Books by Matthew K. Manning

The definitive guide to the characters of the DC Multiverse and a vital addition to every comic book fan's bookshelf.Iconic Super Heroes Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and The Flash have been transformed in recent years, along with many other DC characters. This new edition of the most comprehensive A-Z guide to DC's pantheon of Super Heroes and Super-Villains includes the latest earth-shaking developments in the DC Multiverse, with profiles of more than 1,200 characters.Created in full collaboration with DC, the encyclopedia features characters and art from every key crossover event, including Dark Nights: Metal and its sequel Dark Nights: Death Metal.With a foreword by DC legend Jim Lee, a brand-new cover design, and thrilling comic artwork, the fun and excitement of more than 80 years of comics history explodes off every page.Experience the DC Multiverse like never before with The DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition.Copyright ©2021 DC Comics. All DC characters and elements © & ¿ DC Comics. WB SHIELD: ¿ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s21)

Explores Batman's entire career, with full details of his breathtaking adventures and battles, resolute allies, chequered love life, and formidable Rogues Gallery.DC's Dark Knight first emerged from the shadows in the pages of Detective Comics in 1939, when young Bruce Wayne vowed to avenge his parents' murder and fight for justice in crime-ridden Gotham City.Includes information on the Dark Knight, including his creation and evolution over the decades, this in-world celebration of DC's most popular Super Hero explores Batman's motives and drives, his incredible array of weapons and vehicles, his "e;family"e; of allies, and his roster of menacing Super-Villains, including The Joker, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, The Riddler, The Penguin, Bane, Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and many more. This definitive volume brings Batman's thrilling story right up to date with full details of his exploits in recent DC storylines such as Rebirth, Dark Nights: Metal and Dark Nights: Death Metal, and City of Bane. Featuring a detailed timeline of key events in the life of Bruce Wayne aka Batman, Batman: The Ultimate Guide New Edition includes spectacular full-colour artwork from the original comics and is a dream purchase for the Dark Knight's legion of fans all over the world. & DC Comics. (s22)

Batman's arch nemesis and supervillain extraordinaire, the Joker, is set to take center stage with a new standalone origin story film (releasing Oct. 4, 2019). For fans of DC and the Clown Prince of Comics, this is our first mini kit focusing on a villainous character from the DC universe!

Published by Skybound & produced by AMC Networks Publishing, discover the behind-the-scenes pre-production & production art for AMC's THE WALKING DEAD shows: The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, and The Walking Dead: World Beyond, all in one incredible collection! Includes never-before-seen original sketches, concept art, storyboards, previs art, set concept and engineering art, promotional concept to completion key art, special product illustrations, in-world product art, and much more. Also includes a brand-new wraparound cover featuring over 50 characters from across all the shows. Features an introduction by Chief Content Officer, SCOTT M. GIMPLE, as well as other compelling anecdotes and fun facts from The Walking Dead creators and crew. A must-have for anyone who has ever shouted, "We are the Walking Dead!"

With Jurassic World 3 set to be a summer '21 blockbuster, this one-of-a-kind collectible will appeal to the massive fan base for the hugely popular film franchise.

Wonder Woman -- the world's favorite female super hero and icon for millions -- returns to theaters in Wonder Woman:1984 on June 5, 2020. This one-of-a-kind collectible and gifty symbol of empowerment continues a series of successful Wonder Woman mini kits.

The fate of the world as we know it depends on a group of teenagers who have never met... They're all members of Drone Academy, a team of anonymous, virtual-reality wearing teenagers who communicate exclusively in cyberspace and interact only through their high-tech UAVs.

Explore the greatest art from over two decades of Marvel's Deadpool comics with this deluxe art book. From the Deadpool Corps to team-ups with Spider-Man and other iconic Marvel Comics characters, The Art of Deadpool is the ultimate visual journey into the bizarre world of the Merc with a Mouth.