DC TEAMS WITH CITY OF BURBANK TO UNVEIL LARGER-THAN-LIFE BATMAN STATUE

Seven-And-A-Half-Foot Tall Bronze Sculpture of the Dark KnightÂ is Based on Jim Lee“s AcclaimedÂ Batman: HushÂ Character DesignÂ

BatmanÂ Fans Can View theÂ StatueÂ at AMC Walkway inÂ Downtown Burbank

Today, the World“s Greatest Detective arrived in Burbank, California, in the form of a colossal Batman statue based on the critically acclaimedÂ Batman: HushÂ character design by world-renowned artist, publisher, and chief creative officer of DC, Jim Lee.

Brought to life by Visit Burbank in partnership with DC, Lee“s celebrated design from his 2002Â BatmanÂ run was reimagined in 3D form byÂ digital sculptor, Alejandro Pereira Ezcurra, and expertly crafted in bronze by the skilled artisans at Burbank“s American Fine Arts Foundry and Fabrication. The finalÂ statueÂ measures seven-and-a-half feet tall and weighs 600 pounds.

BatmanÂ first appeared inÂ Detective ComicsÂ #27 on March 30, 1939, and has stood as a symbol of determination, bravery, and justice to generations of fans for over 80 years. He has influenced every area of modern entertainment, appearing in countless comic books, Saturday morning cartoons, multiple television series, video games, theme parks and experiences, toys, collectibles, and apparel and lifestyle products, as well as blockbuster animated and live-action films.Â Â BatmanÂ continues to be one of the most popular superheroes ever created””and, now, he is being commemorated inÂ statueÂ form by the City of Burbank.

The newly installedÂ BatmanÂ statueÂ can be viewed in the AMC Walkway of Downtown Burbank. Visitors are strongly advised to practice social distancing and wear a face mask.

For the latestÂ BatmanÂ news and information, followÂ @BatmanÂ on Instagram and Facebook and @DCBatman on Twitter.

To learn more about how Visit Burbank engages with residents, businesses, visitors and increases tourism in Burbank, visitÂ https://www.visitburbank.com/.

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