1960s Batman manga collected

Batmania struck the U.S. in the wake of the Caped Crusader's ABC TV series. But did you know Japan fell under Adam West's spell, too? Apparently so. Graphic designer Chip Kidd, who compiled the jaw-droppingly beautiful "Batman Collected" a few years back has a new book in the works called "Bat Manga! The Secret History of Batman in Japan." It's set for September release.

According to IVC2:

Jiro Kuwata, the artist on Kazumasi Hirai's 8-Man, which is considered the first cyborg superhero manga, drew the Japanese Batman manga, which was published in Shonen King magazine.

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