{"product_id":"dc-comics-anatomy-of-a-metahuman","title":"DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eS.D. Perry\u003c\/b\u003e lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and two children. She writes horror\/sci-fi\/fantasy multimedia novelizations and tie-ins for love and money, dabbling in the universes of Star Trek, Aliens, Alien vs. Predator, and Resident Evil, among others. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMatthew K. Manning\u003c\/b\u003e is a comic book writer, historian, and fan. He has written many comics for Marvel and DC Comics, including \n\u003ci\u003eBatman, The Batman Strikes!, Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century, Spider-Man Unlimited\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eMarvel Romance Redux\u003c\/i\u003e. When not writing comics themselves, he writes books about the comic book medium and its rich history. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMing Doyle\u003c\/b\u003e is a Boston-based comic book artist and writer. Her work has appeared in works by DC ( \n\u003ci\u003eConstantine: The Hellblazer\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eDC Bombshells\u003c\/i\u003e), Vertigo ( \n\u003ci\u003eThe Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e), Image ( \n\u003ci\u003eMara\u003c\/i\u003e), Marvel, Valiant, and more. She is noted for her distinctively inky style and ever-expanding collection of vintage Halloween masks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"It's a Grey's Anatomy for superheroes\"-- \"Syfy Wire\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Anatomy Of A Metahuman: 2018's Best Batman Story Isn't A Comic Book\"-- \"WhatCulture\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman is a must-own. Thus, I wholeheartedly recommend it\"-- \"Batman-On-Film\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExplore the powers of DC Comics' greatest characters like never before through stunning anatomical cutaways and in-depth commentary from the Dark Knight.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConcerned about the threat that so-called \"metahumans\" may pose to the world, Batman has begun compiling a detailed dossier on their incredible physiology and abilities. From villains like Killer Croc, Bane, and Brainiac, to Batman's own comrades, including Superman and Cyborg, the file brings together the Dark Knight's fascinating personal theories on the unique anatomical composition of these formidable individuals. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis stunning and unique book delves into the incredible abilities of DC Comics characters like never before. Using beautifully illustrated anatomical cross sections depicting twelve different DC characters, the book, told from Batman's unique perspective, will explore how these \"metahumans\" physical makeup differs significantly from that of the average person. From detailed theories on how Superman's eyes shoot heat rays to an in-depth exploration of how Aquaman is able to breathe under water, the book delves into the deepest secrets of these classic characters. Also featuring chapters on the anatomy and abilities of Doomsday, Aquaman, Swamp Thing, Darkseid, Martian Manhunter, and more, this one-of-a-kind book will change the way you look at metahumans forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003ePerry, S D\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eS.D. Perry\u003c\/b\u003e lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and two children. She writes horror\/sci-fi\/fantasy multimedia novelizations and tie-ins for love and money, dabbling in the universes of \n\u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eAliens\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eAlien vs. Predator\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eResident Evil\u003c\/i\u003e, among others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eManning, Matthew\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMatthew K. Manning is the author of over 100 comic books and equally as many prose books. 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