Everything DC is Offering for Batman Day 2026

AdamSeptember 3, 2026

BATMAN OF TWO WORLDS

On sale 9/19 — Batman Day

Main Cover

Batman StoryMatt Fraction & Javi Fernández

Absolute Batman StoryScott Snyder & Nick Derington

Cover ByJorge Jiménez, Nick Dragotta & Frank Martin

Price$2.99

Two iconic worlds. One historic event. Featuring an all-new Batman story by Matt Fraction and Javi Fernández alongside an all-new Absolute Batman story by Scott Snyder and Nick Derington — available worldwide at participating comic book shops on Batman Day.

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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. Available for $2.99 US at participating comic book shops worldwide, 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. The Batman story is by writer Matt Fraction and artist Javi Fernández, with colors by Tomeu Morey and letters by Clayton Cowles. The Absolute Batman story is by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Derington, with colors by Frank Martin and letters by Tom Napolitano.

"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."

Scott Snyder

"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."

Matt Fraction

Available at participating local comics shops globally on Batman Day will be paper masks featuring Batman, Absolute Batman, Hush Batman, and Dark Knight Returns Batman — all four by Ryan Sook, drawn in the styles of Jorge Jiménez, Nick Dragotta, Jim Lee, and Frank Miller respectively.

Batman Day 2026 Paper Masks by Ryan Sook

Batman Day Masks by Ryan Sook — Batman, Absolute Batman, Hush Batman, Dark Knight Returns Batman

Batman fans can also celebrate Batman Day with five major hardcover releases, available at a participating comic book shop near you:

Batman Day Hardcovers

Batman Vol. 1: Daylight — $29.99 Matt Fraction & Jorge Jiménez · New Batman Day cover by Jiménez homaging Absolute Batman #1

Batman '89 — $29.99 Sam Hamm & Joe Quinones · Exclusive Batman Day dust jacket + digital code for the 1989 film

Batman: H2SH Volume One — $29.99 Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Deluxe Edition — $44.99 Frank Miller · New cover by Raymond Swanland + digital code for the animated movies

Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham – The Deluxe Edition — $34.99 Rafael Grampá

"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."

Scott Snyder

"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!"

Matt Fraction

One Website — DC Universe Infinite

DC's digital comics platform joins 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.

Free DCUI Member — Comic Rack Batcave Prop Connect any DCUI account (Free, Standard or Ultra) to your WB Games account to unlock in LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Premium DCUI Subscriber — Jarro Batcave Prop Standard, Ultra, or Free Trial subscribers receive an additional Jarro Batcave Prop on top of the Comic Rack

Batman Day Free Trial Claim a 30-day Free Trial to the Ultra Monthly plan · DCUI is not available in all countries and is not intended for children · DC.com/batman

Thousands of Comics Shops Around the World

Comic book shops, bookstores, publishers, and retail partners across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Japan are bringing Batman Day to life with creator signings, cosplay contests, giveaways, retailer-exclusive merchandise, charity initiatives, special guests, and fan activities throughout the day. For more information on additional comic book shop activations, visit DC.com/batman.