Posts tagged “tv”

August 5th 2010

Some days, you just can’t get rid of a bomb!




This is the infamous bomb scene from the campy 1960s TV series. Unable to defuse it, Batman struggles to dispose of it before it explodes. Will he make it in time?

July 15th 2010

Batman Beyond and Terry McGinnis

batman beyond 300x225 Batman Beyond and Terry McGinnis

Batman Beyond was an animated television show set in Batman’s alternate future. In 2039, Bruce Wayne has retired and Batman has been forgotten. Until 16 year old Terry McGinnis discovers the Batcave and borrows a futuristic flying Batsuit. After some initial distrust, Bruce allows Terry to continue on as the ‘Batman of the Future’, under his watchful, curmudgeonly eye.

In 2010, a limited comic book series was released that ties the Batman Beyond continuity into comic book canon. Assuming storylines unfold as planned, Terry McGinnis will be the 4th person to be inherit the mantle of Batman, after Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, and Damien Wayne.

Batman Beyond Intro

July 14th 2010

Ladies of DC Comics

This commercial sells what? Not sure, but I’m sold.

May 13th 2010

Batman: The Animated Series

batflash Batman: The Animated Series

Batman stands guard over Gotham in the intro to Batman: The Animated Series. B:TAS  aired from 1992 to 1995 and was universally hailed as one of the best shows on television, animated or otherwise, culminating with Emmy wins for Most Outstanding Half Hour or Less Program and Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program.  Its 1940s- inspired “Dark Deco” art style and intelligent villain characterizations continue to influence interpretations of Batman to this day.

May 12th 2010

Clash of the TV Titans

Batman vs Kirk 300x253 Clash of the TV TitansA literal reenactment of a duel between two cult classics.  Adam West’s Batman was on the air from 1966 -1968 and William Shatner’s Star Trek was on the air from 1966 -1969.

April 27th 2010

Holy Batman, Batman!

Batmanwest 239x300 Holy Batman, Batman!Adam West as the campy 1960s  Caped Crusader