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The DC Comics Encyclopedia

by Scott Beatty, Robert Greenberger, Phil Jimenez, Daniel Wallace · 2004

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Featuring the likes of Superman, Batman, The Joker and Catwoman, this book profiles all of DC Comics superheroes and super-villians. It includes brand new artwork of some of DC's most famous characters, as well as recalling famous storylines and battles.

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