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THE DARK NIGHT RETURNSFrank 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.

TIM BURTON’S BATMANThis 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.

THE 19TH CENTURY BATMANGotham 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.

THE VAMPIRIC BATMANKelley Jones, artist in the Vampire Batman trilogy and the iconic Batman: Knightfall, created a unique look for the dark knight, as a supernatural being hid-ing his muscled silhouette under a mas-sive cape with huge ears on the cowl.

BATMAN KNIGHTFALLAfter Bane incapacitated Bruce Wayne, Jean-Paul Valley took the mantle of Batman and eventually defeated the villain. Valley designed a mechanical Batsuit with metal claws, razor-sharp batarangs (bat-shaped boomerangs), a laser and even a flame thrower.

BATMAN A GO-GO 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.

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1944 DC comicsFirst ever Batmobile cover in the Comics. This became known as 1940s Batmobile. This is also based on the Cord 812 car.

1986 - Frank Miller’s graphic novelEasily the largest Batmobile. This ‘tank’ was created and modi�ed due to riots. The only thing that can damage it isn't from Earth. It shrugs o� gun�re, grenades, and rocket launcher attacks, and o�ers its own array of heavy weaponry.

1973 Batman animated seriesThis Batmobile is the �rst 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 seriesThis Batcycle is a 1965 Harley Davidson with Robin's sidecar — a detachable self-propelled vehicle.

1978 - Batman animated series/comicsThis is the last of the Futura–type cars. It looks more like a toy. However, the nose was elongated to distract from that.

1957 DC comicsA modi�ed version of the 1950 model, based on the 1957 Chrysler 300C.

1964 Batman comicsLoosely 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.

1950 DC comicsBased on the 1950s Studebaker and/or Cadillac, this comes with signal projector, rockets, on-board television and radar screens.

1966 Batman TV seriesBased on the 1955 Lincoln Futura, this features a smoke emitter, a rear-facing camera and a nail spreader in case of pursuits, among others.

1966Batman The MovieBat-Shark repellent

1992Batman Returns movieNapalm capsule

1992Batman animated seriesCowl lenses

1999Batman Beyond animated seriesRocket boots

2002Batman comics - HushBatsuit taser

2003Batman comicsKryptonite ring

2005Batman Begins movieUltrasonic bat beacon

2005Batman Begins movieMemory cloth cape

2005Batman Begins movieBat bombs