Batman '66 is a comic book series based on the 1966 Batman series. The series follows Batman and Robin as they foil various schemes orchestrated by Gotham's criminals. The series lasted thirty issues, published from July 2013 to February 2016. A special issue was also published featuring the show's original plans for Two-Face. The series has also had multiple spin-off crossovers with television series from the 1960s and 70s, such as The Green Hornet, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and Wonder Woman.
Synopsis[]
The series follows on from the show, presenting further adventures of Batman, Robin and occasionally Batgirl. Many of the stories follow the style of its episodes, with many of the villains from the show returning in its issues. Later entries also feature reimagined versions of later Batman villains, including Bane, Harley Quinn, the Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Ra's al Ghul, Killer Croc, King Cobra and Hugo Strange.
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Spin-Offs[]
Due to the series' success, a variety of spin-offs and crossover comics were made. These primarily took place between different icons of 1960s television, such as Green Hornet, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Avengers and the 1970s Wonder Woman TV series. Several also featured comic properties, including the Legion of Super-Heroes and Archie comics.
Batman '66 Meets Steed and Mrs. Peel
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Batman '66 Meets Wonder Woman '77
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Batman '66 Meets the Legion of Super-Heroes
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Notes[]
- Though intended to be set in the Dozierverse, the series conflicts with the later films Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders and Batman vs. Two-Face. The latter also features reimagined versions of Two-Face, Hugo Strange and Harley Quinn.
- The series inspired Joe Quinones to create the initial proposal the Batman '89 comic series with writer Kate Leth. Though it was rejected, the project was eventually commissioned with him working with Batman screenwriter Sam Hamm.