Detective Comics #27 was released 81 years ago today

Released to the world on this very day 81 years ago, the 27th issue of "Detective Comics" introduced to the world the very first iteration of "The Bat-Man" - created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane and chronicling the very first appearance of Bruce Wayne and his dark knight vigilante persona in the pages of comics. While the cover date is listed as "May 1939", many historians have noted, as well as entered in the DC Database, that the street/ publication date was "March 30, 1939".

While Batman does have an official "Batman Day" usually held on September each year by DC Comics, this is still a date that Batfans around the world celebrate and honor. Long Live The Bat!

Happy 80 Years of Batman! Detective Comics #27 was released this day

Today officially marks the 80th Anniversary of The Batman's debut - as he appeared in the pages of Detective Comics #27 - which has a publication release date of May 1939 yet was out on the streets on March 30, 1939. Since appearing as "The Bat Man", the alter ego of Bruce Wayne has gone through several adventures and an evolution through the years - from an established Caped Crusader to becoming the Dark Knight Detective who upholds his mission to avenge the death of his parents by fighting injustice and swearing never to become like the cowardly and superstitious criminals he fights every day of his life.

Detective Comics #1000 was also released this week - so you should go out and get a copy to join in the celebration! DC  is also holding a special commemoration at Wonder Con and participating comic shops to honor our favorite Dark Knight! Happy 80 years to The Batman!