This is the book that comic-book fans all over the world have been waiting for-a unique and definitive, one-volume encyclopedia of more than 1000 of the classic characters created by comics giant DC Comics. Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Joker, Catwoman... all the world-renowned super heroes and super villains are here, as well as lesser known favourites and weird and wonderful one-offs.

Special double-page features celebrate some of the DC heroes and villains' more memorably exotic vehicles and weaponry, their titanic clashes, or romantic encounters.

Packed with information as well as thrilling, original, comic-book art, the fun and excitement of more than 60 years of comic-book history explodes off every page!