Just when fans were getting used to oversized design ofDC’s newAbsolute Batman, the creative team is further raising the stakes. Thenew design for DC’s Absolute Batmobile has officially been revealed, making it clear that this version ofBatmanis about size, power, and brute force.
DC Comics unveiled the new Batmobile in “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 core parts of Batman’s mythos in exciting, unexpected ways. In official art by Dragotta, Batman’s ride is bigger than it’s ever been, just as Bruce himself is. Take a look below at Nick Dragotta’s take on Batman’s signature vehicle to judge for yourselves.
The publisher confirms readers will only need to wait until the arrival ofAbsolute Batman#2 on November 13 to see it in action. And one look was all that we needed to confirm this new Batmobile, or Bat-Tank, Bat-Truck, is a perfect fit for the new ‘engineer who lifts’ philosophy of the Absolute Universe’s take on Bruce Wayne.
What The Absolute Batmobile Means For This New Take on Batman
This Shocking New Batmobile Is Perfect For A Bigger, Bolder Bruce Wayne
With Batman’s groundbreaking debut into DC’s new continuity, his lore has been rewritten in a number of bold ways to account for the darker Absolute Universe. One of the most notable changes is his brawnier design, which hassparked controversyfor being such a departure from his usual look. EvenBatman’s brick-like logois at the receiving end of vitriol from fans because of its size. The Batmobile is the latest of these changes, once again taking a staple of Batman lore and blowing it up to the extreme. Batman’s enormous truck gives this iteration of the character an awesome upgrade.
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The Absolute Batmobile has the advantage of matching this version ofBatman’s brutal, violent fighting style. Without the luxury of state-of-the-art 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 as Batman launches into action with his Batmobile.
Our Take on The Absolute Batmobile’s First Look
A Genius Reinvention of Batman Lore, Fitting Bruce Wayne’s Working-Class Background
While some fans might still be wary of this large Batman and his even larger truck, it makes sense for this version of the Dark Knight to have a vehicle of this hulking size. TheAbsolute Universe’s Batmanis an engineer who constructs the buildings of Gotham, so he’s around dump trucks more than sports cars. Whilebillionaire Bruce Waynegets 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 toBatman’s status quo, and the Absolute Batmobile proves to be one of the most daring yet.
Absolute Batman#2gives fans their full look at the new Batmobile when it arrives on November 13, from DC Comics.
Batman
One of DC’s most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Forged by tragedy with the death of his parents, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world’s leading martial artist, detective, and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and sidekicks, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knight of his hometown, Gotham City.
