After 85 years of fighting crime and captivating audience in different forms of media, Batman has reached a new milestone. Thursday, Sept. 26, the iconic superhero received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Batman has become the first superhero to receive such an honor. To top it off, he was also awarded a Guinness World Record for being the first superhero to get such a star.
This all traces back to 1939 when Batman, or Bruce Wayne, first debuted in “Detective Comics.” Alongside his loyal ally Commissioner Gordon, Batman became a fan favorite.
Though this is Batman’s first star, his connection to the Hollywood Walk of Fame isn’t new. Adam West, who portrayed the hero back in the 1960s TV series, was honored with a star in 2012. His sidekick Robin, played by Burt Ward, followed with his own star in 2020.
Batman is not the first fictional character to get a star, Mickey Mouse beat the caped crusader to that honor back in 1978. Batman’s star is number 2,790 on the walk.
What else does the dark knight have up and coming? A new comic book series, “Absolute Batman,” is set to launch on Oct. 9, and Batman’s legacy only continues to grow.
