Batman
The worst is yet to come.
Created by William Dozier, Lorenzo Semple Jr.
On ABC
A cheerful, campy superhero romp that treats crime-fighting as an earnest but absurdly theatrical game, sustained across 120 episodes of reliable weekly victories.
Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually crime fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave, where Police Commissioner Gordon often calls with the latest emergency threatening Gotham City. Racing to the scene of the crime in the Batmobile, Batman and Robin must (with the help of their trusty Bat-utility-belt) thwart the efforts of a variety of master criminals, including The Riddler, The Joker, Catwoman, and The Penguin.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Batman
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Batman
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Batman, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Batman, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Batman, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
