In 1967, television history was made when two masked crime fighters met in a historic crossover. Now, superstar filmmaker Kevin Smith and actor/comedian Ralph Garman join forces with artist Ty Templeton (BATMAN '66) to bring these two iconic characters and their famous partners together again. Set in the continuity of that earlier team-up, Batman, The Green Hornet, Robin and Kato must go up against a very different General (formerly Colonel) Gumm. What crime could be so deadly as to force these rivals to put aside their differences and join forces again? And what surprise does Gumm have up his sticky sleeve? Collects Batman '66/Green Hornet #1-6
HOLY CROSSOVER! They first matched fists in a now-legendary installment of the classic Batman TV series. Now, the greatest costumed crime fighters of the Swinging Sixties leap off the screen and into the pages of their very own comic book team-up! A train full of priceless fossils is on its way to Gotham City, and riding with them are millionaire Bruce Wayne and his youthful ward Dick Grayson — as well as Bruce’s old friend Britt Reid and his valet Kato. But when Colonel Gumm, the guru of glue, arrives to hijack the treasure, the quartet’s reunion runs off the rails — and all four of their daring alter egos spring into action! Film and comics superstar Kevin Smith joins forces with co-writer Ralph Garman, artist Ty Templeton, and cover artist Alex Ross for BATMAN ’66 MEETS THE GREEN HORNET — a pop-culture event five decades in the making!HOLY CROSSOVER! They first matched fists in a now-legendary installment of the classic Batman TV series. Now, the greatest costumed crime fighters of the Swinging Sixties leap off the screen and into the pages of their very own comic book team-up! A train full of priceless fossils is on its way to Gotham City, and riding with them are millionaire Bruce Wayne and his youthful ward Dick Grayson — as well as Bruce’s old friend Britt Reid and his valet Kato. But when Colonel Gumm, the guru of glue, arrives to hijack the treasure, the quartet’s reunion runs off the rails — and all four of their daring alter egos spring into action! Film and comics superstar Kevin Smith joins forces with co-writer Ralph Garman, artist Ty Templeton, and cover artist Alex Ross for BATMAN ’66 MEETS THE GREEN HORNET — a pop-culture event five decades in the making!HOLY CROSSOVER! They first matched fists in a now-legendary installment of the classic Batman TV series. Now, the greatest costumed crime fighters of the Swinging Sixties leap off the screen and into the pages of their very own comic book team-up! A train full of priceless fossils is on its way to Gotham City, and riding with them are millionaire Bruce Wayne and his youthful ward Dick Grayson — as well as Bruce’s old friend Britt Reid and his valet Kato. But when Colonel Gumm, the guru of glue, arrives to hijack the treasure, the quartet’s reunion runs off the rails — and all four of their daring alter egos spring into action! Film and comics superstar Kevin Smith joins forces with co-writer Ralph Garman, artist Ty Templeton, and cover artist Alex Ross for BATMAN ’66 MEETS THE GREEN HORNET — a pop-culture event five decades in the making!
While in Central City to participate in a futuristic world's fair and get the skinny on the "Newspaper of Tomorrow," a device capable of predicting headlines before events happen, the Green Hornet and Kato encounter The Spirit.
ItÕs the greatest international crossover of the Õ60s that never happened-until now! Batman and Robin, the Dynamic Duo of Gotham City, fighting side by side with EnglandÕs avenging spy partners-Jonathan Steed and Emma Peel! When Bruce Wayne and his fetching new British business associate find themselves caught up in CatwomanÕs caper to steal EnglandÕs White Star diamond, Batman is nowhere to be found-but in the Caped CrusaderÕs absence, gentleman spy Jonathan Steed and his intrepid assistant Mrs. Peel are good enough to stop by and trap the thief! But it turns out that Catwoman wasnÕt working alone. Gotham City soon finds itself under attack by Steed and PeelÕs mechanical enemies, the Cybernauts-aided and abetted by BatmanÕs aristocratic antagonist, Lord Ffogg! With the White Star still in danger, the crime-fighting quartet has no choice but to rush across the pond and dive headlong into danger. But will the prowess of this transatlantic team-up be enough to save the world from an army of rampaging robots? The characters from the classic TV shows Batman and The Avengers finally combine forces in this august adventure of Anglophile action-with a Bat-twist!-from writer Ian Edginton (BATMAN) and artist Matthew Dow Smith (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN)!
"Put on your go-go boots and get ready to "Batusi" back to the Swingin' 60s as DC Comics reimagines the classic Batman TV series in comics form for the first time! These all-new stories portray The Caped Crusader, The Boy Wonder and their fiendish rogues gallery just the way viewers remember them"--
It was the series that presented a beloved radio hero in living color on the small screen - and at the same time introduced a martial arts legend-in-the-making, Bruce Lee. It was "The Green Hornet," produced by the team that brought you the 1966 "Batman" series and starring Van Williams as the emerald-clad avenger secretly posing as a criminal to bring down the most notorious gangsters, racketeers and wrongdoers. The ABC series lasted only one TV season, 1966-67, but a wealth of information still exists on it. Now, in this guide released just as the show turns 50, BRBTV chronicles it all, from the planning of the series in the mid-'60s, as shepherded by character co-creator George W. Trendle and executive producer William Dozier, through each and every episode, to the fandom beyond. Author and journalist Billie Rae Bates talked with series star Van Williams and other members of the cast and crew, as well as writers and other industry professionals who have been involved with the show's lore over the decades. In "Let's Roll, Kato: A Guide to TV's Green Hornet," you'll find lots of facts and fun surrounding this classic TV show: - A history of the development of the series, as well as background on each of the principal stars - Cast list and character guide - Episode synopses, plus background on the storylines and scripts - A look at the Black Beauty car, with input from owners of both screen-used and replica vehicles - A listing of the many gadgets used by the Hornet, both inside the car and out - An in-depth look at the books and comics that sprung from the series, with input from the writers and artists who helped produce them - Detailed guide to the vast and varied merchandise celebrating the series, with plenty of photos The sixth big book in the BRBTV fact book series, with beautiful cover art by Baltimore artist Dale Cuthbertson, "Let's Roll, Kato" is jam-packed -- more than 480 pages! BRBTV has been a solid source of information on classic 1980s TV shows since 1998. You can learn more about the author and her other fun-fact reference guides, which focus on "Dallas," "Dynasty," "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Wonder Woman" and "The Secrets of Isis," at BRBTV.com. Also check out the BRBTV Reports in Kindle format on Amazon, quick and snappy feature stories for several classic animated shows.
A priceless stamp collection attracts the attention of Bruce Wayne and Britt Reed. A common enemy's attempt to rob it forces their alter egos Batman and The Green Hornet to form an uneasy alliance.
It's fight or die for Robin and Kato, as Joker and General Gumm force them to battle each other for sport. Will Batman and the Green Hornet be able to find the villains' hideout in time to save their partners?
The Green Hornet in the Bat cave? With their partners Robin and Kato held prisoner, Batman and the Green Hornet are forced to put aside differences and plan their next move together.
