The Dark Knight rises in Canada

It was certainly a na-na-na-na-na-na of an event when 542 people turned up at a park in Calgary, Canada on Friday.

The employees of oil and gas firm Nexen dressed up as the favourite superhero to set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Batman in one place.

Another day at the office! Thank you Nexen staff, @UnitedWayCgy, @LucyMillerYYC, @jdavidkelly for a great kickoff! pic.twitter.com/PecxmPCh4X
— Nexen Energy (@nexenenergy) September 18, 2014

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542 Batmen set World Record in Calgary #yyc @DCComics @Calgaryexpo pic.twitter.com/21ufb6lImV
— Dave Ware (@Brickwares) September 18, 2014

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The idea was part of the employees’ annual fundraising campaign for the charity United Way, with the theme "From Suits to Superheroes."

News Release: Nexen Employees Dress for United Way Success http://t.co/YaWAcmjUQk #United4YYC pic.twitter.com/UeKgJyskA2
— Nexen Energy (@nexenenergy) September 18, 2014

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542 Batmans gathered together in Calgary to set the Guinness World Record for "The Most Batmans." pic.twitter.com/tM40dpJbIr
— Behind the Scenes (@MakingOfs) September 19, 2014

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Fun lunch breaking Guinness World Record with @nexenenergy @unitedwaycgy #yyc #batman #superheroes pic.twitter.com/FW6WjaMfVI
— Sean Fo (@CrownPressed) September 18, 2014

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Nexen bids for Batman world record to support United Way pic.twitter.com/EmS5kAbgVh /rather than give costume $ to United Way?
— Jason Markusoff (@markusoff) September 18, 2014

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There are hundreds of dancing Batmen in downtown Calgary right now. pic.twitter.com/YuDEAKD3qK
— Matthew Hayles (@mathayles) September 18, 2014

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It was certainly a celebration of all things 'Dark Knight'.

This is not the first time the company got up close and personal with superheroes.

Last year the company was paid a visit by Marvel and DC comics in support of their United Way fundraiser.

Marvel and DC comics come together in support of our community at Nexen's @FMUnitedWay fundraiser in #ymm. pic.twitter.com/L3JkNQ6NjP
— Nexen Energy (@nexenenergy) October 28, 2013

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