#31: Tribute to the Phantom Vigilante
The impact of the 1960s Batman series transcended its campy nature, profoundly influencing fans and subsequent iterations of the Dark Knight. This influence was poignantly highlighted in the 1992 Batman: The Animated Series episode ‘Beware the Gray Ghost.’
In this episode, Batman teams up with Simon Trent, the actor who portrayed the Gray Ghost, a childhood idol of Bruce Wayne’s. Voiced by none other than Adam West, the actor behind Batman himself, this heartfelt homage to West’s iconic role bridged generations of Batman fans and celebrated the enduring legacy of the 1960s series in the Batman mythos.