Mr. Freeze, one of Batman's most famous villains, has the 1960s TV show to thank for a name change that was a big improvement from his original comics name.

And compared to the "Dark Knight" era that began in the 1980s with comics icon Frank Miller and others, the TV show was a lighthearted, campy affair starring West as the earnest Batman and his ...

When Tim Burton’s “Batman” debuted in theaters 30 years ago in 1989, it didn’t just kick off a major, still-flourishing movie franchise and the current era of superhero-led blockbusters.

Adam West, who earned a place in American pop culture history with his campy portrayal of the title character in the classic 1960s TV series "Batman," has died at age 88, his family said on Saturday.

As Batman turns 75, the comic book icon isn’t just enduring, he is thriving. July 22, 2014 More than ... who was hired to “fix” Batman after the campy TV show’s demise. ...

In fact, the TV icon recently sat down for an interview with THR ahead of his appearance at LA Cookie Con and Sweets Show and talked about an incident in which he dislocated his finger during a ...

Yes, Batman Is an Icon But These 10 Scenes Proves He's Also DC's Sassiest Hero. ... Instances like this show just how far removed Batman is from his far more grim days.

Icons Unearthed: Lord of the Rings and Icons Unearthed: Batman will premiere on Vice TV March 20th at 9 pm and 10 pm respectively. Icons Unearthed: Spider-Man will premiere May 1st.

With Batman: Caped Crusader bringing the hero back to TV animation on Amazon Prime Video, it's worth revisiting the Dark Knight's best animated shows.

You might prefer your Dark Knight to be grim, gritty, and brooding. But if it wasn't for the campy '60s TV show, Batman might not even be a worldwide icon.

When Tim Burton’s “Batman” debuted in theaters 30 years ago in 1989, it didn’t just kick off a major, still-flourishing movie franchise and the current era of superhero-led blockbusters.

When Tim Burton’s “Batman” debuted in theaters 30 years ago in 1989, it didn’t just kick off a major, still-flourishing movie franchise and the current era of superhero-led blockbusters.