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DC Reveals Details for Batman Day!

Batman Day 2016Every year, DC Entertainment invites fans to celebrate the most revered Super Hero of all time on Batman Day. This year on Saturday, September 17th, generations of fans will celebrate the Caped Crusader’s remarkable legacy at festivities held at thousands of comic book retailers, bookstores, schools and libraries around the world, some of which will include free comic book giveaways and signings by some of the biggest names in comics

To commemorate Batman Day this year, fans will receive a copy of Batman #1 from this year’s DC REBIRTH written by Tom King and illustrated by David Finch, Matt Banning and Jordie Bellaire.

Major retailers including Pottery Barn Kids, Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, as well as hundreds of schools and public libraries will host fan events with fun-filled activities at locations nationwide, and Six Flags parks across the U.S. will distribute free copies of Batman #1. Batman fans will also be able to download for free a family friendly Batman Day activity kit including activity sheets, trivia and games.

Digital readers can get in on the Batman Day fun through two, massive digital comics sales. From Sept. 13-19 the “Road to Batman Day” sale will offer 15 eBooks and 100 digital periodical issues featuring iconic Batman titles like Batman: Hush and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. eBooks will be on sale for $5.99 and periodicals will have a 75 percent discount. Then on Batman Day (9/17), Batman Vol. 7: Endgame and Batman Adventures Vol. 1 will be on sale for $3.99 each.

This year’s Batman Day celebration is hosted by DC Entertainment, along with Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment and Warner Bros. Consumer Products licensees including Capstone Young Readers, Bendon, Penguin Random House, Scholastic, DK Licensing, HarperCollins and Storytoys, all creating unique opportunities for retail and digital promotions across various media to honor the Dark Knight.

Now in its third year, the annual fan-favorite event was first introduced timed to its world-renowned character’s 75th anniversary.

The day will also feature signings and meet-and-greets with top Batman talent include an all-star lineup at Midtown Comics Downtown in New York City with Frank Miller, Tom King, Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo. Additional signings include Snyder and John Romita, Jr. (Long Island, NY), DCE Publisher Jim Lee (Pasadena, CA), Hope Larson (Pasadena, CA), Paul Dini (Los Angeles), Julie and Shawna Benson (Los Angeles), James Tynion IV (Downtown Los Angeles, Danny Miki (Chino Hills, CA), Tim Seeley (Chicago, IL) and David Finch (Windsor, Ontario), with more to be announced.

Batman Day takes place Saturday, September 17.

Batman Day Returns!

batmanday-activitybook_55d79e50357863.15801054DC Comics has announced the return of Batman Day! This year the celebration will take place Saturday, September 17th.

Celebrating Batman’s endearing legacy with generations of fans, DC Entertainment will once again fete the iconic legend with festivities at thousands of comic book retailers, bookstores, schools and libraries across the country. Retail activities include free comic book giveaways and talent signings. Confirmed signing events feature blockbuster talent like Frank Miller, Scott Snyder, Tom King, James Tynion IV, and Greg Capullo with many more to be announced.

In addition to DC Entertainment, Batman Day participating partners include many Warner Bros. divisions, as well as Warner Bros. Consumer Products licensees — Capstone Young Readers, Penguin Random House, Scholastic, DK Licensing, Bendon, and HarperCollins. These partnerships provide the unique opportunity for retail and digital promotion across various media in celebration of the Dark Knight.

The annual fan-favorite event, now in its third year, was first introduced to honor the iconic character’s 75th anniversary. Continuing the Batman Day tradition, DC Entertainment will present Bat-centric promotions, fan giveaways and more, all to honor the character that has become a Super Hero to many generations and continues to inspire fans across the globe.

The official Batman Day event kit will include activity sheets, trivia, and games and will be available for download.

Celebrate Batman Day With a $19.39 Mystery From Mezco Toyz

Mezco Batman DayCelebrate Batman Day with a $ 19.39 mystery from Mezco Toyz. Straight out of Gotham, in celebration of Batman Day on 9/26/2015, Mezco Toyz will be offering a 1 Day Only Batman themed Mystery Box the Riddler himself would love.

