Much credit goes to Parker, who writes exceedingly clever stories that call on Batman backstory, even as his dialogue uncannily mimics the cadences of actor Adam West’s TV delivery. And, with an unabashedly heroic crime fighter and bright, lively images far afield from Gotham’s shadows, it’s ideal for younger readers, particularly those not quite ready for the more intense, horror-tinged arcs typical of current Batman stories. Ostensibly an adaptation of the high-camp 1960s television series, much beloved and reviled, it balances a meticulous re-creation of the show’s phantasmagorical aesthetic and whimsical tone with a more expansive scope in both plot and action to create a deeper, more exciting read. *Starred Review* Among the plethora of Batman titles, this stands unique.
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