Discover the real Batman in this stunning first-person exploration of the Dark Knight’s amazing world. Experience the world through the eyes of the Dark Knight, as Batman shares the secrets of his relentless battle against the villains of Gotham City. Filled with insight on everything from his tragic origin story to invaluable crime-fighting tips, this book—extracted from secret Batcave files—sees the World’s Greatest Detective impart all the knowledge needed to take on the mantle of Batman. From instructions for tackling large groups of thugs single-handedly to tips on escaping from a crashing aircraft, The World According to Batman has all the information that an aspiring crime fighter needs. Also featuring a wealth of special removable items, including Bruce Wayne’s business card, Robin’s mask, and a newspaper clipping from the Gotham Gazette, this thrilling journey into the Dark Knight’s world takes you under the cowl like never before. BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s14) About the Insight Legends Series: Insight Legends is a collectible pop culture library featuring books that take an in-depth look at iconic characters and other elements from the worlds of comics, movies, television, and video games. Packed with amazing removable items that give the books an immersive, interactive feel, the series delivers unparalleled insight into the best-loved heroes and villains in modern fiction and the worlds they inhabit.

Get to know Gotham City’s most feared villain in this absorbing exploration of the Joker’s twisted world. Enter The Joker’s twisted world as the Clown Prince of Crime divulges his deranged perspective in this psychotic exposé! Revealing his demented thoughts on a range of topics, including choosing the ideal henchmen, the best way to kidnap a Super Hero, and the art of the killer punch line, The World According to The Joker is a terrifying journey into the mind of the ultimate super-villain. Featuring a wealth of bonus features, including a flyer for The Joker’s first stand-up gig, a Joker gas recipe, and the outrageously interactive “Wheel of Dead Robins,” The World According to The Joker gives unparalleled insight into the unhinged world of the Harlequin of Hate. All related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s14)

Discover the secrets of the Man of Steel in this engaging, immersive look into the world of Superman. From Kansas farm boy to intergalactic guardian of peace and justice, the legendary Man of Steel has led an extraordinary existence that few humans can comprehend. In The World According to Superman, the Last Son of Krypton gives his personal perspective on a life dedicated to safeguarding the innocent. Including fascinating insights into his experiences as an alien attempting to blend in with humanity, his remarkable superpowers, his sometimes strained friendship with Batman, and much, much more, this book offers a rare look at the internal world of a Super Hero icon. Also included are an abundance of collectible removable items, including Clark Kent’s press pass, newspaper clippings from the Daily Planet, memos from Perry White, an exclusive Superman poster, and more fun items sure to please fans everywhere. About the Insight Legends series Insight Legends is a collectible pop culture library featuring books that take an in-depth look at iconic characters and other elements from the worlds of comics, movies, television, and video games. Packed with amazing removable items that give the books an immersive, interactive feel, the series delivers unparalleled insight into the best-loved heroes and villains in modern fiction and the worlds they inhabit. Legal language: SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. (s14)

A fan's reference to Batman's entire career profiles his most significant adventures, allies, romances, and enemies while documenting how his character has evolved throughout the decades.

It's not easy being a Super Hero when you've got a steady job to hold down and girlfriend problems to deal with. Somehow, Peter Parker (aka Spider-Man) manages to do it while regularly saving New York City from a rogues' gallery of super villains. In The World According to Spider-Man, the wisecracking hero spills the beans on how he balances his two lives and manages to keep his trademark sense of humour, even while he's tangling with Doc Ock or the Green Goblin. The book comes with a wealth of incredible inserts, including clippings from the Daily Bugle, snapshots taken by Spidey on his adventures, a letter from Oscorp, a note from Mary Jane Watson, a page from Uncle Ben's diary, schematics showing how the web-shooters work, and much, much more.

"The Batman Files" begins with Wayne's childhood drawings and continues along a time line of significant events in Batman's life. Completely outlining Batman's war on crime, "The Batman Files" includes in-depth computer files, news articles, crime scene photos, blueprints, schematics, and actual maps of Gotham City.

"Since his debut in Detective Comics #27, Batman has been many things: a two-fisted detective; a planet-hopping gadabout; a campy Pop Art sensation; a pointy-eared master spy; and a grim ninja of the urban night. Yet, despite these endless transformations, he remains one of our most revered cultural icons. [In this book, Weldon provides a] look at the cultural history of Batman and his fandom"--Amazon.com.

Battling bad guys. High-tech hideouts. The gratitude of the masses. Who at some point in their life hasn't dreamed of being a superhero? Impossible, right? Or is it? Possessing no supernatural powers, Batman is the most realistic of all the superheroes. His feats are achieved through rigorous training and mental discipline, and with the aid of fantastic gadgets. Drawing on his training as a neuroscientist, kinesiologist, and martial artist, E. Paul Zehr explores the question: Could a mortal ever become Batman? Zehr discusses the physical training necessary to maintain bad-guy-fighting readiness while relating the science underlying this process, from strength conditioning to the cognitive changes a person would endure in undertaking such a regimen. In probing what a real-life Batman could achieve, Zehr considers the level of punishment a consummately fit and trained person could handle, how hard and fast such a person could punch and kick, and the number of adversaries that individual could dispatch. He also tells us what it would be like to fight while wearing a batsuit and the amount of food we'd need to consume each day to maintain vigilance as Gotham City's guardian. A fun foray of escapism grounded in sound science, Becoming Batman provides the background for attaining the realizable—though extreme—level of human performance that would allow you to be a superhero.

Profiles the life and career of Bruce Wayne, a.k.a. Batman, discussing his allies, enemies, tools, and greatest battles.

Batman has been one of the world’s most beloved superheroes since his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. Clad in his dark cowl and cape, he has captured the imagination of millions with his single-minded mission to create a better world for the people of Gotham City by fighting crime, making use of expert detective skills, high-tech crime-fighting gadgets, and an extensive network of sidekicks and partners. But why has this self-made hero enjoyed such enduring popularity? And why are his choices so often the subject of intense debate among his fans and philosophers alike? Batman and Ethics goes behind the mask to shed new light on the complexities and contradictions of the Dark Knight’s moral code. From the logic behind his aversion to killing to the moral status of vigilantism and his use of torture in pursuit of justice (or perhaps revenge), Batman’s ethical precepts are compelling but often inconsistent and controversial. Philosopher and pop culture expert Mark D. White uses the tools of moral philosophy to track Batman’s most striking ethical dilemmas and decisions across his most prominent storylines from the early 1970s through the launch of the New 52, and suggests how understanding the mercurial moral character of the caped crusader might help us reconcile our own. A thought-provoking and entertaining journey through four decades of Batman’s struggles and triumphs in time for the franchise’s 80th anniversary, Batman and Ethics is a perfect gateway into the complex questions of moral philosophy through a focused character study of this most famous of fictional superheroes.