Batman Didn't Impress Me

Even as a kid, when I watched the Batman tv series, I kind of thought that Batman didn't look really tough.  No, this isn't another "bash Adam West" thread (although it could be).  Instead it is another "praise Motor City Comic Con" post.
As I have stated and shown before, attendees often dress in character.  Sometimes they do so for a costume contest.  Sometimes they do so just for fun.  Whatever their reason, it is always interesting to the rest of the onlookers.
At the MCCC I met an attendee dressed as Batman.  He was in pretty good shape (better than West had appeared), but he lacked height.  On the other hand, why should he not indulge just because he is vertically challenged.  He looked pretty good all things considered.
Other things of note in the photo include Torrie Wilson and Cookie's fan (singular).  Wilson is a retired wrestler turned actress.  She had a decent line throughout the convention.  Cookie, however, is a current wrestler who had very few fans during the event.  In fact, the guy shown might account for half of her fans. 
Hey, it's all part of the fun at the Motor City Comic Con and there is always quite a bit of fun there!

Batman and me in Novi, MI-May 2011.

Holy Batman Again, It's Val Kilmer

Last Wednesday, I wrote about meeting Batman at a summer fest in Schaumburg (IL). Previously, I have written about meeting Batman (Adam West) and other Superheroes. Today, I am featuring one more Batman.
Val Kilmer appeared as Batman in the 1995 film version. It was only a few years later when I met Kilmer at the Hollywood Celebrities Show.
Kilmer had a huge line and was charging a pretty large amount for an autograph. I wormed my way in for a picture though. I have a special place in my heart for Kilmer from his movie Top Secret! Plus, anytime I can get a photo with a Superhero, I am in!

Val Kilmer and me in Rosemont, IL-late 1990's.

Holy Photos, It's Batman

Everyone knows Aquaman is my favorite Superhero, but I would never miss the chance to take a photo with any Superhero. Many years ago, Louie and I met one while working.
Years ago at Lerner Newspapers, we occasionally had a booth at various neighborhood fests. One such event was Schaumburg Fest in the summer of 1990. Our Powers That Be decided to make a big cardboard replica of our front page, with a big square hole in it. The thought was that fest-attendees would flock to our booth to have their picture taken.
Aside from the fact that fest goers really couldn't care less about having their picture taken for a "cover" of the Schaumburg Voice, the attempt was pointless since we had nothing else at the booth. So a handful of people came over, but then quickly left after taking their picture. We didn't supply the camera. Some people came over and left annoyed, because they didn't have a camera either!
The moment of the day occurred when "Batman" walked by our booth. Even before there was a thought of Johngy's Beat, Louie and I jumped at the chance to have our picture taken with the Caped Crusader.
Silly us, we also thought it could be used for a fun story in the paper about the event. Unfortunately, the Powers That Be didn't see any use for it. Why have any fun stuff in the paper? Why give yourself a little free publicity in your own paper? Did I mention that paper went out of business within the year?
Well, I found a use for it. Right here and right now!

Louie Atsaves, Batman and me in Schaumburg, IL-Summer 1990.