Encyclopedia - Burt Ward: Encyclopedia - Burt Ward
Burt Ward (born Herbert John Gervis Jr. July 6, 1945) is best remembered for his work as Robin, the "Boy Wonder", in the 1960s television...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Superhero: Encyclopedia - Superhero
A superhero is a fictional character who is noted for feats of courage and nobility, who usually has a colorful name and costume and abil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman Tv Series: Encyclopedia - Batman Tv Series
Batman was the title of an exceptionally popular 1960s TV series based on the comic-book character Batman that aired on ABC TV for 2 1/2 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Typecasting Acting: Encyclopedia - Typecasting Acting
Typecasting is the process by which an actor is strongly identified with a role or genre. Central casting often exhibits a pattern of pla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1960s: Encyclopedia - 1960s
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, inclusive. Informally, it can a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vincent Price: Encyclopedia - Vincent Price
Vincent Leonard Price, Jr. (May 27, 1911 – October 25, 1993), born in St. Louis, Missouri to Vincent Leonard Price and Marguerite Willc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Superhero: Encyclopedia Ii - Superhero - Common Traits
A range of attributes are commonly part of a superhero's make-up, although they are by no means definitive (see Divergent character examp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Justice League: Encyclopedia Ii - Justice League - History
Justice League - Silver and Bronze Age versions. The original team first appeared in The Brave and The Bold #28 (1960) as a revival of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Superhero: Encyclopedia Ii - Superhero - Common Traits
A range of attributes are commonly part of a superhero's make-up, although they are by no means definitive (see Divergent character examp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Robin Comics: Encyclopedia Ii - Robin Comics - Robins
The following fictional characters don the Robin costume at various times in the regular Batman continuity: Robin comics - Richard Dick ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman - Publication History
In early 1939, the success of Superman in Action Comics prompted editors at the comic book division of National Publications (later DC Co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nightwing: Encyclopedia Ii - Nightwing - Character History
Nightwing - Origins. For many years, Dick was Batman's sidekick Robin. He was introduced in Detective Comics #38 (1940) by Batman creat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gotham City: Encyclopedia Ii - Gotham City - History
According to Swamp Thing #53 (and various subsequent comic book stories), Gotham City was founded in 1635 by a Swedish mercenary and was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman In Other Media: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman In Other Media - Television
In the late 1960s, the ABC Network aired a Batman television series with Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin. The series aired for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stanley Ralph Ross: Encyclopedia Ii - Stanley Ralph Ross - Career
Ross made his mark on television with writing. He wrote a third of the 1960's Batman episodes, including one in which he played "Ballpoin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1960s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1960s - Events And Trends
Many of the trends of the 1960s were due to the demographic changes brought about by the baby boom generation, the height of the Cold War...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman Tv Series: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman Tv Series - Popularity
Many sports, music, and media personalities, and a number of Hollywood actors, looked forward to and enjoyed their appearances as villain...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of The Simpsons Episodes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of The Simpsons Episodes - The Series
These are the full 22-minute long episodes that premiered before Christmas of 1989 as a spinoff of the shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Justice League: Encyclopedia Ii - Justice League - History
Justice League - Silver and Bronze age. The original team first appeared in The Brave and The Bold #28 (1960) as a revival of the Justi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Robin Comics: Encyclopedia Ii - Robin Comics - Robins
The following fictional characters don the Robin costume at various times in the regular Batman continuity: Robin comics - Richard Dick ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gotham City: Encyclopedia Ii - Gotham City - Mayors
A list of Gotham City's mayors, in chronological order from earliest to latest: Hamilton Hill — before KnightSaga Armand Krol — earl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gotham City: Encyclopedia Ii - Gotham City - Notable Areas Landmarks Institutions And Businesses
In addition to Arkham Asylum, other major facets of Gotham City seen in Batman comics include: Blackgate Maximum Security Penitentiary â...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Robin Comics: Encyclopedia Ii - Robin Comics - Robin In Other Media
Robin comics - Teen Titans animated series. Robin, voiced by Scott Menville, appears in the Cartoon Network adaptation of the Teen Tita...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gotham City: Encyclopedia Ii - Gotham City - Geography
Several maps of Gotham City have been produced over the years. Many of them are directly based on Manhattan and other real coastlines, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gotham City: Encyclopedia Ii - Gotham City - Residents
One of Gotham City's most famous residents is Bruce Wayne, CEO of Wayne Enterprises and noted philanthropist and playboy. A number of her...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nightwing: Encyclopedia Ii - Nightwing - Alternate Versions
Nightwing - Earth-Two Richard Grayson. After the establishment of DC's multiverse in the early 1960s, it was stated that the Golden Age...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Superhero: Encyclopedia Ii - Superhero - History Of Superheroes In Comic Books
Superhero - Antecedents. The origins of superheroes can be found in several prior forms of fiction. Many share traits with protagonists...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Superhero: Encyclopedia Ii - Superhero - Character Subtypes
