DC has announced that “Batman Day” will be happening on September 19th, and due to the circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic, it will be an all-virtual event. DC has partnered with various other businesses on this Batman Day venture.
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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.
Capes out, cowls on! #BatmanDay arrives on September 19 — learn more about the global celebration here 🦇 https://t.co/UbLASmfqbg pic.twitter.com/cqzlZhg8EC
— DC (@DCComics) August 31, 2020
The official Batman Day 2020 press release also teases features like “free digital comics, free activity kits for kids, a Batman Virtual 5K/10K Run/Walk, and even a digital mystery to solve,” as Batman tries to solve Riddler’s clues.
The new Waze Batman theme allows for more than 100 million monthly active Waze users to ride along with Batman and The Riddler from August 31 to 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.
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Conceived by artist Bob Kane with writer Bill Finger, Batman is humanity’s timeless hero. First appearing in “Detective Comics #27” on March 30, 1939, the socialite Bruce Wayne turned crime-fighter called Batman has stood as a symbol of determination, bravery, and justice to generations of fans for more than 80 years. He has influenced every area of modern entertainment, appearing in countless comic books, Saturday morning cartoons, multiple television series, video games, theme parks and experiences, toys, collectibles, apparel, and lifestyle products, as well as, blockbuster animated and live-action films. Batman is a multi-billion dollar icon who continues to reign as the most popular single Super Hero ever created.