Batgirl Channels Adam West in New Fan Art
New fan art starring Batgirl takes inspiration from Adam West and his portrayal of the Dark Knight from DC Comics. Comic artist Patrick Zircher has shared a beautiful and fun take on the heroine, while throwing back to iconic imagery. While the city of Gotham is often portrayed in a dark, gritty manner, its heroes still have lots of joy and smiles to share with fans.
Adam West's portrayal of Batman in the television show from 1966 is one of the most iconic, especially given the alternate, darker tones provided by his successors in the vigilante role. It was distinctly bright and goofy, which is part of its core charm. It also makes it a stand-out among Batman related media since few film and television adaptations or comics utilize the same tone for the character. Seeing this influence brought into the current era with a more modern Batgirl look is incredibly fun.
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On Twitter, Patrick Zircher shared an illustration of Batgirl, which is inspired by an issue of LIFE Magazine from 1966. The issue's cover features Adam West dressed in his iconic batsuit. This fan art from the talented comic artist channels the positive, campy vibes of the show and the portrayal. Barbara is beaming while stretching out her cape in a similarly uplifted pose.
A Batgirl I drew, inspired by the Batman Life magazine cover. pic.twitter.com/htut4f7gML
Batgirl DID appear within Batman (1966), however, her look was different from its modern era. Barbara's suit had a brighter purple tone with a thicker, more noticeable utility belt. Her cape was still yellow, though Batgirl has had many cape alterations over the years. Additionally, her cowl within this fan art is more similar to the modern
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