Last issue I showed you several videos released in 2014 celebrating
Batman’s 75th Birthday, this time I’ll show you a bit about my
personal connection to Batman’s history. What had initially made me a fan of
the Caped Crusader was the Batman TV series. As a child I was crazy about that
show, even the theme song was exciting! Colorful villains, wall climbing, the
Batmobile, that show had it all! It was
exciting but even as a child I knew it was cheesy as well. Bat Shark Repellent
indeed! I’m not the only one fond of this series; DC Comics has a comic book
series based on it, Batman ’66! It is available on line first in digital format
and they do a good job keeping with the spirit and look of the TV series.
I’m sure I read a few comic books in those days but the
first actual Batman comic book I can completely recall reading was, I had to
look it up, Batman #226, published in 1970. The villain was the Ten-Eyed Man,
making his first appearance, who would prove to be very unimportant. The less
said of him the better.
Certainly I acquired other Batman comics over the years
including reprints. I loved how Batman
could team up with even the most unlikely of guest-stars in one of my favorite
titles, The Brave and The Bold. Here are just a few of my favorite The Brave and The Bold team-ups.
The Flying Nun versus Batman! I just love the go-go checks!
Is it game over for Batman and The Doom Patrol?
Batman is leading The Creature Commandos into a trap!
Batman and Rorschach! Who watches the Watchmen? I do!
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