The Big Picture Batman Day is right around the corner, with this year's celebration of the titular caped crusader taking place on Saturday, September 16. The annual occurrence celebrates all things Batman, one of DC's most popular superheroes who has gone from the comics to movies, television shows, and various merchandise. This year, DC and Warner Bros.
More on the merchandise side, Spin Master will release a new line of Batman themed toys, including a 12-inch Batman Adventures figure with an armor set and other accessories, and the Stunt Force Batmobile RC. The DC shop will offer exclusive Batman Day products such as the 1:8 sculpture featuring Batman and Robin from the 1960s Batman television series, a Gotham City Classics limited edition pin set, and a Batman: The Animated Series inspired bomber jacket.
Across network television, TNT and TBS will host Batman Day marathons. They include a movie marathon with Nolan's trilogy, Justice League, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on TNT, with TBS airing Batman-themed episodes of The Big Bang Theory. From September 3 through 24, Adult Swim will air Batman , Batman Returns, Batman & Robin, and Batman Forever. On October 15, Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins will air a superhero themed episode.