Batman is no stranger to love. He hugs people and things
sometimes. (Usually after something bad happens, though.) So Valentine’s Day stuff
with the Dark Knight’s likeness on it aren’t necessarily the worst
merchandising idea. But these old cards featuring Batman, Robin and their
enemies are, honestly, a little freaky.
Found by cartoonist Mark Anderson, the cards feature a
Batman in his non-threatening “New Look” mode and were probably part of the
rash of quick-hit merchandising that mushroomed when the 1966 TV show became a
hit. But, even if you factor in the stilted campiness of that era, they still
feel a little off.
