Just when fans are getting used to oversized design from DC’s new Absolute BatmanThe creative team is further raising the stakes. The A new design for DC’s Ultimate Batmobile has been officially revealedMaking it clear that this version of Batman is all about size, power and brute force.
DC Comics unveiled the new Batmobile at “DC’s Absolute / All In Universes” panel at New York City Comic Con. With this reveal, Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta’s Absolute Batman continues to reinvent the core parts of Batman’s mythos in exciting, unexpected ways. In official Dragotta art, Batman’s ride is bigger than it’s ever been, just like Bruce himself is. Check out Nick Dragotta’s take on Batman’s signature vehicle below to judge for yourself.
The publisher confirms the readers will only need to wait until the arrival of Absolute Batman #2 on November 13 to see it in action. And one look was all we needed to confirm this new Batmobile, or Bat-Tank, Bat-Truck, is a perfect fit for the new ‘engineer that lifts’ philosophy of the Absolute Universe’s take on Bruce Wayne.
What the Absolute Batmobile means for this new Batman
This shocking new Batmobile is perfect for a bigger, bolder Bruce Wayne
With Batman’s groundbreaking debut in DC’s new continuity, his story has been rewritten in a number of bold ways to account for the Darker Absolute Universe. One of the most notable changes is its brownier design, which has caused controversy for being such a departure from its usual look. Even Batman’s brick-like logo is on the receiving end of vitriol from fans because of its size. The Batmobile is the latest of these changes, again taking a staple of Batman lore and blowing it up to the extreme. Batman’s huge truck gives this iteration of the character an awesome upgrade.
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The Absolute Batmobile has the advantage of matching this version of Batman’s brutal, violent fighting style. Without the luxury of modern Waynetech to fall back on, Bruce spends his days working out and building muscle to land heavy blows on enemies. Likewise, in Dragotta’s art, his giant truck is seen knocking cars away with ease, showing that it packs as much of a punch as its driver. Gotham’s criminals have no hope of slowing down Batman or his Batmobile thanks to their bulky sizes. High-speed chases are about to reach a new level of intensity when Batman launches into action with his Batmobile.
Our first look at the ultimate Batmobile
A genius reinvention of Batman lore, fitting for Bruce Wayne’s working-class background
While some fans may still be wary of the big Batman and his even bigger truck, it makes sense for the Dark Knight’s version to have a vehicle of this hulking size. Batman of the Absolute Universe is an engineer who constructs the buildings of Gotham, so he’s around dump trucks more than sports cars. While billionaire Bruce Wayne gets a sleek ride befitting his wealth and status, working-class Bruce feels more at home in a truck. Snyder and Dragotta continue to make inspired changes to Batmans status quo, and the Absolute Batmobile proves to be one of the most daring yet.
Absolute Batman #2 Give fans their full look at the new Batmobile when it arrives on November 13, from DC Comics.