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DC Comics Super Heroes and Villains: Fandex Deluxe [Cards]

Randall Lotowycz
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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May 5, 2010 Fandex
Celebrate 75 years of DC Comics with an obsessive Fandex Deluxe: a supersized deck of 75 iconic heroes and villains whose power over the popular imagination has never been stronger (think The Dark Knight, last summer's $1 billion blockbuster).

The gang’s all here: Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Green Lantern, Captain Marvel, Justice League of America, the Flash. So are their nemeses—the Joker, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, Lex Luthor, Cheetah, Brainiac, Poison Ivy, Deathstroke. Meticulously researched, with layers of information covering origins, biography, back-stories, affiliations, motivations, weaknesses, and fascinating trivia, the deck adds up to an insider’s history of the DC Universe. And what better way to present it than in the format with super powers—Fandex and its die-cut cards perfectly capture the characters in one dynamic pose after another, with the art taken straight from the pages of the original comics.

From the essential—learn about the Crisis on Infinite Earths—to the improbable—discover how Lex Luthor became President of the United States—to the offbeat—did you know that Clark Kent and Lois Lane lived in a building owned by Wayne (i.e., Batman) Enterprises: it’s a handheld feast for new¬comers and passionate comics fans alike.



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From the Back Cover

Bringing the world of DC Comics to your fingertips, Fandex celebrates Super Heroes and Villains and their larger-than-life stories in a deluxe edition of 75 individually die-cut, full-color cards.

Meet the young Bruce Wayne, whose inspiration for Batman came crashing through a window. Brainiac with a “twelfth level” intellect, who literally bottled civilizations. Hawkman and Hawkgirl, subjected to cycle after cycle of death and reincarnation after their souls bonded in Ancient Egypt. The vapid playboy Ollie Queen who, stranded on an island in the South Seas, is dubbed “Auu Lanu Lau’Ava” or Green Arrow by the natives. Plus Superman, Lex Luthor, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, the Joker, Captain Marvel, Robin, and many more.

Obsessively researched, the deck unfolds with layers of information, including biographies, origin stories, motivations, secret affiliations, mysterious powers and weaknesses, plus the year and issue each character made its debut. From the essential—the Crisis on Infinite Earths—to the offbeat—how Penguin sold his own memorabilia—it’s a complete history of the DC Comics universe.

About the Author

Randall Lotowycz is an obsessive author who read his first DC comic—Superman #75—at age 11, has seen every DC movie on opening day, and had to build a custom bed frame to fit his dozens of crates of comic books. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Product Details

  • Cards: 76 pages
  • Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; Crds edition (May 5, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0761158561
  • ISBN-13: 978-0761158561
  • Product Dimensions: 4 x 1.2 x 10.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #281,844 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Randall Lotowycz is a graduate of the New School University's Creative Writing MFA program and the author of the DC Comics Super Heroes and Villains Fandex, with 75,000 copies in print, and The Mini Book of Mini Darts, as well as the self-published YA novel, The Undefined Use of This. He's also inventor of Darts!, the world's first and only magnetic dartboard wall calendar. The 2011 edition was also published in France as Le Jeu de Fléchette! He lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
It is like one big family tree of superheroes. Cat Lover  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
Each card has information about the super hero/villian that even I find interesting. M. Pauly  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars DC Comics Super Heroes & Villains: Fandex Deluxe October 13, 2010
Format:Cards
I purchased this book for my grandsons, ages 7 and 5. They love it so much that I purchased a second one so they would each have a copy as well as two more to have on hand for gifts. My grandsons really enjoy flipping through the Fandex cards to check facts about each super hero or villain and the author has made it easy for them to read about the super heroes' real names, powers, and background information on how their character developed. I would recommend this book for any child or adult who is a fan of DC Comics Super Heroes as well as other comic book characters. Great job Randall.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference for parents! September 19, 2011
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So our little superhero is crazy about DC Comics. The only problem is that I have no clue who anyone is except for Batman or Superman. This reference collection is fantastic. It gives a very detailed background about the characters. It is like one big family tree of superheroes. I found it very interesting. I started reading about the characters that were in my son's comics and just kept going through them all. I really like the way that it is in a "fan." It is easy to look up any villain or hero. It also looks cool. We use it for decoration on my son's superhero bookshelf.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A trove of information January 13, 2011
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We bought this for our 4-year-old who loves superheroes. Each swing out page is packed with information and topped with an instantly recognizeable picture of the hero/villain. He loves it, and it's a lot more fun for him to look through than a standard style book.

My only quibble with the fandex is that the pages themselves are a little less substantial than I would have liked, and the irregular edges along the tops of each page can catch on each other when you try to slide everything back together. It's not hard for an adult or a careful older child to get everything back together nicely, but be prepared for bent and torn pages if you give this to a young child.
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5.0 out of 5 stars [Christian Bale Batman voice]-This guide just showed you that it's...
I bought the Star Wars and read that in my free time at school until I finished it. I loved it so much. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Avenger
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Super Hero fans!!!
I bought this for my six year old son for Christmas and he loved it! The pictures and colors are great, and there is a surprising amount of detailed information on each card. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Billie Jo A Bishop
5.0 out of 5 stars Our choice
Gift of choice for the young boy birthday. Any in this series is a hit. Happy faces for this gift.
Published 3 months ago by Amy O
5.0 out of 5 stars Very cool
My son loves these characters. This is a fun way to get him to read and he is memorizing every one of them.
Published 5 months ago by Scott Peitsmeyer
4.0 out of 5 stars Great review
Great item for kids/adults interested in super heroes/villians. Gives a nice summary of each ones life story and major feats. My son loves it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Michael A. Omeara
5.0 out of 5 stars Great "Book" for any boy
If your son loves super heroes he will love this fan deck. Each card has information about the super hero/villian that even I find interesting. Read more
Published 16 months ago by M. Pauly
1.0 out of 5 stars No Kord, No thanks!
Sure this might be fun for a car trip, but I'll pass on purchasing the DC Fandex. Blue Beetle's entry is all about Jaime and The Question's is mostly Montoya. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Perry Der
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book format and lots of info!
My daughter and I have really enjoyed this book and highly recomment any super hero fan to buy it! You definately tell how much the author Randall Lotowycz loves his DC Comics... Read more
Published on April 25, 2010 by Tim L. Collins
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