Detective Comics, Vol. 1 #27h | DC Comics | VF

Batman Day Special Edition - Cover by Greg Capullo. Stories by Bill Finger, Brad Meltzer and Scott Snyder. Art by Bob Kane, Bryan Hitch, Sean Murphy and designer Chip Kidd. In his 75 years, Batman has been the central figure at the forefront of graphic storytelling. From the printed page to the big screen, Bob Kane's creation has never been a more significant fixture in popular culture the world over. This BATMAN 75 DAY COMIC 2014, free for a limited time, features "The Case of the Chemical Syndicate," the Dark Knight's origin from DETECTIVE COMICS #27 in 1939, as well as a retelling of the story by New York Times bestselling novelist Brad Meltzer and illustrator Bryan Hitch, along with another short story, "Twenty-Seven," by current BATMAN scribe Scott Snyder and artist Sean Murphy. Also included is a sneak peek at the reimagining of Batman's 1939 comic book debut, designed by Chip Kidd with a script by Meltzer. Join us as we celebrate the Dark Knight's 75th anniversary!