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Matthew K. Manning

4 stars across 74 books

The author of the Amazon best-selling hardcover Batman: A Visual History, Matthew K. Manning has contributed to many comic books, including Beware the Batman, Spider-Man Unlimited, Pirates of the Caribbean: Six Sea Shanties, Justice League Adventures, Looney Tunes, and Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? When not writing comics themselves, Manning often authors books about comics, as well as a series of young reader books starring Superman, Batman, and the Flash for Capstone. He currently resides in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife Dorothy and their two daughters, Lillian and Gwendolyn. Visit him online at www.matthewkmanning.com.

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DC Comics Year by Year A Visual Chronicle

1st May 2015

DC Comics Year by Year A Visual Chronicle

The most comprehensive chronological history of DC Comics ever publishedThe milestone events in the history of DC Comics... MoreDC Comics Year by Year A Visual Chronicle

(1 review) Review

The Poisoned Planet

9th February 2017

The Poisoned Planet

Poison Ivy is sick and tired of watching the Daily Planet newspaper produce billions of pounds of waste each year. With ... MoreThe Poisoned Planet

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The Face of Two Worlds

13th December 2018

The Face of Two Worlds

Batman's worst enemies - the Joker, Harley Quinn, and more - have escaped Arkham Asylum. But where have they all gone? T... MoreThe Face of Two Worlds

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Superman An Origin Story

1st January 2015

Superman An Origin Story

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Green Lantern An Origin Story

1st January 2015

Green Lantern An Origin Story

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Through The Looking Glass

1st April 2010

Through The Looking Glass

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. 'It's a poor sort of memory tha... MoreThrough The Looking Glass

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Two-Face's Double Take

1st January 2010

Two-Face's Double Take

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Batman Scarecrow, Doctor of Fear

1st September 2010

Batman Scarecrow, Doctor of Fear

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Little Green Men

20th September 2010

Little Green Men

Conquering the Earth a little bit at a time! Three alien misfits on a mission to conquer Earth discover the hard way... MoreLittle Green Men

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The Flash Pack B of 4

11th April 2012

The Flash Pack B of 4

DC Comics Chapter Books is proud to introduce THE FLASH, the FASTEST MAN ALIVE. Watch as he performs unbelievable feats ... MoreThe Flash Pack B of 4

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Recent Reviews

The Poisoned Planet

by WrigglingReaders

If you love superman then you’ll enjoy reading this story. Poison Ivy is up to no good and you fear Superman will struggle to defeat her as she has us...
The Face of Two Worlds

by Flickas80

My son saw this in the library and was very interested to find out what a more grown up comic story would be like.

We read it together and he liked...
DC Comics Year by Year A Visual Chronicle

by Toppa

This was a really interesting read. It was also a really HEAVY one. It is a coffee-table style book with thick glossy pages, but that is actually a go...