The Batman Files

One of the things I like about being a reviewer is that I am constantly surprised and delighted by the incredibly talented people who produce toys, models, trading cards, comic books, books and other popular collectible items.

Just when I thought I had read and seen everything that could possibly be written about Batman along comes author Matthew K. Manning's and Andrews McMeel Publishing's new oversize hardbound book, The Batman Files.


This gorgeous book, with its padded cover and rear, encases an impressive volume of work dedicated to the Dark Knight.


An angular die-cut wraparound flap with an de-bossed silver bat symbol encases the solid black book. A fitted dust jacket with a silver ink printed image of Batman completes the impressive package.


Inside Batman fans are inundated with information about Batman as written by Bruce Wayne himself. Pages are filled with how Bruce decided to become the Batman, his design for his costume, Batcave, Batmobile and Batplane and the many accessories and vehicles he utilizes in his fight against crime.


Personal observations and data about his friends, foes and associates both as Batman and Bruce Wayne fill the pages. Schematics, blueprints, sketches, drawings, document recreations and archival photos, art and media interpretations of Batman complete the package.


Police scene records an photos, Arkham Asylum profiles, Gotham City buildings and city grid, Batcomputer printouts and much more are contained in its a pages. Batman fans will clamor for this ultimate collection about Gotham City's Cowled Crusader.