The Batman Files - Hardcover

Manning, Matthew

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1449481329 ISBN 13: 9781449481322

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

Discovered in the Batcave, The Batman Files is Bruce Wayne's secret journal, containing all the intricate information needed to carry on his mission, just in case ... Batman is a cultural, super-hero icon. First introduced in 1939, the alter ego of Bruce Wayne has been known through countless DC comics, a TV series, and mega hit movies.
Unearthed from the depths of the Batcave by Mathew K. Manning, The Batman Files begins with Wayne's childhood drawings and continues along a time line of significant events in Batman's life. Complete and authentic in every way possible, all of Batman's friends and foes--from Poison Ivy, Catwoman, the Riddler, and Penguin, to the Joker, Batgirl, Mr. Freeze, and of course, Robin--appear throughout the dossier to provide a framework of the Caped Crusader's entire career.
Completely outlining Batman's war on crime, The Batman Files includes in-depth computer files, news articles, crime scene photos, blueprints, schematics, and actual maps of Gotham City that were collected, and in many cases even drawn, by the Caped Crusader himself.

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Review

“It will make any comic book enthusiast in your home, little or otherwise, positively batty.” (People magazine)

“This is the ultimate gift item for the inveterate Batman fan.” (Martin Brady, BookPage)

“The truly spectacular Batman Files coffee-table giant qualifies as the ultimate treasure trove of this incomparable superhero.” (The Denver Post)

“...the book contains a lot of fun little bits that hardcore Bat-fanatics should get a kick out of..." (Joey Esposito, IGN.com)

"...destined to be the must-have gift for every avid Batman fan and collector.” (Malcom Reynolds, ComicBookMovie.com)

"...highlights the first 50 issues of Batman’s existence, as well as loads of extras, including weapons schematics, maps, newspaper clippings, and—of particular interest—Bruce Wayne’s training regimen.” (Sam DeHority, Men's Fitness)

“What’s inside this book is...really unbelievable. It’s gorgeously illustrated.” (Tony Guerrero, Comic Vine)

"The author has put a great amount of detail making each piece that hasn't appeared anywhere else feel true to the comics." (Intruder, ComicBookMovie.com)

"'The Batman Files' makes an incredible gift for the serious fan of the Caped Crusader." (Joseph Szadkowski, Washington Times)

About the Author

Matthew K. Manning is a comic book writer, historian, and fan. Over the course of his career, he's written comics or books starring Batman, Superman, the Justice League, and even Bugs Bunny. Some of his more recent works include AMP's The Superman Files. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with his wife, Dorothy, and his daughters, Lillian and Gwendolyn.

www.matthewkmanning.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1449481329
• ISBN 13: 9781449481322
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 308