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 : The DC Comics Encyclopedia

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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey 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
Studio: DK ADULT
Sales Rank: 42433




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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.



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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great price for great quality
I live in Spain and the price for this encyclopedia in comic shops is 40 euros. I think this price I've paid in amazon is really great, and the encyclopedia of course is awesome.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - freaking awesome
so happy with this product. package arrived way earlier than expected, no issues what so ever.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Exceptional Encyclopedia

The job of doing any encyclopedia is daunting, and even more so if you are dealing with a company like DC Comics and a 70 year history. The big question any compiler/contributor has to ask is exactly what time frame do you focus on? With DC, we have had a Crisis, 52, and a slew of important storylines in every long lasting title.

WIth this update, the team of Greenberger, Beatty, Wallace, and Jiminez have expanded the previous Encyclopedia with information on the newest multiverse ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - This thing is fantastic : )
Wether you're 5 or 55 we pretty much all grew up watching cartoons : )
(Both Marvel and DC) This book as well as the Marvel encyclopedia (with the same format) are awesome for refferrence. They answer any the questions you may have about your favorite superhero's or supervillians...(or even people who only made cameo appearrances for one or two episodes.)
What made The Joker so cynical? What is Poison Ivs' real name? Where was Alfred the Butler born ? What kind of special powers does The Penguin ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Brings the DC Universe to Life
I am a casual DC Comics fan who was much more into comics in my youth. I bought this encyclopedia because I used to enjoy reading "Who's Who," a series in the 80's that featured biographies of DC characters. The cover art on this is striking, done beautifully by Alex Ross. The biographies have all been updated, so it was nice to hear about what my favorite (or obscure) heroes and villians have been up to the last 10-20 years. The entries are generally well-written, though I have found an error here and there. ... Read More

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