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Batman '66 #1-5
Batman '66 Omnibus
The continuing adventures of America's fun-loving, action-packed pop-culture icons from the classic Batman TV series! Along with the returning regular cast of rogues plaguing Batman, Robin, Batgirl and Commissioner Gordon--the Joker, Riddler, Penguin, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, Egghead and Olga, Queen of the Cossacks--Gotham City must contend with new appearances from the rest of Batman's colorful villains-- Harley Quinn, the Scarecrow, Bane, Poison Ivy and Two-Face--none of whom ever graced your Bat-TVs!
Collected for the first time in one collection, the entirety of Batman and Robin's adventures can be read at one Bat-time, including the story behind Harlan Ellison's outline and adapted comic for the series' "lost episode." Featuring a cast of creators, including Jeff Parker, Michael Allred, Laura Allred, Jonathan Case and others, Batman '66 Omnibus collects Batman '66 #1-30 and Batman '66: The Lost Episode #1.
Collected for the first time in one collection, the entirety of Batman and Robin's adventures can be read at one Bat-time, including the story behind Harlan Ellison's outline and adapted comic for the series' "lost episode." Featuring a cast of creators, including Jeff Parker, Michael Allred, Laura Allred, Jonathan Case and others, Batman '66 Omnibus collects Batman '66 #1-30 and Batman '66: The Lost Episode #1.
928 pages, Hardcover
Published August 14, 2018
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March 21, 2022
I consider the ’66 Batman series to be one of the most unique and timeless TV shows to ever be produced. As such, when I saw this gigantic collection of graphic novel tales rendered in the format of that show, I was intrigued. For the most part I enjoyed the content here, albeit with the caveat that I would have preferred one comic style as “standard” over the numerous styles that are batted (pardon the pun) around in this collection.
As per individual taste some stories hit better than others for me, but more good than bad on the whole. I liked how some stories lean into the campy, colorful fun of the TV series, while others took a more “meta” approach and riff on the show’s iconic or cult status. It was also an interesting experience to see villains never used in the show but canon to Batman lore—like Two-Face, Poison Ivy, & Bane—immortalized in ’66 style.
My only complaint about this collective omnibus? I wish that one style would have been chose for the artwork and the stories told through that singular style. I think that would have really helped continuity throughout. Instead, each tale is drawn a little differently, which while certainly injecting more variety into the whole volume also had the effect (at least to me) of having to re-contextualize each and every story. This is the reason for a one-star dockage.
Overall, though, this is a very fun (and very long/weighty—so be ready for that!) creative riff on the Batman ’66 legacy that fans of the series almost can’t help but crack a smile at more often than not.
As per individual taste some stories hit better than others for me, but more good than bad on the whole. I liked how some stories lean into the campy, colorful fun of the TV series, while others took a more “meta” approach and riff on the show’s iconic or cult status. It was also an interesting experience to see villains never used in the show but canon to Batman lore—like Two-Face, Poison Ivy, & Bane—immortalized in ’66 style.
My only complaint about this collective omnibus? I wish that one style would have been chose for the artwork and the stories told through that singular style. I think that would have really helped continuity throughout. Instead, each tale is drawn a little differently, which while certainly injecting more variety into the whole volume also had the effect (at least to me) of having to re-contextualize each and every story. This is the reason for a one-star dockage.
Overall, though, this is a very fun (and very long/weighty—so be ready for that!) creative riff on the Batman ’66 legacy that fans of the series almost can’t help but crack a smile at more often than not.
October 8, 2025
This comic was an accurate representation of the '66 batman show. The creative takes on more batman villains if they were in the '66 show was really cool. One bad thing was that the stories didn't typically correlate.
November 22, 2018
Batman '66 is a comic book series featuring Batman and Robin as a continuation and/or some untold stories of the 1966–1968 television series starring Adam West and Burt Ward. Batman '66 was first published on Digital First as online comics and later collected into trade paperbacks with three digital chapters merging into one. Batman '66 Omnibus collects the all thirty chapters of the series, Batman '66: The Lost Episode, and a story from Solo #7.
