DC Comics: Super-Villains: The Complete Visual History

by Daniel Wallace, Phil Jimenez (Illustrator), Kevin Smith (Foreword by)

Overview

Discover the origins, secrets, and nefarious schemes of the most powerful and corrupt villains in the DC Universe in this lavishly illustrated visual history.

As any comics fan knows, a Super Hero is nothing without a worthy foe to battle. For every Batman there has to be a super-villain like The Joker, and for every Superman a Lex Luthor. This deluxe book celebrates nearly eighty years of compellingly corrupt characters from the DC Universe’s remarkable gallery of super-villains. From the Penguin to Harley Quinn and Doomsday to General Zod, DC Comics: Super-Villains explores the story of these beloved baddies through new interviews with acclaimed writers and artists, including Jim Lee, Mike Carlin, Dan DiDio, and Chuck Dixon. Charting the dynamic way in which DC Comics evildoers have evolved throughout the years, the book brings together the very best super-villain art from the DC Comics archives. Also featuring a foreword by filmmaker and comic book writer Kevin Smith, and an exclusive cover illustrated by acclaimed artist Phil Jimenez, DC Comics: Super-Villains is the ultimate celebration of the nefarious DC Comics characters that fans love to hate.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781608874101
Publisher:	Insight Comics
Publication date:	10/07/2014
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	11.20(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Daniel Wallace is the author or coauthor of more than two dozen books, including The Joker, The Jedi Path, Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman, DC Comics Year by Year, The Marvel Encyclopedia, and the New York Times best-selling Star Wars

Editorial Reviews

Independent Publisher Book Award ("IPPY") - Popular Culture Gold Medal

“Truly a gem for any collector... recommend this book for all levels of comic fans; seriously, the visuals alone should be enough to remind you of why you love comics.”
—Comics Bulletin

"Riddled with stunning covers and spreads... quick reference guide that will look nice on a bookshelf or coffee-table.”
—Women Write About Comics

“Examines all your favorite bad guys in excruciating detail, combining panel and pin-up art alongside canonical biographical information and insights from relevant comic writers, artists and editors. With more than 150 colorful, glossy pages, it’s perfect for old fans and passionate newbies alike.”
—GeekDad

“...a great crash course for those new to the publisher's output while also being engaging for longtime readers. As a bonus, a poster of Phil Jimenez' outstanding jacket illustration accompanies the book.”
—Cinema Senties

“...essentially a Bible to the super-villains in the DC Universe, complete with 159 pages of DC's best super-villain artwork, the villains' publication history, identities, powers, origin, and any other important information you could imagine.”
—MoviePilot

“A perfect handbook to get the quick rundown on who everyone is, was, and in some cases will be.”
—Mania

“This book will make a great addition to the library of any DC Comics fan or general comic history buff.”
—Super Man Super Site

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