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Author:

Beatty, Scott, 1969-

Title:

Batman : the ultimate guide to the Dark Knight / written by Scott Beatty.

Edition:

Updated ed.

Publisher:

DK,

Copyright Date:

c2005

Description:

144 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), map ; 31 cm.

Subject:

Batman (Comic strip)
Batman (Fictitious character)
Comic books, strips, etc.--History and criticism.
Batman (Comic strip)
Cartoons and comics.

Other Authors:

Kane, Bob.
DC Comics, Inc.

Notes:

Batman created by Bob Kane. Includes index.

Contents:

Batman's world: Birth of the Batman -- Batman's look -- The Bat-suit -- The utility belt -- Bat-weapons -- Bat-gadgets -- Gotham City -- No man's land -- Gotham rebuilt -- Bruce Wayne -- Loved and lost -- Bruce Wayne: Murderer -- Wayne Enterprises -- Commissioner Gordon -- Gotham's finest -- Wayne Manor -- The Batcave -- The new Batcave -- Batmobiles -- Wheels of the Bat -- Wings of the Bat -- Bat-vehicles -- Allies of the Bat: Alfred -- Nightwing -- Bludhaven -- Death of Robin -- Robin -- Spoiler -- Oracle -- Batgirl -- Azreal -- Huntress -- Superman/Batman -- Rogues Gallery: Arkham asylum -- The Joker -- Catwoman -- Two-face -- The Penguin -- The Riddler -- Poison Ivy -- Mr. Freeze -- Ra's al Ghul -- Death and the Maidens -- Bane -- Scarecrow -- Man-bat -- Ventriloquist & Scarface -- Charaxes -- Lady Shiva -- Mad Hatter -- Hush -- Monstrous mutations -- Murdering maniacs -- Masterminds -- Blackgate -- Batman's career: Golden Age Batman -- Silver Age Batman -- The Dark Knight -- Imaginary worlds -- Batman timeline.

Summary:

An updated edition of the illustrated guide to Batman, providing information about all the people in the Dark Knight's life and following the story lines of the superhero's adventures.
With unparalleled access to the archives of DC Comics, "Batman: the Ultimate Guide to the Dark Knight" provides spectacular illustrations revealing 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, allow readers to enter into Batman's world. Crucial events and characters of the Batman legend are illustrated with drawings from the original DC comic books.

Series:

Ultimate guide

ISBN:

9780756611217 (trade bdg.)
0756611210 (trade bdg.)

Locations:

DFPC353 -- Ackley Public Library (Ackley)

GSPC501 -- Colfax Public Library (Colfax)

MXPG943 -- Fort Dodge Public Library (Fort Dodge)

KJPF566 -- Fort Madison Public Library (Fort Madison)

DTPD413 -- Garner Public Library (Garner)

MBPE423 -- Robert W. Barlow Memorial Library (Iowa Falls)

KWPE446 -- Mount Pleasant Public Library (Mount Pleasant)

HPPD845 -- Orange City Public Library (Orange City)

GMPD771 -- Pleasant Hill Public Library (Pleasant Hill)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

MTPB743 -- West Bend Public Library (West Bend)