"Explores the real-world science and engineering connections to the features in Batman's aircraft"--

"Explores the real-world science and engineering connections to the features of Batman's Batsuit, Utility Belt, road vehicles, and aircraft"--

Batman conquers crime with brains, brawn, and a whole lot of high-tech gadgetry. Batman Science explores the surprising ways the Caped Crusader's gear and gadgets actually connect to reality. Accessible text, real-world photos, and Batman illustrations team up to reveal the real science and engineering behind Batman's fictional world.

When it comes to fighting crime, technology is Batman's greatest weapon. From his gadget-packed Utility Belt to his high-tech Batmobile, the Dark Knight tackles Gotham's criminal underworld. But does any of his gear have a basis in reality? Or is it merely the stuff of fiction? Batman Tech uncovers the real-world connections behind Batman's equipment, and much of it will surprise you Accessible text, photos and Batman illustrations combine to reveal the real science and engineering behind Batman's fictional world.

With the power to fly, the Man of Steel never fails to swoop in and save the day. But what makes flight possible? And can anyone or anything in our world move through the air the way Superman does? Get ready to find out with the help of the World’s Greatest Hero. You’ll be amazed by how much you can learn about the science of flight.

Based in the world of the Dark Knight but with real-world expert advice, The Batman Handbook teaches all of the skills of the world's most mysterious superhero. Covering such essentials as throwing a batarang, constructing a Kevlar suit and withstanding poisoning, this ultimate guide is produced in partnership with DC Comics and features all original artwork from David Hahn, a DC comics illustrator.Batman comics ranked top in comic book sales for seven out of 12 months last year. The book will be published in time for the June 2005 release of Batman Begins, a movie focusing on how a young Bruce Wayne obtained the skills and abilities necessary to become Batman. With real-world advice about fantastical skills, The Batman Handbook will appeal to all superhero wannabes.

At first sight, superheroes and economics seem to occupy completely different dimensions – but a clash of dimensions is a classic comic book storyline! In this first-of-its kind book, an economist and a business writer assemble an A-team of academic talent to explore the intersection of superhero mythology and economic theory in ten accessible chapters. Superheroes and Economics uncovers basic economic truths that are integral to the comic stories from some of the genres most famous names. The authors of the chapters look at ways that economic principles can add authenticity to imagined universes, and how familiar superhero stories can demonstrate concepts used by economists to forecast the behavior of markets and individuals. If Spider-Man is so smart, why isn’t he rich? What are the economic implications of a tech entrepreneur like Tony Stark actually inventing Iron Man armor? What does the 80-year career of Wonder Woman tell us about the evolving role of women in the workplace? This unique book extends the scope of comics studies to encompass social sciences. It offers a great way to introduce both fans and students to topics like opportunity cost, growth, inflation, and cost benefit analysis, as well as more advanced concepts like moral hazard, utility functions and economic growth. This text can be used to supplement economics courses using colorful examples that any pop culture fan can relate to.