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DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman

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Explore the powers of DC Comics' greatest characters like never before through stunning anatomical cutaways and in-depth commentary from the Dark Knight—now presented with a luxurious slipcase and a stunning art print of Superman! Concerned about the threat that so-called “metahumans” may pose to the world,... Read More
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Explore the powers of DC Comics' greatest characters like never before through stunning anatomical cutaways and in-depth commentary from the Dark Knight.

ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS: This one-of-a-kind book will feature all-new original anatomical illustrations, including art by world-renowned comic artist Ming Doyle

FAN-FAVORITE CHARACTERS: DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman highlights all the biggest names in the DC universe alongside annotations by Batman himself.

UNIQUE SUBJECT: No other book offers such a detailed and comprehensive perspective on the DC Comics universe’s characters.

DC MOVIE FRANCHISE: The DC movie universe is currently going through a huge expansion with a string of blockbuster films including Wonder Woman (June 2017), Justice League (November 2017), and Aquaman (December 2018).

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Explore the powers of DC Comics' greatest characters like never before through stunning anatomical cutaways and in-depth commentary from the Dark Knight—now presented with a luxurious slipcase and a stunning art print of Superman!

Concerned 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.

This 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 perspective, will explore how these metahumans’ physical makeup differs significantly from that of the average person.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798886639445

Publisher: Insight Editions

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 August 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Insight Editions

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ming Doyle

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 1567g

Pages: 160

About the Author

S.D. Perry 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.

Matthew K. Manning is the author of over eighty books and dozens of comic books. He has written books for Scholastic, Disney Press, Abrams, Capstone, DK Publishing, Running Press, Andrews/McMeel, and Insight Editions. Many of his books have reached best-seller status on Amazon, including DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman, DC Comics Encyclopedia, and Batman: A Visual History.

Ming Doyle is a Boston-based comic book artist and writer. Her work has appeared in works by DC (Constantine: The Hellblazer, DC Bombshells), Vertigo (The Kitchen), Image (Mara), Marvel, Valiant, and more.

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