batman Adventures
Feature filmSuperman: The Animated SeriesBatman BeyondFeature filmStatic ShockJustice LeagueJustice League Unlimited |
Fourth Batmobile
Batman Beyond
Feature filmStatic Shock |
Footnotes
- ↑ Batman: The Animated Series, "The Mechanic"
- ↑ Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
- ↑ Batman Beyond, "Rebirth, Part I"
- ↑ Idem, "Speak No Evil"
- ↑ Idem, "The Call, Part II"