This Batman Day, fans around the world can celebrate the World’s Greatest Detective with Batman of Two Worlds, a one-shot comic book debuting globally on September 19, 2026.
Whether you’re a lifelong Batman reader, an Absolute Batman fan, or discovering Gotham City for the first time, Batman Day is the perfect opportunity to visit your local comics shop and celebrate with fellow fans.
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Writer Scott Snyder said about Batman Day:
“That’s the fun of Batman Day. It’s a chance to celebrate this character, spend time with other fans, and talk about the ways Batman has meant something in your own life.”
Writer Matt Fraction added:
“I hope this comic inspires people to make a trip to their local comics shop every week.
I hope it gets people excited about comics as a medium, reminds longtime readers what they fell in love with, or helps someone discover that feeling for the very first time.
Come fall in love with comics like the rest of us!”
Batman of Two Worlds is the centerpiece of Batman Day 2026, a global, multi-platform event that invites fans of all ages to visit their local comics shop, discover new stories, and share their passion for DC’s Caped Crusader together.
Featuring all-new Batman and Absolute Batman stories in a single comic book, Batman of Two Worlds showcases two distinct visions of Gotham City’s protector and demonstrates why there has never been a more exciting time to be a Batman fan.
TWO ICONIC WORLDS. ONE HISTORIC EVENT.
Two worlds. One legendary hero. Batman of Two Worlds features an all-new Batman story by writer Matt Fraction and artist Javi Fernández, with colors by Tomeu Morey and letters by Clayton Cowles, alongside an all-new Absolute Batman story by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Derington, with colors by Frank Martin and letters by Tom Napolitano, celebrating the versatility of the World’s Greatest Detective.
From the streets of Gotham City to the bold new landscape of the Absolute Universe, each story offers a unique perspective on Batman’s unwavering pursuit of justice. DC’s Batman of Two Worlds cover is by Jorge Jiménez, Nick Dragotta, and Frank Martin.
ONE MISSION, TWO BATMEN
Absolute Batman scribe Scott Snyder said about the issue:
“Without giving too much away, both stories are about theft, what theft means in one world versus the other, and what Batman’s form of justice looks like in each.
That was the guiding principle that gave us the opportunity to tell two stories that celebrate each interpretation.”
Matt Fraction, architect of the current main DCU Batman series added:
“At the heart of it, it’s really simple.
One problem, two solutions. Each version of Batman has his own way of working and his own solution to that problem.
The fun was putting them side by side so you can see the similarities, the differences, and the unique flavor and texture of each world.”
Also available as part of Batman Day 2026*:
*Batman Day activities vary by retailer, so ask your local comics shop about masks, promotions, costumes, and other ways to celebrate.
FOUR UNIQUE BATMAN MASKS
Available at participating local comics shops globally on Batman Day will be paper masks featuring:
- Batman
- Absolute Batman
- Hush Batman
- Dark Knight Returns Batman
All four masks are by Ryan Sook, drawn in the styles of Jorge Jiménez, Nick Dragotta, Jim Lee, and Frank Miller respectively.
FIVE NEW HARDCOVERS
Batman fans can also celebrate Batman Day with five major hardcover releases, available at a participating comic book shop near you:
- 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
ONE BAT-WEBSITE
DC’s digital comics platform will join the Batman Day celebration with a curated collection of free to read Batman comics, including Absolute Batman #1-3 and the complete Batman: Wayne Family Adventures series in the mobile-friendly DC GO! vertical-scrolling format!
DCUI is also partnering with WB Games to offer members free Batcave Props in LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
Connecting your DCUI account with any subscription tier (Free, Standard or Ultra) to your WB Games account will get you a Comic Rack Batcave Prop.
Premium DCUI subscribers (Standard, Ultra or Free Trial) will receive an additional Jarro Batcave Prop!
If you’re not already a DCUI member, take advantage of DC’s special Batman Day offer and claim a 30-day Free Trial to the Ultra Monthly plan!
DCUI is not available in all countries and is not intended for children.
Together, thousands of retailers will be participating Batman Day celebrations demonstrating the enduring global appeal of DC’s Dark Knight and the vital role comics shops play in bringing fans together to celebrate Gotham City’s greatest DC Super Hero.