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The Batman Handbook: The Ultimate Training Manual Paperback – March 3, 2005

by Scott Beatty (Author), David Hahn (Illustrator), Chuck Dixon (Foreword)
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At one time or another, we've all fantasized about being super heroes. The problem has always been that radioactive spider bites and sun-inspired superpowers are a bit hard to come by. But with The Batman Handbook, this lifelong fantasy can finally become a reality.

With sections on "How to Throw a Batarang," "How to Make a Batsuit," and "How to Bulletproof Your Batmobile," this is the ultimate real-world training manual for any aspiring caped crusader. You'll discover how to:

- Train a Sidekick
- Execute a Backflip
- Survive a Poison Gas Attack
- Throw a Grappling Hook
- plus dozens of other crucial skills

With original two-color illustrations by a DC Comics artist, The Batman Handbook has the information you'll need to emerge victorious against any criminal mastermind. And with Batman Begins releasing in June 2005, and the new animated series The Batman! launched in Fall 2004, The Batman Handbook is sure to be a hit.

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    5.5 x 0.72 x 7.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1594740232
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1594740237
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Scott Beatty is the author of Batman: The Ultimate Guide to the Dark Knight and volumes devoted to Catwoman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the JLA. He is the co-author of the critically acclaimed Batgirl: Year One and other graphic novels. He lives in Pennsy

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quirk Books (March 3, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1594740232
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1594740237
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.72 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 184 ratings

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Scott Beatty has authored adventures for many of comics' most iconic characters, including Batman and Robin tales for DC Comics, as well as The Phantom and Buck Rogers for Dynamite Entertainment. He has also contributed comics stories to IDW (G.I. Joe), Dark Horse Comics (Star Wars Tales), and Crossgen Comics (Ruse). With collaborator Chuck Dixon, Scott wrote BATGIRL YEAR ONE, named Best Miniseries of 2003 by WIZARD Magazine, as well as the bookending minis ROBIN YEAR ONE and NIGHTWING YEAR ONE. Scott also revamped the classic Charlton Comics character SON OF VULCAN for DC, co-engineered the epic JOKER'S LAST LAUGH crossover event, and wrote BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS for 17 issues.

At DC's WILDSTORM imprint, Scott wrote WILDSTORM: REVELATIONS, NUMBER OF THE BEAST, and GEN13. Outside of comics, Scott has written G.I. Joe and Transformers animation, as well as more than a dozen books about superheroes, including the best-selling "How To Be" BATMAN HANDBOOK from Quirk Books. Scott's other works for Dynamite include THE BIONIC MAN ANNUAL #1, RED SONJA ANNUAL #4, THE SHADOW SPECIAL #1, MERCILESS: THE RISE OF MING #1-4, SHERLOCK HOLMES YEAR ONE #1-6, the latter of which was adapted into a digital prose novel. Scott also writes a popular action figure blog (http://plasticmemorial.blogspot.com). His latest projects can be found at http://scottbeatty.blogspot.com.

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Customers find this Batman handbook to be an informative training manual, with one review highlighting its detailed content about specific situations in Gotham. Moreover, the book is easy to read and entertaining, making it a great gift for Batman fans. Additionally, they appreciate its humor, with one customer noting how it pokes fun at other superheroes.

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21 customers mention "Information quality"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and well-researched, serving as a comprehensive training manual for Batman fans.

"...Presented as if it's real there are a few tidbits of information that you can apply to your everyday life." Read more

"...The Handbook is a manual for specific situations in Gotham while fighting specific Batman villains, or using specific batman gadgets...." Read more

"...authors they researched every aspect of this book and consulted professionals and experts...." Read more

"...There are five detailed chapters in the text. Chapter one explains the basics required to become a crime fighter like Batman...." Read more

17 customers mention "Readability"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it's particularly suitable for younger Batfans.

"Easy reading for younger Batfans. Presented as if it's real there are a few tidbits of information that you can apply to your everyday life." Read more

"...LoL Good luck future Dark Knights! In all honesty its a pretty good book and is for fun and fantasy. Please don't try this at home." Read more

"...Great for kids but some older types too." Read more

"This is awesome. After reading this manual I am now working on some actual street time...." Read more

11 customers mention "Fun read"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun to read, with one mentioning it's particularly enjoyable for all Batman fans.

"...In all honesty its a pretty good book and is for fun and fantasy. Please don't try this at home." Read more

"...the heading of "kids, don't try this at home," but the book is a lot of fun...." Read more

"...It's a fun read for all Batman fans!" Read more

"Bought as a gift for my husband, this book is a fun read with 'insight' on how to become a superhero...." Read more

5 customers mention "Gift value"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book makes a great gift, particularly for Batman fans and DC enthusiasts.

"A gift for a DC enthusiast." Read more

"This was such a great gift to my bf. He absolutely loves it! It's a great read, especially for us die hard batman fans!" Read more

"...It's a nice gift for a diehard Batman fan." Read more

"...Great gift!" Read more

5 customers mention "Humor"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very funny and entertaining, with one mentioning how it pokes fun at other superheroes.

