# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan by Jiro Kuwata - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+11:00) - **Event Description**: Batman fights crime; Japan draws its Manga.About this EventBat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan by Jiro Kuwata uncovers a lost chapter of global pop culture. It presents the 1960s Japanese adaptation of Batman, a manga series that reinterpreted the American hero through the style, tone, and tropes of shōnen adventure comics. The result is both derivative and original, blending Western superhero myth with Japanese visual storytelling and moral sensibility. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-melbourne/bat-manga-the-secret-history-of-batman-in-japan-by-jiro-kuwata/100001957402265869 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: West Melbourne - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Hotel Spencer Bar & Grill - **lat**: -37.8095201 - **long**: 144.9492945 - **full address**: Hotel Spencer Bar & Grill, 475 Spencer Street, West Melbourne, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan by Jiro Kuwata - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/51f9e2843cf288859dd9263d0a4e34b27fed55056a338e78821359162d9eb594-rimg-w975-h1500-dc050606-gmir.jpg?v=1763602690 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan by Jiro Kuwata being held? - **A:** Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan by Jiro Kuwata takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Hotel Spencer Bar & Grill, 475 Spencer Street, West Melbourne, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan by Jiro Kuwata? - **A:** Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan by Jiro Kuwata is organized by The Derivative Fiction Book Club. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan by Jiro Kuwata", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/51f9e2843cf288859dd9263d0a4e34b27fed55056a338e78821359162d9eb594-rimg-w975-h1500-dc050606-gmir.jpg?v=1763602690", "startDate": "2026-10-16T19:00:00+11:00", "endDate": "2026-10-16T21:30:00+11:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/west-melbourne/bat-manga-the-secret-history-of-batman-in-japan-by-jiro-kuwata/100001957402265869", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Hotel Spencer Bar & Grill", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "475 Spencer Street", "postalCode": "3003", "addressLocality": "West Melbourne", "addressRegion": "VI", "addressCountry": "AU" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "-37.8095201", "longitude": "144.9492945" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Batman fights crime; Japan draws its Manga.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2025-11-20", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-16T21:30:00+11:00", "validFrom": "2025-11-20", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/west-melbourne/bat-manga-the-secret-history-of-batman-in-japan-by-jiro-kuwata/100001957402265869" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2025-11-20", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2025-11-20", "url": "https://allevents.in/west-melbourne/bat-manga-the-secret-history-of-batman-in-japan-by-jiro-kuwata/100001957402265869", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "The Derivative Fiction Book Club", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/the-derivative-fiction-book-club/24731988", "description": "Derivative fiction is a genre where creators draw inspiration from or base their works on existing well-known creations. It’s a way to pay homage, reinterpret, or add a fresh twist to something familiar, often opening new doors to explore the original in surprising ways.Our book club meets monthly to dive into thought-provoking discussions, share insights, and enjoy each other's company (refreshments included!). Together, we'll journey through this fascinating genre, discussing its strengths, quirks, and everything in between.We'll be exploring three main categories of derivative fiction:1️⃣ Appropriations: These are creative reimaginings of well-known texts that offer new perspectives or extend their meanings. Think of works like Power of Darkness (the Icelandic Dracula), Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Bill Willingham's Fables, or The Phantom by Susan Kay.2️⃣ Cash Grabs or Tie-In Novels: These literary works are based on popular media franchises like TV shows and movies. From Star Wars and Doctor Who to Barbie and Transformers, there’s an incredible variety of tie-in novels that stretch across genres and fan bases.3️⃣ Tributes or Fan Fiction: A realm where creativity knows no bounds! Fan-created stories take familiar characters and settings in bold new directions, with everything from masterfully crafted pieces to quirky gems just waiting to be discovered.If you’re passionate about media and storytelling, and you love exploring how familiar tales can be transformed and reimagined, this book club is for you. Join us for lively discussions, fresh perspectives, and lots of fun as we explore the captivating world of derivative fiction!Looking forward to seeing you soon!" } ] } ] ```