Batman: The Movie (1966) and the comics

[GothamAlleys]

It's true that modern comics describe Batman as speaking in a low, cold whisper

Which one?

[Silver Nemesis]

Stay tuned. I've been meaning to write a feature on Batman's voice for a while now. If I have time, I'll write something up and get it posted this weekend.

[riddler]

Nice collection here. I never knew it was Frank Gorshin who came up with the suited Riddler, though. That's interesting, considering the lasting impression it had.

If not for this show, the riddler would likely not be a prominent bat villain. He didnt have many appearances in the comics until this show.

Bob Kane did indicate this show might have saved batman and they did taylor the comics to meet it. Think about what it did; it got kids in the 60s interested in Batman. I get that people don't like it's camp but it was not logistical to accurately portray the darker batman in a tv series- wouldn't appeal to children and it would look too cheezy with 60's technology (the lighter version works better).


If you're looking at the first four batfilms, each represented a decade in the comics; the first film represented the 1930's, returns featured the 40's forever the 50's and Batman and Robin the 60s.

[Paul (ral)]

Now another stunning feature from Silver Nemesis!

http://www.batman-online.com/features/2012/10/10/comic-influences-on-batman-the-movie-1966

[The Dark Knight]

Now another stunning feature from Silver Nemesis!

http://www.batman-online.com/features/2012/10/10/comic-influences-on-batman-the-movie-1966

Awesome.

[Paul (ral)]

I had to share this praise for the article by a visitor on facebook:

This is undoubtedly one of THE BEST articles written comparing the TV series and the comics OF THE DAY! and prior to the series! A LOT of people bad-mouth the series because of it's campy style, but it was SUPERIOR to the comics in so many ways! "GOOD JOB, OLD CHUM!"

[Silver Nemesis]

I just checked out some of those comments and I'm thrilled to see so many people are enjoying the feature. It's good to know there are fans out there who still appreciate the classic sixties Batman   

[greggbray]

This is one of the many reasons I come here.  I love these articles.  Truly outstanding work. 

[Silver Nemesis]

Oh, wow. Not sure how I missed this until now, but it seems the shark repellent was actually in the comics 8 years before the 1966 movie. The issue in question was 'Manhunt in Outer Space' (Batman Vol 1 #117, August 1958).

[DocLathropBrown]

Oh, wow. Not sure how I missed this until now, but it seems the shark repellent was actually in the comics 8 years before the 1966 movie. The issue in question was 'Manhunt in Outer Space' (Batman Vol 1 #117, August 1958).

Excellent pull! And mind-bending, too!