Bat-Cuffs, sometimes spelt Bat Cuffs, are bat-shaped handcuffs used by Batman. They are often used to restrain criminals that Batman has defeated or during their arrest. Bat-Cuffs are often stored on the Utility Belt.
Functionality[]
The cuffs are made out of a diamond-impregnated nylon and a steel core. Unlike ordinary handcuffs, they are often designed without a lock to prevent criminals from escaping. Special tools have been passed over to the Gotham City Police Department to remove them safely.[1]
History[]
The Bat-Cuffs first appeared in the 1960s Batman series. They were often used by Batman and Robin to restrain criminals after their capture. The cuffs first appeared in "Hi Diddle Riddle" and continued to appear in various episodes following its appearance. They also appeared in the feature Batman: The Movie to restrain Catwoman after her defeat.
Bat-Cuffs have rarely appeared in the comics, though their first recorded appearance was in an issue of World's Finest Comics.
In Other Media[]
Film[]
Bat-Cuffs from Batman Forever
- Batman Forever: Bat-Cuffs feature in the Batcave vault. However, they are never used by Batman in the film.
- The Batman: A set of handcuffs appears on Batman's utility belt in the film and promotional material, though they are never referred to as "Bat-Cuffs".
Video Games[]
- Batman Forever: Bat-Cuffs feature in the tie-in to the film as a secret blueprint gadget. They can be used to briefly restrain enemies, rendering them vulnerable to attack.
- Batman: Vengeance: Bat-Cuffs feature in Batman's arsenal. They can be used to restrain enemies after they are defeated, though Batman must replenish supplies at boxes.
- Batman: Dark Tomorrow: Bat-Cuffs feature as part of Batman's equipment in the game. After defeating enemies, the player must restrain them with them to prevent them from rejoining the battle.