How did the Joker become Batman's archenemy? Discover the story behind the Clown Prince of Crime's journey from small-time crook to big-time baddie, including the source of his crazy clown face. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow te…
She was once a young princess on the secret island inhabited by warrior women known as the Amazons...but she left her homeland--and her royal birthright--behind to become a protector for the entire planet of Earth: Wonder Woman Follow young Diana's…
One day, an alien orphan crash-lands on Earth and is adopted by a human couple, the Kents. Many years later, that little baby becomes Superman, protector of Earth But how did the Man of Steel go from orphan to super hero? Experience Clark Kent's inc…
In brightest day and in blackest night, Hal Jordan heeds all calls for help as sector 2814's Green Lantern. But before Hal became a galactic guardian, he was a test pilot for the U.S. Air Force. Follow in Hal's footsteps as he becomes the greatest G…
Deep below a Southwestern desert, wealthy mogul and super-villain LEX LUTHOR constructs a top-secret device to destroy his top enemy, SUPERMAN. Unfortunately, radiation from the KRYPTONITE-powered weapon has leaked into the surrounding soils and tur…
Circe the super-sorceress has managed to get her hands on an enchanted statue imprisoning an ancient, magical monster. When Circe unleashes the mystical beast, it overpowers her mind--and steals her powers Only Wonder Woman can stand up to their com…
Earth is under attack by a billion Braniacs The evil android and his cold and calculating clones have tricked Superman into straying far from Earth's orbit, leaving the planet ripe for the picking. Only Supergirl stands a chance of slowing down the…
Batman's life depends on the gadgets he stores in his Utility Belt. But is any of that gear real? The answer may surprise you. Look inside to learn how the tools in Batman's Utility Belt are rooted in real-world science and engineering.
When the world's most notorious super-villains are up to no good, Wonder Woman always answers the call. Join the Amazing Amazon on her eternal quest to foil the sinister schemes of Ares, Cheetah, Giganta, and more With original artwork by DC Comics…
Poison Ivy is sick and tired of watching the Daily Planet newspaper produce billions of pounds of waste each year. With a little help from a recently discovered crashed kryptonite meteorite, Ivy creates a voracious vine and covers the Daily Planet b…
When the Riddler escapes from Arkham Asylum, the Dynamic Duo discover he has a museum in his sites. But the Riddler's riddles reveal he doesn't just steal from the museum, he actually makes off with the whole thing With the help of World War II-era…
One day, an alien orphan crash-lands on Earth and is adopted by a human couple, the Kents. Many years later, the baby inside that starship becomes Superman, protector of Earth
After squashing Poison Ivy's plans to pilfer the patrons of a Gotham City gala, Batman and Robin puzzle over her foiled plot. Why would Ivy target a fundraiser for Robinson Park-the city's largest green space? All signs point toward the vine-loving…
Once again, BATMAN catches the PENGUIN in the act, meaning more prison time for the villain. Since the fowl felon has a bad habit of escaping his cell, the DARK KNIGHT delivers PENGUIN finds a way to gain the upper hand... and appoint himself warden…
Batman rules the streets of Gotham City. But are the high-tech features in his road vehicles real? The answer may surprise you. Look inside to explore how the features in the Batmobile and Batcycle are rooted in real-world science and engineering.
How did Catwoman become Batman's greatest foe? Discover the story behind this cat burglar's journey from feline friend to feline felon, including the source of her catlike skills. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early…
A break-in at a WayneTech facility brings the Dynamic Duo toe-to-toe with a muddy menace. Clayface is pilfering unproven prototype weapons and it's up to Batman and Robin to track the criminal's slime spree through the streets of Gotham City. Can th…
After being released from ARKHAM ASYLUM, the DARK KNIGHT'S most frightful foe, the SCARECROW, sets out to cure his one and only fear - birds! With a new and improved fear toxin, he's going after ROBIN, BATMAN'S powerful partner.
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 reader…
When Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson attend a charity magic performance, they discover an archenemy has a few tricks up his sleeve The Joker hypnotizes the entire audience, and only Batman is immune to his mesmerizing powers. As the Joker's twists on c…
When people are in trouble, the Man of Steel always flies in to save the day. But what is flight and what makes it possible? Can anyone or anything in the real world soar through the air like Superman? Get ready to explore and learn about the amazin…
During a battle with the Servants of Evil, Wonder Woman recovers a piece of an ancient wand. When she discovers the artifact is infused with dark magic, she sets out to find the remaining pieces before they fall into the wrong hands. But little does…
Hundreds of trophies, awards, and souvenirs fill the Batcave's hidden rooms. Each one tells a story of danger, villainy, and victory. This is the tale of Mr. Freeze's freeze ray And why this trophy now stands in the Batcave . . .
