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7. Myth: “The Sixties Batman Show almost Ruined the Character Forever.”

The Truth:

Batman '66, aka the Adam West Batman Show, has been an incredibly loved and hated part of the Batman canon. When criticizing lighthearted superhero fare, people frequently proclaim, “It's just like that terrible Adam West Batman.”

Here's the thing: If you like Batman, you should be on your knees, thanking that silly show for existing.

Here's why.

While he was very popular in the 1930s, by the "˜50s, sales on all Batman titles were low. DANGEROUSLY low. Nearing-cancellation low. As hard as it is to believe, the Dark Knight just wasn't selling. But by the time the TV series premiered, hype was building for the Bat. The series turned Batman into an icon, and turned his comic book into the number one selling comic book in the country.

Without Batman '66, there's a chance that we wouldn't have had any of the Batman comics since. The show was also responsible for Batgirl, the third-best Batmobile, and the returns of villains like Mr. Freeze and the Riddler. Also, it's actually a really funny, charming show. It's okay if you don't enjoy it, but just know that without it, we probably wouldn't have The Dark Knight.