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Adam West portrayed a not-too-fit caped
crusader, wearing a cowl with very short
ears and painted eyebrows. The cape,
shorts and boots were made of silk and
the utility belt carries a gadget to solve
any problem at the end of every episode.
1966
Batman The Movie
Bat-Shark repellent
1944 DC comics
First ever Batmobile cover in the Comics. This
became known as 1940s Batmobile. This is also
based on the Cord 812 car.
1992
Batman Returns movie
Napalm capsule
1992
Batman animated series
Cowl lenses
TIM BURTON’S BATMAN
This version of the dark knight created
the base for all the movies since. The
black rubber suit sacrificed mobility for a
strong and intimidating look. The added
muscles successfully emulated his
counterpart in the comic books.
1999
Batman Beyond
animated series
Rocket boots
THE 19TH CENTURY BATMAN
Gotham by Gaslight belongs to a series of
graphic novels called ‘Elseworlds’, where
several DC heroes are set in alternate
realities. Here, Batman hunts down Jack
the Ripper in Gotham. A video game
based on the novel was later cancelled.
2002
Batman comics - Hush
Batsuit taser
2003
Batman comics
Kryptonite ring
1950 DC comics
Based on the 1950s Studebaker and/or Cadillac, this comes with
signal projector, rockets, on-board television and radar screens.
1964 Batman comics
Loosely based on the 1950s Chevrolet Corvette, this
comes with Bat Signal. Batmask (painted only in front)
was changed into a design rather than a weapon.
1957 DC comics
A modified version of
the 1950 model,
based on the 1957
Chrysler 300C.
1966 Batman TV series
Based on the 1955 Lincoln
Futura, this features a smoke
emitter, a rear-facing camera
and a nail spreader in case of
pursuits, among others.
BATMAN KNIGHTFALL
THE VAMPIRIC BATMAN
Kelley Jones, artist in the Vampire
Batman trilogy and the iconic Batman:
Knightfall, created a unique look for the
dark knight, as a supernatural being hiding his muscled silhouette under a massive cape with huge ears on the cowl.
2005
Batman Begins movie
Ultrasonic bat beacon
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1993-1994
1989
1986
THE DARK NIGHT RETURNS
Frank Miller (Sin City, 300), introduced an
old Batman retired since the death of the
second Robin. The cowl with small ears
is contrasted by a bulky physique. The
introduction of the military style pouches
on the utility belt added a realistic touch.
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Part 2
1991
Part 1
1966-1968
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After Bane incapacitated Bruce Wayne, JeanPaul Valley took the mantle of Batman and
eventually defeated the villain. Valley designed
a mechanical Batsuit with metal claws, razorsharp batarangs (bat-shaped boomerangs), a
laser and even a flame thrower.
2005
Batman Begins movie
Memory cloth cape
2005
Batman Begins movie
Bat bombs
1973 Batman animated series
This Batmobile is the first to feature the yellow
bat emblems on the doors. The nose of the car,
where the hood is, also has a "V" depression
1966 - Batman TV series
This Batcycle is a 1965 Harley
Davidson with Robin's
sidecar — a detachable
self-propelled vehicle.
1978 - Batman
animated series/comics
This is the last of the
Futura–type cars. It looks
more like a toy. However,
the nose was elongated to
distract from that.
1986 - Frank Miller’s graphic novel
Easily the largest Batmobile. This ‘tank’
was created and modified due to riots. The
only thing that can damage it isn't from
Earth. It shrugs off gunfire, grenades, and
rocket launcher attacks, and offers its own
array of heavy weaponry.