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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 741.50973
EAN: 9780756605926
ISBN: 075660592X
Label: DK ADULT
Manufacturer: DK ADULT
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: October 04, 2004
Publisher: DK ADULT
Sales Rank: 77090
Studio: DK ADULT
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
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.
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- EncyclopediaThis book has it all! I got it for my husband for Father's Day (he got it early though) and he loved it. It has everything you want to know about all the DC characters.
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- This looks like a job for EDITORMAN!I didn't mind the blatant exclusions in this "encyclopedia" or the unusual focus on some characters (Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen) over others (Jim Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth), but they could have hired a proofreader before going to press. The numerous typos, omissions and factual errors grew annoying the farther into the book I got. Major events were glossed over, characters were omitted and the art selection was haphazard and poorly executed.
All-in-all, I would rather have a bound edition ... Read More
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- GREAT book!This is a very comprehensive book, great for the amature or experienced follower. I purchased this for my husband who is an avid follower and he was not disappointed! It covered the subject material very well and the illustrations are beautiful! I would purchase it again.
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- Truly Expansive DC Comic EncyclopediaDC Comics Encyclopedia can be opened to any page to find out about the DC Universe. Every page is covered with information and images. There are the well documented heroes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman to the lesser known to those that are not comic enthusiasts such as Huntress, and Doctor Fate.
The biographies of the DC characters is particularly intriguing. For example, the DC Comics Encyclopedia biography on Robin describes how there were three different individuals that held ... Read More
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- Not just for comic book fansI will begin by saying that I am not a comic book reader but after reading this book, I'm considering taking it up. I wanted this book because I am a fan of the animated TV shows featuring heroes from the DC comics (i.e. Batman TAS, Justice Leage, Justice League Unlimited). I wanted to learn more about all of these characters that I had grown fond of, so I asked for this book for Christmas & got it.
The hardcover is fairly large. It features heroes & villains in alphabetical order. ... Read More
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