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- The array of devices Batman carries have become more complex over time. The simple coiled rope and batarang scaling equipment became a rocket powered (or compressed air powered) grapple gun. The suit has also carried on different occasions a re-breather device, flash and gas grenades, explosives and a detonator, lockpicks, a signaling device for the Batmobile, electronic surveillance equipment (including video camera and monitor), a forensic kit for gathering crime scene evidence, a medical kit, a cache of money and, in early incarnations, a pistol in a holster.
- Though there may have been superhero utlity belts prior, the most famous and iconic is Batman's utility belt. It represented Batman's preparedness with a number of crime fighting and solving tools and weapons for a number of different situations. During the Silver Age of comics, a more attention was given to the utility belt and it was often treated as being so essential to Batman that villains tried to steal it, disable it or even copy it. Though attention paid to Batman's utility belt has lessened since the Silver Age, it is still considered an iconic part of his character.
- Gadgets are a requisite for any Badass Normal Superhero, especially if he's Crazy Prepared. But where does he keep all of his wonderful toys? Why, in his Utility Belt, of course! Stuff that might be found in a Utility Belt:
* A Grappling Hook Pistol.
* Smoke bombs and/or Stun Grenades.
* A lock pick or Skeleton Key.
* A flashlight.
* Handcuffs.
* Bat-shark repellent.
* Anything they need.
* Snacks.
* Your keys, money, and stuff. Contrast with Too Many Belts, where the belts are fashion accessories which Do Nothing. Examples of Utility Belt include:
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