"...very funny and imaginative." Read more

"I love this book! It is funny, yet inspired (or should that be inspiring)...." Read more

"...The book also pokes fun at the other superheroes that us normal humans could never hope to be while defending the Caped Crusader's awesomeness...." Read more

"...He found this book to be very entertaining, and it was the hit of the party." Read more

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  • Trick Dollins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for teenagers and hardcore fans.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
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    Easy reading for younger Batfans. Presented as if it's real there are a few tidbits of information that you can apply to your everyday life.
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  • fourminutes1
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you Live in Gotham, you need this book.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
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    The way this parody book works is that it is written like if you were trying to follow in Batman's footsteps in Gotham yourself. The Handbook is a manual for specific situations in Gotham while fighting specific Batman villains, or using specific batman gadgets. It "teaches" both detective skills and fighting techniques used and perfected by Batman. and specific situations that batman encounters. The book also shows ways to defend specific attacks by specific villains and their specific weapons like Mr Freeze or poison ivy. the book is very detailed. it goes in detail explaining the weapons and suits you have to use if you were batman. the entire book is written as if Batman himself needed to train you on the things he encounters. very funny and imaginative.
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  • S. Richman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired or should that be Inspiring
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2006
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    I love this book! It is funny, yet inspired (or should that be inspiring). My wife got this for me as a Christmas present a few yeas ago, and I have read it a few times, however I have refused to lend this out (after all I could not have just anyone learn these skills). According to the authors they researched every aspect of this book and consulted professionals and experts. So in theory a person could become Batman (although they would need to choose a different name, Batman is trademarked), an unlimited budget would also help. However as the book points out vigilantism is illegal, and even the most well meaning vigilante would be arrested. The book also contains a great disclaimer, stating that DC comics will not be held liable for any one who misuse the knowledge presented in this training manual.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Joseph J. Truncale
    4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining and sometimes informative training handbook for Batman fans.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2012
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    I have been a fan of the dark knight since I was a little kid. Though I also liked Superman, the appeal of Batman was that he did not have super powers. In that respect, anyone with enough natural physical ability, imagination and intelligence could possibly become a masked crime fighter. However, like any "super hero" instruction book the information in this text should be read with tongue in cheek. Nevertheless, there is a lot of solid and valid useful advice in this manual.

    There are five detailed chapters in the text. Chapter one explains the basics required to become a crime fighter like Batman. The second chapter covers the Bat skills you need to learn to become like the dark knight. The third chapter provides an overview of the fighting skills you need to succeed when dealing with the bad guys. The fourth chapter explains the detective skills required to be a crime fighter. The final chapter deals with the escape skills you need to learn if you desire to be like Batman.

    In conclusion, this is a book all Batman fans will want to own.

    Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Monadnock Defensive Tactics System official manual)
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  • Beverly Bailey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a Batman fan
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021
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    This was a Christmas gift for our daughter. It had been on her Christmas list for a couple of years. Decided I should try to purchase some of the older items. She was thrilled to receive this. Said if you are a Batman fan you will enjoy this.
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  • Phillytown
    5.0 out of 5 stars You WILL be Batman!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2013
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    Who needs real Ninja training in Japan after reading this? Not you! You will be the Fist of Goodness, running across roof tops and battling thugs in the middle of the night once you're done reading this manual. It will unleash your inner Batman you never knew existed. However, be prepared to most likely get shot, stabbed or have a law suit filed against you. LoL Good luck future Dark Knights! In all honesty its a pretty good book and is for fun and fantasy. Please don't try this at home.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Vlad
    5.0 out of 5 stars All the real-world skills needed to become the Bat!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2012
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    I bought the book expecting a rip-off or a satire of some sort. Instead, I got a wonderful manual of the real-world skills used by Batman, including disarming opponents wielding guns, whips, swords, etc., how to train a sidekick, and many other vital skills. The book also pokes fun at the other superheroes that us normal humans could never hope to be while defending the Caped Crusader's awesomeness.

    Overall, a very entertaining read!
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  • Luis Garcia
    3.0 out of 5 stars More of a child's book.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2014
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    It was collaborated by professionals who gave tips based on their knowledge on criminology and such but it seems like entertaining info for a child or young teen really. Get Wisdom from the Batcave instead!
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  • Sebastian L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars It was quite entertaining
    Reviewed in Germany on February 6, 2018
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    I really enjoyed reading this book, it was quite educative.
    I'm a big Batman fan, and even when I already knew like the 90% of this book's content, it was quite fun.
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  • Samuel
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read for newbies
    Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2014
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    Great information, but I found it useless. There is a lots of things I wasn't interested or already knew. Not necessarily a bad book but It was not for me. I prefer "Becoming batman a super hero possibility"
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  • Steven M. Jones
    3.0 out of 5 stars dirty fingerprints
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2014
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    cover was ripped..dirty fingerprints
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