Batman sets a new world record by becoming the first ever superhero to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will grant Batman a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame later this month, making the Caped Crusader the first ever superhero to receive the honor. The star – the 2,790th – will be placed next to those dedicated to Batman co-creator Bob Kane, andAdam West, who famously portrayed the character on TV.
DC president Jim Lee will attend the ceremony, which takes place on September 26, at 11:30 a.m. PT at 6764 Hollywood Boulevard, as will DC senior vice president Anne DePies.
As well as getting his own star, the Dark Knight will be awarded a Guinness World Records title naming him the first superhero with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This follows a slew of similar GWR titles, including one recognizing Detective Comics as the longest-running comic book in the world, and one naming Batman as the most adapted comic book …
