In 1989 warners batman movie heated up the market for comic books and comic book related merchandise. Created in full collaboration with dc comics, this comprehensive reference book has the washington post saying, the dc comics encyclopedia is a must. May 29, 2011 this copiously illustrated encyclopedia chronicles more than 1,000 dc comics characters from the 1930s to the present. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. This spectacular, uptotheminute encyclopedia will delight comic fans of every age.
Shop a vast selection of books, art and collectibles from independent sellers around the world. Oct 04, 2004 my mom and dad gave me this book, the dc comics encyclopedia for christmas in 2010 along with the marvel encyclopedia. This book is not merely an update of the classic michael fleischer encyclopedia which only covered up to the midsixties it has been written in the wake of the various crisis events which redefined supermans life. Abra kadabra, agamemno, acrata, agent liberty, agony and ecstacy, air wave i, air wave ii, iris allen, alias the spider, the alliance, all. Dc comics encyclopedia allnew edition book depository. The definitive guide to the characters of the dc universe by alex irvine, matthew k. Manning has contributed to more than 40 books and comic books, including dks batman.
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The definitive guide to the characters of the dc universe by matthew k. The dc comics encyclopedia by phil jimenez alibris reno. Ships from and sold by the book depository limited, from outside singapore. It gives readers the scoop on over 1,100 dc characters, some of whom are wellknown and well. New and expanded, this onevolume encyclopedia of more than 1,200 of the classic characters created by comics giant dc is essential for any fan. Featuring the likes of superman, batman, the joker and. Prose novels of dc comics characters no graphic novels tpb comics. Dc, marvel, the comic book stores, and distributors promoted comics as collectibles, and many people bought comics as an investment. Discover book depositorys huge selection of dc comics books online. Manning, 9781465453570, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. The story is from flash vol 5 issue 45 to 50, with the epilogue being flash vol 5 issue 51.
Reviewed in the united kingdom on september 20, 2014. The dc comics encyclopedia is a true essential for any comic book fan and a vital addition to every dc fans shelf. Jan 01, 1978 michael lawrence fleishers comic book writing career spanned two decades in which he authored approximately 700 stories for dc, marvel, and other comics publishers. Shop from a range of bestselling titles to improve your knowledge at. Dc comics encyclopedia allnew edition por alex irvine, 97802412326, disponible en book depository con envio gratis. The new oversized, eyepopping, builttolastalifetime beast of a book called the dc comics encyclopedia. Formatted in an easyto use atoz layout, this guide is packed with information and thrilling comic book art and features more than 1,100 characters including batman, superman, wonder woman. Reviewed in the united kingdom on october 12, 2020.
The original encyclopedia of comic book heroes, volume 2. Dc comics encyclopedia all new updated edition book. The definitive guide to the characters of the dc universe updated ed. The characters are arranged alphabetically so they are pretty easy to find, and all are illustrated with beautiful images from original comic books. Also includes a cd with samples of more than 2,000 cartoon features. With new entries on the latest dc characters and expanded ones on superman, batman, green lantern, the jla, aquaman, catwoman and wonder woman, all the worldrenowned super heroes and super villains are here, as well as the weird and wonderful oneoffs. As the title says, this is an essential purchase for any superman fan. The opening toc table of contents lists the page location of each letter of the alphabet so that readers can take a. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pages in category comic book collection books the following 43 pages are in this category, out of 43 total. Michael lawrence fleishers comic book writing career spanned two decades in which he authored approximately 700 stories for dc, marvel, and other comics publishers. This illustrated encyclopedia features indepth profiles, stats, and history about the dc superpets and their owners. The definitive guide to the characters of the dc universe. A very heavy book at 368 pages, this is the most informative guide to the characters of the dc universe that you could find.
