The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe
by Scott Beatty, Phil Jimenez, Daniel Wallace
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As a unique, one-volume encyclopedia of more than 1,000 characters created by DC Comics, this is the book that all comic book fans have been waiting for! Featuring some of DC's most creative artists and heroes and villains from the world famous to lesser known one-offs, this thrilling, one-of-a-kind guide has comic book history exploding off every page.Tags
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i have actually been re-reading this with my littleman, surfer girl and steelers boy. it is just so awesomely done. it's in alphabetical order for easy perusing and specific study, it's also divided into battles, groups and machines. it's wonderfully done, i have two from marvel (my personal favorite) and they just don't compare. i wish they would do one like this.
If you’re a DC comic book geek you have to have this it's a handy reference for the various, people, groups and institutions in the DC universe. My only quibble is that they left out some well known people in the DC universe for some lesser known people.
If you enjoy the history and characters of comics you should pick this up. The artwork is more dated in this encyclopedia compared to the Marvel encyclopedia so depending on what you like better you may what to pick it up first. You are given all the characters backgrounds including there first appearance and there special powers/abilities. There is also a small section on vehicles, weapons, team-ups and battles.
A solid guide to the DC Universe.
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Scott Beatty earned his Master of Arts degree in fiction writing at Iowa State University. A former English teacher, radio personality, and magazine editor Roger Stewart studied technical illustration at Cornwall Technical College, England, and has been a full-time illustrator ever since. He has worked in advertising and the movie industry, show more illustrated numerous books for publishers in the US, UK, and Australia. He is also a part-time lecturer in illustration at Bournemouth College of Art, England show less
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Daniel Wallace is the author of numerous Star Wars books including several in the Essential Guide series and sourcebooks for the Star Wars Roleplaying Game. Daniel was educated at Michigan State University receiving an advertising degree. He is currently pursuing an MBA degree at Wayne State University. (Bowker Author Biography)
Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe
- Original publication date
- 2004
- People/Characters
- Superman; Batman; Wonder Woman; Lex Luthor; Joker; Brainiac (show all 7); Two-Face
- Disambiguation notice
- This is the original edition of the DC Comics Encyclopedia; please do not combine with the original edition (blue cover).
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, Reference, Graphic Novels & Comics
- DDC/MDS
- 741.50973 — Arts & recreation Drawing & decorative arts Drawing Comic books, graphic novels, fotonovelas, cartoons, caricatures, comic strips Cartoons, Caricatures, Comics History North America
- LCC
- PN6725 .D199 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Collections of general literature Comic books, strips, etc.
- BISAC
Statistics
- Members
- 430
- Popularity
- 71,572
- Reviews
- 4
- Rating
- (4.17)
- Languages
- English, French, German
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 6
- UPCs
- 1
