Batman: Facts and Stats from the Classic TV Show

by Joe Desris, Rian Hughes (Illustrator)

KA-POW! BOFF! ZAP! This action-packed gift book is the perfect introduction and guide to the beloved 1960s Batman Classic TV series. The Dynamic Duo, the colourful villains, the gadgets--it’s all here! Filled with fascinating facts, statistics and quotes, this fun-filled book is loaded with great photos. The ideal gift for all Batman fans!

BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and (c) DC Comics. (s15)

Genres: Batman, Nonfiction, Comics

128 pages, Hardcover

First published October 28, 2014

Reviews

[Silvara Wilde · Rating 3 out of 5]

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This is one of my favorite Batman and Robin shows ever. So when I saw this book was coming out I had to preorder it.

The colors and way they did the text blurbs, remind me strongly of the show. They have that voice over feel to them. Some of the pictures were blurry however, which I didn't expect. And while there are facts and statistics, there are far less of them than I had expected.

Half the book describes the show's villains, 2-4 pages for the most recognized ones like Catwoman, Mr. Freeze and the Joker. And then a single page (or less!) for the less-known like The Puzzler and Black Widow. It also gives you a bit of information about the various vehicles. From the Batmobile and Batcycle to the Jokermobile.

The first half of the book gives you some information about Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Commissioner Gordon, and a few of the other good guys. But a lot of the info won't be new to you if you've seen the series. I was expecting more trivia, and while there were a number of interesting things, I probably wouldn't have pre-ordered it if I had known this was what was inside.

I still love the book! And if you are, or know, a fan of the show I recommend getting a copy. Just don't expect it to go very in-depth. It seems to mostly be a summary of the who's who, to give you a crash course for people who have never seen the show.

This review was originally posted on Fantasy of the Silver Dragon

[Guilherme Smee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Então que esse livro não é bem o que eu pensava quando o adquiri pelas intewebs da vida. Eu pensava que ele teria uma análise do "fatos e estatísticas" dos episódios do seriado clássico do Batman dos anos 1960. Mas estava enganado. Ele está mais para, sei lá, um compêndio ilustrado e rapidinho de ler sem compromisso, ou um mini Coffee table book para não inciados e curiosos sobre essa série de televisão. É um livro com muitas muitas muitas figuras e tem um design bastante interessante que é condizente com o visual da série de televisão. Mas é o texto que é incrivelmente sem sal e despreocupado demais para ser colocado num livro. Se a intenção fosse produzir um livro para crianças eu até entenderia, mas que criança de hoje em dia seria fã de uma produção feita nos anos 1960? Pois é. Esse livro Batman: Facts and Stats from the Classic TV Show fica servindo mais como um livrinho bontinho para se ter e mostrar para os amigos num dia chuvoso e entediante ou ainda para se ler esperando para cortar o cabelo ou na fila do dentista. Certamente como um antídoto para momentos chatos ele serve.

[Kyle O'Shields · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was okay. I was honestly expecting more, well, facts and stats. I was expecting more of a behind-the-scenes look and while there was a small amount of that in this book, most of the book was stuff you can know just by watching the show. I'm giving it four stars because it's not the book's fault that I was expecting something completely different.

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some great memories from the TV show and photographs, as well as facts which I did not know before reading this book. This is a must for fans of the original show, however I did find some of the vocabulary a bit difficult to understand sometimes.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick and fun look at the fascinating world of tv's Dynamic Duo...from costumes & bat-gear to villains & allies.

[Jami · Rating 4 out of 5]

It could have identified all of the villains pictured, & included photos of all of the other ones mentioned, but a cute book.

[Matthew Fleming · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holy Graphic Design Perfectly In Keeping With The Classic Series!

[Dave Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adam West was my first live action Batman. He got me hooked on comic books. Okay, I got hooked on the '70's post '66 live action Batman comics...but still. This book brings it all back! It only touches the surface. It covers the series regulars and the most infamous rogues. It could devote more attention to the rogues that were developed specifically for the series. It could have a section devoted to the molls and henchmen. There is a big gaping hole where Jill St. John's Molly should be. Harvey Lembeck was an infamous Penguin G.O.O.N. This book touches the tip of the iceberg ("Wild!") - there could be so much more! Hopefully there will be a sequel!

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

i loved the 1960s Batman televison series and when i saw this book i had to get it filled with all kinds of information and fun facts from the television series a definite must have addition to any DC collectors out there.

[Andrew Beet · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it it is one of those books you can dip in and out of at any time

[Terry Collins · Rating 3 out of 5]

A charming and well-designed little book that positively glows with colorful trivia and unusual screen grabs from the 1966 Batman TV Series. If you are a Bat-Fan, you'll enjoy the read!