Burgan, Michael.

What is the story of Batman? / Story of Batman? Batman? by Michael Burgan ; illustrated by Jake Murray. - New York, New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House, c2020. - 106 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. - What is--? What is? (Who HQ) What is? . - What is--? What is? (Who HQ) .

"WHOHQ"--Spine. "Who HQ. Your headquarters for history. Who? What? Where?"--Back cover. "An Official WhoHQ Book"--Cover. "Color timeline inside!"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (page 106).

What is the story of Batman? -- The birth of Batman -- The first adventures -- The villains -- A popular super hero -- Batman comes to television -- Batman's changing world -- The Dark Knight -- The new Batman movies -- Batman lives!

Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American philanthropist and business owner, and Batman, his crime-fighting alter ego, have been entertaining audiences since 1939. The character was so popular after appearing in Detective Comics that DC Comics decided to give Batman a comic book of his own. In doing so, they created one of the company's most successful franchises. Author Michael Burgan details the history of Batman--from his tragic origin story and his infamous arch enemies--to his iconic depictions in television and movies throughout the years. This book shows readers why this superhero with no superpowers is so beloved around the world.

ISBN: 9781524788346 (hbk.) 1524788341 (hbk.) 9781524788339 (pbk.) 1524788333 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2019034749

Subjects--Personal Names:
Kane, Bob--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Batman (Comic strip)--Juvenile literature.
Batman (Television program : 1966-1968)--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Superheroes--Juvenile literature.
Batman films--United States--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 741.5/973