For comic-book fans everywhere - an updated edition of the A-Z reference of the DC universe. New and expanded this one-volume encyclopedia of more than 1,200 of the classic characters created by comics giant DC is essential for any fan. With new entries on the latest DC characters and expanded ones on Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, the JLA, Aquaman, Catwoman and Wonder Woman, all the world-renowned super heroes and super villains are here, as well as the weird and wonderful one-offs. Special features celebrate some of the DC heroes and villains' more memorable exotic vehicles and weaponry, their titanic clashes, or romantic encounters plus recent story developments including the Infinite Crisis. With a brand new cover designed by Alex Ross, one of the world's pre-eminent comic book artists and thrilling original, comic-book art, the fun and excitement of more than 60 years of comic-book history explodes off every page!

"A fiftieth anniversary celebration of The Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told, as written and drawn by many of the greatest writers and artists ever to grace the comic art medium!"--Page 4 of cover.

Gathers a selection of comic book stories featuring Batman, and includes notes on writers and artists associated with the comic

After a cataclysmic earthquake, Gotham City is a "No Man's Land," and all the citizens that haven't left live amidst a citywide turf war that Batman and his allies may be losing.

The earliest adventures of the most enduring heroine of all time are featured in this hardcover collection, from her beginnings as an Amazon Princess to her 1940s career battling the power of the Nazis. These celebrated, quirky stories made an indelible impression on all those who grew up with them.

"Originally published in single magazine form in Batman chronicles #18; Batman #572-574; Detective comics #739-741; Batman: legends of the Dark Knight #125-126; Robin I Batman: shadow of the bat #93-94; Azrael: agent of the bat #59-61; Catwoman #75-77; Nightwing# 38-39; Batman: no man's land #0; Batman: no man's land gallery #1."

The wisdom of Solomon. The strength of Hercules. The stamina of Atlas. The power of Zeus. The courage of Achilles. The speed of Mercury. Put them together and they spell ... SHAZAM! By speaking that magic word, newsboy Billy Batson was instantly transformed into the incredible Captain Marvel, The World's Mightiest Mortal ... and one of the most popular comic book heroes of the 1940s Golden Age of Comics.

"A celebration of last laughs and deadly crimes as written and drawn by many of the greatest writers and artists ever to grace the comic art medium! The companion volume to The Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told!"--Cover, page 4.

Surveys the nature and history of the hero Superman, discussing his birth, career, secrets, equipment, and enemies.

Graphic novel. The Justice Society of America is back. Issues 7 through 10 of the highly prized All star comics.