What Is the Story of Batman?

What Is the Story of Batman?

Author: Michael Burgan

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-03-10

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 152478835X

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Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. His aliases include the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and World's Greatest Detective, but he's best known as Batman, and he's leaping from the night sky onto the page in this fun biography. Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American philanthropist and business owner, and Batman, his crime-fighting alter ego, have been entertaining audiences since 1939. The character was so popular after appearing in Detective Comics that DC Comics decided to give Batman a comic book of his own. In doing so, they created one of the company's most successful franchises. Author Michael Burgan details the history of Batman--from his tragic origin story and his infamous arch enemies--to his iconic depictions in television and movies throughout the years. This book shows readers why this superhero with no superpowers is so beloved around the world.


Batman

Batman

Author:

Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780670062553

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Who's always ready to protect the city of Gotham from its most dangerous criminals? Who can cage the Penguin, stop the Joker's laughter and collar Catwoman? Only one hero - Batman! But who is Batman? How did he become a superhero? What turned him from a carefree boy into the Dark Knight? Now, the thrilling story of one of the world's famous superheroes is brought to a pre-school audience, so that even Batman's youngest fans can discover his secrets!


The Story of Batman

The Story of Batman

Author: Scott Peterson

Publisher: Paw Prints

Published: 2009-06-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781442058583

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An early chapter book follows how the young Bruce Wayne--a boy who had everything--loses his parents and finds his place in the world as a superhero who fights for justice in Gotham City. Original.


Batman

Batman

Author: Andrew Farago

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2022-12-06

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 1647228964

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Explore over eighty years of Batman history in this updated official edition featuring a wealth of new content, including a new chapter on acclaimed feature film The Batman. Filled with exclusive insert items that further deepen the reading experience, this updated edition of Batman: The Definitive History of the Dark Knight in Comics, Film, and Beyond is the ultimate exploration of a true legend whose impact on our culture has no limits.


Batman Classic: Meet the Super Heroes

Batman Classic: Meet the Super Heroes

Author: Michael Teitelbaum

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-12-22

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 0061878588

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When an evil dragon attacks Gotham City, Batman knows he can't stop it by himself. With Superman and Wonder Woman fighting by his side, there is nothing these three Super Heroes can't do!


The Big Book of Batman

The Big Book of Batman

Author: Noah Smith

Publisher: Downtown Bookworks

Published: 2017-11-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781941367469

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The Big Book of Batman is the ultimate guide to the Dark Knight for young fans (ages 4 and up). Illustrated with classic DC Comics art, this engaging picture book covers Batman's origin story, his awesome gadgets, his many entertaining enemies, and his loyal friends including Robin, Batgirl, and Superman. From the Bat Cave to the rooftops of Gotham City, readers will learn about Batman's impressive skills and feats--and will quickly understand why he is one of the most popular super heroes of all time!


Batman (1940-2011) #1

Batman (1940-2011) #1

Author: Whitney Ellsworth

Publisher: DC

Published:

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13:

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The first comic dedicated exclusively to The Dark Knight! This 1940 issue pitted the Dynamic Duo against classic menaces including Professor Hugo Strange. Plus, the first appearances of The Joker and Catwoman (referred to as "the Cat")! Also includes a 2-page retelling of Batman's origin.


The Caped Crusade

The Caped Crusade

Author: Glen Weldon

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-03-21

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1476756732

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"Since his debut in Detective Comics #27, Batman has been many things: a two-fisted detective; a planet-hopping gadabout; a campy Pop Art sensation; a pointy-eared master spy; and a grim ninja of the urban night. Yet, despite these endless transformations, he remains one of our most revered cultural icons. [In this book, Weldon provides a] look at the cultural history of Batman and his fandom"--Amazon.com.


Bill the Boy Wonder

Bill the Boy Wonder

Author: Marc Tyler Nobleman

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2012-07-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1580892892

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Discover the surprising origins of the legendary caped crusader in this entertaining picture book biography for young fans of Batman and superheroes Batman’s biggest secret is not Bruce Wayne . . . Every Batman story is marked with the words, “Batman created by Bob Kane.” But that isn’t the whole truth. A struggling writer named Bill Finger was involved from the beginning. Bill helped invent Batman, from concept to costume to character. He dreamed up Batman’s haunting origins and his colorful nemeses. Despite his brilliance, Bill worked in obscurity. It was only after his death that fans went to bat for Bill, calling for acknowledgment that he was co-creator of Batman. Cartoonist and popular Batman artist Ty Templeton brings Marc Tyler Nobleman’s exhaustive research to life. Perfect for reluctant readers and those bridging from easy readers to longer narratives, this classic underdog story will inspire all readers to take ownership of, and pride in, their work.


Batman The Ultimate Guide New Edition

Batman The Ultimate Guide New Edition

Author: Matthew K. Manning

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-04-05

Total Pages: 762

ISBN-13: 0744064678

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Traces Batman's entire career, with full details of his incredible adventures and battles, his allies, loves, and formidable array of enemies. DC's Dark Knight first emerged from the shadows in the pages of Detective Comics in 1939, when young Bruce Waye vowed to avenge his parents' murder and fight for justice in crime-ridden, corrupt Gotham City. Includes information on the Dark Knight, including how he was created and evolved over the decades, this in-world celebration of DC's most popular Super Hero explores his motives and drives, his incredible array of weapons and vehicles, his "family" of allies, and his formidable rogues gallery, including The Joker, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, The Riddler, Penguin, Bane, Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and many more. This definitive volume brings Batman's thrilling story right up to date with full details of his exploits in recent DC storylines such as Rebirth, Dark Nights: Metal and Dark Nights: Death Metal. Featuring a detailed timeline of key events in the life of Bruce Wayne aka Batman, Batman: The Ultimate Guide is packed with spectacular full-color artwork from the original comics and is a dream purchase for the Dark Knight's legion of fans all over the world.