Batman '66 Omnibus contains nearly fifty different stories or episodes in various lengths and is arranged like an anthology rather than a graphic novel. Stories range in length from one digital chapter to three digital chapters. Stories stars various of villains from the popular like the Joker, Catwoman, and Penguin to the obscure like Louie the Lilac, King Tut, and Lord Marmaduke Ffogg and to the modern villains appearing like Harley Quinn, Clayface, and Killer Croc.
The series kept the campiness of the show, while provided a slightly dark undertone that was not present in the series. I really liked getting know the minor villains that I have never heard of given some space and I quite enjoyed seeing villains that never been in the series to have the sixties twist to them. While advertised as the continuing adventures of the Terrific Trio – it was not like a season four and onward, but addition adventures that the television series did not cover, which was also a pleasant surprise.
Jeff Parker was the main writer for the series with several guest writers and for the most part, it was written rather well. It captured the sixties series rather well, without being over the top in campiness, but retained the spirit of the series. It is a tad darker than I anticipated, but not significantly that the charm of the original story is missed or overwhelmed.
The series have several pencilers and surprisingly, the style rather complements each other rather well and the flow – artistically was incredibly smooth, with a couple of exceptions, I enjoyed the artistic flow. Had I not really checked on the pencilers, I would not have known that there were so many. The penciling is apropos for the time – very colorful and dynamic.
All in all, Batman '66 Omnibus is a rather wonderful series and I'm glad that I was able to read it and thankful that it was created.
Batman '66 Omnibus contains nearly fifty different stories or episodes in various lengths and is arranged like an anthology rather than a graphic novel. Stories range in length from one digital chapter to three digital chapters. Stories stars various of villains from the popular like the Joker, Catwoman, and Penguin to the obscure like Louie the Lilac, King Tut, and Lord Marmaduke Ffogg and to the modern villains appearing like Harley Quinn, Clayface, and Killer Croc.
The series kept the campiness of the show, while provided a slightly dark undertone that was not present in the series. I really liked getting know the minor villains that I have never heard of given some space and I quite enjoyed seeing villains that never been in the series to have the sixties twist to them. While advertised as the continuing adventures of the Terrific Trio – it was not like a season four and onward, but addition adventures that the television series did not cover, which was also a pleasant surprise.
Jeff Parker was the main writer for the series with several guest writers and for the most part, it was written rather well. It captured the sixties series rather well, without being over the top in campiness, but retained the spirit of the series. It is a tad darker than I anticipated, but not significantly that the charm of the original story is missed or overwhelmed.
The series have several pencilers and surprisingly, the style rather complements each other rather well and the flow – artistically was incredibly smooth, with a couple of exceptions, I enjoyed the artistic flow. Had I not really checked on the pencilers, I would not have known that there were so many. The penciling is apropos for the time – very colorful and dynamic.
All in all, Batman '66 Omnibus is a rather wonderful series and I'm glad that I was able to read it and thankful that it was created.
September 30, 2021
I really loved this. Batman 66 is in the universe of Batman the tv show withAdam West. I didn’t grow with the show but I used to watch old reruns whenever I caught them on tv. I was a bit of a weird kid I loved all the old shows, Batman, Happy Days, Giligans Island, The Munsters etc., so when I found out that Batman 66 was based on the show I knew I had to get this omnibus. I have two complaints first is there is other stories that Batman 66 has like Batman 66 meets Wonder Woman 77 as well as other stories that I think should have been included in the omnibus that way you get everything. Second the very last extra bonus story to me doesn’t fit with the other stories it’s really dark and weird, it felt very out of place in this omnibus. Anyways I would recommend this to anyone who loves Batman The TvShow or any just die hard Batman fan like myself.
September 19, 2026
The true crimefighter always carries everything he needs in his utility belt, Robin.
—Batman 1966 TV show
BATMAN '66 OMNIBUS captures the inspired, comical adventures of the Dynamic Duo from the iconic 1960s TV series
Holy 60th Anniversary, Batman!
