The History of the Batmobile

1970 - 1987


Primary Appearance:
Comic Books
Base Car:
Late '60s Sedan
Color(s):
Blue exterior/Blue interior
1970 Batmobile

The first truly subtle Batmobile appeared in Detective Comics #400, based on the sport sedans of the late 1960s. It's exterior was rather plain, having only the black bat mask on the hood but no other markings.

This car also marks the first appearance of an "Auto Pilot" feature that could allow Batman to control the car remotely. Although not a regular feature, it would appear again in the years to come. The "unmarked" Batmobile would also continue for a few more years, though the specific make & model would vary from year to year.

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