BATMAN DAY 2019

Bat Signal projected on Detroit's Renaissance Center

Comic book retailers in Detroit and around the country will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of Caped Crusader adventures on Saturday, September 20, 2019 with BATMAN DAY. While supplies last, participating comic shops and book stores will be distributing 2 FREE Batman comic books. Pick up a Batman Day Edition of BATMAN: NIGHTWALKER or THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS #1 with a Batman Who Laughs cut-out mask! Plus many of these locations are hosting Batman themed activities, discounts, and giveaways.

BATMAN NIGHTWALKER

Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Marie Lu, this upcoming graphic novel adaptation brings to life the dark mysteries behind the gates of Arkham Asylum. Nightwalkers are terrorizing Gotham City, and 18-year-old Bruce Wayne is next on their list. Read a preview excerpt from this young adult genre graphic novel printed as a Batman Day special edition.








THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS

This is a reprint of the 2017 one-shot story spinning out of DARK NIGHTS: METAL and comes with a special card stock cover that has a cut out mask of the Batman Who Laughs. That mask will be great for some Batman Day selfies!











BATMAN SOUNDTRACK

While flipping through the pages of your free comic books enjoy streaming the perfect soundtrack for some Batman reading. Spotify has compiled the Ultimate Batman Playlist of music from Batman-related films, television and games. From songs by Prince and R.E.M. to orchestral tunes by Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer, these are perfect tunes to make you feel you've been transported to Gotham City while immersing yourself within these Batman Day comic books There is even a ditty featuring Mark Hamill in his joker persona from the Batman animated television shows.

BAT SIGNAL

As darkness sets look up into the night sky as Bat Signals will be illuminated on landmark locations around the world honoring the 80th anniversary of this pop culture icon. Berlin, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Montreal, New York, Paris and Tokyo are a few of the spots where you should keep an eye out for a glimpse of the Bat Signal. Follow along with the Bat-Tracker as the Bat Signal makes its way around the globe celebrating Batman Day.

FREE ACCESS TO BATMAN COMIC BOOKS AND MOVIES ON DC UNIVERSE

Holy free stuff Batman! On Saturday, March 30, 2019 DC UNIVERSE will provide a day long Batman themed preview providing free access to a variety of animated films, live action movies, and comics books featuring the Caped Crusader. This one day FREE event is part of DC’s year-long festivities commemorating 80 years of Batman.

This on-demand digital entertainment service features classic content and new original programming based upon the DC comic book superhero universe. It can be accessed by visiting dcuniverse.com or via apps and streaming devices available from Apple App Store, Google Play, Roku, Android TV and Amazon Fire TV. There is normally a monthly subscription fee to view content from DC UNIVERSE which can be accessed through computers, mobile devices, game consoles, smart phones and Internet-connected television sets.

The free preview begins at Midnight EST, Saturday, March 30th - exactly 80 years to the day Batman first stepped out of the shadows of Gotham City in DETECTIVE COMICS #27 - and will run 24 hours, until 11:59 PM EST. From the Caped Crusader's origin in Frank Miller's landmark "Year One" comic book storyline to Tim Burton's 1989 movie blockbuster to the epic Batman: The Animated Series, you'll be able to binge hundreds of the greatest superhero stories of all time, featuring one of the most iconic characters in pop culture history. Note that only certain Batman-related content will be accessible on March 30.

If you like what you see there is also a super deal to go along with this 24 hours of super hero content.  special offer. Pay only $0.80 cents for the first month of a DC UNIVERSE subscription when new members sign up for the service between March 29, 2019, 12:01 EST and April 4, 2019 11:59pm EST. The special offer is available for people in the United States who visit dcuniverse.com. After the first month at $0.80 the monthly subscription price will renew at the standard rate of $7.99 a month.

There are a number of special 80th anniversary products, publications and events planned to celebrate this milestone year in Batman's history. For details about what is going on throughout the year, keep an eye out for the hashtags #Batman80 and #LongLiveTheBat on social media. You can also visit Batman80.com for the latest news and updates from DC Comics about how Batman's 80th anniversary is being celebrated. Plus you can also follow @Geekdad248 on Twitter and Instagram and read ageekdaddy.com for updates.

THE BATMAN FILES

Since first appearing in the pages of DETECTIVE COMICS #27 on March 30, 1939, Batman has stood out as one of the world's favorite superheroes. A symbol of bravery, ingenuity, and heroism, who has a mantra that he won't kill when bringing criminals to justice providing a role model of integrity for generations of fans. The Caped Crusader has been an iconic figure in American pop culture for 80 years.

As Warner Bros. celebrates 80 years of Batman throughout 2019 with special releases, products and events, now seems like a good time to pick up THE BATMAN FILES by Mathew Manning. Written from the perspective of being Bruce Wayne's personal journal regarding his experiences as Batman this book provides an indepth look into the history of the Dark Knight. THE BATMAN FILES is a 308 page 8.9" x 11.2" hardcover dossier that details Bruce Wayne's crime fighting endeavors compiled by Manning in collaboration with DC Comics.

The book doesn't just rehash previous stories from comic books, novels, movies, television shows and video games though. THE BATMAN FILES immerses readers into the world of Bruce Wayne's alter ego. It really has the appearance of a personal journal or scrap book so it feels as if you are reading through a real life diary detailing the adventures of Batman.

Providing a complete outline of Batman's war on crime, the book provides notes about the Caped Crusader's friends and foes ranging from Robin, Batgirl, and the Justice League to Catwoman, Penguin and the Joker that appear to be in Bruce Wayne's own handwriting. THE BATMAN FILES is filled with Gotham City Police reports, newspaper and magazine clippings from publications within the DC Universe, blueprints, schematics, and maps. An Arkham Asylum psychiatric report for Jonathan Crane ( aka Scarecrow ); a college admission letter from Hudson University to Richard Grayson (the first Robin); the death certificate for Jason Todd (the second Robin), sketches of Batmobile designs; a newspaper clipping from the Gotham City Herald on the death of Thomas and Martha Wayne all provide an illusion of authenticity. My son reads this book over and over again because he says it feels like he has been transported within the DC Universe as he peruses through it.

I've quite enjoyed reading THE BATMAN FILES as well. I'm a big fan of looking through blueprints, technical schematics, maps and other forms, drawings and pictures that provide an enhanced view of the vehicles and locations from sci-fi and superhero stories.  This book is packed full of these sort of details. Blueprints of the Batwing, drawings of the Batcave's layout, a map of Gotham City, schematics for Batman's utility belt. There is a lot of stuff to geek out about compiled within THE BATMAN FILES.

THE BATMAN FILES by Mathew Manning is available from Andrew McMeel Publishing. It can be purchased at amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Books-A -Million (BAM!) and Indie Bound community of independent local book stores. A must have book for any Batman fan!

The book provides a dossier of private photos, police reports, news clippings, and journal entries that provides a timeline of significant events in the metamorphosis of Batman from first son of Gotham City to shadowy Dark Knight. THE BATMAN FILES is a great read for anyone who want to delve into the Caped Crusaders history during this year that mark's the superhero's 80th anniversary of being introduced in Detective Comics.

To stay tuned in to special products, publications and events associated with this milestone year in Batman's history keep an eye out for the hashtags #Batman80 and #LongLiveTheBat on social media. You can also visit Batman80.com for the latest news and updates from DC Comics about how Batman's 80th anniversary is being celebrated. Plus don't forget to follow @Geekdad248 on Twitter and Instagram to see how ageekdaddy.com is having a super time celebrating Batman's turning 80. You have to agree Batman has aged well and looks great for being 80!