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Mar 10, 2020 | ISBN 9781524788339 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Mar 10, 2020 | ISBN 9781524788346 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Mar 10, 2020 | ISBN 9781524788353 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time.His aliases include the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and World’s Greatest Detective, but he’s best known as Batman, and he’s leaping from the night sky onto the page in this fun biography.Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American philanthropist and business owner, and Batman, his crime-fighting alter ego, have been entertaining audiences since 1939. The character was so popular after appearing in Detective Comics that DC Comics decided to give Batman a comic book of his own. In doing so, they created one of the company’s most successful franchises.Author Michael Burgan details the history of Batman–from his tragic origin story and his infamous arch enemies–to his iconic depictions in television and movies throughout the years. This book shows readers why this superhero with no superpowers is so beloved around the world.
Michael Burgan is a historian specializing in writing biographies and current events for younger audiences. His published works include Who… More about Michael Burgan
Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ
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