Many fans find a connection to the Batman character because he is not a "Superhero," meaning he doesn't posses super human powers or abilities. He is a normal man named Bruce Wayne, who takes on the alter identity of Batman and uses only his gadgets and training to fight crime. He is also a lovable character because he is a successful business man who is compelled to use his resources to do good.

Older versions of Batman depict the hero as an ally with law enforcement, and more of a pure "Good Guy." While more recent incarnations depict him as an outlaw vigilante who often finds himself conflicted between right and wrong. Both modern and original versions of the character feature the very human aspect of the hero, the vengeful motivation for his actions.

Batman has always been a departure from the typical "hero" image, from the dark colors of his suit, to the lack of other world abilities, to his flawed human emotions. Batman has also remained a very popular character for more than half of a century, transcending generations and inspiring many. Fans of the comic books, TV shows, and movies attest to the identifiable nature of the character as one of his great assets for endearment.

The character began in a series of comic books produced by DC comics in the 1940's. For over a decade Batman's popularity as a comic book character grew, until the ABC network decided to pick up the concept as a weekly television show in the mid 1960's. Actor Adam West played the role of Batman for the roughly two year life of the show. During the two short years that the show aired on ABC, a total of 120 episodes were produced.

There seems to be a current demand for a collection of the original TV episodes on DVD or VHS. At this point however, there are no authorized collections of the original 1960s Batman TV episodes available. Many believe that this is because the groups which own the rights to the batman character, and the group that owns the rights to the TV series, can't come to an agreement about this release.