Batman Celebrates Birthday With The 85 Artist Series

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Happy Birthday Batman! He doesn’t look it, but he’s 85 years old today. Detective Comics #27, the first appearance of the Dark Knight anywhere, was released on this day in 1939. And this year for his birthday, Bruce is having his portrait done. DC has announced the Batman 85 Artist Series, a collection of specially commissioned artwork inspired by Bats’ first story, “The Case of the Chemical Syndicate.” It might interest you to know the identity of Batman was kept a secret throughout the story, with several suspects for the reader to ponder over, until the last panel revealed it was Bruce Wayne. Things like Wayne’s origin, backstory and motives were not part of it and were fleshed out later. There are seven portraits in the Batman 85 series, created by artists from around the world….some you may have heard of and some that may be new to you. Caledonia Curry aka Swoon — a Brooklyn-based artist widely known as the first woman to gain large-scale recognition in the world of street art. Hebru Brantley — a Los Angeles-based artist known for his distinctive, narrative-driven work that revolves around his conceptualized characters. João Marco — an illustrator and a researcher […]

 

[Evans]

It's fascinating to learn that Batman has been around for 85 years. He's truly a timeless character. I love the idea of the Batman 85 Artist Series. It's a great way to celebrate his legacy.

 

[|Dexter|]

I'm definitely going to try to collect all of the Batman 85 Artist Series merchandise. I love Batman, and I think this is a great way to celebrate his 85th birthday. I'm especially interested in the t-shirts and posters. I'm also hoping to find some limited edition items.

 

[Victor]

I'm really going to miss the days when Batman was exclusively a DC property. It's a bittersweet feeling to see him celebrated like this, but it also makes me a little sad to think that he might be in the public domain someday. I love the way DC has handled his character over the years, and I'm worried that other studios might not do him justice.

I hope that whoever ends up with the rights to Batman will treat him with the respect he deserves. He's a beloved character who has been around for generations. I don't want to see him exploited or cheapened.