Poe’s note: While the 2003 comic-based Batman figures were painfully under-articulated, there’s no denying they were excellently sculpted–to this day, I think a fully-articulated figure with the Zipline Batman sculpt would perhaps be the perfect Batman figure.

This particular version of Batman came from a two-pack with a forgettable Mattel-sculpted Superman. However, I find it interesting because, with the yellow symbol, lack of briefs and lines on the cowl, it presages elements of both the Batman, Incorporated design, as well as the “Brand New DC” look.