Happy Batman Day! Today is the perfect occasion to reflect on this era with fondness and nostalgia. It’s a bright, colorful, groovy, and fun campy good time that became an unexpected sensation across the nation This version of Gotham brought pure joy to the screen with its iconic upbeat theme song and delightfully over-the-top villains, and this omnibus perfectly translate that vibrant energy on the page. Furthermore, I especially love and appreciate the decision to include HarleQuin and Poision Ivy in to this retro universe.
Ever since its television debut on January 12, 1966, Batman has been a multi-generational cultural phenomenon, and its impact still resonates today. As we celebrate Batman Day on September 19, 2026, there is no better way to honor Adam West’s incredible legacy than with this cult-classic omnibus collection.
This show was my introduction to all things Batman. Producer William Dozier intended Batman to be an adventure for kids, but a comedy for adults. The show's combination of action for children and humor for adults is perhaps the reason it became an overnight success. A child watching it today can enjoy the bright costumes, gadgets, and superhero action, while an adult can appreciate the brilliant, straight-faced satire and utterly ridiculous, campy humor.
Even if you've never seen the '60s Batman TV show, you likely know its tropes and quirks: all the WHAM!, BAM!, POW!, and ZONKS! graphics flashing across the screen, and of course, the famous, (always clever) endless variations of 'Holy...' catchphrases! which are my personal favorite moments!
I have remained a loyal fan of the Batman 1966 TV show my entire life. Even to this very day, I still watch reruns of the live-actill as the 2016 animated movie version, Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders. Decades later, its cheerful optimism and pure entertainment value still put a huge smile on our faces. It's a brilliant reminder of just how wonderfully fun the Caped Crusaders can be.
Quick! to the Batmobil, Robin. . .
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
—Adam West, old chum.
1928–2017
March 21, 2025
Adam West se consideraba el auténtico Batman, y yo estoy de acuerdo. El monstruo esquizofrénico y psicopático de los cómics fue inventado por Frank Miller; ciertamente, el detective sombrío y tenebroso estaba ahí desde la legendaria etapa de Denny O'Neill y Neal Adams, pero no era, ni por asomo, la versión actual del personaje, un bizarro sadomasoquista que, por alguna razón, convence al público posmoderno. Pues vale. Pero Adam West molaba millones de veces más.
Y este cómic también mola millones de veces más que las paridas con ínfulas de Scott Snyder y plumillas semejantes. Jeff Parker clava al Cruzado Enmascarado y al Chico Maravilla como deberían ser si viviéramos en una sociedad sana (y un tanto psicodélica, vale, pero eso es peccata minuta). Vamos, que son dos compinches simpaticotes que luchan contra payasos, mujeres fatales, fanáticos de los acertijos y narigudos con paraguas que entran en la cárcel (o en el psiquiátrico), y en el episodio siguiente ya vuelven a estar por ahí sueltos, como si fueran personajes de una farsa absurda (que es exactamente lo que son), en la que nosotros, los lectores, estamos invitados a participar. En cuanto al arte, es bastante homogéneo en su estilo camp, pero habría preferido a un artista regular, como el magnífico Ty Templeton o el más que competente John Bogdanove, en lugar de un equipo de dibujantes rotatorio. Aun así, todos y cada uno de ellos realizan un trabajo, como mínimo, sólido.
En definitiva, un tochazo bien divertido, lleno de grandes momentos cómicos (impagables las versiones británica y japonesa del batmóvil), de aventura sin complejos y con unos protagonistas rebosantes de simpatía: justo como Adam West y Burt Ward, los únicos Batman y Robin de la historia que lo hicieron bien y lograron que su Gotham fuera un lugar en el que diera gusto vivir, y no un pánico aterrador. Y es que quizás, solo quizás, un corazón generoso y bondadoso, una confianza ilimitada e ingenua en que la gente pueda mejorar, y un nulo sentido del ridículo sean armas más potentes para luchar contra el crimen que la ultraviolencia y una insana e inagotable ansia de venganza. Mike Allred lo expone magníficamente en el epílogo del volumen y, por supuesto, Adam West, mi queridísimo Adam West (que en paz descanse), era de la misma opinión. ¿Y el resto de nosotros?
