{"product_id":"the-dc-bookisbn-9780744039801","title":"The DC Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eTravel the myriad worlds of the DC Multiverse. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you want to truly understand DC Comics, \u003ci\u003eThe DC Book\u003c\/i\u003e is your one-stop guide to the DC Multiverse. It is a unique and insightful examination of this mind-boggling comics universe that takes readers on a compelling journey from the dawn of Super Heroes to the formation of the Dark Multiverse... and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeticulously researched and expertly written, \u003ci\u003eThe DC Book\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with stunning, painstakingly selected 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, \u003ci\u003eThe DC Book\u003c\/i\u003e explores the key concepts, characters, and events that have defined and shaped DC Comics over the past 80 years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book's content is divided into key subject areas--The Multiverse, Dark Multiverse, and Metaverse; Weird Science and Super Tech; Down to Earth; Mysteries from Space; Mystic Realms and Dream Worlds; and Time Warps and Other Earths--that form the foundations of DC Comics. \u003ci\u003eThe DC Book\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable roadmap to DC Comics that no fan will want to miss!\u003cb\u003eStephen \"Win\" Wiacek\u003c\/b\u003e has worked in all areas of the comics industry since 1981, as a writer, artist, editor and designer. While running his own art and design consultancy, he worked in radio, film and television; 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a freelance copywriter and reviewer, he writes about comics for the \u003ci\u003eDC Super Hero Collection, The Slings \u0026amp; Arrows Graphic Novel Guide,\u003c\/i\u003e and for books such as \u003ci\u003eThe DC Comics Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDC Comics: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know,\u003c\/i\u003e from Dorling-Kindersley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his spare time he suggests that people change their reading habits on his \u003ci\u003eNow Read This\u003c\/i\u003e graphic novel review blog (www.comicsreview.co.uk\/nowreadthis).","brand":"DK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304952484069,"sku":"NP9780744039801","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780744039801.jpg?v=1730758940","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-dc-bookisbn-9780744039801","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}