10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Batmobile

8. The Rebirth Batmobile

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In 2016, DC Rebirth washed away much of the controversial changes created by the New 52, even for a Batman who had been only very lightly altered by the chaotic changes of that period. With the new period at DC came new numbering for the issues of the comics and a new Batmobile. Batman #1 saw a new vehicle that was designed by David Finch and Matt Banning.

The new Batmobile had a square, interlocking armor plating along the top and sides. A “Bat-mask” ram with lighted eye slits was affixed to the front with additional lights above it. The tires were exposed but protected at the front and rear and lined perfectly with the edge of the body of the car. The cockpit of the car slides open and closes over its occupants similar to a fighter jet.

This design is very reminiscent of the Bruce Timm-created Batmobile from Batman: The Animated Series, although it is shorter and more heavily detailed. The design is impossible to look at without thinking of the classic animated vehicle. Sadly, this comic book car didn’t have the same longevity, as Batman drove the car off the Robinson Bridge and ejected out of it to reach an out-of-control airplane.

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John Wilson has been a comic book and pop culture fan his entire life. He has written for a number of websites on the subject over the years and is especially pleased to be at WhatCulture. John has written two comic books for Last Ember Press Studio and has recently self-published a children's book called "Blue." When not spending far too much time on the internet, John spends time with his lovely wife, Kim, their goofy dog, Tesla, and two very spoiled cats.