It’s almost Batman Day, aka the time the world finally starts talking about underrated DC Comics character Batman. And to celebrate, the publisher is pulling out all the stops with reprints, Batman masks, and the highly anticipated Batman of Two Worlds, aka the book that (sort of) brings together Absolute Batman and Regular Batman.
First up, let’s talk Batman of Two Worlds. The all-new one-shot features Matt Fraction and Javi Fernández on a regular Batman story, while Scott Snyder and Nick Derington on an Absolute Batman story. The twist? Both Batmans are investigating the same mystery in different universes, so you get to see how each version of Bruce Wayne might handle the same case.
“Without giving too much away,” said Snyder via press release, “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.”
Added Fraction, “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.”
The book will also feature colors by Tomeu Morey and letters by Clayton Cowles (on the regular Batman story) and colors by Frank Martin and letters by Tom Napolitano (on the Absolute Batman story), as well as a cover by Jorge Jiménez, Nick Dragotta, and Frank Martin.
But wait, that’s not all! You can also check out five hardcover releases, including a new cover by Jiménez on Batman, Vol. 1 Daylight homaging Nick Dragotta’s Absolute Batman #1 cover, and more.
Here’s the rundown, via DC:
- 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
Participating comic book shops on September 19, 2026 will also offer Batman Day masks featuring Batman, Absolute Batman, Hush Batman, and Dark Knight Returns Batman. Per DC, “All four masks are by Ryan Sook, drawn in the styles of Jorge Jiménez, Nick Dragotta, Jim Lee, and Frank Miller respectively. Batman Day activities vary by retailer, so ask your local comics shop about masks, promotions, costumes, and other ways to celebrate.”
Check out the masks and covers below, and don’t forget to call your Batman and tell him you love him.
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