As a gamer with a penchant for pop culture, I can wholeheartedly attest to Stephen Colbert‘s nerdiness that transcends the realms of mere admiration. The man is not just a fanboy; he’s a full-fledged member of the fellowship! From his unparalleled knowledge of Tolkien lore to his deep-rooted affection for comic books, it’s clear that this guy lives and breathes geek culture.
It wasn’t the finale of “The Colbert Report” in 2014 that left Stephen Colbert’s wife, Evie, teary-eyed; instead, it was one particular prop he kept from the set that caused her to well up. In an interview with Howard Stern, Colbert revealed that he took Captain America’s shield, which had adorned the stage for some time. The prop held significance because Colbert added it to the set following a significant event in Captain America’s life.
Long ago, during the storyline of Civil War in the comics, Captain America was portrayed as being assassinated. I received a letter from Joe Quesada, who was Marvel’s managing editor at the time. In the package that followed, there was a letter stating, “We read Cap’s will, and he specified you as the only patriotic individual capable of wielding his powerful Vibranium shield.” Colbert shared that the shield had been displayed in Marvel’s offices since the 1960s. Upon reading the letter, my wife – who knows nothing about comic books or superheroes – tearfully expressed her pride, saying, “I don’t understand any of this, but I’m so proud of you.”
The heartwarming story serves as a salute to Colbert’s famed geekiness, which has played a significant role in bringing attention to the beloved properties he cherishes.
Stephen Colbert is a total nerd, actually
It’s not a huge secret that Stephen Colbert is a pretty big nerd. To wit: he’s such a big fan of the story of “The Lord of the Rings” that Peter Jackson said of him to Access Hollywood, “I have never met a bigger Tolkien geek in my life.” Colbert’s knowledge of Tolkien’s series is so extensive that he managed to beat a Tolkien expert in a battle of wits over the book series. He speaks fluent elvish, as he once displayed on an episode of Conan O’Brien, and owns a collection of prop swords from the film series. His Tolkien nerdiness became so well known that he landed a cameo in Jackson’s “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” in spite of his confession that he finds the book version to be “meh.”
Beyond his passion for “Lord of the Rings” and comic books, he openly admits to being a frequent attendee at conventions, such as GenCon. He enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragons, a game endorsed by Chris Pine, who believes everyone should try it. His devotion to this hobby is evident as he owns an original first-run manual signed by Gary Gygax, the creator of the game. He has participated in games of Dungeons and Dragons with the “Critical Role” cast and dungeon master Matt Mercer for charity events. Interestingly, his production company is planning to adapt Roger Zelazny’s “The Chronicles of Amber” fantasy series for the screen. This could be described as investing in something that truly resonates with him.
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2024-08-04 20:59