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DC SUPER HEROES STORYBOOK COLLECTION

192p. illus. HarperCollins/Harper. 2012. RTE $11.99. ISBN 978-0-06-212398-5.
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PreS-Gr 4—This colorful collection features adventures, battles, and more, starring Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. These figures are the most widely recognized and, arguably, the most powerful in the DC universe. Many well-known villains are also featured, including Catwoman, The Joker, and Lex Luthor. However, all evil plans are thwarted and justice is served by our heroes, who work together well. Not quite a picture book and not exactly a graphic novel, this volume has an opening section about the heroes and their abilities, their allies, and, of course, their nemeses. It is not for fans who already know the Big Three, but instead is a great introduction to who they are and what they stand for. The full-color artwork has a comic-book feel. Action-filled stories of struggles with the bad guys are clearly written and the problems are quickly solved. Plenty of fantastically cheesy lines that will make children groan at times make this a fun read for brand-new superhero lovers. It's a great way to guide students to graphic novels.—Mariella Siegert, Westfield Middle School, Bloomingdale, IL

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