The incredible 75-year evolution of the Batman logo
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Since his first appearance in 1939, Batman has become a hugely important cultural icon.
Key to this longevity is the ability to evolve and change with the times and across media. From the campy Adam West television series to the dark realism of Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight" comic run, Batman has found his footing on TV and film and in comics, novels, and games.
This evolution is exemplified by the Batman symbol, the iconic bat featured prominently on his armor and on the covers of the comics. It's changed with the times, as well. To track the morphing signal, we relied on Calm the Ham's Batman poster, Rodrigo Rogas' animated version of the changes, and illustrations from DeviantArt user JMK-Prime for guidance.
Below is the incredible 75-year evolution of the Batman symbol:
1940: The original Batman logo resembled a man in a cape. It's a bit bulky, but fit the time period where he was wearing a costume instead of high-tech armor.
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1965: The updated logo from the '60s comic run resembles a bat in flight as opposed to a costumed man.
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1966: The symbol from the live-action Adam West show is best known for zooming in and out over a spinning background during transitions.
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