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Outrageous, fascinating and bizarre facts from every corner of the comic book universe!
What comic book artist was the recipient of an on-stage thank you from Paul McCartney and an on-air apology from Johnny Carson? What superhero got his powers by being bitten by a mongoose? What popular NPR host was forever immortalized as a “bad boyfriend” in a notable comic book? In Why Does Batman Carry Shark Repellent?, author Brian Cronin will answer those questions and more by revealing the most obscure, wacky and surprising facts about comics—from the characters and creators, to the TV shows, movies and merch. Cronin has teamed up with some of the top comic book writers and artists of today to present 100 trivia lists, including:
From Batman to Spiderman, Aquaman to the X-Men, each list in Why Does Batman Carry Shark Repellent? will entertain and inform whether you’re a hardcore geek or a casual fan.
Brian Cronin is the writer and producer of the Comics Should Be Good Blog at Comic Book Resources (www.cbr.cc) and the writer of the online column, “Comic Book Legends Revealed.” He has a JD from Fordham Law School and is a member of the New York State Bar.