Matthew Manning, Robert Greenberger, "The Batman Vault: A Museum-in-a-Book with Rare Collectibles from the Batcave" (repost)
Matthew Manning, Robert Greenberger, "The Batman Vault: A Museum-in-a-Book with Rare Collectibles from the Batcave"
Publisher: Running Press | 2009 | ISBN: 0762436638 | English | PDF | 192 pages | 59.59 Mb
Publisher: Running Press | 2009 | ISBN: 0762436638 | English | PDF | 192 pages | 59.59 Mb
Jump in the Batmobile and get ready for a wild ride—this is a complete and in-depth look at the development of America's most popular super hero. From his vigilante days to his television stardom, from Dark Knight to mentor, this memorabilia- and anecdote-packed collection follows the masked man on his crime-fighting career, and charts the history of the comics and movies that bear his name.
How can one man be at times so vengeful, compassionate, determined, inspirational, and a true hero when he doesn’t possess special powers? Over the decades since his first appearance in the 1939, Batman and his alter-ego Bruce Wayne have thrilled readers with their adventures, close calls, dramatic storylines, and even death! Ultimately, the history of Batman is the history of America from the twentieth century to today.
With removable artifacts and never-before-seen sketches, notes, and plans, "The Batman Vault" is the perfect gift for the genuine fan of all ages.
CONTENTS 3
FOREWORD 4
INTRODUCTION 5
1 BATMAN 6
The Coming of the Coped Crusoder
2 BRUCE WAYNE 4 HIS FAMILY 62
The Mon Behind the Mosk
3 THE BATCAVE 4 GEAR 74
Storage Made Simple for the Mon Who Has Everything
4 ROBIN 92
The Birlh of the Sidekick
5 GOTHAM 108
The City from Hell ond Its Inhabitants
6 WOMEN OF THE KNIGHT 124
Bo two men and the Femmes Fatales
7 THE ALLIES 146
Teaching Batman to Ploy Nice with Others
8 THE VILLAINS 158
A Hondy List of People to Avoid in a Dork Alley
9 BATMAN BEYOND 183
Where He's Going ond Where He Hasn't Yet Been
ESSENTIAL READING & IMAGE CREDITS 190
ABOUT THE AUTHORS & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 191
FOREWORD 4
INTRODUCTION 5
1 BATMAN 6
The Coming of the Coped Crusoder
2 BRUCE WAYNE 4 HIS FAMILY 62
The Mon Behind the Mosk
3 THE BATCAVE 4 GEAR 74
Storage Made Simple for the Mon Who Has Everything
4 ROBIN 92
The Birlh of the Sidekick
5 GOTHAM 108
The City from Hell ond Its Inhabitants
6 WOMEN OF THE KNIGHT 124
Bo two men and the Femmes Fatales
7 THE ALLIES 146
Teaching Batman to Ploy Nice with Others
8 THE VILLAINS 158
A Hondy List of People to Avoid in a Dork Alley
9 BATMAN BEYOND 183
Where He's Going ond Where He Hasn't Yet Been
ESSENTIAL READING & IMAGE CREDITS 190
ABOUT THE AUTHORS & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 191
San Francisco Book Review, January 2010
“…at once a primer on the character, a retrospective on his history in pop culture, and an impressive assemblage of timeless images, stories, and reproductions of collectibles.”
“…at once a primer on the character, a retrospective on his history in pop culture, and an impressive assemblage of timeless images, stories, and reproductions of collectibles.”
Robert Greenberger was given his first comic book at age six. Since then he’s been a passionate fan, and made a professional career out of comics. He has been a writer and editor at the major comic houses, and his adult nonfiction titles include "The DC Comics Encyclopedia" and "The Essential Batman Encyclopedia". He lives in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Matthew K. Manning can’t remember a day when he wasn’t writing and drawing comics. After attending the School of Visual Arts in New York City, he settled on writing. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and ten thousand DC Comic books.
Matthew K. Manning can’t remember a day when he wasn’t writing and drawing comics. After attending the School of Visual Arts in New York City, he settled on writing. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and ten thousand DC Comic books.
Matthew Manning, Robert Greenberger, "The Batman Vault: A Museum-in-a-Book with Rare Collectibles from the Batcave" (repost)
