DC Comics’ Batman Day: What Can You Pick Up From Your Local Comic Book Store?

DC Comics has issued a list of all the comics and more being published to celebrate this year’s Batman Day, on Saturday, 19th September, including the hot item of the day: Batman of Two Worlds one-shot, by Matt Fraction and Scott Snyder, with art by Javi Fernández and Nick Derington, as announced at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.

Here’s the synopsis of this must-have issue, if you’re a Batman fan or even an Absolute Batman fan. But then again, who isn’t these days?

“Two worlds. One legendary hero. Batman of Two Worlds features an all-new Batman story by writer Matt Fraction and artist Javi Fernández, with colours by Tomeu Morey and letters by Clayton Cowles, alongside an all-new Absolute Batman story by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Derington, with colors by Frank Martin and letters by Tom Napolitano, celebrating the versatility of the World’s Greatest Detective. From the streets of Gotham City to the bold new landscape of the Absolute Universe, each story offers a unique perspective on Batman’s unwavering pursuit of justice. DC’s Batman of Two Worlds cover is by Jorge Jiménez, Nick Dragotta, and Frank Martin.”

As well as this one-shot, there will be the following to look out for as well:

Graphic novels:

• Batman Vol. 1: Daylight (HC, $29.99 US) by Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez, with a new Batman Day cover by Jiménez paying homage to Absolute Batman #1’s cover by Nick Dragotta
• Batman ’89 (HC, $29.99 US) by Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones, with a Batman Day exclusive dust jacket with artwork from the 1989 Batman movie and a digital code for the film
• Batman: H2SH Vol. 1 (HC, $29.99 US) by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee
• Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Deluxe Edition (HC, $44.99 US) by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson, with a new cover by Raymond Swanland featuring artwork from the animated adaptations and a digital code for the animated movies
• Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham – The Deluxe Edition (HC, $34.99 US) by Rafael Grampá

Then there are the Batman masks at participating stores, featuring Batman, Absolute Batman, Hush Batman, and Dark Knight Returns Batman by artist Ryan Sook drawn in the style of Jorge Jiménez, Nick Dragotta, Jim Lee, and Frank Miller.

Online there will be free-to-read Batman comics, including Absolute Batman #1-3 and the complete Batman: Wayne Family Adventures series in the mobile-friendly DC GO! vertical-scrolling format. DCUI members can also access free Batcave Props in LEGO Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight, when connecting your DCUI account with any subscription tier.

And then there are the signings, all around the globe:

San Antonio, TX: Heroes & Fantasies will host Batman cosplay photo opportunities, local artists, Batman Day giveaways, and fundraising activities benefiting Comic Books For Kids!

Austin, TX: Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy will feature a celebrity signing with Patricia Peters, Michelle Pfeiffer’s stunt double from Batman Returns, along with cosplay photo opportunities and a Tim Burton Batmobile replica.

Savannah, GA: Neighborhood Comics will host a Gotham cosplay contest with prizes for fans.

Brazil: Panini Brasil will celebrate Batman Day with exclusive events, influencer activities, special releases, and appearances by artist Alex Shibao.