FREE BATMAN IN THE 50S PDF Joe Samachson,Various,Edmond Hamilton,Bill Finger,Bob Kane,Dick Sprang,Stan Kaye,Sheldon Moldoff | 191 pages | 01 May 2002 | DC Comics | 9781563898105 | English | United States Batman in the Fifties (Collected) | DC Database | Fandom An instantly recognizable theme song, outrageous death traps, ingenious gadgets, an army of dastardly villains and femme fatales, and a pop-culture phenomenon unmatched for generations. James Bondright? When it first premiered inBatman was the most faithful adaptation of a bona fide comic book superhero ever seen on the screen. It was a nearly perfect blend of the Saturday matinee movie serials where most comic book characters had their first Hollywood break and the comics of its time. But the TV series, particularly during its genesis, was both a product of its own time, and that of an earlier era. Both Flash Gordon and Dick Tracy had made the leap to the big screen before Superman had even hit newsstands, and both saw their serial adventures get two sequels. While Flash Gordonparticularly the first one, was a faithful within the limitations of its budget translation of the Alex Raymond comic strips, Dick Tracy was less so. Years before Richard Donner and Christopher Reevethis one made audiences believe a man could fly, and featured a perfectly cast Tom Tyler in the title role, but was still rather beholden to serial storytelling conventions and the aforementioned budgetary limitations. Ad — content continues below. Batman and Robin are portrayed much as they are in the comics, despite some unfortunately cheap costumes, and less than physically convincing actors in the title roles. The Columbia serials, with their lousy special effects and hack dialogue, did have one thing going for them: a Batman in the 50s of remarkable action sequences. Nearly every episode of each of these fifteen chapter serials featured Batman and Robin crashing through windows, lurking on rooftops, walking tightropes, and engaging in protracted stunt fights with a series of anonymous henchmen. Those sometimes clumsy, but never boring, action scenes from the serials would be repeated and foregrounded with some notable visual and sonic additions once the television series came around. For the most part, the comic book superhero had to adapt to the limitations of the serial format, rather than the medium adapting to the possibilities offered to it by the superhero, and virtually no attempts were made to call attention to the medium which gave birth to them. That changed on January 12th, when the first episode of Batman in the 50s hit the airwaves atwhich was then considered prime-time. This was, Batman in the 50s course, by design, and the show turned the perceived weaknesses Batman in the 50s the comics into strengths. This probably had more to do with the lack of easy access to back issues as research material for Batman in the 50s writers and producers in than it did with any conscious decision to adhere to any one vision of the character, though. Then I had just the simple idea of overdoing it, of making it so square and so serious that adults would find it amusing [and] kids would go for…the adventure. But the influence of these contemporary stories on the producers of Batman is so strong that a number of episodes were adapted almost directly from recent comics of the day. Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! As a kid, I never understood why my father appeared to be rooting for the villains Batman in the 50s this show…. Colors are bright and primary. The costumes worn Batman in the 50s our heroes and at least a few of the villains are form-fitting Batman in the 50s appear to serve no practical purpose. Batman in the 50s while later cinematic representations of Batman at least tried to address the question of what kind of equipment, training, and armor would be necessary for a man to subject his body to physical punishment night in and night out, Batman in the 50s producers of Batman took the most direct route possible. Batman ran for episodes over the course of three seasons, along with one feature film. It sputtered out at the end of a generally subpar third season. Still, its influence was profound. For much of the next 30 years perhaps moreit seemed impossible for a comic book character to make the jump to live-action without being given a comedic, parodic touch. Mike Cecchini wayoutstuff. He's a man with a deep and abiding love of comics published before he was born, low-budget…. Skip to main content area. Join our mailing list Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! Share: Share on Facebook opens in a new tab Share on Twitter opens in a new tab Share on Linkedin opens in a new tab Share on email opens in a new tab Comment: Comments count: 0. Written by Mike Cecchini wayoutstuff. Read more from Mike Cecchini. Batman (TV Series –) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Batman and all characters, their distinctive likenesses, and related elements are trademarks of DC Comics. A few years ago Batman in the 50s discovered s Batman. To my knowledge Batman classics annuals vol 1 and 2 and batman in the 50s is about the only reprints they've ever gotten. They're typically skipped over or disregarded. Like in the 75th anniversary book there's just one story I think. To me these stories are pretty amazing. They're probably the most creative out of all of Batmans illustrious history. The hayes code at the time really limited what they could do. Gone were the joker, penguin and many others. The stories we all know and have seen a million times. The comics although a different Batman are just pure fun. I dare anyone to read them and not smile. They're akin to axe cop. I'm really surprised by how every time I go they can't surprise me again. I've seen all the wackiness they have to offer and yet he says something so bizarre I burst into tears. A few examples: Batman shows off his asbestos costume. He is very mean to batwoman. Exclaiming your place belongs in the kitchen. Even after Batman in the 50s proves himself he just won't let it go. They launch a space shuttle in orbit in his honor and he's annoyed by it. He's tired of going to things dedicated to his name. Overall he's kinda a dick and it's hysterical. The plots convoluted and contrived yet Batman in the 50s. Plus Batman in the 50s has all these wierd costumes. Zebra Batman, genie Batman, rainbow Batman plus a lot I can't remember off the top my head. It's a shame we can't get these properly reprinted. If you are interested tho, Batman annuals classics is among the rare reprints, the panels and line work look so crisp it's like Batman in the 50s. Definetly recommended for someone that's a bit wore out on the joker, rhas, clayface, etc. I meant to check out that book before but forgot. Gonna order it. I would still like Batman in the 50s omnibus or something collecting those stories. There is like a decade worth. He freaking dressed up as an old officer who was too sick to join what would be his final parade before retirement. The officer would be featured in the news but he passed out because of his illness. Batman walked the entire parade dressed as him and got his picture taken for the newspaper. Next he dressed the officer Batman in the 50s his uniform woke him up and make him think he walked in Batman in the 50s parade but was too sick to remember. I mean come on. I don't really blame Batman, Batwoman is pretty annoying in those stories. Also he Batman in the 50s to get so many things dedicated to him that a villain "the wrecker" vouched to destory all of them. Although in the end it turned out to be some sort of weird ploy for money the town seemed freaking full of Batman stuff, even toys. They're viewed as camp and silly and an embarrassing moment Batman in the 50s Batman's history. Lots of people don't like them. I love them, they're hilarious and provide a unique perspective on the s. It shows general misogyny but at the same time contains PSAs that are directed against racism and stuff. The best part, for me, is all the weird science fiction stuff Batman would get himself into. Batman: the Black Casebook contains a few Batman in the 50s these stories as well and iirc the World's Finest: the Silver Age Omnibus contains lots of 50s stories as well with Supes as a co-star. Use of this site constitutes Batman in the 50s of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. All rights reserved. Want to join? 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