Batman is one of the franchises that I've had the longest history with. I've spent lots of time with superhero franchises, but the time that I've spent with Batman is on a whole other level.
Fan from the beginning of life:
The earliest memory that I have is watching a Batman cartoon on the TV. I was already fascinated by Batman before learning a majority of basic life skills.
A kid's first collection:
The earliest things that I can remember collecting are related to Batman. Ever since I was a little kid, I was getting some of the coolest Batman toys in addition to getting various Batman VHS tapes and various other Batman products. A lot of the Batman toys that I got as a little kid are still in my collection to this very day.
Trying to be a cool, edgy Batman fanboy:
When I was younger, I was entranced by the darker versions of Batman. I felt like I was led to believe that the more intense, dark and adult Batman was, the cooler he was. I wanted to read the darker comics and see the Batman films that were made for grown-ups. As a kid, my favorite Batman was Michael Keaton. I thought he set a standard for Batman that nobody could top, because of how cool, edgy and mysterious he was.
Losing interest in dark Batman:
As I got older and my opinions on the morality of heroes changed, I started having issues with the darker versions of Batman. I started realizing that a lot of the darker versions of Batman were jerks to their Justice League teammates and their sidekicks. It was hard for me to be smitten with the dark knight anymore.
Adam West becoming my hero:
Oddly enough, Adam West became my favorite Batman because of Family Guy. At the time, I wasn't watching Batman, so Adam West became my favorite Batman just because I liked him as the mayor in Family Guy. I started gaining an appreciation for uplifting, wholesome heroes. This led to me gaining a new appreciation for Adam West as Batman. I started rewatching some Batman cartoons that Adam West did voice work for. When Adam West passed away, a part of me felt broken. Ever since I was a kid, Adam West had been synonymous with wholesomeness for me, so losing him wasn't easy for me. Losing various celebrities hasn't been easy for me, but Adam West was the one actor whose passing made me break into tears.
However, Adam West's legacy continues giving me uplifting happiness and enjoyment. In recent years, I have been watching and enjoying Adam West's Batman shows. Adam West's sweet, fun take on Batman has brought me more genuine happiness and inspiration than any previous version of the character.
Learning the truth behind Batman's creation:
As a kid, I was led to believe that Bob Kane created Batman on his own. I had heard of Bill Finger, but I was under the impression that he was just one of many people who worked on some of the earlier Batman comics. When the truth came out that Bill Finger was the secret creator of Batman, I was shocked. I wanted to believe in Bob Kane, but when evidence came out, it became clear who really brought Batman to life. I've had years to process this information, so I've learned to forgive Bob Kane as a person. I consider him to be a great artist and an important part of getting Batman made even if he's not Batman's true creator. To me, Bill Finger was the creator of Batman as well as the heart and soul of the Batman franchise.
Goodbye to Dark Batman, Welcome in Adam West's Batman:
While I still adore Michael Keaton and Tim Burton's darker take on Batman, I have let go of my love for most of the darker versions of Batman. I realized that the darker versions of Batman weren't giving me the happiness and enjoyment that I was craving. I came to realize that Adam West was the Batman for me. He has solidified himself as the true Batman in my heart.
Fan from the beginning of life:
The earliest memory that I have is watching a Batman cartoon on the TV. I was already fascinated by Batman before learning a majority of basic life skills.
A kid's first collection:
The earliest things that I can remember collecting are related to Batman. Ever since I was a little kid, I was getting some of the coolest Batman toys in addition to getting various Batman VHS tapes and various other Batman products. A lot of the Batman toys that I got as a little kid are still in my collection to this very day.
Trying to be a cool, edgy Batman fanboy:
When I was younger, I was entranced by the darker versions of Batman. I felt like I was led to believe that the more intense, dark and adult Batman was, the cooler he was. I wanted to read the darker comics and see the Batman films that were made for grown-ups. As a kid, my favorite Batman was Michael Keaton. I thought he set a standard for Batman that nobody could top, because of how cool, edgy and mysterious he was.
Losing interest in dark Batman:
As I got older and my opinions on the morality of heroes changed, I started having issues with the darker versions of Batman. I started realizing that a lot of the darker versions of Batman were jerks to their Justice League teammates and their sidekicks. It was hard for me to be smitten with the dark knight anymore.
Adam West becoming my hero:
Oddly enough, Adam West became my favorite Batman because of Family Guy. At the time, I wasn't watching Batman, so Adam West became my favorite Batman just because I liked him as the mayor in Family Guy. I started gaining an appreciation for uplifting, wholesome heroes. This led to me gaining a new appreciation for Adam West as Batman. I started rewatching some Batman cartoons that Adam West did voice work for. When Adam West passed away, a part of me felt broken. Ever since I was a kid, Adam West had been synonymous with wholesomeness for me, so losing him wasn't easy for me. Losing various celebrities hasn't been easy for me, but Adam West was the one actor whose passing made me break into tears.
However, Adam West's legacy continues giving me uplifting happiness and enjoyment. In recent years, I have been watching and enjoying Adam West's Batman shows. Adam West's sweet, fun take on Batman has brought me more genuine happiness and inspiration than any previous version of the character.
Learning the truth behind Batman's creation:
As a kid, I was led to believe that Bob Kane created Batman on his own. I had heard of Bill Finger, but I was under the impression that he was just one of many people who worked on some of the earlier Batman comics. When the truth came out that Bill Finger was the secret creator of Batman, I was shocked. I wanted to believe in Bob Kane, but when evidence came out, it became clear who really brought Batman to life. I've had years to process this information, so I've learned to forgive Bob Kane as a person. I consider him to be a great artist and an important part of getting Batman made even if he's not Batman's true creator. To me, Bill Finger was the creator of Batman as well as the heart and soul of the Batman franchise.
Goodbye to Dark Batman, Welcome in Adam West's Batman:
While I still adore Michael Keaton and Tim Burton's darker take on Batman, I have let go of my love for most of the darker versions of Batman. I realized that the darker versions of Batman weren't giving me the happiness and enjoyment that I was craving. I came to realize that Adam West was the Batman for me. He has solidified himself as the true Batman in my heart.