WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Batman / Superman: World’s Finest #35!Batman’siconic Batarangs have been around almost as long as he has, evolving through various upgrades over the years. But once again, the Dark Knight has stunned fans with an incredible new version of this classic weapon—one that’s beyond badass. This upgrade comes during a battle where Batman and Robin are in an environment they’re not accustomed to, raising the question: what other tweaks has the Dark Knight made to help him and his partner survive this atypical adventure?
We might even see their classic smoke bombs transformed into “ink bombs.”
Mark Waid and Adrián Gutiérrez’sBatman/Superman: World’s Finest#35kicks off with an underwater adventure, as the Dark Knight, Man of Steel, and Boy Wonder come to Aquaman’s aid in the wake of a mysterious plague wreaking havoc in Atlantis.
This adventure takes the Dynamic Duo far out of their comfort zone, swapping Gotham’s streets for the deep sea. Navigating this new terrain requires Batman and Robin to adapt, not only by donning specialized underwater suits but also bywielding an epic upgrade to their weaponry: the newly debuted Motorized Batarangs!
Batman Debuts His Motorized Batarangs – His Answer to Underwater Crime-Fighting
Panel Comes FromBatman / Superman: World’s Finest#35 (2025) – Art by Adrián Gutiérrez
Dressed in their scuba-themed Batman and Robin suits, the Dynamic Duo prepares to dive into the chaos that has overtaken Atlantis. Bruce reminds Dick that the attackers are also victims, urging him to avoid causing harm.Robin points out that this shouldn’t be a problem, given that their usual weapons are not very effective in the underwater environment. In response, Bruce tells Dick to check his utility belt as he pulls out an underwater-friendly"Motorized Batarang"to demonstrate. The Dark Knight shows that these new Batarangs work just as effectively underwater as the standard versions do on land.
The Batarang first debuted 86 years ago inDetective Comics#31 (1939) in the story"Batman Versus the Vampire,“so it’s incredibly exciting to see this iconic weapon evolve into something new and fresh. However, these underwater-friendly Batarangs are far from the first innovation the Dark Knight has introduced to his arsenal.Over the years, Batman has developed numerous variations of the Batarang, including electrified, explosive, remote-controlled, and ultra-sonic versions.The Motorized Batarangs are just the latest epic addition to Bruce’s ever-expanding collection of crime-fighting tools.
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World’s FinestIs Bringing a Fresh Take on Batman & Robin’s Gear (What’s Next?)
Main Cover by Dan Mora forBatman / Superman: World’s Finest#37 (2025)
While the Motorized Batarangs and the scuba Batman and Robin suits are exciting twists on the Dynamic Duo’s usual arsenal, it’s likely we’ll see even more classic Batman and Robin gear adapted for the underwater environment, especially since this story arc involving Atlantis and Aquaman is set to continue for at least two more issues. It’s also probable that Bruce has replaced everything in their utility belts with water-friendly versions. We might even see their classic smoke bombs transformed into“ink bombs.”Additionally, Dan Mora’s cover forBatman/Superman: World’s Finest#37 hints that we could witness even more drastic suit upgrades for the trio of heroes.
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Batman / Superman: World’s Finest #35is available now from DC Comics!
Batman
One of DC’s most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Forged by tragedy with the death of his parents, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world’s leading martial artist, detective, and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and sidekicks, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knight of his hometown, Gotham City.
