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Fans celebrate Batman Day
The gist
Batman Day 2026 lands on Saturday, September 19, marking 87 years since the character's 1939 debut.
Fans worldwide get screenings, comics and events tied to the Dark Knight.
How it unfolded
- 1939Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27.
- 2014DC first launched the dedicated fan day during Batman's 75th anniversary celebrations.
- Sep 26, 2024Batman became the first superhero to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, earning the 2,790th star in the motion-picture category.