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RobinDamian Wayne has proven that Tim Drake is n’t the only prodigy in the Bat - Family , advance the Batmobile in a way that even go Nightwing to concede it was something he would have " killed for " during his Robin days . What ’s even more noteworthy , though , is that Damian achieved what even Batman had n’t been able to do at the time .
Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely ’s renownedBatman Rebornvolume seesDick Grayson assuming the Batman mantleand Damian Wayne taking on the role of Robin . In the serial ' initiative issue , Damian ’s exceeding intelligence shine through as he reveals his contribution to the Batmobile ’s newfound capacity of flight , a effort that even yarn-dye Dick .
This achievement is even more impressive , given the implication that Bruce had been forge on this upgrade without achiever . Hence , Damian being able to do something not even Batman had managed speaks towards the male child ’s unparalleled IQ .
Damian Wayne Gives the Batmobile a Flying Capability Upgrade
Batman and Robin#1 starts with Dick and Damian in hot pastime of Mister Toad and his sidekick . As the villains speed down the freeway , the dynamical brace follow from above in the freshly heighten vanish Batmobile . It ’s during this Salmon P. Chase that Damian notice , " I tell you it would shape . All I had to do was adapt my father ’s blueprints . " Dick acknowledges Damian ’s achievement , apologizing for doubting him . This momenthighlights Damian ’s keen perception in identifying and correct a flaw in Bruce ’s schematics for the flying Batmobile , ultimately bringing the innovation to fruition .
Creating a flying Batmobile is impressive on its own , but Damian ’s age of just ten years old score this achievement even more remarkable . This high - tech Batmobile also clear additional praise for its cool agent , boasting a sleek , curvy , and compact excogitation that give it a distinctly futurist appearance . This modern aim stands in stark direct contrast to the chrome - pipe up , accelerator pedal - guzzling , Techno - Deco Batmobiles of the yesteryear . Furthermore , the cherry-red and black color schema adds to its futuristic vibe , reminiscent of the future Batman , Terry McGinnis , inBatman Beyondwho also sports a interchangeable colour scheme .
Nightwing has enjoin his comely share of bromidic things , but Red Hood ’s catchphrase was so unsound that even Dick Grayson could n’t excuse its corniness .
Morrison and Quitely’s Flying Batmobile Was Inspired by an Alex Ross Sketch
In theBatman Redrawnbonus content , found at the end ofBatman & Robin Vol . 1 : Batman Reborn , further insights into the Batmobile design are give away . Morrison shares that their Batman Reborn Batmobile draw inspiration from an Alex Ross sketchcreated as a potential Batman concealment in 2007 , which ultimately perish unpublished . This underscore how past designing , even those unrealized , can spark invention . It ’s really singular what Morrison and Quitely accomplished with this aspiration , transform it into a fresh rendition of the Batmobile while also crafting a defining import forRobin’scharacter .
Batman and Robin # 1is available now from DC Comics !
BATMAN AND ROBIN # 1 ( 2009 )
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