William Moulton Marston originally created her as ‘psychological propaganda for the new type of woman who should rule the world.’ And Wonder Woman known to her friends as Diana has triumphed for sixty years, whether battling evil fascists or ensnaring villains with her magic lasso. Les Daniels honors her superhuman strength, her peace seeking mission, and her fabulous outfits throughout the years. She is WONDER WOMAN the most popular super hero*ine of all time. Batman and all related characters, names and indicia are trademarks of DC Comics Copyright 1999 Designed by Batman fan Chip Kidd, this history will please the hardcore fans, and win many new ones.

Illustrated with archival comic book art and rare Batman paraphernalia, Batman: The Complete History also includes a comic book story colored by animator Bruce Timm especially for this book. Les Daniels covers it allfrom Batman’s creation and runaway success in 1939, to the campy antics of the Adam West TV show, to the emergence of Frank Miller’s very disturbed and very dark Dark Knight, to the billion dollar movie franchise and beyond. In celebration of this anniversary, Chronicle Books is proud to offer the first definitive account of Batman’s heroic exploits. Driven by personal demons, Bruce Wayne has loosed his shadow self on the villainy of Gotham City for 60 years. Batman, the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knightwhatever name he goes by, he is recognized by millions of fans as the most enigmatic and complex character in the super hero pantheon. The Complete History : The Life and Times of the Dark Knightįollowing on the heels of Superman: The Complete History, author Les Daniels spotlights another famed crime fighterone who is perhaps even more popular than Superman. SUPERMAN, all titles, characters, their distinctive likenesses, and related indicia are trademarks of DC Comics. Designed by Chip Kidd and boasting hundreds of examples of rare comic book art, interviews with writers and artists, working sketches and original character designs, Superman: The Complete History will satisfy the collector and captivate fans of all ages.?ġ998 DC Comics. Now take a nostalgic, colorful, and entertaining look back at the first 60 years of this cultural icon from his scrappy beginnings as a Depression era champion of justice to the modern mega hero of today.

Since his humble comic book beginnings in 1938, Superman has conquered every dimension of media entertainment, launching radio and television shows, major motion pictures, books, toys, ?and more. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! The first, the strongest, and the most enduringly popular super hero has been captivating audiences around the world for 60 years.

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