As the second half of a two-part story (following "The Ring of Wax"), the episode is praised for Frank Gorshin's high-energy performance and its iconic, over-the-top death traps . Critical & Fan Perspectives
Fans and historians often reflect on the episode's legacy as a foundation for future Batman adaptations: Batman (1966) 1x24
: 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 . As the second half of a two-part story
: 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 Community Voices : The Riddler seeks the "lost
: The Riddler seeks the "lost treasure of the Incas" hidden inside an ancient sarcophagus .
“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