Adam West was the Batman we needed — earnest, committed, not afraid to risk his life or his dignity when defending civilization — but not the Batman we deserved. He played a comedic part in an often silly* show, and it typecast him for the rest of his life; but he bore up under it well, and I have heard nary an unkind word about the man. And Adam West passed peacefully at the age of 88, with his family about him; which is not a bad ending to it. My prayers and condolences to his family and loved ones.
Moe Lane
*Yet — just as often — better than it appeared.
“Pure West” #RIPAdamWest
He’ll always be the best Batman in my eyes.
Ironically, for all the camp, West’s Batman had heart and morals, and got them across quite effectively.
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RIP, Mr. West.
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Mew