The Dark Knight Rides: 4 Of The Best Batmobiles And What to Know About Them

In the 1989 Batman film, The Joker questioned, “Where does he get all those wonderful toys?” when the Matches Malone rescues Vicki Vale. The question itself is so famous that it perfectly depicts the awe and wonder people have for Batman. This mysterious superhero is defined by his inventions and gadgets and, most importantly, his Batmobiles, the coolest of them all. From time to time, writers, artists and actors have presented Batman in various looks. And just as his looks, personality and costume changes, it didn't take long for his chariot to change too!

This is, of course, one of the most vital topics among the fans, as to which Batmobile is better looking and cooler. It is not easy to identify one among many, because every generation possesses the car that is ‘their' Batmobile. It is challenging for the writers and artists to remember every inch of the parts of the Batmobiles so that they can make it look better in the next generation. Here are some top-ranked Batmobiles listed for you to enjoy. So if you want to end the argument or perhaps to start a new one, keep reading to know which of them is the coolest!

Batmobile from the Dawn of Justice

It took a lot of inspiration for the Batman vs. Superman Batmobile to look one of a kind. If the question is about the design, well, then the design is very close to the Nolan ear tumbler. Unlike other versions of the car, it has a very practical and militaristic design to look more authentic. However, this Batmobile also took inspiration from the Arkham series video games. This design belongs explicitly to the Batmobile's battle mode in Arkham Knight.

Batmobile from the Batman Returns

For many Batfans, it is considered as THE Batmobile. Tim Burton left no scope of complaints while designing for this Batmobile. Burton had to make a Batman movie that was darker and scarier than most other counterparts, which has Michael Keaton as the Batman and Jack Nicholson as the Joker, the best of all. Burton here nailed his take on the character as well as the design of the Batmobiles. A car, that was able to reflect the whole of the Burton movie effect. With its iconic and modern features, this Batmobile will remain a masterpiece for all eternity.

Barbara Ling designed an iconic Batmobile that is still alive in some people's minds. In Batman Forever, this Batmobile is used by Val Kilmer and looks flashy and colourful, much like Joel's Batman franchise. With the departure of Tim Burton's Batmobile, this one from Batman Forever definitely possesses a unique style. However, the bulky look somewhat made it appear a little tricky in terms of gaining universal acceptance. Based on the modified Chevy 350, this Batmobile kind of looks like a plastic toy car, which is quite acceptable because their main priority was to sell the plastic toy Batmobile.

The one and only Bat Tumbler

Without any doubt the best Batmobile of all. The Christian Bale trilogy isn't only responsible for the most acclaimed Batman movies, but introduced the fandom to this beast. This trilogy helped breathe new air into Batman's cinematic career. The movie has a realistic and gritty tone, and the look of this Batmobile is no exception. This vehicle is simply an army vehicle without any batwings and is painted black, striking fear into those who sin!

Conclusion

The design of the Batmobiles perfectly reflects the aesthetics of the iconic series. One generation presented the curved and stretched design that made Batman's ride look more vintage. Another generation offered a modernized version with powerful features. Back then, it was only a Batmobile, but now it has become an icon.