Posted By Dan Greenfield on Oct 25, 2025 | 4 comments

Sales results from the Stewart Berkowitz auction…

In September, we told you about Heritage Auctions’ sale of late collector Dr. Stewart Berkowitz’s incredible collection of original 1966 Batman TV show costumes, props and collectibles.

Well, the results are in and Berkowitz’s collection — featured here at 13th Dimension many times over the years — raked in a fortune worthy of millionaire Bruce Wayne. The top seller? A set of Batman and Robin costumes for $575,000, including buyer’s premium.

Here are the final numbers for our 13 favorite lots, including buyer’s premium, as well as info on the rest of the auction, which ended this week. The descriptions, edited way down, are from the Heritage website:

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Adam West “Batman” and Burt Ward “Robin” Signature Dynamic Duo Costume Ensembles: $575,000. With no introduction necessary, we are proud to offer an excessively rare and fine vintage original pair of signature ensembles worn by Batman (Adam West) and Robin (Burt Ward) as the Dynamic Duo, the central protagonists of the hit superhero television series, Batman.

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Adam West “Bruce Wayne” Pinstripe Suit Ensemble: $5,500. Vintage original (2) piece Bruce Wayne (Adam West) pinstripe suit from the original Batman television series, worn by the actor in civilian dress.

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Yvonne Craig “Batgirl” Signature Costume Ensemble: $87,500. Vintage original complete (6) piece signature costume ensemble worn by Batgirl (Yvonne Craig) during her many appearances alongside the Dynamic Duo on the hit superhero television series, Batman.

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Burgess Meredith “Penguin” Signature Costume Ensemble: $46,250. Vintage original (8) piece signature costume ensemble worn by Penguin (Burgess Meredith), the devious and instantly recognizable supervillain in the original Batman television series.

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Frank Gorshin “Riddler” Signature Ensemble: $33,750. Vintage original (7) piece signature ensemble worn by Riddler (Frank Gorshin) in the original Batman television series.

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Lee Meriwether “Catwoman” Signature Costume: $30,000. Vintage original (2) piece costume ensemble donned by Catwoman (Lee Meriwether) in the 1966 feature-length film adaptation of the beloved series.

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Jill St. John “Molly” Robin Disguise Ensemble Signed by Burt Ward and Jill St. John: $87,500. Vintage original (2) piece costume worn by Molly (Jill St. John) in the original Batman television series.

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Dragster Batmobile #4 Parachute: $13,750. Vintage original Deist military-style nylon parachute modified with a sewn-on black nylon Bat-insignia to center, measuring 98″ wide in total with insignia measuring 44″ wide, used with the #4 Batmobile (aka Dragster Batmobile).

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David Wayne “Mad Hatter” Signature Practical Effects Top Hat: $23,750. Vintage original practical effects prop hat worn by the Mad Hatter (David Wayne), consisting of a modified, silver-flocked top hat with black velvet hatband and curled felt and grosgrain brim.

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George Sanders “Mr. Freeze” Signature Helmet: $5,000. Vintage original helmet constructed of a cast fiberglass shell with rivet details, integrated accordion neck guard, and short aluminum-peaked breastplate, all painted silver with hinged flip-visor with semi-transparent bubble screen and internal foam padding for wearer.

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Penguin’s Submarine Filming Miniature: $12,500. Vintage original filming miniature vanity submarine of the Caped Crusader’s aquatic avian nemesis, Penguin (Burgess Meredith). The iconic filming miniature is constructed of cast fiberglass with injection molded plastic and vacuum-formed elements.

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Signature Prop Batscanner Receiver: $150,000. Vintage original custom-made Batscanner Receiver console, a signature prop from the Batcave featured heavily throughout all three seasons and the feature film of the original Batman franchise as a central component of the technological tools and devices at the disposal of Batman (Adam West) and Robin (Burt Ward) in order to thwart the revolving door of foes who descend on Gotham City to wreak havoc.

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Adam West “Batman” Hero Bat Radio: $42,500. Vintage original bat-themed radio prop constructed of wood, metal, acrylic and mixed-media components all expertly assembled, painted, and finished with black and red paint.

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The rest of the results — and there are many, including a pricey Cesar Romero Joker outfit — can be found here. The only Bat-item that didn’t sell was the Penguin’s silk jockey shirt from the Season 3 episode A Horse of Another Color. It can still be purchased for a limited time.

The collection featured a lot more than Batman. Click here for the rest from the auction, including The Honeymooners, Wonder Woman, Star Trek, Get Smart, Gilligan’s Island, I Dream of Jeannie and many more.

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MORE

— The Greatest BATMAN ’66 Collection You’ll Ever See. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at an Original BATMAN Costume. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at an Original ROBIN Costume. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at an Original BATGIRL Costume. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at an Original JOKER Costume. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at an Original PENGUIN Costume. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at an Original RIDDLER Costume. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at an Original CATWOMAN Costume. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at the Original 1966 PENGUIN SUB. Click here.