On Jun 1, 2:52*pm, wrote:
Design was lifted from the animated "Batman" series. Aircraft of this
design appear in several TV episodes as well as the "Mask of the
Phantasm" movie.


I read it was real and it crashed on maiden flight. Designer was
executed I believe. Here's a photo of the real one.

http://www.pilotfriend.com/photo_albums/potty/8.htm