Author Biography

Alan Cowsill is a writer and editor who has worked extensively for Marvel UK/Panini and Eaglemoss. He created the award-winning Classic Marvel Figurine Collection and DC Super Hero Collection for Eaglemoss Publications and presently edits the Marvel Movie Collection for them. His books include DC Comics- A Year by Year Visual Chronicle (DK), The Spider-Man Chronicle (DK), Marvel Avengers Character Encyclopedia (DK), Colin the Goblin, Punch Drunk Kisses, Zombie 18, and the award-winning graphic novel World War One (Campfire). He was also one of the writers of Revolutionary War (Marvel).

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From the cover Director Tim Burton's groundbreaking movies Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992) unleashed a new kind of Batmobile on the moviegoing public - one that combined futuristic design with a whole arrary of hidden weapons and gadgets. Now you can discover what lies inside this and many other machines with extraordinary cutaway art: see under the hood and behind the controls as weapons systems and construction secrets are revealed. Featuring vehicles from Batman (1989), Batman Returns (1992), Batman Forever (1995), Batman & Robin (1997), Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), and The Dark Knight Rises (2012), this lavishly illustrated series comprises the most comprehensive visual collection of Batmobiles ever produced.

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A beautifully illustrated book, packaged with a die-cast model of the iconic 1989 Batmobile from Tim Burton's Batman, which reveals the design secrets of the vehicles featured in the Batman motion pictures.

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THE ULTIMATE RIDE Reflecting the art deco style of the newly redesigned Gotham City, the Batmobile from the 1989 Batman Movie wasn't just built for stealth and speed -- beneath the bodywork lies a wealth of hi-tech gadgets... CONCEPT DESIGNS Constructed from the fusion of two Chevrolet Impala chassis and powered by a Chevrolet V8 engine, the Batman movie Batmobile featured a custom-built body and a two-seat cockpit. Housed in the nose of the car was a turbo-charged jet engine, air-intakes for the afterburner were mounted before the rear fenders and a one-way windscreen concealed an interior that closely resembled an aircraft's cockpit. Every detail on the car was handcrafted and reportedly over 70 coats of black acrylic paint were used on the bodywork. THE BATMOBILE IN ACTION GRAPPLING HOOK Once attached to a structure, the grappling hook acts as an anchor, allowing the Batmobile to make extremely sharp turns at high speeds. SHIELDING The ceramic fractal armour proves invaluable in protecting the Batmobile when the Joker's henchmen open fire on the stationary vehicle. MACHINE GUNS Rising from the body of the Batmobile, these twin machine guns help demolish the entrance to the Joker's base of operations - Axis Chemical Factory. DISC THROWER Launched from either side of the Batmobile, the high velocity discs allow Batman to target and take down criminals on motorbikes, as seen in Batman Returns. GRENADES Used to disperse a gang of the Joker's cronies and destroy the Axis Chemical Factory, these small explosives are deployed from the centre of each wheel. HYDRAULIC LIFT The hydraulic lift allows the Batmobile to make a complete 180 degree turn on the spot, which can be extremely handy when caught in a dead end. IN BATMAN'S FIRST TRIP TO THE BIG SCREEN SINCE 1966, HE FACED A BLEAK GOTHAM CITY, OVER-RUN WITH CRIME AND ABOUT TO SEE THE RISE OF ITS FIRST COSTUMED CRIMINAL - THE JOKER. THE BATMOBILE DESIGNED FOR THIS DARKER VERSION OF THE CAPED CRUSADER WAS UNLIKE ANYTHING THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN SEEN.

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