Though the versions of Batman starring in the vast majority of DC Comics' ongoing series are all dark and brooding characters, the publisher's still keeping the spirit of Adam West's high camp take on the Dark Knight alive in Batman '66. And soon, Batman will have a new sidekick: Archie Andrews.

Adam West returned, with much fanfare, as the iconic Caped Crusader last November with Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders. After his recent passing, it was unclear whether he'd actually return for the sequel, Batman vs. Two-Face. Lucky for us, West's Batman will come to life one last time.

DC's über-campy Batman '66 series is at its strongest when the Adam West-inspired Dark Knight and his Burt Ward Boy Wonder team up with other heroes from the silver and bronze ages of comics, like Wonder Woman and the Green Hornet.

There are few things more glorious in superhero comics right now than the Batman '66/Wonder Woman '77 mash-up series. But its last few chapters, despite featuring the amazing Burt Ward Robin's evolution from Boy Wonder to disco goddamn Nightwing, have also taken a fascinatingly dark turn.

Batman and Wonder Woman have teamed up more times that we can count in the comics -- but their latest is a real first, as Adam West and Lynda Carter's iconic takes on the World's Finest team up for Batman '66/Wonder Woman '77. We sat down with series writer Marc Andreyko to learn more.

He's BAM, POW and BIFFed his way through history, but the 1966 version of Batman, as played by Adam West, has never met up with Wonder Woman. Until now, that is: DC Comics just announced it's releasing a book in January called Batman '66/Wonder Woman '77.

Everything about this animated ode to the Batman '66 TV series is the most fun thing I've seen in ages. There are quick costume changes, holy things, sound effects, puns, and A GIANT OVEN labelled "GIANT OVEN." Really, what more could you want from this movie?

Video: It's been over a year since Adam West revealed that he and Burt Ward would reprise their roles as Batman and Robin for a new animated feature -- but now we have the first look at it in action: Holy footage, Batman, it's a trailer for Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders!

Although his ongoing digital series sadly came to a close late last year, the wonderfully campy Batman '66 comic got a brief revival this year with a crossover with the classic spy series The Man From UNCLE. Before it comes to an end this week, we've got a sneak peek at the final chapter.