New Year's Eve

Don't get bombed...

Your right to bear Bat-arms.

What kinda permit you need for that thing?

Zlott!

That's right, I said it...

Go, Bernie, Go!

Batman by the great Bernie Wrightson.

purrrr...

We never get tired of this.

Right?

I mean, right?

Rum And Bat-Cola

Just in time for New Year's —

1-1/2 ounces Rum

5 ounces Bat Cola

Mix ingredients in a Batman-themed highball glass, two-thirds full of ice. Stir briskly and serve.

Drink and drive the Batmobile responsibly.

Merry Christmas, the Bruce Wayne Way

THIS is the kind of Batman I like.

The Caped Crusader threatening a dude in a Santa suit. Fills me with the Christmas spirit!

Hello?

Christopher Nolan? No?

Oh, you said credit collections...

Batman's not in right now, can I take a message?

Tis the season.

To watch some Batman.

When I Say Bloody Mary

I reach for Julie Newmar...

Some days you just can't get rid of a blog!

Just realized that in a few weeks, we'll have hit our goal — one solid year of this futility. Wow!

You're It!

Holy Masterpiece!

Another original piece of old Bat-art. Just think, this stuff reposes in some people's living rooms.

Kids...

...this is very dangerous. Do not try this in your parents' car or your dumb friends' car when you have been smoking pot and/or drinking beer.

Unless, well, you know, you're Batman...

It's about time...

I got caught up on these things. Sorry, citizens.

Doesn't Robin look a little water-headed?

Takin' A Walk...

I dare you to not think this is one of the greatest photos ever.

Wish I could remember who I stole it from.

Oh, To Be...

..the make-up artist.

Yvonne Craig on "Star Trek."

Before Camp, there was Stooge.

Adam West with Moe, Larry and Curly Joe (not in that order) in The Outlaws Is Coming! This was just one year before Batman.

This Looks Bad...

Stay tuned, same Bat-time, same Bat-channel...

Batman and Lily Munster — on the same screen!

Double feature, 1964:

Adam West in Robinson Crusoe On Mars and Yvonne De Carlo in Law Of The Lawless.

You're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

'Catwoman' Actress Busts Alleged Jewel Thief

From TMZ:

Catwoman is now a crime fighter ... or at least the woman who played Catwoman is.

Cops apprehended a man suspected of stealing $25,000 worth of jewelry from Julie Newmar's home back in 2008 -- and authorities say the actress is responsible for cracking the case.

According to law enforcement sources, 76-year-old Newmar -- who played Catwoman on the old "Batman" TV show -- was trolling through the Internet recently, when she "discovered the items for sale on Ebay."

Authorities say they were able to track the items back to a man named Robert Ouriel -- a former acquaintance of Newmar. Ouriel was eventually arrested and charged with grand theft -- if convicted he faces up to 3 years in prison.

The lesson: You mess with the kitty, you get the claws.

Read more:
http://www.tmz.com/2009/12/09/catwoman-actress-busts-alleged-jewel-thief/#ixzz0ZFsPSFLu

Discuss and Explain

From The Reeperbahn, Hamburg's "Red Light District."

This past Saturday night.

Anyone got anything? A clue? Anything?

We sure as hell don't.

The early Bat gets the worm?

SIX-THIRTY?

If These Gloves Could Talk

Attention citizens!

One should usually keep their children away from men wearing tights.

We'll make an exception in this case.

Vote For Batman

Just do it!

This crimefighting is hard work.

Adam West cools his heels on the Batman set.

Batfreaks on Acid

Groovy...

OK, so now what?

Your series is over. You're typecast. Your mortgage is due.

This an American picture from 1969, not the pre-Batman Italian film from Mario Bava.

Oklahoma City, 1966

"Dynamic Duo Due Here - TV's famed Batman and Robin will appear at Founder's Fair Sunday at 1 p.m. in a Rolls Royce. They will be there from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. to pass out rings and autographs for the kids. The store will stay open till 8 p.m. for numerous prizes & drawings."

What's the fakest?

The fake swords?

The big fake wrench?

Or the fake ocean?

Hi, I'm Batgirl and these are my...

...teeth.

Drink up, citizens!

Batman bottle cap, Argentina.

Not sure what beverage this was attached to.

Rogue's Gallery

Batman comes to Benson, North Carolina

The Benton Card Company in Benson, North Carolina, printed a lot of mini-posters, called heralds I think, up through the Sixties. They had an exclusive deal with AIP and printed all sorts of stuff for them, plugging all those monster and juvenile delinquent flicks. While posters printed by the National Screen Service were four-color, Benton's were usually just two.

Above is Benton's poster for the 1966 Batman movie.

Animated Intro

Deconstructed...

The Penguin vs. The Rat Pack

The Penguin's submarine was also used in the Frank Sinatra picture Assault On A Queen. Both were from 1966. Wonder which was done first?

POW!

A list of every "fight word" in every episode of the TV show here plus screen captures.

Wish I hadn't seen this

I always thought that was a real shark and the real ocean.

In Case You Can't Tell...

...it's in COLOR!

There are so many reasons to hate this.

A book jacket from Chile. You know, when I was eight and drawing Batman on my notebook when I was supposed to be paying attention, those looked more like Batman than this freak.

And what's Batman doing in the CIA?

Charcoal by Sean

Berni Wrightson

Batman, as drawn by the great Berni Wrightson.

Chief O'Hara is Dead!

Sorry kids...

You got it, baby! Flaunt it!

Study in tights and narcissism.

I Don't Like Dolls...

...but I just ordered this one.