1989 Batman™

Jake Angell’s first drawing earned him a spot on a parade float! Back in grade school, Jake’s blue-ribbon-worthy doodle about the importance of recycling scored the budding artist free tickets to a rodeo and a position of honor in the parade. He’s still wowing the crowd with his artistic talents, but now Jake’s creations earn him a special spot on the tree in countless homes around the world.

Jake Angell

Hallmark Designer Tim Bodendistel is a master at bringing favorite characters from wizards and heroes to cartoon classics to life. What started as a childhood obsession with cartoons became a full-fledged career when Tim realized the powerful relationships people forge with the fictional characters they love. Honoring those characters but giving fans something new to cherish about them is what Tim does best.

Tim Bodendistel

Description

When a foreboding black-clad figure filled movie screens and with a raspy voice announced, “I’m Batman,” audiences felt their perceptions of the Caped Crusader change instantly and forever. This Christmas tree ornament captures each detail of this striking cinematic vision for the iconic DC Comics Super Hero, who has protected the citizens of Gotham City—and the world—for more than 80 years.