DC unveils free comics, timeline for 'Batman Day'

It’s a big year for Batman fans, and in addition to celebrating the character’s 75th Anniversary, DC Entertainment is giving the Caped Crusader his very own “Batman Day” this coming July 23, with participating comic book shops and retailers getting access to numerous Batman freebies, including a new version of the classic Detective Comics #27—the issue where The Dark Knight made his very first appearance way back in 1939.

 

Released to the press and comic book news sites like Comic Book Resources, DC gives Batfans their very first look at the cover to the free Detective Comics #27 – which reuses Batman artist Greg Capullo’s cover artwork from the “Zero Month” Batman #0 issue. The comic will be a new retelling of the origin story that introduced Batman and Bruce Wayne to the world, designed by Batman fan Chip Kidd and written by “Identity Crisis” writer and novelist Brad Meltzer.

 

To pay homage to decades of history for their flagship character, DC has also released a brand new timeline poster that showcases significant events from Batman’s comic book history and beyond. From his very first appearance and new adventures in The New 52 Universe to the character’s appearances in other media such as Adam West’s portrayal of the character in 1966 and Christian Bale’s turn as the hero in Christopher Nolan’s epic Dark Knight Trilogy, everything about Batman is plotted up in a proper historical chart from 1939 all the way to 2014, signifying a rich history for the Caped Crusader and his world that is worthy of a 75th Anniversary celebration.

 

Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, Batman has risen to the ranks of a pop culture icon that is well known and beloved by millions of fans worldwide. The character has gone through many forms and incarnations, but is best known as Bruce Wayne – a billionaire philanthropist who lost his parents at a young age to a senseless crime and mugging by a common thief. Making a vow to avenge their deaths and prevent the same kind of tragedy from happening to anyone else, Wayne trained, travelled the world, and honed his body through the years to the peak of human perfection. Returning to Gotham City, he donned the symbol and cowl of a Bat and became Batman – a vigilante crimefighter uses his wits, mastery of the martial arts, and gadgets to best criminals. While he has no superpowers like Superman or Green Lantern, being an ordinary human who struggles to do what he can is what makes Batman so relatable to everyone, and a true hero and inspiration to all who know him. — TJD, GMA News