Superheroes--fictional characters fighting evil with superhuman powers,
gadgets, and way-out weapons--have fascinated us ever since Superman
first donned his cape and tights back in 1938. This fantastic large
format paperback charts the growth of the genre, profiling the most
notable superheroes and giving us insight into their creation. It's
topped off by quotes--every superhero had a catchphrase--trivia and a
guide to collectibles, from Marvel Comics to Corgi Batmobiles that fetch
the highest prices on the collector's market.