BATMAN
'66 VOL. 1 (DC, 2014;
Hardcover)
Collects
Batman
'66
Nos. 1-5 (the previously online only Batman
'66
Chapters 1-15) (cover
dates September, 2013- January, 2014; digital release dates July 3-
October 9, 2013)
Writer:
Jeff Parker
Artists:
Jonathan Case, Ty Templeton, Joe Quinones, Sandy Jarrell, Ruben
Procopio, and Colleen Coover
Colorists:
Wes Hartman, Jonathan Case, Maris Wicks, Rico Renzi, Tony Avina,
Matthew Wilson, and Colleen Coover
This
was an absolute blast. Who doesn't love the 1966 Batman television
series, raise your hand...nobody, right, that's what I thought. Now
imagine that awesome tongue in cheek campiness which was played
straight, only in comic book form. That is what Batman '66 is
all about. Those looking for dark, brooding Batman will be sorely
disappointed. The rest of us who grew up watching reruns in
syndication in the late '70s and beyond will dig the heck out of
this.
Everything
stays true to the continuity of the television series. The
characterization and even the “casting” all ring true. Heck, even
the sound effects are present in all their goofy glory. Another
pleasant surprise is that this is true all ages reading. I read it to
my 7 year old son and he loved it. He has seen the original series on
cable, and we are both chomping at the bit for the Blu-Ray box set.
It was nice to be able to share a modern comic book with him.
The
Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin, Mister Freeze, The Mad Hatter, The
Clock King, Egghead, the Siren, the Catwoman (Eartha Kitt, the third
one)...they're all here! All of your old friends in exciting, fun new
adventures. Is it wrong to want something fun and lighthearted in
this oh so serious world? Anybody...anybody...Bueller? I didn't think
so.
Junk
Food For Thought rating: 4.25 out of 5.
The
OCD zone- This is a decent package at a good price.
DVD-style
Extras included in this book: All are one
page each.
#1
Variant by Jonathan Case
#1
San Diego Comic-Con International Action Figure variant cover
#2
Variant by Kevin Maguire and Rosemary Cheetham
#3
Variant by Cully Hammer
#4
Variant by Chris Sprouse, Karl Story, and Wes Hartman
#5
Variant by Dave Johnson
Paper
rating: 5 out of 5. Thick glossy coated stock, perfect for
material with modern computer coloring.
Binding
rating: 4.25 out of 5. Perfect bound hardcover.
Hardback
cover coating rating: 4.5 out of 5.
This has the same dull matte casewrap coating that recent Marvel
Premiere Edition hardcovers have. It is of sufficient thickness as to
resist scuffing with reasonable handling.
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