Batman Day 2020

Batman has been the most celebrated superhero these last few years, probably in all of the comic books. 2019 was a full year of celebrations as DC’s cash cow turned 80 years old during WonderCon. The following month was the 1000th issue of Detective Comics. Then for Batman Day, there was a variety of events all around the world to celebrate the Dark Knight.

This year we still have one more milestone to celebrate, and that is the 1000th appearance of Batman in Detective Comics #1027. That book is scheduled to be released on September 15th. Besides that, we also have the annual Batman Day event that is usually celebrated at comic book shops around the world with special comic books and variants.

Today DC has announced the plans for this year’s Batman Day which will take place on September 19th. Fans of all ages will be able to participate in a wide range of Batman-themed activities to honor the iconic DC Super Hero (yes Jace I also consider Batman a Superhero). These include free digital comics, free activity kits for kids, and a virtual Batman 5K/10K Run/Walk. Also, you can enjoy a DC Super Hero or Super-Villain playlists on Spotify.

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You will have the opportunity to team up with Batman to protect Gotham City via a series of digital activities. There you will uncover clues left behind by The Riddler. If you can decode these hints, you’ll unlock exclusive, limited-time reveals! The adventure begins when the virtual Bat-Signal lights up at 12 PM PT, September 18th, on the @DCComics Twitter.

If that wasn’t enough the Waze app will be offering users the opportunity to drive along a Batman or Riddler theme starting from August 31st to October 31st. Divers can opt to ear directions from Batman voiced by the iconic Batman voice, Kevin Conroy. Along with a custom Batmobile icon and Batman mood. If your feeling more like a villain, then go ahead and choose the Riddler choice, voiced by actor Wally Wingert. This selection also includes a mood and a custom vehicle.

Below is a list of some of the specific events taking place here in the US and around the world as announced today. These include ways to experience Batman, Comics, Kits, Films, and shopping opportunities. Check them out!

Experience Batman:

Caped Crusader Training: Are you ready to team up with Batman? In the week leading up to Batman Day, fans will have a chance to immerse themselves in all things Batman. Each day, visit BatmanDay.com to find new activities, such as DIY cape and cowl instructions, a how-to video about creating your own BatSignal, and more!

Batman Virtual 5K/10K Run: Get your cape on and participate in the Batman Virtual 5K or 10K Run/Walk. Launching on August 31 in partnership with RAM Racing, the Batman Virtual Run allows participants to run their own race during the day or under the darkness of night (but with reflective gear for safety!). Registered participants will receive an exclusive collection of Batman-branded gear, including a premium quarter-zip pullover, finisher’s medal, cap, and more. Learn more and register at https://dcbatmanrun.com/.

Injustice 2 Mobile will feature back-to-back Batman Arenas, along with a special Classic Batman Invasion Event. Players will also be treated to a free Batman Day Gift and various sales on in-game chests and bundles.

DC Legends will celebrate the protector of Gotham this Batman Day! Players
who log in on September 19 will receive a special treat, and can check out the store to unlock and boost up their favorite Gotham Super Hero or Super-Villain with a promo sale.

DC Universe Online is celebrating Batman Day with an in-game Batwing form
change trinket, free for all players, and a new Riddler-inspired aura for members between September 14-20. DC’s digital subscription service, DC UNIVERSE, will also be celebrating with some exciting news you won’t want to miss!

Batman Around the World:

Fans in Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, China, and Japan can enjoy special offers, giveaways, and exclusives on a variety of Batman comics. Italy Cartoon Network will host Batman-themed programming starting on September 14 on CN+1.

Fans can register now for the virtual Batman run/walk-in Brazil.

In Japan, UNIQLO UT will be launching a collection of t-shirts and hoodies featuring Batman and other DC characters by renowned artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat, in all UNIQLO stores on September 18.

Fans in the UK will be able to enter competitions for the chance to win Batman bundles. In addition, there will be retail promotions with partners.

Free Digital Comics & Activity Kits:

DC will offer free digital comics including the first chapter of Batman: Curse of the White Knight graphic novel by Sean Gordon Murphy for adults and teens. Fans of any age can enjoy the free digital editions of Batman: The Adventures Continue #1 and the first chapter of the Batman Tales: Once Upon a Crime graphic novel. Readers can find them at DCcomics.com and ReadDC.com as well as Apple, ComiXology.com, Google, Overdrive, Madefire, and Nook.

Families can enjoy the timeless DC Super Hero with free activity kits to print at home, available at www.BatmanDay.com.

Explore more of the Batman universe with a curated reading list on www.BatmanDay.com.

Watch Batman:

HBO Max will celebrate with a Batman takeover of the DC Brand Hub from September 18-19. Key Cartoon Network international territories across APAC and EMEA will host exclusive Batman-themed programming and stunts for kids in September.

Shop Batman:

Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC are also joining forces with an extensive list of retail partners, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, iTunes, Walmart, GameStop and Google Play, among others who will have special Batman promotions.

Global partners such as LEGO, SpinMaster and Funko will release exclusive Batman products in celebration of the DC Super Hero’s big day.

Our Batman Day digital comics book sale will feature more than 400 eBooks and 3,000-plus digital comics, discounted as low as 99c for periodicals and as low as $5.99 for ebooks here.

Hero Initiative, the charity that helps comic book creators in medical and financial need, is celebrating Batman Day with the Batman 100 Project! Hero commissioned 100+ top artists to do original drawings on DC’s Batman #75, and the originals will be auctioned at Heritage Auctions(www.HA.com/Batman100) September 13-19.

Despite the fact that 2020 has limited us to what we can do this year. It sure seems like a full line-up of activities that we are going to be able to participate in throughout the day. I will be doing the 5K to get the awesome merch! Don’t forget that the Saturday before that we also have the second day of DC FanDome!

What are you excited to participate in during Batman Day? Let us know in the comment section below!

DC’s Batman Day takes place on September 19th, 2020.

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