Batman (Arkham Asylum - Detective Mode)

Released as part of the Pop! Heroes line in 2014, this figure depicts Batman as he appears in the 2009 video game Batman: Arkham Asylum. The design draws inspiration from the game's distinctive 'Detective Mode,' a diagnostic visual filter utilized by the character to analyze environments and track enemies. By rendering the figure in translucent blue plastic, Funko sought to capture the high-tech, investigative aesthetic that defined the player's experience throughout the Arkham series.

The figure, numbered 52 in the Heroes series, was conceived during a period when Funko was rapidly expanding its catalog to include iconic interpretations of comic book characters from digital media. It was designed to appeal to both traditional collectors and fans of the Arkham video game franchise, serving as a stylistic departure from the standard opaque paint applications common to the Pop! line. The result was a well-received variant that remains a notable example of Funko's experimentation with material effects.