Y este cómic también mola millones de veces más que las paridas con ínfulas de Scott Snyder y plumillas semejantes. Jeff Parker clava al Cruzado Enmascarado y al Chico Maravilla como deberían ser si viviéramos en una sociedad sana (y un tanto psicodélica, vale, pero eso es peccata minuta). Vamos, que son dos compinches simpaticotes que luchan contra payasos, mujeres fatales, fanáticos de los acertijos y narigudos con paraguas que entran en la cárcel (o en el psiquiátrico), y en el episodio siguiente ya vuelven a estar por ahí sueltos, como si fueran personajes de una farsa absurda (que es exactamente lo que son), en la que nosotros, los lectores, estamos invitados a participar. En cuanto al arte, es bastante homogéneo en su estilo camp, pero habría preferido a un artista regular, como el magnífico Ty Templeton o el más que competente John Bogdanove, en lugar de un equipo de dibujantes rotatorio. Aun así, todos y cada uno de ellos realizan un trabajo, como mínimo, sólido.
En definitiva, un tochazo bien divertido, lleno de grandes momentos cómicos (impagables las versiones británica y japonesa del batmóvil), de aventura sin complejos y con unos protagonistas rebosantes de simpatía: justo como Adam West y Burt Ward, los únicos Batman y Robin de la historia que lo hicieron bien y lograron que su Gotham fuera un lugar en el que diera gusto vivir, y no un pánico aterrador. Y es que quizás, solo quizás, un corazón generoso y bondadoso, una confianza ilimitada e ingenua en que la gente pueda mejorar, y un nulo sentido del ridículo sean armas más potentes para luchar contra el crimen que la ultraviolencia y una insana e inagotable ansia de venganza. Mike Allred lo expone magníficamente en el epílogo del volumen y, por supuesto, Adam West, mi queridísimo Adam West (que en paz descanse), era de la misma opinión. ¿Y el resto de nosotros?
February 25, 2021
It's definitely in the spirit of the 1960s show. There are some additions I wasn't a fan of and some I had tip my hat and applaud their attempts of incorporating all Batman variations. But that last story, at the end, the bonus story, I felt was sick and crossed a line. I get that the comedy version of Batman isn't well loved by all but that should be kept in a separate book. Here I was enjoying a tribute to a fringe Batman T.V show and they slip in the Texas massacre. It was too jarring.
February 21, 2025
A whole bunch of short stories full of campiness, adventures and villainy. It is pretty much precisely what you expect, which isn’t a bad thing here. The stories are well written and the art is good for the most part. Some villain does criminal activity, Batman and his lil pal shows up. Humorous exchanges are made, henchmen summoned and the crooks are put in their place. Rinse and repeat.
If you think you could enjoy it, you likely will. I didn’t, but still did
If you think you could enjoy it, you likely will. I didn’t, but still did
June 9, 2023
Tout simplement adoré! Je l’ai lu sur plusieurs mois!
C’est parfois très drôle et la bonhomie de la série a bien fait le saut sur papier, malgré certaines histoires plus sombres!
À avoir dans sa collection pour tout bon super fan qui se respecte! 😅
C’est parfois très drôle et la bonhomie de la série a bien fait le saut sur papier, malgré certaines histoires plus sombres!
À avoir dans sa collection pour tout bon super fan qui se respecte! 😅
September 17, 2018
4.5 really
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July 13, 2026The Allred’s high billing on the cover of this collection is actively, and I bet purposefully, misleading.
September 20, 2025
Need the compendium way cheaper than Omni
Iv read 30 of the 74 issues as of 9-23-25
Fun goofy read Parker nailed it!
Iv read 30 of the 74 issues as of 9-23-25
Fun goofy read Parker nailed it!
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