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.

Each detail of Batman's life is carefully and faithfully detailed with the involvement of DC Comics inside The Batman Files--destined to be the must-have gift for every avid Batman fan and collector.

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Batman’s status as a shadowy urban legend is explored through tabloid imagery, as well as rare security-camera stills.

Never-before-seen blueprints highlight the various gadgets and innovations employed by the Caped Crusader.

Rare artifacts offer insight into the minds of Gotham City’s most infamous criminals and disturbed residents.

Newspaper clippings shed new light onto some of the most important moments in the life of the Dark Knight.

Behind-the-scenes photos and notes chronicle Bruce Wayne’s transformation into the Batman.

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

About this edition

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