Batman Day 2016: Celebrating the Dark Knight

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“Na-Na Na-Na Na-Na Na-Na Na…BATMAN!!!” Yes, it’s that time of year again. Today marks a DC Comics decreed day of celebration for all things related to The Dark Knight. Our favorite Caped Crusader continues to capture the imagination of generations of fans. For a hero who deliberately shuns the spotlight, Batman remains possibly the most popular superhero ever created. Calm down Superman fans, the overpowered boy scout is pretty swell too. But alas, we digress. There’s plenty going on for Batman day and we thought we’d offer up a roundup.

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Free Comic Book Day 10th anniversary


Today, May 7, 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day which has been held on the first Saturday of May every year for the last 10 years. Participating local comic book stores give away a free comic book to anyone attending the event. Comic books are an exceptional way to introduce young children to the joys of reading. Take a look at the video for an overview of today’s event.

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Comic Book Literacy

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My Spidey Sense had been tingling all night. Suddenly I leapt backward completing a humanly impossible acrobatic feat while landing hard against the wall. The floor where I last stood had been crushed to rubble. Slightly stunned from the impact, my eyes burned from the dust filled smoke as I attempted to get a glance at my attacker. “Focus Spidey.” I could barely make out his silhouette. “No, it can’t be. He was supposed to be dead.”

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