CBR news recently talked with the star of the 1960's
Batman Adam West about Bluewater Productions upcoming
The Mis-Adventures of Adam West due out in July.
The comic is co-written by Reed Lackey and West himself while the artwork is handled by Russell Dauterman.
A brief synopsis courtesy of CBR..
Coming this July from Bluewater Productions, the series co-created by Adam West -- the man, the myth, the legend who portrayed Batman in the 1960s television series -- features a fictionalized version of the pop culture icon solving mysteries, saving the universe and "slamming people's heads into metal objects" all in a day's work after receiving an exotic amulet from one of his fans.
CBR also went on to ask a few innevitable questions concerning West'
Batman series. They also aksed for his thoughts on Christopher Nolans current run of "Bat films."
Lookwell" was sadly never made, but "Batman," of course was on the air for 120 glorious episodes. Yet, because it's never been released on DVD, legions of fans, young and old, haven't been able to enjoy it , some for the first time and some to relive those great memories. Do you have any idea when we might see "Batman" come out on DVD?
I guess FOX and Warner Bros. have been trying to sift that one out. I think it's simply a matter of dividing up the pie. I've heard that they're very close to an agreement and they'll be bringing it out. In the meantime, because they haven't and people have been screaming for it, I did "Adam West Naked."
But of course, you're right. People want "Batman" released on DVD and I think it will happen. "Batman: The Movie" is available and it's always sold really well. But it seems most people have seen that.
The buzz has started for "The Dark Knight Rises," the next Christopher Nolan/Christian Bale Batman movie with some recent cast announcements. Do you continue to follow the character and the blockbuster movie franchise?
I really don't go out to see them. But I usually see bits and pieces on DVD here and there because, yes, across the board, I have tried to keep up with things and know what's going on with pop culture and to see what folks are doing with Batman. But, you know, I was the Bright Knight! [voice lowers] Not the Dark Knight. It's too explosive.
It's funny you say that, because I'm definitely more of a Superman guy than a Batman guy and the only take on Batman that really resonated with me over the years was yours. It's another reason why I want "Batman" to come out on DVD, because my children are not going to see "Dark Knight" anytime soon, but I'd let them watch you Batusi.
Well, thanks. They don't seem to understand that. There is so much talent, money and expertise associated with the new movies, but they don't understand something, which is, to get something that lasts and that every generation enjoys, across the spectrum, it has to have some tongue-in-cheek moments or humor or irony or a little absurdity for adults to laugh along with.
Hawksblueyes: You have to admit, West has never been shy about giving his opinion when it comes to Batman.