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: 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 .

Fans and historians often reflect on the episode's legacy as a foundation for future Batman adaptations: Batman (1966) 1x24

“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 and Robin use the Riddler's mistaken

: 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 You just have to laugh at the silliness of it all

: 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" .