This past week, Batman was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a star.
Keep in this in mind, Batman the fictional Dark Knight vigilante received this honor- not any of the actors that portrayed him. This event occurred on September 26. Many people of importance attended and spoke at this shindig. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Steve Nissen emceed the ceremony and DC’s President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee and SVP & General Manager Anne DePies spoke.
Other comic book legends were at hand to witness the ceremony. This includes Harley Quinn co-creator Paul Dini and Batman ’66 Robin actor Burt Ward.
And let’s not forget that a character actor dressed as Batman made a surprise appearance.
Batman: A Guinness World Record Holder
Finally, Guinness World Records’ Adjudicator Michael Empric, who brandished the official certificate that states Batman as the first official superhero to receive a star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Yes, this Hollywood star unveiling was a record-breaker.
Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief Craig Glenday spoke about why Batman deserved the star
“Batman is one of our most recognizable and loved cultural icons, so it comes as no surprise to me that he’s been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But this achievement also speaks to the powerful and growing influence that comic books have on popular culture – and few superheroes have had as long a lasting impact on comics, graphic novels, TV shows and movies. Congratulations, Batman.”
(L to R): Guinness Adjudicator Michael Empric; Dark Knight Vigilante Batman; DC VP and GM Anne DePies; DC Publisher, COO, and President Jim Lee
Beyond the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Batman does hold a number of impressive Guinness World Records titles. According to Guinness’ website Batman also holds the following:
LEGO® Batman: The Video Game became the best-selling superhero video game, while Batman: Arkham is the best-selling superhero video game series. 1998 PlayStation game Batman & Robin also made history as the first free-roaming superhero video game and the first open-world superhero video game.
When it was released in 2008, The Dark Knight became the highest-grossing film release on IMAX as well as the highest-grossing midnight screening at the domestic box office. The character also holds the record for most Oscar winners to play one superhero (Clooney, Bale and Affleck).
Not too bad for an 85 year old character. You can catch the entire event on live-stream here.
If you happen to be in the neighborhood, the star is located at 6763 Hollywood Blvd. It is set next to Batman ’66 actor Adam West and Batman co-creator, Bob Kane.
Source: comicbook.com
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