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The listing, The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe [Hardcover] has ended.

This copiously illustrated encyclopedia chronicles more than 1,000 DC Comics characters from the 1930s to the present. Arranged alphabetically, each entry gives the first appearance, status (hero, villain, etc.), real name, occupation, height, weight, and eye and hair color of the superheroes or supervillains. Special abilities and superpowers are also listed along with ample cross-references to other comic characters or superleague affiliations, such as the L.E.G.I.O.N. cosmic peacekeeping force.
The biographical entries make fascinating reading in alternative history. For example, the Crimson Avenger served in a league called the Seven Soldiers of Victory during World War II. Afterward, he was sent backward in time. He came forward in time and discovered that he was struck with a terminal disease. After his death, an unknown woman purchased two guns that had belonged to him. These guns transformed her into Crimson Avenger II, who became an agent of vengeance and execution. Of course, famous characters such as Wonder Woman or Batman are included. But lesser-known characters, such as Superman's college flame, Lori Lemaris (a mermaid), are also listed.

The colorful design makes this book a pleasure to browse. Special two-page features, such as "Amazing Weapons" and "Romantic Moments," are interspersed with the biographies. Recommended for public libraries with active comic readership. Jack O'Gorman
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Review
"... it's hard to top this encyclopedia." -- Winston-Salem Journal

"Fabulous artwork and pictures of more than 1,000 famous comic book characters fill this classic that will thrill all collectors." -- Detroit Free Press

Hardcover: 352 pages
Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 10.4 x 1.3 inches

This book is Practically brand new w/ Dust Jacket. Retail Value $40.00 when purchased.

Questions & Comments

Weird, I wrote ( he will )l abbreviated and it got block... Lol, so funny.

Oct 14th, 2011 at 1:55:50 PM PDT by

looks cool

Oct 17th, 2011 at 5:54:19 PM PDT by

It is really cool. My Fiance let me put it up for auction because he is going to spend another $40.00 for the latest version. I flipped through it briefly as I took pictures of it and had to make sure he wanted me to put it up because it's a really cool book with tons of info it it. Just to let you know I also have the Marvel version of this up for auction too. Glad you like it.

Oct 17th, 2011 at 6:47:24 PM PDT by

this is supercool fanned ya and watching

Oct 17th, 2011 at 11:13:14 PM PDT by

Thank you. Don't forget to check out my Marvel Comics Encyclopedia Auction..Fanned you also..

Oct 17th, 2011 at 11:37:13 PM PDT by

I have this book --- it is absolutely awesome. My son and I reference it a lot. We also have the Marvel Dictionary as well. For those serious about comics, this dictionary is a must. Great auction.

Oct 18th, 2011 at 7:13:16 PM PDT by

Thank you for the great review on the book. This book is pretty awesome and I'm not into comics the way my fiance is. That is why I had to make sure he wanted to put this up for auction. I hope this auction and my Marvel auction do great.. Thanks again Loucretia

Oct 18th, 2011 at 7:16:59 PM PDT by

I hope one person gets them both. They are great, especially for those of us who have a son into comics. I wanted to give you a plug. And I was checking this section out as I have a signed copy of a book by the author who wrote The Bridges of Madison County. It is a different book. Plus I have a signed copy of Koran by Muhammad Ali, though I don't think I can part with it. It is signed to me.

I hope you do well. Hey peeps --- two great books. Snag them. Wish I could link them to my site, especially since I sell a number of boys clothes.

Best of luck. Angie

Oct 18th, 2011 at 7:24:28 PM PDT by

I appreciate the plug :-) It would be nice if the same person won both books. They would definitely not be disappointed.

Oct 18th, 2011 at 7:30:53 PM PDT by

you can send to Colombia

Oct 18th, 2011 at 9:07:34 AM PDT by

Shipping in USA only.

Oct 18th, 2011 at 11:03:22 AM PDT by

I hope i get this... My autistic son loves comics... hope i get these for him. By these i mean this and the marvel one

Oct 22nd, 2011 at 9:22:54 PM PDT by

You seem to be fighting to win both of them. I wish you the best of luck so that you can win these for your son. The colors in the books are phenomenal. Goodluck.

Oct 22nd, 2011 at 9:25:09 PM PDT by

I had this book! Wish I never sold it though, haha

Oct 24th, 2011 at 7:03:51 AM PDT by

I hear ya,,,, that is why I asked my fiancé, are you sure you wanna give this up? It is a GREAT book!

Oct 24th, 2011 at 12:59:16 PM PDT by

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