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
Reviewers often highlight this episode as a peak example of the show's unique 1960s charm: 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
: Critics at IMDb frequently cite Gorshin’s Riddler as "great" and "top tier," noting his ability to "ham it up" with groan-inducing riddles that perfectly fit the show's satirical tone . “Gorshin is once again great
“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