Batman's Batmobile is an iconic part of the character, but the original model was a bright red sports car fans wouldn't recognize today. It would take a while for Batman's car to be redesigned on his nocturnal theme.
DC's Batman has one of the most famous vehicles among superheroes in comics, but his first Batmobile had a truly terrible design flaw that even the World's Greatest Detective himself couldn't spot. The Dark Knight has no powers like Superman; he can't quickly move around Gotham City without a grappling gun, and when that fails, he uses his trusty Batmobile. But Detective Comics #27 revealed that Batman's first set of wheels was also his worst.
Containing the debut of the iconic Batman character, Detective Comics #27 is considered one of the most valuable comic book issues in the history of the medium, only rivaled by the likes of Action Comics #1 and Amazing Fantasy #15 . Unlike many other heroes, Batman would debut practically fully-formed: his relationship with Commissioner Gordon, his cowl and suit, and his detective skills and martial arts prowess all debuted in this issue.
In America, red cars are pulled over by the police more often than the others. This isn't necessarily because drivers of red cars are more likely to speed, but rather because the color red is particularly eye-catching among a sea of brown, black and silver automobiles. For a character who frequently clashes with the police and is even chased by them on the road, this is an awful first start for the Caped Crusader.
Fortunately, Batman would quickly abandon his red car - especially on film, where the Tim Burton Batmobile from his 1989 film would go on to inspire all subsequent Batman vehicles on film. While occasionally showcasing glimpses of color , the red car would be limited to early comics and flashback issues. Batman's first Batmobile drew far too much attention on the road, especially for a man who evades the Gotham Police as often as he works with them.
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