Priced at $ 19.39 to celebrate the 1st appearance of Batman, each box is filled with Batman and DC Comics related merchandise. Some boxes will contain Mez-Itz, other will contain rare One:12 collective Dark Knight figures including the ultra rare Toy Fair edition never sold in stores. Some will even contain the 18inch Mega Scale Batman Mez-Itz figure sold for $200.

The excitement begins at 12:01 AM on September 26th and ends at 12:01 AM on September 27th. Supplies are limited so order yours before the Bat-signal goes out.

The price is pretty good, should we get a box to show off on the site? Vote below!

Batman Day Returns on September 26

batmandaylogo_5589efd6e8e008.37587738DC Comics‘ “Batman Day” is back by popular demand! The special day honors one of the most iconic Super Heroes of all time. It’s a day of all things Batman, from comics to video games and more, and DC Comics wants to get the word out about the festivities taking place at comic book shops, bookstores, schools, libraries and other retail partners.

In honor of “Batman Day” fans will receive a free copy of Batman Endgame Special Edition #1 with an 8-page preview of the upcoming Batman and Robin Eternal. Some retailers will carry free, exclusive variant covers for Batman Endgame Special Edition #1 creating a bit of a game for the day that Batman might love. You’ll need to head to Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Books a Million, FYE, Gamestop, Hastings, Hot Topic, Spencers, Apple iTunes, Amazon, ComiXology, Google Play and Nook to get them all. Many of these retailers will also offer fun promotional giveaways and special deals on Batman products.

“Batman Day” partners include Warner Bros. Consumer Products with licensees Bendon, Capstone, Penguin Random House, Scholastic, and DK Publishing, as well as DC Collectibles, WaterTower Music, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. There’ll be digital and physical promotions at various stores and locations.

Baltimore Comic-Con is the place to be with signings and meet-and-greets with top Batman talent like Scott Snyder, Greg Pak, Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Peter Tomasi, Cully Hammer, and Klaus Janson.  Additional Batman day signings include acclaimed artist and DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee (Los Angeles), Greg Capullo (Guilderland, NY), Tom King (Baltimore), Paul Dini (Los Angeles), Tim Seeley (Chicago), Dan Jurgens (St. Paul), Brenden Fletcher (Toronto, ON), Sean Murphy (Brooklyn) Len Wein (Los Angeles), Chris Burnham (Burbank), Ray Fawkes (Toronto, ON), Pat Gleason (St. Paul), Brian Buccellato (Los Angeles), Kyle Higgins (Los Angeles), Matt Manning (Asheville, NC), Daniel Wallace (Eden Prarie, MN), with many more to be announced.

“Batman Day” takes place Saturday, September 26.

Batman Day Returns on September 26

Batman Day 2015DC Entertainment is bringing back the fan-favorite event celebrating The Dark Knight. “Batman Day” is back by popular demand and will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2015, kicking off what has become an annual event honoring one of the most popular and iconic Super Heroes and celebrating all things Batman from comics to video games and more. Fans everywhere are invited to partake in festivities with thousands of comic book shops, bookstores, schools, libraries and other retail partners participating in the bat-centric event.

Those who visit select comic stores, libraries and bookstores on “Batman Day” will also have the opportunity for meet-and-greets with premier DC Entertainment talent including legendary artist and DCE Co-Publisher Jim Lee, Grant Morrison, Scott Snyder, David Finch, Brian Azzarello, Cameron Stewart, Pat Gleason, Dustin Nguyen, Tim Seeley, Tom King, Dan Jurgens, Jeff Parker, Matthew Manning, and Daniel Wallace with many more to be announced.

In addition to DC Entertainment, “Batman Day” partners include Warner Bros. Consumer Products with licensees Capstone, Penguin Random House, Scholastic, and DK Publishing, as well as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television, with additional partners to be announced. Partners will provide unique retail and digital promotional tie-ins across multiple media to celebrate the Caped Crusader.

The official “Batman Day” event kit will include activity sheets, trivia, and games and will be available for download on.

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