Apr 05, 2016 lego dc comics super heroes character encyclopedia by dk, 9781465444547, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. According to comic book roundup, issue 51 received an. Created in full collaboration with dc comics, this easyto use atoz guide is the most comprehensive reference book on the dc comics characters. The new frontier, a black man, john wilson, takes on the name john henry while donning a black hood secured by a hangmans noose and produces a sledge hammer in an attempt to avenge his family, who were murdered by the kkk. Sep 14, 2010 this is the 2008 edition of the dc comics encyclopedia, and it looks very comprehensive. A true essential for any comic book fan and a vital addition to every dc fans shelf. About the dc comics encyclopedia new edition the definitive guide to the characters of the dc multiverse and a vital addition to every comic book fans bookshelf. It details everything, from the brief history of the dc comics universe, to every. Alex irvine is an american fantasist and science fiction writer. Revamped, redesigned, and fully updated to include the new 52 and rebirth storylines, this is the definitive and indispensable guide to the characters and worlds of the dc comics universe. Over characters are packed into this 400page hardcover. The dc comics encyclopedia by scott beatty, 9780756641191, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Batman character encyclopedia is perfect for the newcomers to the batman series or the diehard dc comics fan, and is an excellent addition to dks bestselling collection of. Just like the marvel book, you can look up anybody thats in dc comics stories or movies and read everything you would ever want to know about them. Its an a to z encyclopedia, so readers should have just as much fun browsing through stats and story lines of the unknowns as they would have looking up longtime favorites. When not writing comics themselves, manning often writes books about the comic book medium and its rich history. The iconic batman, superman, wonder woman and the flash have been. The definitive guide to the characters of the dc universe dk on. Getting the books the dc comics encyclopedia scott beatty now is not type of challenging. The series was published by dc comics, and features characters from the flash comics. Formatted in an easyto use atoz layout, this guide is packed with information and thrilling comic book art and features more than 1,100 characters. Sep 14, 2020 lists over 7,000 different comic strip and cartoon features from american newspapers, providing detailed information on important but previously overlooked artists and features. Lego dc comics super heroes character encyclopedia.
Organized alphabetically, each character profile is crammed with statistics, informative annotations, and exciting comic book art illustrated by leading dc comics artists. Dc, marvel, the comic book stores, and distributors promoted comics as collectibles, and many people bought comics as. He kills two klansmen and injures many more before being injured. New and expanded, this lavishly illustrated, jampacked encyclopedia covers more than 1,200 of the classic dc characters, including batman, the flash, aquaman, wonder woman and many more, created by comics giant dc. Includes crossindexes and a guide to book length compilations of newspaper cartoons and comics. This encyclopedia is a definite recommend for any dccomic book fans. The dc comics encyclopedia is a true essential for any comic book fan and a. Oct 25, 2016 dc comics encyclopedia allnew edition by matthew k. England and has written for dks dc comics encyclopedia, marvel year. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Jan 01, 2016 revamped, redesigned, and fully updated to include the newest storylines, the dc comics encyclopedia is the definitive, indispensable guide to the characters and worlds of the dc comics universe. Jun 16, 2011 dc comics encyclopedia by daniel wallace, 97814053289, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Dc comics british reprints albion british comics database. Dc comics encyclopedia allnew edition by matthew k.
Dc comics encyclopedia by daniel wallace, 97814053289, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Dc had been acquired by warner in the 1960s for its licensing potential. Expand your knowledge of a vast comics universe dkdk. Oct 14, 2016 dc comics encyclopedia allnew edition por alex irvine, 97802412326, disponible en book depository con envio gratis. His work on series such as the spectre and jonah hex is still highly regarded, as is his work on the encyclopedia of comic book heroes.
The dc comics encyclopedia is a 2004 reference guide to the characters of the dc universe. Dc comicsas the leading publisher during the first three decades of the comic book industry, dc comics was largely responsible for the look and content of mainstream american comic books. A second edition with updated material was published in 2008, and a third edition with updated and expanded material was released in 2016. The definitive guide to the characters of the dc universe allnew edition is out, and its blowing the minds of old and young readers alike. Following the success of the first edition, the updated and revised dc comics encyclopedia offers even more incredible dc detail and imagery than the original. The original encyclopedia of comic book heroes, volume 2 book. Beginning in 1956, dc revised and revamped a number of its 1940s superheroes, and the newlook flash, green lantern, hawkman, and justice league of america comprised the vanguard of what comic book historians have termed the silver age of superhero comics as opposed to the golden age of the 1930s1940s. Comixologys digital platform with guided view reading technology is used in the companys own branded applications, and is the engine used by most major comic book publishers in the united states, including marvel comics and dc comics for their privately branded digital services. Jun 01, 2011 buy dc comics the ultimate character guide uk ed. It offers a selection of more than 100,000 comic books, graphic novels, and manga across android, ios, kindle fire, windows 10, and the internet.
Arranged alphabetically, each entry gives the first appearance, status hero. This page is not intended to reflect realworld publications unless they also happen to exist in comic book continuity for example, the watchmen graphic novel, which exists as both a reallife product from dc comics and an item on new earth that the question perused on at least one occasion. Dc comics novels 108 books meet your next favorite book. Dc comics encyclopedia allnew edition dk hardcover. Lego dc comics super heroes character encyclopedia by dk, 9781465444547, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The dc comics encyclopedia, updated and expanded edition.
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