November 2, 2016, at 3:30 p.m.
His Batman is unique and should never to be duplicated. Adam West is a legend and an icon. I have always wondered if his character would translate today if he were made darker. His version of the character is fun, and also manages to present dynamic action, with a phenomenal voice and presence.
This was made clearer in the episode of Batman: The Animated Series, in the early 1990s. In the episode, Adam West plays the part of the Gray Ghost/Simon Trent in tandem with Kevin Conroy’s epic Batman/Bruce Wayne characterization. It is clear he was made for anytime, space, or situation. His animated reissue of the character of Batman can only be golden. Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders is a chance to recapture that flavor and the epic that was Batman of 1966.
It is currently available on Digital HD. Tuesday, November 1, it comes to us as a Blu-Ray and DVD Combo Pack. All the action, fun, capers, and uniqueness of an unforgettable series enters into a strong animated piece we will never forget.
Below are a series of clips from an interview with Adam West. These clips include West discussing his “unexpected Batman” for fans, and the script that captures the essence of the 1960s, discussing some of the villainous plot points of the work.
There are also images from the animation and newer images from New York Comic-Con, from October 6, by Gary Miereanu. One image includes Adam West, with the director Rick Morales, producer/co-writer Michael Jelenic, and supervising producer/co-writer James Tucker. The other image is Adam West with his fans. Enjoy.
‘Batman’ star Adam West returns as the Caped Crusader to New York Comic Con, ‘jealous’ of Ben Affleck by Michael Nam