Batman Day: The Dark Knight Turns 80
Batman Day will be celebrated on September 21, 2019 in honor of the Dark Knight’s DC Comics debut. Caped Crusader fans will be smiling as wide as the Joker once they see all the exciting events and deals exploding onto the scene.
You don’t have to live in Gotham to celebrate Batman Day because the Bat Signal is on the move! Look up at 8pm local time in major cities across the world because the Bat Signal is going to light up the night sky. Locations include Melbourne, Tokyo, Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, London, São Paulo, New York, Montreal, Mexico City and Los Angeles. Don’t worry if you don’t live close you can follow the signal via the Bat Tracker at Batman80.com
Bat Signal Locations:
- Melbourne at Fed Square
- Tokyo at MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 at Shibuya Scramble Crossing
- Johannesburg at The Leonardo Building
- Berlin at Potzdamer Platz 11
- Rome at Roma Termini
- Paris at Galeries Lafayette
- Barcelona at Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya
- London at the Senate House
- São Paulo at Itaúsa – LMB
- New York the Domino Sugar Refinery (Brooklyn)
- Montreal at Complex Dupuis
- Mexico City at Torre Reforma
- Los Angeles at City Hall
Holy Bat loving wow! If you think that’s cool wait until you see the deals that are in store for you.
Batman Day Offers and Deals:
Free Batman Comics:
Fans who visit participating retailers will receive a copy of The Bat Who Laughs and Batman: Nightwalker for free on 9/21.
Barnes and Noble:
Various locations throughout the country have Batman Day events. Check your local store for schedules.
Barnes and Noble: (Union Square Location in NYC at 4pm on 9/21)
The Batman Who Laughs Panel and Signing: Join writer Scott Snyder as he discusses The Batman Who Laughs with Detective Comic writers Peter J. Tomasi and James Tynion IV and Detective Comic artist Brad Walker on a panel moderated by DC publisher Dan DiDio. Receive priority seating with purchase of Barnes & Noble exclusive edition of The Batman Who Laughs, featuring an exclusive lithograph.
Batman The Definitive History of The Dark Knight in Comics, Film and Beyond-
You can pre order the ultimate Bat Fan book from Amazon now to be the first one to get it upon release 10/29. The 400-page book tells the complete history of Batman from his 1939 debut in Detective Comicsto the current day.
Build a Bear Workshop:
Special 80th Anniversary Bears are guaranteed to be a favorite among the kids and collectors alike.
LEGO:
LEGO never disappoints. It recently came out with 6 new sets featuring the Bat and Bat-family. The new sets feature the Batmobile in addition to mini-figures of Robin, and Commissioner Gordon. Don’t worry, the Joker, Two-Face, and Catwoman show up too!
Batman X RoosterTeeth:
Rooster Teeth’s newest fashion line is based on “Detective Comics #27”. The capsule will include five tees, two hoodies (a zip-up and a pullover), and a five-panel hat. Also featured is a premium duffel bag and an enamel pin. Available on Batman Day
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