Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are teaming up to throw Batman an awesome 75th birthday celebration.
"Batman is an incredibly important property with multi-generational appeal across all of the studio's businesses, and we're proud to celebrate this milestone anniversary," Kevin Tsujihara, CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment said in a statement. "From billion-dollar blockbuster films to TV, home entertainment, video games and consumer products, the Dark Knight continues to resonate with audiences worldwide and rightfully deserves his place as a global pop culture icon for the ages."
Batman made his debut in "Detective Comics #27" March 30, 1939. The Caped Crusader later starred in his own comics which launched in 1940. Since Batman has become the superhero icon for vigilante justice, DC and Warner Bros. will honor The Dark Knight in several events throughout the year.
According to a news release, there will "Cape/Cowl/Create" art exhibit during San Diego Comic-Con to show off the Batsuits from the "Batman: Arkham Knight" gaming title. There will also be special comic book releases, the "Gotham" TV show debut and more. DC has also created a website in honor of Batman's 75th anniversary, Batman75.com.
"Batman is one of the greatest characters ever created, in comics or elsewhere, and even after 75 years he continues to wildly fascinate fans," said Diane Nelson, DC Entertainment president and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment president and COO. "He is an integral part of pop culture and has successfully captured the imagination of the entire world. The origin of Batman, Bruce Wayne and the famous citizens of Gotham are legendary and likely a story you know inside out, even if you've never picked up a comic book in your life, and that speaks volumes to the character's immense popularity and the constructs of the original mythology."
Click here to learn more about how DC and Warner Bros. plan to celebrate Batman's anniversary.
