Batmobile Manuel: Inside the Dark Knight’s Iconic Rides

Title: Batmobile Manuel: Inside the Dark Knight’s Iconic Rides
Author: Daniel Wallace
Illustrations by: Lukasz Liszko
DC Comics
Publisher Insight Editions
Copyright: 2022
207 pages
ISBN 978-1-64722-329-8
Hard cover
Cost: $ 39.99 US
Reviewed by: Allen Klingelhoets

I found hard cover book at library and checked out. I was amazed at commentary that went along with Batmobiles. I got to see The Tumbler and many versions of Batmobiles. I think one of my favorites was Batmobile from 1960’s live action television show. The Tumbler though was really interesting even showing armor of all-terrain vehicle. I got to see so many variant forms of Batmobile. I also liked Bat-Pod. Not exclusive to just cars. Also was shown Batwing. I also got to see Bathammer a vehicle that could drive on zero-traction surfaces without suffering a spinout. The Bathammer was constructed for just those sorts of emergencies. I also liked seeing The Bat cycle. The commentary says Batmobile is first choice. Bat cycle is good for urban pursuits which require a smaller, more maneuverable ride. The book went all out also talking about BATBOAT. The Bat boat was retrofitted from a commercially available speed boat. it’s gas engine swapped out for a nuclear reactor that supplies thrust through a vectored rocket nozzle in the rear. There even were Batmobiles which I was not aware existed. Space Mode and Armor Mode types. There were even types like Bat-Manga Batmobile and The Arkham Batmobile. Also shown how Arkham Batmobile was able to transform into tactical mode

This is just a glimpse into Batman Manuel. Also, with very intelligent commentary. Also, learn about even what makes each vehicle unique.

Back cover: Go under the hood of Batman’s iconic Batmobiles’ with this in-depth guide to the Dark Knight’s most memorable vehicles. Teen to adult. I think must have for anyone interested or want to find out about Batmobiles. Ever since the first appearance within the pages of Detective Comics back in 1939, the Batmobile has captured the imaginations of fans around the world, becoming an essential component of the Dark Knights crime-fighting arsenal. This fully illustrated in-world manual explores the abilities and technical specifications of a huge range of Batmobiles, from the Tumbler seen in The Dark Knight Trilogy, through the tank-like vehicle from Dark Knight Returns, and the muscle car that made its debut in The Batman. Featuring striking Batmobile artwork created exclusively for this book and comprehensive commentary on the operational history of these unique vehicles. Batmobile Manuel is the ultimate guide to the Dark Knight’s ride.


Allen Klingelhoets