First appearing as socialite turned crime-fighter Bruce Wayne in DETECTIVE COMICS #27 on March 30, 1939, the Dark Knight has stood as a symbol of determination, bravery and justice to generations of fans for 80 years.
To commemorate this milestone, DC has unveiled yearlong global plans to honour the World's Greatest Detective.
Fans in South East Asia are invited to the first grand celebration in the region at the hilltop of Resorts World Genting's SkyAvenue mall until 10 July.
There are many exciting elements to the Batman 80 Years at SkyAvenue:
- A must-see will be the world's first Batman SkySymphony show at Level 1, SkyAvenue. The exclusive SkySymphony show will be an extravaganza that stimulates audio and visual senses as 1,001 winch balls transform into the various versions of the Bat-Emblem. Simultaneously, the massive 360 degree LED screens that surround the area will feature graphics from different eras throughout the eighty years of the Dark Knight's history.
- In addition, fans can take photos with the life-size statue of Batman, 1:1 replica of Statues of the Batmobile from the 1989 Tim Burton-directed film and the Batmobile from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016, at Level 1 of SkyAvenue.
- A section of the event, located at SkyAtrium, is devoted to panel displays of Batman's key milestones, illustrating the development and history of Batman from 1939 to 2019.
- For visitors who love to snap photos, there will be a special trick-art wall at the SkyAtrium.
- Children can also join in the fun with a mini Batmobile racing track.
- Another key highlight to the exciting event, the Batman live show & Batman Meet & Greet, will be held three times a day on selected dates at the Times Square Stage. Fans can also join the fun by taking part in the cosplay event on 28 June - 30 June ; 5 July - 7 July 2019 at Times Square Stage too.
- Level 3 of SkyAvenue will feature displays of the Batman's 'chibi' replica of statues including The Joker and Poison Ivy. Chibi is a Japanese word describing characters depicted in an adorable and exaggerated way.
- Another unique element at SkyAvenue is the fan-created Wayang Kulit art, a traditional form of a puppet-shadow play where puppet figures are projected on a linen screen with Wayang Kulit stylized Batman art displayed at SkyAtrium.
Malaysian fans and visitors to the resort will be able to bring home a piece of their favourite Batman merchandise from the pop-up store located at the Skytropolis and First World Lobby. Exclusive merchandise will also be available for redemption.
