Holy high tech, Batman! Today marks the release of highly
anticipated new Digital-First comic BATMAN ’66 #1. The first chapter
takes the digital reading experience to the next level by incorporating
DC2,the latest digital reading innovation from DC Entertainment. DC2’s
dynamic artwork brings the classic TV show’s action and retro attitude
to life for comic readers through an expanded storytelling canvas as
each comic panel tells a multi-dimensional story through layered artwork
and sequences. DC2 interactivity is built exclusively on the
comiXology platform and will be offered to readers using the DC Comics
or comiXology apps or online through www.readdcentertainment.com or comixology.com
BATMAN ’66 is inspired by the classic TV series and features many
fan-favorite characters like Catwoman, The Riddler, The Joker and, of
course, the dynamic duo of Batman and Robin. Written by Jeff Parker, the
series features artwork by Jonathan Case and a cover art by Michael
Allred. Readers will put on their go-go boots and get ready to “Batusi”
back to the Swingin’ 60s. The all-new stories portray The Caped
Crusader, The Boy Wonder and their fiendish rogues gallery just the way
viewers remember them. In the first adventure, The Riddler’s out to
steal valuable artwork from under the nose of Gotham’s police force and
Batman gets help from an unlikely source: a certain femme fatale dressed
in feline finery.
“BATMAN ’66 is a great title to launch DC2 in that the
fun, interactive features fit perfectly with the comic’s dynamic action
storylines,” stated Hank Kanalz, senior vice president of integrated
publishing and Vertigo, DC Entertainment. “In addition to producing a
top-notch line-up of Digital First comics, we’re focused on
incorporating new and innovative digital experiences like DC2 that enhance storytelling.”
“It’s been great collaborating with DC on BATMAN ’66 for the first DC2
release,” said co-founder John D. Roberts. “Leveraging the unique
abilities of our Guided View reading technology to push the boundaries
of digital storytelling is going to be a huge benefit to the comic book
reader and Batman fans around the world”.
The first chapter of BATMAN ’66 is available for download today, and
monthly print issues that collect three digital chapters will also be
for sale in comic book shops across the U.S., with the first print issue
hitting stands on Wednesday, July 17. Non-DC2
versions of BATMAN ’66 will also be available for download on other
digital platforms including iBookstore, Kindle Store and Nook Store.
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