While many fans remember Adam West as the quintessential Batman, every superhero has their time and place. With so many reboots, there's no shortage of Batman portrayals for comic book fans to love, hate, and argue over.

In an interview with The Gannett News Service, West revealed that during production for Tim Burton's Batman film reboot, he was never considered for the role of the Caped Crusader. "They never contacted me," said West. "I guess they wanted a hot, young movie star," he joked.

Of course, West wasn't hurt by the decision. "They have the right to the character," said West. "They can do what they want. They elected to choose someone else. And after all, it's their candy store."

"I hope people don't take me too seriously," he added.

Besides, West had already left his mark on superhero history, and it was an impression that lingered no matter how many new Batman movies hit theaters.

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"I see a lot of guys running around with my kisser on sweatshirts," said West. "And they have a tendency to chase me through airports and things. I never know who's going to come after me or what's going to happen, which is typical for a crime fighter."

Still, against the fame and notoriety, West preferred the life of a secret identity to that of a public figure. "Seriously, I'm really a family kind of person," said West. "I had years of decadence and the wildlife. It's about time. I've been ready and involved in family life for twenty years. There's nothing more rewarding than trying to hold your family together."

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