The History of the Batmobile

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1989 - 1992

1990 Batmobile
 

Although the "Keaton" car was the most easily recognized Batmobile at the time, the comics used a low, flat car reminiscent of land speed record cars starting with Detective Comics #601 in June 1989. It had an integrated canopy and sleek lines, with large intake/exhaust housings above the deckline over the rear wheels. The most unique feature of the car, however, is that the wheels were enclosed not within the body, but in shells placed outside the main fuselage like outriggers.

The "spaceship" styling would be kept around for a few years, though other cars would appear in different areas of the Batman universe. The design was created by artist Norm Breyfogle, though most fans equate his name with the later, more aggressive design of this Batmobile.

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