Batman: An Origin Story

by John Sazaklis, Luciano Vecchio (Illustrator)

Overview

He's known by many names. The World's Greatest Detective. The Caped Crusader. The Dark Knight. But how did young Bruce Wayne grow up to become Batman? Follow young Bruce's incredible transformation in this action-packed chapter book for early readers, filled with colorful comic art by DC Comics artists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496521866
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	03/01/2015
Series:	DC Super Heroes Origins Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	15 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author John Sazaklis enjoys writing children's books about his favorite characters. He has also illustrated Spider-Man books and created toys used in MAD Magazine. To him, it's a dream come true! John lives with his beautiful wife in New York City.
Luciano Vecchio currently lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With experience in illustration, animation, and comics, his works have been published in the US, Spain, UK, France, and Argentina. His credits include Ben 10 (DC Comics), Cruel Thing (Norma), Unseen Tribe (Zuda Comics), Sentinels (Drumfish Productions), and several DC Super Heroes books for Stone Arch Books.

Editorial Reviews

The Caped Crusader. The Dark Night. Batman. He is known by many names, but what event in Bruce Wayne’s life prompted this incredible transformation? This is all revealed within the pages of this origin story, from a tragic event as a child to training his mind and body to become one of the greatest crime fighters of all time. With the money from his estate, Bruce Wayne is able to build the Batcave beneath his home, create specialized tools for his Utility Belt, and drive an armored car called the Batmobile. Batman has many enemies including the Riddler, the Penguin, and Poison Ivy, but he does not fight them alone. He has friends in the police department and his young partners, Robin and Batgirl. When there is trouble in Gotham City, Batman is alerted with the Bat-Signal and the heroes arrive to save the day. Citizens need not fear for Batman will always be there to right wrongs and put criminals behind bars. If young readers struggle with some of the more difficult words, they can refer to the glossary in the back and they can also test their “reading memory” with the discussion questions that are also included. Batman: An Origin Story is one of four books in the “DC Super Heroes Origins” series. Reviewer: Suzie Davis; Ages 8 to 12.

Children's Literature - Suzie Davis