Batman Day 2026 Festivities Revealed

Batman of Two Worlds launches the same day.

Another year, another Batman day, although this one might prove to be a bit more special than usual as it will feature a special comic book featuring stories about the classic DCU Batman and Absolute Batman. Batman of Two Worlds launches on Batman Day proper, September 19, 2026 and features stories by Matt Fraction and Scott Snyder, with art by Javi Fernández and Nick Derington. The stories highlight the different ways in which the two Batmen mete out justice in their respective worlds. While that's the big headlining event of the day, there's plenty of other Batman shenanigans to look forward to.

First, there are four Batman masks (inspired by the art of Jorge Jiménez, Nick Dragotta, Jim Lee, and Frank Miller, respectively) that you'll be able to collect at participating comic book shops. Take a look:

Five new Batman hardcovers will be released on 09.19, which are:

• Batman Vol. 1: Daylight (HC, $29.99 US): By Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez, with a new Batman Day cover by Jiménez paying homage to Absolute Batman #1’s cover by Nick Dragotta

• Batman ’89 (HC, $29.99 US): By Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones, with a Batman Day exclusive dust jacket with artwork from the 1989 Batman movie and a digital code for the film

• Batman: H2SH Volume One (HC, $29.99 US): By Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee

• Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Deluxe Edition (HC, $44.99 US): By Frank Miller, with a new cover by Raymond Swanland featuring artwork from the animated adaptations and a digital code for the animated movies

• Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham – The Deluxe Edition (HC, $34.99 US): By Rafael Grampá

There are some digital goodies to look forward to, as well. A selection of free-to-read comics, including Absolute Batman #1-3, will be available via the DC Universe Infinite website, while some cave decorations (a Comic Rack Batcave Prop and Jarro Batcave Prop) can be obtained in-game for players of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. For full details, give the link down below a click.

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Source: DC Comics