The caped crusader, who debuted in 1939, joins other illustrious figures — including Adam West, the actor who played him on TV.

Batman, the Caped Crusader of comic book, TV and film fame is set today to become the first superhero with a star on the Walk of Fame.

LOS ANGELES - For the first time in history, a superhero has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Batman's name is now on the 2,790th star, right next to the star of the actor who first played him on TV,

Batman is the first superhero to get a Hollywood star, with neighboring sidewalk stars belonging to television's Batman, Adam West and the co-creator of Batman, Bob Kane.

Wristbands will be distributed to the first 100 fans who purchase a Batman product at Funko Hollywood on Tuesday, September 24, two days prior to the event. No outside product is permitted. One wristband per person. Wristbands are available on a first-come, first-served basis. On the day of the signing, fans can begin lining up at 9:00 a.m.”

Holy Hollywood, Batman! The Caped Crusader of comic book, TV and film fame Thursday became the first superhero with a star on the Walk of Fame.