To celebrate 80 years of Batman, DC and AT&T have announced that they will be bringing a massive, interactive exhibition to San Diego Comic Con this year.
The pop-up museum will feature props, vehicles and costumes from Batman’s history. Fans will also be transported to the crime-fighting world of the Caped Crusader through various games and activities.
The experience will include activities on all three levels of the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park and will encompass a massive 68,000 square feet.
“DC is pulling out all the stops for this year’s Comic-Con to celebrate Batman’s 80th, from our dozens of panels to our newly expanded booth which is the largest on the convention center floor – THE BATMAN EXPERIENCE takes everything to the next level,” said DC Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee .
Here is a sneak peak of what fans can expect at The Batman Experience:
- The Dark Knight Dive- A one-of-a-kind VR skydiving experience into the Gotham City. By combining a skydive booth with the magic of VR goggles and a helmet in the shape of a Batman cowl, gamers and Batman fans will enjoy a 4D interactive experience. Visitors will virtually fly through Gotham City in pursuit of the Scarecrow, who in attempting to take over the city
- The Batcave- A gaming lounge which will feature all kinds of Batman games such as LEGO Batman 3 (PS4), Batman: Arkham Knight (PS4) and Injustice 2 (PS4).
- Props– A vast collection of props and costumes like Michael Keaton’s Batsuit and the Batmobile. Joining these pieces will be a new car created by “Wayne Technology” that will give fans a taste of their future entertainment experiences in autonomous cars.
- The Rogue Gallery Rumble– is an interactive punching bag experience that uses projection mapping and lights to trigger classic and iconic animations and sounds throughout the space. Get ready to unleash your inner Batman.
As DC Publisher Dan DiDio puts it:
“You get to experience Batman’s 80 years across every medium, from comic books to television to film and video games.”
Fans who attend are in for an absolute treat. This experience sounds amazing and it seems to have something for everyone. If you’re lucky enough to attend SDCC this year, make sure you check it out. A sneak peak will be available at “The Gathering” on July 17th. Tickets for that are available here: https://www.ccmgathering.org/
No SDCC badge is required to enter this free exhibition
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