The DC Book

Name: The DC Book
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241506431
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A Vast and Vibrant Multiverse Simply Explained

By Stephen Wiacek

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The DC Book by Stephen Wiacek delves into the rich tapestry of DC Comics, offering an analytical and well-illustrated guide to the iconic characters and universe. It provides insights into the history, themes, and cultural impact of DC's superheroes and villains, making it an essential read for aficionados of the genre.
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The DC Book

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're a fan of the DC Universe and enjoy exploring the history and evolution of iconic characters and storylines. It offers a comprehensive look into the fascinating world of superheroes, villains, and the creative minds behind them, providing a visually engaging and informative experience for comic book enthusiasts.

"A vast and vibrant multiverse simply explained" -- From cover.

Description

A unique, in-depth exploration of the DC Comics Multiverse for casual fans and comic devotees alike.

Travel the myriad worlds of the DC Multiverse.

If you want to truly understand DC Comics, The DC Book is your one-stop guide to the DC Multiverse. This unique, insightful examination of a mind-boggling comics universe takes readers on a compelling journey from the dawn of Super Heroes to the formation of the Dark Multiverse... and beyond.

Meticulously researched and expertly written, The DC Book is packed with stunning comics artwork, illuminating infographics, and incisive, specially curated essays that shed new light on the ever-evolving DC Multiverse. From the world's finest Super Heroes such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, to iconic villains like the Joker, Lex Luthor, and Darkseid, to mythic realms like Apokolips and Themyscira, to cosmic energies like The Source and The Speed Force, The DC Book explores the key concepts, characters, and events that have defined and shaped DC Comics over the past 80 years.

Divided into key subject areas, including science, magic, and alternate universes, that form the foundations of DC Comics, The DC Book is an invaluable roadmap to DC Comics that no fan will want to miss!

All DC characters and elements ™ & © DC Comics. (s21)

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241506431

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Contributors:

Foreword by Grant Morrison

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 845g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Stephen "Win" Wiacek has worked in all areas of the comics industry since 1981, as a writer, artist, editor and designer. He has taught and lectured on comics creation and production; and worked as a cartoonist, journalist, and consultant for TV and movies. From 1997-2007, he was chairman of the UK's professional body the Comics Creators Guild. As a freelance copywriter and reviewer, he writes about comics for the DC Super Hero Collection, The Slings & Arrows Graphic Novel Guide, and for books such as The DC Comics Encyclopedia and DC Comics- Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, from Dorling-Kindersley. In his spare time he encourages people to change their reading habits on his Now Read This graphic novel review blog (www.comicsreview.co.uk/nowreadthis).

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