10 Best Batmobiles Of All Time

When it comes to comic book vehicles, you won't find a ride more iconic than the Batmobile. Batman's signature car has been tearing up the streets of Gotham City for nearly 80 years and much like the Dark Knight himself, it's popularity has continued to grow. With its long sleek body and bat-like tailfins, the Batmobile is, without a doubt, one of the most instantly recognisable automobiles of all time.

Since its official introduction into DC Comics in 1941, it has undergone countless transformations as it changed with the times - each variation rocking its own unique look while paying homage to its previous incarnations. But it didn't just make its presence felt within the pages of the comic books; it also came to life on our screens through multiple film adaptations, TV shows and video games.

From spaceship-like racing cars to sleek beauties, the vehicle has seen so many reinventions that it's almost impossible to pin down a definitive Batmobile. With that in mind, let's take a look back through this iconic vehicle's rich history in the pages and on the screens to narrow down its ten best variations.

DC hit the reset button in 2011 when it re-launched its continuity, bringing about a brand new era for every superhero and villain involved. That new era also extended to the universe's vehicles, as the Batmobile was completely redesigned to match this brave new world - and what a redesign it was.

The New 52's Batmobile is the perfect example of taking something old and reinventing it for the modern age. As it was the very first version of the vehicle in this new continuity, it possessed a pretty neat callback to the Bat-face design from the original classic Batmobile - with a twist. Instead of having the legendary Bat-face symbol on its hood, the hood itself was shaped like an actual Bat's face, teeth and all - with the headlights serving as its eyes. The unusual facial design was complemented by the vehicle's ornate body and spiky tailfins - all of which made it feel like it was actually a living creature.

It may have been short-lived, but this Batmobile was a perfectly futuristic way of introducing this new era, and the bat's face was such a genius move that it's hard to believe it hadn't been done before.