600 pound, 7 ½’ tall bronze Batman statue unveiled in downtown Burbank
On November 20, the World’s Greatest Detective arrived in Burbank, California, in the form of a colossal Batman statue based on the critically acclaimed DC superhero – Batman. The Hush character design was conceived by world-renowned artist, publisher, and chief creative officer of DC, Jim Lee.
Brought to life by Visit Burbank in partnership with DC, Lee’s celebrated design from his 2002 Batman run was reimagined in 3D form by digital sculptor, Alejandro Pereira Ezcurra, and expertly crafted in bronze by the skilled artisans at Burbank’s American Fine Arts Foundry and Fabrication.
The final statue measures seven-and-a-half feet tall and weighs 600 pounds.
“Now Batman has found another amazing home here in the heart of Burbank, the city in which so many of his stories have been created, animated, filmed and brought to life,” Lee said in an unveiling video Friday. “I’m honored that this beautiful, larger-than-life statue of Batman is based on one of the iconic poses from a story I drew called ‘Batman Hush.’” ~ NBC Los Angeles
Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 on March 30, 1939, and has stood as a symbol of determination, bravery, and justice to generations of fans for over 80 years. He has influenced every area of modern entertainment, appearing in countless comic books, Saturday morning cartoons, multiple television series, video games, theme parks and experiences, toys, collectibles, and apparel and lifestyle products, as well as blockbuster animated and live-action films.
Batman continues to be one of the most popular superheroes ever created—and now, he is being commemorated in statue form by the City of Burbank.
“The Batman sculpture and the ones to follow help showcase Burbank as a leading tourist destination and will further highlight the city’s statue as the media’s capital of the world,” said Burbank Mayor Sharon Springer. ~ CBS Los Angeles
The newly installed Batman statue can be viewed in the AMC Walkway of Downtown Burbank. Mayor Springer has also advised visitors to practice social distancing and wear a face mask while visiting the statue – which has already become a popular site for taking selfies.
To see more of the superhero sculpture work, albeit on a much small scale, by artist Alejandro Pereira Ezcurra, check out the slideshow below and Ezcurra’s website.
For more on the unveiling of the Batman statue in Burbank, see the video accompanying this article.
(Source: DC Comics)
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