Black Adam: An Origin Story

by Matthew K. Manning, Dario Brizuela (Illustrator)

Overview

How did Black Adam become Shazam’s almighty archenemy? Discover the story behind this Super-Villain’s journey from heroic champion to cruel ruler, including the source of his magic mastery. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this DC Comics book is perfect for early readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666345223
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2022
Series:	DC Super-Villains Origins Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.19(d)
Lexile:	530L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

The author of the Amazon best-selling hardcover Batman: A Visual History, Matthew K. Manning has contributed to many comic books, including Beware the Batman, Spider-Man Unlimited, Pirates of the Caribbean: Six Sea Shanties, Justice League Adventures, Looney Tunes, and Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? When not writing comics themselves, Manning often authors books about comics, as well as a series of young reader books starring Superman, Batman, and the Flash for Capstone. He currently resides in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife Dorothy and their two daughters, Lillian and Gwendolyn. Visit him online at www.matthewkmanning.com.

Dario Brizuela works traditionally and digitally in many different illustration styles. His work can be found in a wide range of properties, including Star Wars Tales, DC Super Friends, Transformers, Scooby-Doo! Team-Up, DC Super Hero Girls, and more. Brizuela lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Interviews

Features the most famous and notorious villains from the DC Comics Universe, including fan-favorite Harley Quinn and mighty Black Adam, whose feature film debut starring Dwayne Johnson is set for summer of 2022;