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The Dynamic Duo of Costumes

 

The Dark Knight has never been darker in recent years, thanks to Frank Miller, Tim Burton, Christopher Nolan, Matt Reeves and every writer, artist and actor who rendered Batman a grim avenger incapable of so much as a grin. This might be why there is no shortage of think pieces and video essays celebrating Adam West as “the best Batman” – because he was the most like the Caped Crusader who appeared in the comics alongside Robin, the Boy Wonder in a yellow cape and green short-shorts. As Comic Book Resources noted just last year, “When Batman dominated TV from 1966 to 1968, the comics-accurate look of many of the characters, as well as the focus on a variety of gadgets and vehicles, helped make the series feel like a Batman comic brought to life.” And, in return, the comics imitated the TV series: The yellow oval synonymous with West’s costume and the Silver Age Batman was born of television’s interest in a Batman series and DC Comics’ need to create an easily copyrighted image. It’s fair to say this Dynamic Duo might be the most recognizable – and coveted – pair of costumes in The Comisar Collection. For the fan, the fetishist or just a night out doing The Batusi.

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