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The People's Joker Star Vera Drew Reveals Cesar Romero's Influence

Exclusive: The People's Joker star and director Vera Drew addresses her love for Cesar Romero and the Batman star's influence on her performance.

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10 Funniest Crime Shows, Ranked

Batman 66, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Castle are very popular TV shows, but what makes them stand out is their ability to mix the crime and comedy genres.

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Two-Face Was Almost Played by a Hollywood Legend in Batman '66

While Two-Face never did appear in Adam West's Batman series, he was almost played by a certain Hollywood icon in the '60s.

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10 DC Comics With The Best Fan Service

DC Comics writers and artists create crowd-pleasing stories through epic comic events, crossovers, and ongoings starring Batman, Flash, and more.

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10 Best Batman Comics That Need Video Game Adaptations

Batman games like Arkham City captivated DC fans but campy comics like Batman '66 and stories like Gotham By Gaslight could redefine superhero games.

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The Flash Didn't Do Enough to Honor This Classic DC Actor

The new movie The Flash is meant to be a celebration of DC's live-action multiverse, but Adam West's Batman didn't get the tribute he deserved.

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The Simpsons: Krusty the Clown Was Married to a Real-Life Catwoman

One of Krusty the Clown's ex-wives include Eartha Kitt, who played Catwoman in the 60's Batman show -- and it's far from the show's only Batman gag.

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A Batman Movie Villain's Plan Worked a Lot Better on Adam West's Dark Knight
A Batman Movie Villain's Plan Worked a Lot Better on Adam West's Dark Knight

Multiple versions of the Penguin have tried to run for the mayoral seat of Gotham City, but the version from Adam West's show was the most effective.

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Batman 1966 Found Enduring Success by Embracing Its Iconography

The '60s Batman film fully embraced the character's visuals and iconography, making for a rich, textured, and comics-accurate live-action adaptation.

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10 Batman Villains With Terrible Plans

With the absurd number of plans that Batman foils on a nightly basis, it's no wonder some Gotham villains have off days and create terrible schemes.

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No, The Flash's Batman '66-Influenced Costume Does Not Include Pistols

DC Studios' The Flash features a suit inspired by Adam West's Batman and adds a dash of Golden Age firearm power -- though these guns aren't lethal.

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Adam West's 1966 Batman Movie Is the Defining Entry of the Classic Show

The theatrical debut of Adam West's Batman in 1966 brought the series' campy antics to the silver screen in a caper that defined the show.

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10 Comic Universes Darkseid Could Solo

Darkseid is a New God and one of the most powerful villains in DC Comics, but he could also easily destroy many other comic book universes.

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Superhero Shows 10 Most Frustrating Deus Ex Machina

Many superhero TV shows feature a deus ex machina, that one element that usually helps the hero get out of any sticky situation.

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10 Best Batman Comics We Wish Were Canon

Some of the best Batman comics exist just outside the main DC Comics continuity, but so many of these tales could strengthen Batman's canonical world.

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The Dark Knight Rises' Ending Calls Back to Adam West's Goofiest Batman Moment

Though the movie was much darker and more serious, The Dark Knight Rises had some clever references to the legacy of the Adam West Batman movie.

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Batman 66's Catwoman Casting Controversies, Explained

Adam West's Batman series ended up including three different performers as Catwoman -- and here's why they had to recast so often.

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Nicolas Cage Explains Why He Wants to Play Goofy Batman Villain Egghead

Nicolas Cage reveals that he would like to play Batman villain Egghead in a future DC project but explains why it likely won't happen anytime soon.

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10 Gadgets Batman Has But Never Uses Anymore

Batman utilizes an impressive array of gadgets, but advancing technology often forces the Dark Knight to ditch old tech and upgrade his arsenal.

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McFarlane Toys Celebrates Batman '66 With an Unbelievable Vintage Lunchbox 4-Pack

Batman and Robin are immortalized in glorious plastic in a new McFarlane Toys set that replicates 1966 merchandise featuring the Dynamic Duo.

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