DC Comics Declares July 23rd 'Batman Day'

Finally there is holiday worth celebrating. DC Comics has announced in honor of Batman's 75th anniversary, July 23rd will be deemed "Batman Day". A day to celebrate the amazingness that is the Dark Knight. So what do you think the traditions of Batman Day should be? Everyone must wear capes at all times, smiling and happiness is prohibited, and everyone must brood for at least 4 hours are just a few of my suggestions. Here is DC's official statement and their plans to celebrate:

 "In celebration of Batman’s 75th anniversary, DC Entertainment is partnering 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: Batman’s first appearance, as drawn by Bob Kane
• BATMAN ’66: inspired by the classic TV 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 purchase ROBIN RISES: OMEGA #1, the first issue of red-hot new comic series from bestselling creators Peter J. Tomasi and Andy Kubert and GRAYSON # 1 by Tim Seely 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 U.S. on Saturday, July 26th.

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

Do you think I could get the day off from work by claiming Batman Day as a religious Holiday? I need a full day to properly pay my respects to the great Bat-God. I wonder how Batfleck will celebrate "Batman Day"? Probably by going on a vigilante spree to prove his worth as Batman. What can you do to prove your worth to Batman? How about head out to your local Comic Book Shop on July 23rd and celebrate Batman's 75th.

Read More: DC Comics and batman75.com

Now it's time to pump up those holiday tunes!