Batman Day is September 19

Join DC's Week-long Global Celebration
Capes out, cowls on!

Join fans all around the world as they celebrate The World's Greatest Detective, Batman, on September 19! It starts with a week-long celebration full of activities perfect for families and fans of all ages. 

Here is a list of exciting events going on for the annual celebration of DC's Caped Crusader: 

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. Visit BatmanDay.com each day to find new activities, such as DIY cape and cowl instructions, a how-to video about creating your own Bat-Signal, and more!
 
 
  • Batman Virtual 5K/10K Run: Get your cape on and participate in the Batman Virtual 5K or 10K Run/Walk. 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.
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  • 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!
  • Waze: For the first time, fans have the opportunity to drive along with a "Batman and The Riddler" theme on Waze (available until October 31). Waze drivers can opt to hear directions in the style of Batman, voiced by "Batman: The Animated Series" actor Kevin Conroy, as well as select a custom Batmobile icon and Batman mood. Drivers who want a slightly more villainous experience can select The Riddler voice directions (voiced by actor Wally Wingert), mood and custom vehicle. Waze users worldwide can experience the Batman theme in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. And to complete the experience, you can listen to the Waze and DC Super Hero or Super-Villain playlists on Spotify while driving via the Waze Audio Player feature.
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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 (https://www.yescom.com.br/batman).
  • 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.
  • Explore more of the Batman universe with a curated reading list on www.BatmanDay.com.
  • Families can enjoy the timeless DC Super Hero with free activity kits to print at home, including this full color and black and white kit available at www.BatmanDay.com.
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WATCH BATMAN
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 on September 19.
  • 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.
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WANT MORE? 
Visit www.BatmanDay.com for the latest news and updates. Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and hashtag #BatmanDay. Fans can also team up with Batman to protect Gotham City in a series of digital activities, such as joining the celebration on social media and helping Batman to piece together a series of clues left behind by The Riddler. If you can decode these mischievous hints, you’ll unlock exclusive, limited-time reveals!

When you spot the Bat-Signal on social media, you'll know it’s the official start to Batman Day!