Batman & Robin and The Fonz

 

For some reason the first meeting between Batman and The Fonz (a somewhat crude early MS Paint attempt from my B&B: The Lost Issues! days) has been one of this blog's most clicked on posts, and I have always meant to do a follow up.  When comics' historian and patron of this blog Marc Tyler Nobleman requested a Fonz jumping the shark theme, I finally had my opportunity.  I just hope visitors don't point to this cover as the moment STF lost its way...

Batman and Doctor Who

Batter late than never, looks like I was able to get a cover up after all today - thanks to all for your understanding and kind words.

After school and before dinner was the time that I would catch Batman and Doctor Who reruns when I was growing up.  I can only imagine how excited I would have been to see that the two shows were crossing over for an episode!  I'm actually pretty surprised with myself that I am only now getting around to having these two meet on the blog, not sure what took me so long.

Batman and The Hulk (The Movie!)

With new comic book related TV shows and movies being announced on a regular basis these days, it's easy to take for granted the times we live in.  Back in the day, there weren't a lot of choices for the live action superhero fan.  Batman and The Incredible Hulk each had their strengths and weaknesses.  The Incredible Hulk took the subject matter seriously, but didn't feature much from the comics beyond the main character.  Batman happily presented many characters and visuals from the comics, but presented the whole thing with tongue firmly planted in cheek.  I'd have liked a show that met in the middle somewhere.

Batman and The Hulk have crossed paths a few times in The Lost Issues:

They first met in my first attempt at a 100-Page Giant...

I later presented them in a Golden-Age team-up...

They met during The Hulk's gray phase...

And the last time they butted heads was in my 900th Issue.

Batman and Spider-Man in "Larceny At Ladies' Night!"

I remember being excited at the prospect of a live action Spider-Man back in the 70's, but when I finally saw the Nicholas Hammond-starring TV-movies I was a bit underwhelmed.  The suit was OK even with the clunky web-shooter, and it was cool to see Peter Parker interacting with J. Jonah Jameson, but it still didn't feel very much like the Spidey I knew from the comics.  The lack of any super-villains hurt it for me and the many re-used shots made the shows feel cheap even for the standards of the day to me.  Why they never crossed him over with The Hulk I will never know.

Batman and Spider-Man have a bit of history on STF: The Lost Issues...

Spidey and JJJ joined forces against Batman in Issue #937...
They were joined by some Amazing Friends in back in October 2011...
The shared a Golden Age adventure in September 2011...
Spidey wore his black outfit for their  July 2010 meeting...
And here is where they first crossed paths.

Batman and The Partridge Family

The cover is the result of a request/challenge from Michael Eury, Editor of the always awesome Back Issue Magazine.  I only have vague memories of The Partridge Family - it didn't make much of an impression on me other than liking some of the music and the fact that I kind of looked like a young Danny Bonaduce (we have since gone in different directions).  Still, this idea was too weird not to try.  Thanks for the suggestion, Michael!

Batman and Adam West

That's right, Batman is back to claim his mantle as the host of this blog!  I have 100 covers to post so there will be  plenty of Bat-goodness until I move on to the next title... and that's not the only change - I hope everyone noticed that there is now Lost Issues App available for Android or any type of phone or tablet,  It's free, just go here to get it:

http://www.noticeorange.com/r/TheBraveandtheBoldTheLostIssues

You just have to love Adam West.  Here's a guy who has a great sense of humor about and respect for his place in comics history.  While some actors have tried to distance themselves from their connection to superhero and genre roles, West has embraced it and you have to appreciate that, regardless of your opinion of the 60's series.  His Batman show is a hoot to watch now with the campy dialogue and the guest stars hamming it up as villains... but when I was a kid I viewed it in a completely different light.  I took it as a straight action show, and loved how colorful it was with so many characters from the comics coming to life.  The only thing it was missing for me was Two-Face!  I think that ability to appeal to viewers on different levels must have played a big role in its success.