![]() “Batman Gargoyle,” while not free, is the BIG book of the day. Pelish: We will have all of the freebies to give away, plus 20 percent off any and all Batman comics. ![]() Vasilakos: We’re celebrating all day at all Zombie Planet! Join in on the fun with us with free Batmna Day comics (while supplies last), storewide “Dynamic Duo” sale - essentially a buy one-get-one half-off sale. We don’t have any exclusives because a store my size couldn’t afford them. Tim Ovalle at Pop’s Universe: We are not doing anything special, just having a sale on batman merchandise (10 percent off). ![]() Is your shop doing anything special for Batman Day and what exclusive comic or event are you most excited about? We have a blast seeing everyone and getting to talk comics with people who aren’t always coming in. Batman Day is usually a pretty low-key day, in comparison to something like Free Comic Book Day. Nick Glindmyer at Earthworld Comics: Batman Day celebrates Batman’s first appearance in detective comics in 1939. Maybe get those fans who love the character but haven’t read any of his comics, or read any in a long time, to come check out all the great stories there is to offer!” Much like Free Comic Book Day (the biggest day of the year for comic shops), Batman Day was designed to get people into the shops. Landen Pelish at Aquillonia Comics: “Batman Day is an annual day for comic stores to celebrate The Dark Knight! Though I would say every day is Batman Day for us. George Vasilakos at Zombie Planet: “It’s that special time of year where comic fans across the country unite to celebrate the one and only Caped Crusader.” Where: Earthworld Comics, 537 Central Ave., Albany Zombie Planet, 1238 Central Ave., Colonie Aquillonia Comics, 412 Fulton St., Troy Pop’s Universe, 101-3 Main St., Germantown.įor more info on hours and activities, visit dc.com/batmanday or any of these fine local shops’ websites and Facebook pages. What is Batman Day and why is it important for comic shops? Unlike the subjects of Batman’s enhanced interrogations, no one questioned was pelted with a Batarang or punched in the face. To learn more about why the Dark Knight still resonates, this amateur detective reached out to several area stores. And local comic shops across the Capital Region will be offering exclusive comics, merch, sales and activities.īatman is such a ubiquitous cultural presence that it’s easy to forget that he’s still a vital (and lucrative) figure in the comic medium, and as such, comic book shops are where the real Bat-centric activities will be on Saturday. Regal Cinemas in Crossgates Mall will be screening director Christopher Nolan’s critically and popularly acclaimed Dark Knight trilogy. Cable networks TNT and Cartoon Network have lengthy blocks of time set aside to air the live action films, from Tim Burton’s 1989 interpretation to Zack Snyder’s 2010s take. Saturday is Batman Day, a celebration of all things Batman.
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