Comic books in 'Scholastic Backstories'
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Tags: Scholastic Backstories, BatmanPublished Mar 2017 by Scholastic Press.$5.99
1st printing. By Michael Manning. Barbara Gordon grew up idolizing Batman, the masked vigilante who protected her home of Gotham City. As she got older, she realized that one person wasn't enough to protect all the people of Gotham from the city's widespread crime - and she was ready to step up and help. But how did Barbara become Batgirl? How does she use technology to fight crime? What super-villains has she encountered? In this illustrated biography full of character profiles and fast facts, you'll learn everything you should know about the girl behind the mask. Part of the Backstories series, DC Comics fans will learn all about this resourceful young woman! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.99.
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Published Jan 2016 by Scholastic Press.$5.99
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1st printing.
Written by Daniel Wallace. Art and cover by Patrick Spaz Spaziante.
Superman: Man of Tomorrow takes the traditional digest biography series format and and shakes it up for a new generation. Just in time for the new Batman vs Superman movie!
How did a child from another planet named Kal-El become farm boy Clark Kent? What happened to his planet and family? What powers does he possess and what are his weaknesses? Who are his most trusted allies and fearsome foes?
In this biography, complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and fact boxes, young readers will learn the complete history of Metropolis' invulnerable champion.
Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color.
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Published Jan 2017 by Scholastic Press.$5.99
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1st printing. Discover everything there is to know about Princess Leia in this in-depth biography, filled with illustrations, artifacts, and fast facts, part of the Backstories series of character biographies. Who is Princess Leia? How did a princess become a rebel leader? And what happened to her after the Empire was defeated? In this biography, complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and character profiles, young readers will delight in learning the complete history of Star Wars' royal rebel. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.
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Published May 2016 by Scholastic Press.$5.99
2nd and later printings. Who is Harley Quinn? How did she go from being the Joker's sidekick to joining the Suicide Squad? Will she ever side with the good guys or is she a super-villain through and through? In this biography - complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and character profiles - readers will learn the complete history of the Maiden of Mayhem. Harley Quinn: Wild Card takes the traditional digest biography series format and shakes it up for a new generation. Just in time for the new Suicide Squad movie, featuring Harley Quinn! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.
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Published Jan 2016 by Scholastic Press.$5.99
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1st printing. Written by Matthew K. Manning. Art by Steve Gordon. Cover by Patrick Spaz Spaziante. Batman: Gotham City's Guardian takes the traditional digest biography series format and shakes it up for a new generation. Just in time for the new Batman vs Superman movie! What was Bruce Wayne's childhood like? Why does he dress up like a bat? What compels him to protect Gotham City? How did he become the world's greatest detective? Who are his most trusted allies and fearsome foes? In this biography, complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and fact boxes, young readers will delight in learning the complete history of Gotham's fearless protector. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.
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Published 2016 by Scholastic Press.$2.50
$2.50
2nd and later printings. Written by Matthew K. Manning. Art by Steve Gordon. Cover by Patrick Spaz Spaziante. Batman: Gotham City's Guardian takes the traditional digest biography series format and shakes it up for a new generation. Just in time for the new Batman vs Superman movie! What was Bruce Wayne's childhood like? Why does he dress up like a bat? What compels him to protect Gotham City? How did he become the world's greatest detective? Who are his most trusted allies and fearsome foes? In this biography, complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and fact boxes, young readers will delight in learning the complete history of Gotham's fearless protector. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.