Quite interesting to revisit the 1966-71 era Batman in all of its campy glory after both of the modern franchises reinvented the Caped Crusader, rendering the beloved TV show outdated and obscure. Batman (the movie) was originally to launch the series, but 20th Century Fox turned down the idea until opting to cash in on the first season’s incredible success. There is no dark story of personal demons and retribution; expect lighthearted ‘60s hipster humor with some swipes at international politics instead. Batman & Robin take on the filthy & diabolical United Underworld—the Joker, the Penguin, the Riddler & Catwoman—who have gained possession of a dehydrator that can reduce human beings into mere dust particles! World domination is on the agenda as these criminal masterminds use the dehydrator to kidnap the entire United Nations Security Council! Only the Dynamic Duo can save the day, delivering a little “POW! THWACK! BIFF!” to the bad guys. Good kitschy fun for the whole family, especially if Mom & Dad have smoked a joint or two beforehand. Batman is the MAD magazine to Tim Burton & Christopher Nolan’s graphic novels.
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