Adam West Explains the Poetic Importance of Comic-Con

TV legend and burgeoning comic book star Adam West has plenty of nice things to say about Christopher Nolan's "gothic, nihilistic" Batman series, his old co-stars Julie Newmar and Burgess Meredith, and even nerds. But in a post written by West himself, it appears the Pow!ing, Zap!ping actor understands the continuing importance of Comic-Con, which is very much upon us. Read his sincere words ahead.

Said West of Comic-Con: "I know from experience that this week's Comic-Con is bound to attract a force of fans like no other. They are the enthusiasts, the critics, the predictors, and the deciders of what we will dine on in the feast of amusement that is our pop culture. That's why the major studios, the producers and the stars turn up. We are all there seeking endorsement from those hardcore fans whose good or bad wishes will cause the next pop culture tsunami. These are the fans who let you know what your box office chances might be. These are the fans who energize our work and determine the duration of our careers."

At 82, he's holding up just fine!

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