Forgotten Hollywood

Manny P. here…

   Here is a press release from the home office about Batman’s special day:

In celebration of Batman’s 75th anniversary, DC Entertainment is proud to partner with thousands of comic book retailers and bookstores across the nation to celebrate Batman Day on Wednesday, July 23. As part of the festivities, fans who visit participating retailers receive a free, special edition of DETECTIVE COMICS #27, featuring a reimagining of Batman’s 1939 comic book debut, designed by Chip Kidd with a script by the New York Times #1 bestselling author Brad Meltzer.

In addition to the comic book, DC Entertainment is providing retailers access to an assortment of other collectibles to help in the celebration of Batman Day including a Batman 75th anniversary cape, bookmarks featuring essential Batman graphic novels and four Batman masks designed by comic book artist Ryan Sook, spotlighting a variety of the character’s iconic looks from his 75-year history.

Masks include:

• DETECTIVE COMICS #27: A first appearance, as drawn by Bob Kane
• BATMAN ’66: inspired by the classic television series starring Adam West
• THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: As drawn by Frank Miller
• DC COMICS – THE NEW 52: As drawn by Greg Capullo

Fans who visit comic stores on Batman Day also have the opportunity to buy ROBIN RISES: OMEGA #1, an oversized one-shot story from bestselling creators Peter J. Tomasi and Andy Kubert; and GRAYSON # 1 by Tim Seeley and Mikel Janin, which depicts the original Robin, Dick Grayson, in an all new monthly series in which the crime fighter turned super spy fights to clear his name.

Continuing the celebration, DC Entertainment is partnering with Random House to bring Batman Day to over 1,000 libraries across the US on Saturday, July 26th.

On the digital front, DETECTIVE COMICS #27 will also be available for free download on Wednesday, July 23rd at www.readdcentertainment.com and all digital platforms (Kindle, iBookstore, Nook, Google Play, and  comixology.com).

For the latest information and exclusive content celebrating Batman’s 75th anniversary, please visit www.batman75.com.

   Holy candle blower!

Until next time>                               “never forget”

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