Batman: The Ultimate Guide to the Dark Knight - Hardcover

Beatty, Scott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 075132065X ISBN 13: 9780751320657

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

Born in the late 1930s Batman is one of the greatest of all fictional heroes. The Ace of Detectives The Caped Crusader The Dark Knight - each generation has its own favourite nickname for this ultimate crime fighter as he wages war on a host of supervillains. For Batman: The Ultimate Guide DK has been permitted unprecedented access to the archives of DC Comics shapers of his legend. For the first time spectacular specially commissioned artworks reveal the secret workings of key installations and equipment such as the Batcave the Batmobile Batman's suit and the weaponry contained in his Utility Belt. Panoramic views of Gotham City and Arkham Asylum with its villainous inmates really allow readers to enter into Batman's world. The result is a unique visually-driven in-depth approach to the thrilling story of Batman's crimefighting career that will dazzle and delight fans of all ages. For more information about Batman and DC Comics visit www.dccomics.com. BATMAN and all related characters names and indicia are trademarks of DC Comics © 2001. All rights reserved.

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From the Back Cover

Born in the late 1930s, Batman is one of the greatest of all fictional heroes. The Ace of Detectives, the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight - each generation has its own favourite nickname for this ultimate crimefighter as he wages war on a host of horrific supervillains, For this guide, Dorling Kindersley has been permitted unprecedented access to the archives of DC Comics, creators of Batman and shapers of his legend. Artwork reveals the secret workings of key installations and equipment such as the Batcave, the Batmobile, Batman's suit and the weaponry contained in his Utility Belt. Panoramic views of Gotham City and Arkham Asylum with its villaninous inmates allow readers to enter Batman's world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 075132065X
• ISBN 13: 9780751320657
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128