Batman versus Man-Bat

by J.E. Bright, Steven E. Gordon (Illustrator), Eric A. Gordon (Illustrator)

When a half-man, half-bat creature attacks Gotham City, the police think Batman has gone mad. To clear his name, Batmanhas to defeat the fiendish foe.

Genres: Childrens, Superheroes, Batman

32 pages, Paperback

First published August 28, 2012

About the author

J.E. Bright is the author of more than 125 novels, novelizations, non-fiction books, graphic novels, novelty books, and interactive apps for children, young adults, and adults. He lives in the Clear Lake City area of Houston, TX with his dogs Henry and Arthur.

Reviews

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

So nice to see a comic book that read more like a book. I was really tired of reading just plain comics, but my student loves comic books. Generally the vocabulary is way over his level, but this vocab he understood just fine, though I had to do the reading.

[midnightfaerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

My 5 yr old who's learning to read loves this book. Has some big words in it, but repetition is key.

[John Yelverton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a fun little children's story featuring Batman which is made to help your child learn to read.

[Paula Greenfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a story were Batman needs to use his skills to take down Man-Bat without harming him too much.

[Margaret Chind · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I'm very excited about The Dark Knight Rises: Batman versus Bane I Can Read! I is also very cool to have the classic dressed in blue cartoon image Batman as well. My experiences with Batman are more movie related, however I've caught a cartoon from time to time. What I do not remember is having villains that are beyond human into creatures like Man-Bat and Batman Classic: Reptile Rampage, but the Enginerd assures me these characters have been here and are from the comics. So I am learning new things and glad to share them with my girls as they learn to read.

*Thanks to HC for providing a copy for review.*

[Kim Heimbuch · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a fabulous addition for early readers.The story, as always, portrays Batman as the savior of the day from a frightening Man-Bat that is rampaging the city. Through vivid and colorful illustrations, early readers are able to submerse themselves into an entertaining story that engages and encourages the reader to want to read more.

My daughter read this book and found it to be a delightful read. It was short enough for her to enjoy the read, and long enough to stimulate her desire to keep reading. This is the perfect book to keep in the car, take in the beach bag, or on a visit to the doctor's office.

[Courtney K · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a favorite of the week. Bobo "read" it aloud to me on the way home from the library.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

fun to read to the kids

[Dave Schaafsma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Batman for early readers!

[Kim Dallmeier · Rating 4 out of 5]

My son really loved this story, especially the illustrations!

[Whole And · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great story Batman tale of a foe that ruins his reputation and how Batman clears his name. There are times when we must clear our name against gossip and misconceptions.

[Julie Hatch · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would rate it a 1, but my son loves batman

[David]

This story is about batman and his investigation of man-bat. The newspapers got it mixed up and thought man-bat was actually him but batman saved the day by protecting the people of Gotham, including a scientist who knew about hybrid creature people. Batman learned that man-bat was his friend and they worked hard to create an antidote, he chased the creature down and was able to give him the serum to save him and turn him back to his friend. Batman saved the day once again and now, with his friend, once again.