Harley Quinn has the blues. Her best friend, Poison Ivy, has just been nabbed by the Dynamic Duo. And her Puddin', the Joker, is locked up in Arkham Asylum. What's a super-villain girl to do? Capture the Boy Wonder to force the Dark Knight to set he…
Superman has always been a thorn in Lex Luthor's side, and now Luthor wants the super hero out of the picture . . . once and for all In this fast paced comics and chapter book hybrid, the evil super-genius busts the Parasite out of jail, and the two…
BATMAN finds hundreds of mutated half-human, half-crocodile zombies -- along with KILLER CROC himself He has 24 hours to find a cure, or BATMAN will become one of CROC'S reptilian zombies.
When a legendary Amazonian shield is stolen, Wonder Woman finds herself hot on the heels of Giganta and Gorilla Grodd. But soon she discovers the villains aren't in cahoots, and Giganta might be the Amazing Amazon's best hope for foiling Grodd plans…
Years before Krypton explodes, the ruthless super-villain Brainiac shrinks the capital, Kandor, to miniature size and adds it to his collection of cities from across the universe. When Brainiac eventually reaches the Earth, and turns his shrinking r…
Hundreds of trophies, awards, and souvenirs fill the Batcave's hidden rooms. Each one tells a story of danger, villainy, and victory. This is the tale of Catwoman's cat-eye gem And why this trophy now stands in the Batcave . . .
The Scarecrow is on the loose in this exciting comics and chapter book hybrid Now the Scarecrow has fitted the Dark Knight with a helmet that slowly gives him fear gas as part of a twisted experiment. Batman has no choice but to play along - the mas…
The fate of the Batman and Robin comes down to a flip of a coin Two-Face is on the loose and his crimes have the Dynamic Duo working double time. From the heist of rare twin diamonds to a showdown on a bi-plane, the Caped Crusader and The Boy Wonder…
LEX LUTHOR is up to his old tricks again. Wearing his battle suit, the super-villain sets out to steal a special chip from S.T.A.R Labs, called the Mega Module with the help of a few friends. SUPERMAN shows up just in time to stop LEX'S pals, but LE…
Superman builds a robot that looks just like his loyal dog Krypto.The real Krypto isn't impressed. But when the evil Lex Luthor show ups with Kryptonite, the robotic Super-Pet might be their only hope
The deep-sea super-villain BLACK MANTA is out to destroy ATLANTIS once and for all He's engineered an army of evil octopi to crush the underwater city and destroy its heroic ruler, AQUAMAN. If the SEA KING can't stop the underwater marauder and his…
How did Lex Luthor become Superman's archenemy? Discover the story behind this villain's journey from businessman to madman, including the source of his Kryptonite-fueled battlesuit. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these ea…
With the help of Hades, Ares unleashes a skeleton army on Gateway City! Wonder Woman quickly jumps into action, but as the conflict grows, so does the God of War's power. Can the Amazing Amazon send the villain and his minions back to the underworld…
With the help of Hades, Ares unleashes a skeleton army on Gateway City Wonder Woman quickly jumps into action, but as the conflict grows so does the God of War's power. Can the Amazing Amazon send the villain and his minions back to the underworld?…
When the International Cat Enthusiast (ICE) show comes to Gotham City, Batman and Robin suspect a familiar feline felon is on the prowl. The show's top cat will win a diamond cat collar-a prize too perfect for Catwoman to resist. But the ICE show is…
A night of fun turns into a night of fear when Scarecrow takes over the corn maze at the Gotham City Harvest Festival. Now it's up to Batman and Robin to rescue a group of teens--including the Governor's daughter--from the nightmare maze. Can the Dy…
POISON IVY is sick and tired of watching the Daily Planet newspaper produce billions of pounds of waste each year. With a little help from a recently discovered crashed kryptonite meteorite, IVY creates a voracious vine and covers the Daily Planet b…
Bruce Wayne is in the rainforests of Brazil in this comics and chapter book hybrid, but there's trouble in the local villages - people are disappearing Corporate developers are tearing down the forest, and a legend tells of a giant bat creature that…
Hundreds of trophies, awards, and souvenirs fill the Batcave's hidden rooms. Each one tells a story of danger, villainy, and victory. This is the tale of Poison Ivy's Venus flytrap And why this trophy now stands in the Batcave . . .
When Superman uncovers a meteor of red kryptonite, the Man of Steel transforms into half-man, half-ant, complete with antennae Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen must find a way to stop the super hero before the whole city is exterminated
The PENGUIN is on the loose...at sea He's hijacking high-class yachts with his penguin-shaped submarine. To stop him, the DARK KNIGHT will need to sink to this super-villain's evil depths, or become victim to the feathered felons foul play.
These DC comic chapter books feature Superman, one of the world's greatest super heroes. The books have all the graphic action but without inappropriate language, violence or gore.
Darkseid has always been one of SUPERMAN'S strongest foes, so when the MAN OF STEEL discovers that the Dark Lord and his demonic minions have located the Infinity Particle, SUPERMAN realizes he's in deep trouble.
