Batman: The TV Stories collects the following comics: Detective Comics #140, ... If this is a fact that saddens you then you will be most pleased by 1965’s Batman #169 “Partners in Plunder.” ...

On January 12, 1966, ABC premiered the TV series “Batman,” a very campy take on the comic book character. It was, almost literally, an overnight success.

You might prefer your Dark Knight to be grim, gritty, and brooding. But if it wasn't for the campy '60s TV show, Batman might not even be a worldwide icon.

Wrong. 1966’s Batman television series practically defined the comic book adaptation for the next ... the visual style of the show was sourced directly from the Batman comics of 1964 to 1965.

Not only that, but Batman’s villains also make for rich protagonists too. Videos by ComicBook.com The Penguin expertly proved this last year as it was one of the best TV shows of 2024.

ABC began to promote Batman in December of 1965, promising a January ’66 debut. The only way I can describe to younger readers what the buildup of anticipation for the night of January 12, 1966 ...

I was all of 10 1/2 when the "Batman" TV show premiered on ABC in 1966. And the next day, at school, Batman and Robin — and that car! — were all I could talk about. Today, if you asked me ...

That said, here is every motorcycle used by Batman and his friends in movies & TV. The 1966 Batcycle Thomas R Machnitzki (thomas@machnitzki.com)/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 3.0 ...

On January 12, 1966, ABC premiered the TV series “Batman,” a very campy take on the comic book character. It was, almost literally, an overnight success.