Michael Heatley 
Little Book of Super Heroes 

Superheroes — fictional characters fighting evil with superhuman powers, gadgets and way-out weapons — have fascinated us ever since Superman first donned his cape and tights back in 1938. This fantastic 128-page hardback book charts the growth of the genre, profiling the most notable superheroes and giving us insight into their creation. It's topped off by quotes — every superhero had a catchprase — trivia and a guide to collectibles, from Marvel Comics to Corgi Batmobiles, that fetch the highest prices on the collectors market.