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: The episode features Batman playing "mind games" with the Riddler by pretending to be his own ghost, and a humorous epilogue where Bruce Wayne educates viewers on the Inca's contributions to agriculture, such as white potatoes and corn . Community Voices

“Gorshin is once again great. The riddles are groan-inducing. You just have to laugh at the silliness of it all.” IMDb "Batman" Give 'Em the Axe (TV Episode 1966) - IMDb Batman (1966) 1x24

: The episode is celebrated for its "unbridled fun," utilizing stylized title cards ("BIFF!" and "SWOOSH!") and deadpan delivery that makes the absurdity of the plot work for both kids and adults . Plot Highlights : The episode features Batman playing "mind games"

Fans and historians often reflect on the episode's legacy as a foundation for future Batman adaptations: You just have to laugh at the silliness of it all

: Batman and Robin use the Riddler's mistaken belief that they were killed in a wax trap to their advantage, eventually trailing him to the Gotham City Museum .

: A major highlight is the escape from the wax vat and the subsequent confrontation involving a "medieval torture chamber" . The Batman 66 Episode Guide calls the final fight—where Batman dodges torture devices like the iron maiden and the rack—one of the series' "more memorable set pieces" .