The Mis-Adventures of Adam West (Vol. 1 – 2 + FCBD)
The Mis-Adventures of Adam West (Vol. 1–2 + FCBD)
Genre
đ Action-Comedy, Fantasy, Meta Fiction, Superhero Parody
This genre-blending comic combines zany superhero action with light-hearted satire and a touch of magical realism, paying homage to pop culture while spoofing its conventions.
Main Characters
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Adam West – The iconic TV actor takes center stage as a fictionalized version of himself. After receiving a mysterious mystical amulet, he becomes a time-traveling, world-saving adventurer.
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Tessa – A strong and capable ally to Adam, often acting as the voice of reason.
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Simon – A loyal sidekick and comic relief who helps Adam navigate his surreal new reality.
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Villains of Various Timelines – From sorcerers to corrupt corporations, Adam faces a spectrum of colorful antagonists throughout his misadventures.
Writer
✍️ Reed Lackey – Lackey crafts a fun, self-aware narrative that blends real-world celebrity culture with outrageous fantasy, giving readers a wild ride across time and genre.
Artist
đš Russell Dauterman (Vol. 1), Leno Carvalho (Vol. 2) – The artwork swings between campy and cinematic, with vibrant colors, exaggerated expressions, and dynamic action sequences.
đŒ️ Character designs cleverly echo classic comic and pop culture aesthetics while capturing Adam West’s unmistakable charm.
Editor Details
đ§ Michael Lent – As editor, Lent maintains a playful yet coherent tone across the series, ensuring each twist and timeline shift feels intentional and well-paced.
Publisher and Brand
đą Bluewater Productions
Under the Storm Entertainment brand, this indie publisher is known for biographical and pop culture-focused titles, often reimagining real-life figures in fantastical settings.
Release Year
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Volume 1 – 2012
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Volume 2 – 2013
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FCBD Special Issue – 2013 (Free Comic Book Day)
Brief Plot Summary
When legendary actor Adam West receives a mysterious ancient amulet, his world turns upside down. Thrust into alternate realities, time warps, and heroic roles he never imagined, Adam must embrace the mantle of a true hero. From sword-and-sorcery realms to sci-fi dystopias, West battles enemies, saves worlds, and hilariously questions his own celebrity persona — all while discovering that being a hero off-screen takes more courage than any scripted role.
His journey becomes a meta-commentary on fame, aging, and the blurred lines between actor and icon, with plenty of over-the-top action and comedic flair along the way.
Notable Arcs or Storylines
đ°️ "The Amulet’s Curse" (Vol. 1) – The origin of Adam’s powers and his reluctant transformation into a multiverse-hopping savior.
⚔️ "Chrono-Crisis" (Vol. 2) – Adam faces his greatest trial as timelines collapse and he must outwit not only villains, but different versions of himself.
đ FCBD One-Shot – A standalone adventure that introduces new readers to the tone and premise of the series while teasing deeper multiversal lore.
Fan Theories or Interpretations
đ Some fans speculate that the entire series is a metaphor for Adam West’s struggle with typecasting post-Batman (1966), with each dimension representing a genre or era of television that sidelined or revered him.
đ Another theory suggests that Tessa symbolizes Adam's inner conscience — a moral compass guiding him through exaggerated representations of his public image and personal identity.
đș Additionally, many interpret the comic as a loving critique of nostalgia-driven media, especially how pop culture immortalizes and distorts its icons.
Review Summary
đ The Mis-Adventures of Adam West is a love letter to campy comics and classic television with a fresh, tongue-in-cheek twist. The art is consistently bold and engaging, though not without moments of silliness that match the story’s tone. Reed Lackey’s writing succeeds in balancing meta-humor with character growth, especially in Adam West’s self-referential evolution.
While the plots occasionally veer into absurdity, the charm of the titular character keeps it grounded. It’s a must-read for fans of parody, retro heroes, and unconventional storytelling. đŹđ„đ
đŠ✨ Holy dimension-hopping, Batman! — Adam West has never been more heroic… or hilarious.
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