ICYMI: Bat-Signal tribute held at Los Angeles to honor the late, great Adam West

On the night of June 15th, Los Angeles did a very touching tribute dedicated to the legendary 60's Batman TV Show star Adam West, who passed away last weekend after a long battle with leukemia. The actor was loved by millions of fans worldwide, and so as a fitting commemoration for his time as the Caped Crusader and his charitable works outside of the cape and cowl, L.A and his family and peers like his co-star Burt Ward, aka Robin the Boy Wonder, stood at the steps City Hall to welcome a shining Bat-Signal in the sky, which lit up just after the event began at 9:00 PM.

Via YouTube user "Inside The Magic", check out the full commemoration to one hero and Hollywood star fans will not forget.
Full Bat-Signal lighting in honor of Adam West (Batman) at Los Angeles City Hall

We miss you Adam West. Rest In Peace and you'll always be Batman to us!

R.I.P Adam West - Batman 1966 star passes away at 88

He was known to a generation as "Batman" of the 1960's TV Series, but he was also an actor of many talents... And now he has joined our creator in the heavens after a long battle with Leukemia. Legendary American actor Adam West passes away at the age of 88, leaving many Batfans devastated and a lot of friends and admirers honoring his legacy by paying tribute to the iconic campy Caped Crusader who entertained millions by fighting crime for justice and peace.


The Best of 1966 Batman/Bruce Wayne
For his many accolades in film and television, Adam West was best known for his portrayal of Bruce Wayne/ Batman in the hit ABC "Batman" series of 1966 and its theatrical film feature follow-up. Embracing his typecasting, he went on to voice the Caped Crusader and play him throughout several features through the years - including a returning animated movie stint in "Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders" which reunited him with his sidekick Robin played by Burt Ward. West would also voice Simon Trent/ The Grey Ghost in the hit 1992 "Batman: The Animated Series" - a character that spoofed and honored his portrayal of Batman and was the inspiration/ hero of Kevin Conroy's Dark Knight.

[Batman TAS] - Gray Ghost- (With Adam West and Bruce Timm!)
As the world mourns and pay tributes including myself, the men who played Batman, and even DC Comics, we all give something to remember a man who is and will forever be Batman in our hearts. R.I.P Adam West, and thank you.

1960's Batman series will get a Mattel toyline

If the date 12/21/12 held any other significance other than "The End Is Nigh", then is is certainly GOOD NEWS for fans of the classic 1966 Batman show!

Via a report from Superherohype and this month's issue of License! Global magazine, Mattel confirms that the classic 1960's Batman series will be getting the toyline treatment, meaning that star and legendary actor Adam West will FINALLY be getting an action figure! This comes on the eve of reports of 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. negotiated a deal to finally release the long desired superhero TV show in home media, so it's certainly a good way to tie-in and reintroduce fans to a legendary franchise with a new toyline!