Thousands of DC Comics Fans Gather to Set Guinness World Record for Most People Dressed as DC Comics Super Heroes in a 24-Hour Period

From Australia to America, Thousands of Fans Across the Globe Set New World Record

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Apr 18, 2015, 11:09 ET

BURBANK, Calif., April 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC Entertainment (DCE) today hosted fans around the world to set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as DC Comics Super Heroes. In a 24-hour period, thousands of fans gathered around the globe to participate in the DC Comics Super Hero World Record Event by donning their favorite costumes inspired by DC Comics' pantheon of Super Heroes, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Batgirl, Supergirl, Aquaman, Cyborg, Robin, Green Arrow and many more.

Fans dressed as DC Comics Super Heroes gather to set the Guinness World Record for most people dressed as DC Comics Super Heroes within a 24-hour period at the DC Comics Super Hero World Record Event at the Hollywood & Highland Center on April 18, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

"Thanks to all the fans of DC Comics Super Heroes around the world who joined us to set a world record—a record that celebrates the power and appeal of these iconic characters," said Brad Globe, President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

The DC Comics Super Hero World Record Event kicked off on April 18, 2015 in Queensland, Australia, and came to a commemorative close in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Within the same 24-hour period, additional events took place around the world in: Manila, Philippines; Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Madrid, Spain; Rome, Italy; London, Birmingham, Warrington and Cardiff in the UK; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Paris, France "Smallville," USA (Plano, IL) and Mexico City, Mexico.

Fans are highlighting their participation in the heroic event using #DCWorldRecord on Facebook and Twitter. The official Guinness World Record count will be available in the coming days.

Complimentary B-roll and images from the global events are available for download here: https://edelmanftp.box.com/s/wmg9caponznfvz02xcfshow8kliukxom.

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