For this generation of TV viewers (which included director Joel Schumacher amongst its ranks), West was THE Batman. These films would also give fans their first big screen glimpses of Dick Grayson, Vicki Vale, Alfred, and Commissioner Gordon.Īdam West (1960s Batman series & 1966 Batman movie)īatman would soar to new heights of popularity thanks to Adam West's portrayal of the character in the fun, campy 1960s TV series and that series' big Batman movie spinoff. First he was played by Lewis Wilson in 1943's Batman and then by Robert Lowery in 1949's Batman and Robin.
Lewis Wilson (1943) and Robert Lowery (1949)īefore Batman would find his massively groovy heyday in the 1960s he headlined two 15-part black and white movie serials in the '40s. Having first appeared on the screen in 1943, Batman has delivered close to 80 years of live-action awesomeness, so let's take a look at the live-action legacy of the characters in The Batman: from Bruce to Alfred to Selina to Jim Gordon and beyond. As the Caped Crusader is DC and Warner Brothers' most popular hero, we're almost always guaranteed a new take on this character and his three-ring circus of allies, enemies, and assorted Gothamites. With two sequels planned, and a spinoff series (or two) for HBO Max in development as well, "The" Batman isn't going anywhere.
Catwoman, Riddler, Penguin, and more from Batman's cabinet of colorful characters have all returned to the screen, with entirely new costumes, gadgets and - well - vibes in general. That's a lot of traumatized vigilante orphans, for sure.īut Master Wayne isn't the only character we've gotten a new version of, naturally.
With Matt Reeves' The Batman delivering some dark and gritty justice at the box office, we've now met our 13th official live-action Bruce Wayne.
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