Batman: The Man Behind the Mask

DC Super Heroes: Batman

by Michael Dahl, Dan Schoening (Illustrator)

Many years after the death of his parents, BRUCE WAYNE comes face to face with their killer, JOE CHILL. While chasing down the cold-blooded crook, BRUCE recalls the story of his own past and how he became the world's greatest crime fighter . . . BATMAN.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Adventure, Superheroes

56 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2009

About the author

Michael Dahl is the author of over 200 books for children and young adults, including the acclaimed Finnegan Zwake mystery series and The Library of Doom. His works have earned Edgar and Anthony Award nominations and national design honors. As Editorial Director at Stone Arch Books, he champions engaging, award-winning stories that inspire young readers everywhere.

He also writes under aliases Chris Carey, Rick Thomas, and Mark Ziegler.

Reviews

[Water Viper · Rating 2 out of 5]

Even though it written for young readers I think it was really lame. Even when I was a young reader I wouldn't have read it. Of course I have a very high IQ

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great beginner chapter book for kids. My sons loved it.

[Nick Podzimek12 · Rating 3 out of 5]

i did'int finish

[Rosa Cline · Rating 4 out of 5]

In my opinion this was one of the better Batman chapter books out of the several I've read to my special needs teen age son. I'm not a real fan of Batman (at least not the 'current' cartoons of him) but I read the books to my son to keep him entertained and interested in books. He enjoys them all but I think although this book did not have very many pictures in it at all; it didn't loose his attention either. Most of the time for chapter books the story needs a picture on a page to keep his attention but this one because of the way it was written the story flowed nicely keeping his and my attention through out the story. It describes Bruce Wayne's past in a way I've never heard it be described and through his own eyes as he races after and captures the man that killed his family. It is a good book.

[Summer White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Batman: The Man Behind the Mask by Michael Dahl is a children's graphic novel. I have never been a fan of any Batman series, but this one was enjoyable. In this book, Batman saves the day as usual from the bad guys who are trying to steal money. Come to find out, one of the robbers that Batman was trying to stop was Joe Chill. Joe Chill was the man that killed Batman's parents twenty years ago. I liked how Batman told how he became the superhero he is, and all the obstacles her overcame. This is a perfect crime fighting novel for 4th and 5th graders to enjoy. Other than the violence and crime, there are no content concerns. The illustrations were also appropriate and fun to look at. Overall, this is a great graphic novel and I enjoyed reading it, and would love to read it to my students.

[Roberto · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Batman and it tells about Batman's parents, and Joe Chill. Batman found him again and brought him to jail.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is how batman saves the day, yet again, but this time, the murderer of batman's parents. Joe Chill and his partner try to steal lots of cash in one night.