In superhero role-playing games (particularly Champions), superheroes are informally organized into categories based on their skills and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Justice League: Encyclopedia Ii - Justice League - Origin Of The Jla
The Justice League's first origin, according to 1962's Justice League of America #9, began when Earth was infiltrated by various competin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Superhero: Encyclopedia Ii - Superhero - Growth In Diversity
From their birth until the early 1960s, superheroes largely conformed to the model of lead characters in American popular fiction in the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman - Homosexual Interpretations
In 1954, psychologist Fredric Wertham's general assertion in his book Seduction of the Innocent was that readers would imitate crimes com...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nightwing: Encyclopedia Ii - Nightwing - Equipment
Nightwing's third costume is made of a version of the Nomex fire-resistant, triple-weave Kevlar-lined material. Its an excellent protecti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Superhero: Encyclopedia Ii - Superhero - Treatment In Other Media
Superhero - Film. Main article: Superhero films Superhero films began as Saturday movie serials aimed at children during the 1940s. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nightwing: Encyclopedia Ii - Nightwing - Personal Life
Dick's personal life has always been subordinated to his duty. He has several good friends, like his fellow Titans Arsenal, Tempest II, F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman - Bibliography
The in-continuity Batman of the DC Universe can currently be seen as the primary character in current comic book series such as Detective...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1960s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1960s - Big Changes During The Sixties
1960s - In the United States. The movement for civil and political rights for African Americans (in the early '60s usually called Negro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1960s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1960s - People
1960s - World leaders. Prime Minister Robert Menzies (Australia) Prime Minister Harold Holt (Australia) Prime Minister John McEwen (Au...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Justice League: Encyclopedia Ii - Justice League - Origin Of The Jla
The Justice League's first origin, according to 1962's Justice League of America #9, began when Earth was infiltrated by various competin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman Tv Series: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman Tv Series - Plot Summary
A typical episode began with the daring Bat-villain doing something bad like robbing a bank. This was followed up by a scene inside Polic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman Tv Series: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman Tv Series - The Series
The series was produced in the United States of America and debuted at 7:30, Wednesday evening, January 12, 1966 on ABC television, at a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Superhero: Encyclopedia Ii - Superhero - Character Subtypes
In superhero role-playing games (particularly Champions), superheroes are informally organized into categories based on their skills and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Superhero: Encyclopedia Ii - Superhero - History Of Superheroes In Comic Books
Superhero - Antecedents. The origins of superheroes can be found in several prior forms of fiction. Many share traits with protagonists...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Superhero: Encyclopedia Ii - Superhero - Growth In Diversity
From their birth until the early 1960s, superheroes largely conformed to the model of lead characters in American popular fiction in the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Superhero: Encyclopedia Ii - Superhero - Treatment In Other Media
Superhero - Film. Main articles: Superhero films, and [[{{{2}}}]], and [[{{{3}}}]], and [[{{{4}}}]]   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman - Character History
Over the years, Batman's origin story, history and tone have undergone various revisions, both minor and major. Some elements have change...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman Tv Series: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman Tv Series - The Series
The series was produced in the United States of America and debuted at 7:30, Wednesday evening, January 12, 1966 on ABC television, at a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman In Other Media: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman In Other Media - Books
Batman is also slated to appear in a novel by cyberpunk/horror novelist John Shirley, entitled Batman: Dead White from Del Rey books. Man...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman In Other Media: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman In Other Media - Video Games
Several Batman video games were created: Batman for the Amstrad PCW in 1985. Now known as Batman 3D. Batman: The Caped Crusader for vari...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman In Other Media: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman In Other Media - Theme Park Attractions
Several Six Flags theme parks, formerly owned by Warner Brothers, opened live-action "Batman Stunt Shows" as the movies increased in popu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman - Batman In Other Media
In addition to comic books, Batman has appeared in newspaper syndicated comic strips, books, radio dramas, television and several theatri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman - Supporting Characters
Robin is perhaps Batman's most important ally; no fewer than five teenage sidekicks having served in the role: Dick Grayson (the original...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman - Personas
Batman - Bruce Wayne. To the world at large, Bruce Wayne is an irresponsible, superficial playboy who lives off his family's personal f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman - Gotham City
A fictional city modeled primarily after New York City, it is Bruce Wayne's home and Batman's base of operation. In early Batman comics, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman - Powers And Abilities
Unlike Superman and most other costumed heroes, Batman is a human being who does not possess any superhuman abilities. However, he has el...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Batman: Encyclopedia Ii - Batman - Crossovers
Batman as a DC Comics' character has from time to time been featured in crossovers with characters from other comic companies, most commo...   » Read the article