One thing I used to love about the classic Batman comics was the use of oversized props. Whether it was the dinosaur or giant penny in his Bat-Cave or some diabolical death-trap set up by one of his villains, it always made for an interesting visual. The Batman TV show took note of the trend and featured some live action giant-sized items of its own from time to time. Unfortunately, now that Batman is portrayed as a far grimmer character, such things are largely part of his past.
Awesome cover!
ReplyDeleteI grew up on the Batman television series. As cool as the Batcave was - there was no trophy room, giant penny or dinosaur! Not until the recent adaptation of Harlan Ellison's "lost" Two-Face episode. Adam West was pretty much responsible for how Batman was depicted in the '70's cartoons up to the 1989 Batman film - never mind the Adams-O'Neil Gothic theme started after the series was cancelled.
Can't wait for Batman '66 Meets The Man From UNCLE starting in December!
This, too, was a genius team-up, Ross. :-)
ReplyDeleteMay I humbly suggest, as a sequel, everyone's favorite Golden Avenger meets...Hugh Hazard and Bozo the Iron Man?