Books with author Matthew K. Manning

Revamped, redesigned, and fully updated to include the New 52 and Rebirth storylines, this is the definitive and indispensable guide to the characters and worlds of the DC Comics Universe.Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive reference book has The Washington Post saying, "The DC Comics Encyclopedia is a must." Formatted in an easy-to use A-to-Z layout, this guide is packed with information and thrilling comic book art and features more than 1,100 characters including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, and much more.The DC Comics Encyclopedia All-New Edition brings everything up to date, providing an accessible, compelling, and lavishly illustrated guide to the dynamics of the DC Comics Universe.All DC characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. (s17)

Now an original movie on Disney+!There's no team better suited to giving Artemis Fowl fans a fairy-level look at the LEP and the world beyond than Foaly, Commander Root, and Holly. With inside access granted by the LEP's finest, readers will get unprecedented insight into the inner-workings of the LEP, the enchanting subterranean world of fairies, and the fairy perspectives on the world above.Disney's "Artemis Fowl," based on the beloved book by Eoin Colfer, is a fantastical, spellbinding adventure that follows the journey of 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he seeks to find his father who has mysteriously disappeared. With the help of his loyal protector Butler, Artemis sets out to find him, and in doing so uncovers an ancient, underground civilization-the amazingly advanced world of fairies. Deducing that his father's disappearance is somehow connected to the secretive, reclusive fairy world, cunning Artemis concocts a dangerous plan-so dangerous that he ultimately finds himself in a perilous war of wits with the all-powerful fairies. "Artemis Fowl" is directed by Kenneth Branagh and stars Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Tamara Smart, Nonzo Anozie, with Josh Gad, and Judi Dench.

From Robin to the Joker, Batman Character Encyclopedia is your guide into over 75 years of the Dark Knight's friends and foes. This compact, informative guide takes you through over 200 heroes and villains of Gotham City as well as tons of facts and information on the Caped Crusader himself. Organized alphabetically, each character profile is crammed with statistics, informative annotations, and exciting comic book art illustrated by leading DC Comics artists.Batman Character Encyclopedia is perfect for the newcomers to the Batman series or the die-hard DC Comics fan, and is an excellent addition to DK's best-selling collection of Batman titles.Copyright © 2015 DC Comics. BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. (s15)

Each spread in Guide to Groot: A Sound Book chronicles the different meanings of "I am Groot" based on a given situation—humorous, awkward, and even sentimental. With three simple words and his selfless, straightforward actions, Groot stole the hearts of audiences everywhere in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, and again in Guardians of the Galaxy 2—albeit a much smaller Groot!Guide to Groot: A Sound Book celebrates the humor and keen understanding of everyone's favorite Flora Colossus from Planet X and honorary member of The Guardians of the Galaxy (though you can just call him Groot) through his signature phrase. Each fully illustrated spread shows off a scene inspired by the movie. Scenes are hilariously paired with Rocket Raccon's keen insight into what his friend is actually trying to get across when he says "I am Groot" in a variety of different ways—whether humorous, awkward, or even a little bit sentimental. The attached battery powered sound module lets readers hear Groot 10 different ways in his own voice.

How did Cyborg become a member of the Justice League? Discover the story behind Victor Stone's journey from technological experiment to one of the World's Greatest Super Heroes, including the source of his high-tech computing powers. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young super hero fans.

The fate of the world as we know it depends on a group of teenagers who have never met... not face to face, anyway. Scared? Don't be. They're all members of Drone Academy, a team of anonymous, virtual-reality wearing teens who communicate exclusively in cyberspace and interact only through their high-tech UAVs. The team must tackle everything from dogfighting enemy drones to working with emergency responders to searching for criminals on the run. No matter what the mission, this one-of-a-kind group has everything under (remote) control. The only thing that's not so simple? Managing their own relationships.

Packed with original comic book art and created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics, Iron Man: The Ultimate Guide to the Armored Hero is essential for comic book and movie fans alike. From his tragic past to becoming a superhero, explore every thrilling twist and turn in the Iron Man story. Fans will get details on Stark's scientific genius, his secret life as a crime fighter, his personal struggles and demons, his involvement in the Avengers, his role in Secret Invasion, his allies, foes, and more! TM & (c) 2008 Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Licensed by Marvel Characters B.V. www.marvel.com. All rights reserved.

At a charity ball, BRUCE WAYNE notices a strange coincidence all of the waiters are twins. Then suddenly, the terrible TWO-FACE crashes the festivities! He has partnered with another super-villain to rob every bank in GOTHAM, but first this crazy criminal wants to take down the city's top moneymaker. Before BRUCE can change into his secret identity, BATMAN, TWO-FACE captures the billionaire and leads him toward the factory that birthed his criminal alter ego. Without help from his own partners, the DARK KNIGHT could be in double trouble.