Canadians set world record for most people dressed as Batman

Over 500 people in Canada dressed as Batman gathered as they set a Guinness World Record for most people masquerading as the Caped Crusader.

The 542 staff members of Nexen, an oil and gas company, gathered outside their headquarters in Calgary, Canada, in the costume and crushed the previous of 250, the Daily Star reported.

The event, which was also a fundraiser for the United Way of Canada, saw a few attendees dressed as Batman villains, including Catwoman, the Joker and the Riddler.

United Way is made up of 117 smaller volunteer groups that organise themed campaigns to raise money for local communities, with the theme for this event being From Suits to Superheroes.