Bat Signal shone around the world to celebrate Batman’s 80th birthday

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To celebrate the caped crusader’s 80th birthday, the iconic bat signal has been shone around the world and Batman fans are stoked.

In honor of the first ever Batman comic released in New York 80 years ago, on September 21, the bat signal shone over eleven cities across the globe.

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These cities include Melbourne, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, São Paulo, New York, Montreal, Mexico City, Los Angeles and London. The final bat signal was shone at the Warner Bros. studio in California.

“The glow of the distinctive Bat silhouette will illuminate the edifices of skyscrapers and landmarks around the world in rolling fashion as the sun sets in each city.“ DC Comics said, announcing the event

“And just like a solar eclipse, this may be a once-in-a-lifetime event!” they added.