Thanks to the set-up of the DCU’s first Batman movie, the franchise is already in a position to surpass an 82-year-long ...

On Jan. 12, 1966, the television series 'Batman,' based on the popular DC Comics, premiered on the ABC network and featured Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as his sidekick Robin. Take a look ...

If the aim had been satire, Batman would be hanging by its feet as a critical flop. But producer William Dozier wisely brought Batman to television as a live comic book and ABC probably has its ...

On Jan. 12, 1966, “Batman,” starring Adam West as Batman ... Though its TV run on ABC only lasted a few seasons, it no doubt spawned the movies, graphic novels and ongoing love affair with the ...

More about the Batman movie: While some may assume Superman is the de facto leader of the Justice League, it is this more hopeful Batman calling the shots in the first cinematic interpretation of ...

Wilson has the distinction of being the first actor to play Batman, starring in the 1943 series. Though he had the comics as a reference point, Wilson was still at a disadvantage being the first ...