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DC Comics Announces “Batman” #1 Soars to Over 500K Copies Sold Ahead of Batman Day

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The Press Release:
DC today announced that the first issue of its new Batman comic book series helmed by Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Fraction and superstar artist Jorge Jiménez has sold over 500,000 copies—just in time to help celebrate Batman Day on September 20! This bold new era under Fraction and Jiménez reimagines Gotham City with a superhero-forward tone, a sleek new Batmobile, and a vivid blue-and-gray costume that signals a shift in both style and storytelling.

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DC Announces New “Batman” Ongoing Series for September

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The Press Release:
DC today unveiled more details surrounding its brand-new Batman comic book series, launching on September 3, 2025. Fans around the globe are counting down the days until DC’s Caped Crusader starts a new journey when Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen) joins forces with superstar artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Summer of Superman Special), alongside colorist Tomeu Morey and letterer Clayton Cowles, for an unforgettable new era of Batman!

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“Batman” #1

Launching on September 3, 2025, Batman #1 marks only the fourth renumbering in the iconic series’ 85-year history. This fresh take on Gotham City will introduce a new Batmobile, a new blue and gray costume, and new characters, all while celebrating legendary heroes and villains alike.
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DC Celebrates “Batman Day” Around the World with Screenings, Comics and More…

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The Press Release:
Global celebrations for DC’s Batman will once again span the globe as fans celebrate the World’s Greatest Detective, and the over 80 years of storytelling around the Dark Knight.

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“Batman’s Mystery Casebook Batman Day Special” #1

At participating comic book shops, fans can pick up free comic books on Batman Day, September 17, with two special titles available: Batman: Hush #1 Batman Day Special, from the seminal work by artist Jim Lee and writer Jeph Loeb, and for younger fans and the young at heart, there is Batman’s Mystery Casebook Batman Day Special Edition a preview of the upcoming DC Middle Grade title by writer Sholly Fisch and artist Christopher Uminga.
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Celebrate “Batman Day” @ Participating Retailers

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Today is “Batman Day” and its your chance to celebrate all things related to the Caped Crusader, The Dark Knight or simply just The Batman. We’ve always rallied behind this particular day as an almost lifelong comic book fan and while there is a lot going on at your participating comic book retailer, this narrative will only shine the Bat-signal on the free comic books. Take a look.

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Batman: Curse of the White Knight 2020 Batman Day Special Edition #1:
In this explosive sequel to the critically acclaimed blockbuster BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT from writer/artist Sean Murphy, The Joker recruits Azrael to help him expose a shocking secret from the Wayne family’s legacy—and to run Gotham City into the ground! As Batman rushes to protect the city and his loved ones from danger, the mystery of his ancestry unravels, dealing a devastating blow to the Dark Knight. Exciting new villains and unexpected allies will clash in this unforgettable chapter of the White Knight saga—and the truth about the blood they shed will shake Gotham to its core!

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“Batman: Curse of the White Knight” 2020 Batman Day Special Edition #1

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On Shelves: “Detective Comics” #1000 (3/27/2019)

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Let us rejoice my friends in comic book loving land because the day has at long last arrived and DC Comics long standing continuous series “Detective Comics” has reached its 1000th issue!!! The title originally launched in 1937 and ran numerous detective private eye kind of stuff but when issue #27 arrives the world would change as it was the first-ever appearance of The Batman. I’m planning on a milestone toast in the coming days but for now this is just an alert to get to the comic book store or wherever you prefer to order these things online.

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“Detective Comics” #1000

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