Melancholic and wistful, the film documents Kilmer’s eclectic career as a rising movie star in the 1980s and ‘90s, and his more recent battle (and victory over) cancer.

It’s easy to see why after the premiere of the documentary Val, a new release from Amazon Studios and A24. Here’s a look at every live-action version of the Batmobile and what the actors drive in real life to remind fans why this remains one of the coolest cars ever created.Val Kilmer is back in the public conversation.

Of course, the actors who play the roles can boast some fun rides themselves, a few of which even give Bruce Wayne a run for his money. They've showcased some great designs to become so popular that various car fans have tried to replicate them for real. The movies have offered a slew of versions, some looking right off the comic book pages, while others are bigger and more complex. It sounds easy enough to build a “bat-shaped car,” but the producers need to make it look real and believable driving around. Thanks to his wealth, Bruce Wayne has a fleet of them ready and always prepared to replace a wrecked model with another.Īs with so much else, it’s tricky to make a comic book vehicle work in live-action. A famous Jim Lee shot of the Batcave shows a huge “Ferris wheel” packed with dozens of Batmobiles used over the years. Countless artists have put their own stamp on the car and often love making it look as flamboyant as possible. The car for Batman has changed countless times over the decades from a simple sedan to a tank that almost seems able to fly. Ever since its first appearance back in 1940, the Batmobile has become a character in its own right.

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