Batman '66 Vol. 1

Author: Parker, Jeff

Edition: 66th New edition

Features:

• DC Comics

Number Of Pages: 176

Details:

Put on your go-go boots and get ready to "Batusi" back to the Swingin' 60s as DC Comics reimagines the classic Batman TV series in comics form for the first time! These all-new stories portray The Caped Crusader, The Boy Wonder and their fiendish rogues gallery just the way viewers remember them. Collects issues #1-5 From Booklist *Starred Review* Among the plethora of Batman titles, this stands unique. Ostensibly an adaptation of the high-camp 1960s television series, much beloved and reviled, it balances a meticulous re-creation of the show’s phantasmagorical aesthetic and whimsical tone with a more expansive scope in both plot and action to create a deeper, more exciting read. And, with an unabashedly heroic crime fighter and bright, lively images far afield from Gotham’s shadows, it’s ideal for younger readers, particularly those not quite ready for the more intense, horror-tinged arcs typical of current Batman stories. Much credit goes to Parker, who writes exceedingly clever stories that call on Batman backstory, even as his dialogue uncannily mimics the cadences of actor Adam West’s TV delivery. The array of artists all offer stylistic brio, but particular kudos must go to Case’s brilliant use of light and color, capturing the pop art quality of the show like no other. Filled with familiar and unfamiliar characters alike, what might feel like an inconsistent Batman for those married to the darker version will prove a treat both for old-time fans and younger readers looking to graduate to a more grown-up comic book. And with nine whizbang stories within, there’s more than usual to love. Grades 6-9. --Jesse Karp

Reviews:

"The campy, cool interpretation of the caped crusader from the ever-popular television show elicits all sorts of emotions from comic book readers: from embarrassment to pure joy..."—ComicBookResources

"Artist Jonathan Case gets the Riddler's manic energy right and his Batman and Robin are on the money."—New York Post

"Even if you aren't a fan of the classic TV show, you'll have a good time here. It's a blast from start to finish."—IGN

About the Author:

Jeff Parker is a Portland, Oregon based writer and comic book artist. He worked as a storyboard artist on the television cartoon "Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot," and has written a number of Marvel Comics titles including, X-Men: First Class, Agents of Atlas, and Thunderbolts. He is a member of Periscope Studio, originally from Burlington, North Carolina, and the son of a grocery store owner. His first exposure to comics came from reading comics on the store's spinner racks.

UPC: 884472660685...

EAN: 9781401247218

Release Date: 08-04-2014

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Hardcover