The Society’s main exhibit—Illustrating Batman: Eighty Years of Comics and Pop Culture will present original artwork from over 50 of the most accomplished and recognizable artists to work on Batman including Bob Kane, Neal Adams, Frank Miller, Jim Lee, Brian Bolland, Paul Pope, Mike Mignola, Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella, Sheldon Moldoff, Jim Aparo, and many others. Additionally the Society will exhibit collectibles, toys and advertising premiums from the collections of several long time collectors.

The show will also feature essays and scholarly criticism about the art and artists who helped create this still exciting and iconic character.

Curated for the Society of Illustrators by Rob Pistella (curator, The Art of Spider-Man) and John Lind (curator, Will Eisner: The Centennial Celebration).