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The Resource What is the story of Batman?, by Michael Burgan ; illustrated by Jake Murray

What is the story of Batman?, by Michael Burgan ; illustrated by Jake Murray

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Author
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Summary
"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"--
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
106 pages
Note
  • "An official Who HQ book"--Cover
  • "Color timeline inside!"--Cover
Contents
  • What is the story of Batman?
  • The birth of Batman
  • The first adventures
  • The villains
  • A popular super hero
  • Batman comes to television
  • Batman's changing world
  • The Dark Knight
  • The new Batman movies
  • Batman lives!
Isbn
9781524788346
Instance
Label
What is the story of Batman?
Title
What is the story of Batman?
Statement of responsibility
by Michael Burgan ; illustrated by Jake Murray
Creator
Contributor
Author
Illustrator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"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"--
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DLC
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Burgan, Michael
Dewey number
741.5/973
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Intended audience
Ages 8-12
Intended audience source
Penguin Workshop
LC call number
PN6728.B36
LC item number
B87 2020
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
Murray, Jake
Series statement
What is the story of?
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Batman
  • Kane, Bob
  • Superheroes
  • Batman films
Target audience
juvenile
Label
What is the story of Batman?, by Michael Burgan ; illustrated by Jake Murray
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • "An official Who HQ book"--Cover
  • "Color timeline inside!"--Cover
Accompanying material
1 poster
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (page 106)
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type code
  • txt
  • sti
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
What is the story of Batman? -- The birth of Batman -- The first adventures -- The villains -- A popular super hero -- Batman comes to television -- Batman's changing world -- The Dark Knight -- The new Batman movies -- Batman lives!
Control code
on1105147733
Dimensions
20 cm. +
Extent
106 pages
Isbn
9781524788346
Lccn
2019034749
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)1105147733
Label
What is the story of Batman?, by Michael Burgan ; illustrated by Jake Murray
Publication
Note
  • "An official Who HQ book"--Cover
  • "Color timeline inside!"--Cover
Accompanying material
1 poster
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (page 106)
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type code
  • txt
  • sti
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
What is the story of Batman? -- The birth of Batman -- The first adventures -- The villains -- A popular super hero -- Batman comes to television -- Batman's changing world -- The Dark Knight -- The new Batman movies -- Batman lives!
Control code
on1105147733
Dimensions
20 cm. +
Extent
106 pages
Isbn
9781524788346
Lccn
2019034749
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)1105147733

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