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Back By Popular Demand, BATMAN DAY 2015 Makes the Celebration of The World’s Most Popular Super Hero and Global Pop Culture Icon an Annual Event

Here’s what DC Entertainment have to say:

DC 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 https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2018/08/09/batman-day-retailer-information

The activity pack is well worth downloading, The origami is our favourite! Maybe you’ll even see it with our Batman range at Spring Fair 2016..

If you are lucky enough to be near a comic store running the promotion, make sure you get yourself down there! But if you are not so fortunate, don’t fret! There is plenty of excitement to be had from the comfort of your own home. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the occasion:

1. Twitter

Twitter is your best friend for learning news as quickly as possible and Batman Day is no different. Make sure you follow the hashtag #BatmanDay it will keep you up to date with all the latest batman shenanigans.

2. Instagram

This is where you will find all the weird, wacky and wonderful creations from Batman fanatics all around the world. From baking, to art, to amazing fancy dress. This is where you want to keep an eye on to appease your visual appetite – again try #BatmanDay but on Instagram this time.

3. Batman Arkham Knight

This is a Batman action-adventure video game, and will be a great way to involve yourself in the day if you are stuck at home. It won Game of The Year 2015 – so you won’t be disappointed!

4. Dress up!

Be batman for the day! No, I don’t mean fight crime, but you can still be the hero fashion deserves. Maybe you aren’t the creative type, or just can’t think of that great idea but with Pinterest there is no need and no excuses! It will give you some amazing ideas from some of the most creative minds on the web.

So make sure you enjoy the day! And don’t forget to check out our #BatmanDay takeover at Paladone.com – going live this Friday!