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  • Bibliography:
    86 Books (4 Series)
  • First Book:
    February 2008
  • Latest Book:
    January 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Drone Academy

1 - Operation Runaway (Jan-2018)
2 - Operation Foxhunt (Jan-2018)
3 - Operation Copycat (Jan-2018)
4 - Operation Stargazer (Jan-2018)
5 - Swarm (Apr-2018)

Eod Soldiers

1 - Two Sides (Aug-2016)
2 - The Mist (Aug-2016)
3 - Go Slow (Aug-2016)
4 - The List (Aug-2016)

Marvel Action: Avengers

3 - Marvel Action: Avengers: The Fear Eaters (Feb-2020)
4 - Marvel Action: Avengers: The Living Nightmare (Feb-2021)

Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns

1 - Revenge of the One-Trick Pony (Aug-2018)
2 - The Search for Stalor (Aug-2018)
3 - Return to Pegasia (Aug-2018)
4 - Magic Smells Awful (Aug-2018)
5 - Fairies Hate Ponies (Mar-2019)
6 - Who Turned Off the Colors? (Mar-2019)

Multi-Author Series List

Batman: Comic Chapter Books

Catwoman's Nine Lives (Jul-2014)

DC Super Heroes: Batman

Two-Face's Double Take (Jan-2010)

DC Super Heroes

Little Green Men (Jan-2010)
Two-Face's Double Take (Jan-2010)
Scarecrow, Doctor of Fear (Aug-2010)
Scarecrow's Flock of Fear (Aug-2012)
The Poisoned Planet (Aug-2012)

DC Super Heroes: Origins

Green Lantern: An Origin Story (Jan-2015)
Superman: An Origin Story (Mar-2015)
Cyborg: An Origin Story (Aug-2020)

DC Super-Villains: Origins

Black Adam: An Origin Story (Aug-2022)
The Cheetah: An Origin Story (Aug-2022)

Famous Characters: Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman Wrestles Circe's Sorcery (Jan-2017)
Wonder Woman: Light-up Lasso of Truth (Sep-2019)

Famous Characters: Batman

Two-Face's Double Take (Jan-2010)
Scarecrow, Doctor of Fear (Aug-2010)
Scarecrow's Flock of Fear (Aug-2012)
Catwoman's Nine Lives (Jul-2014)
Batman: A Visual History (Sep-2014)
Batman Tangles with Terror (Jan-2017)
Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (Jul-2017)
Batman: Chronicles of the Dark Knight (Oct-2018)

Famous Characters: Superman

Little Green Men (Jan-2010)
The Poisoned Planet (Aug-2012)
Apokolips Invasion (Jan-2018)

Marvel's Iron Man

Iron Man: The Ultimate Guide to the Armored Super Hero (Feb-2010)

Marvel's Spider-Man

Spider-Man: Inside the World of Your Friendly Neighborhood Hero (May-2012)

Scooby-Doo!

The Mystery of the Mayhem Mansion (Mar-2016)
Mystery of the Mist Monster (Oct-2016)
Secret of the Haunted Cave (Oct-2016)
The Salem Witch Showdown (Feb-2017)

Scooby-Doo: Comic Chapter Books

Mystery of the Mist Monster (Oct-2016)
Secret of the Haunted Cave (Oct-2016)

Tony Hawk's 900 Revolution

8 - Lockdown (Jan-2012)

You Choose Stories: Superman

Apokolips Invasion (Jan-2018)

Book List in Order: 86 titles



  • A thrilling introduction to the world of Marvel Heroes for young readers! The Marvel Heroes brand features classic Marvel characters re-rendered in a realistic, accessible style suitable for a younger age range. Now kids can discover the fantastic cl...



  • One of Marvel Comics' favorite characters, Wolverine is a mutant who possesses animal-like instincts, super-enhanced strength, and the ability to heal from any wound. While he was part of the Weapon X program his skeletal structure was bonded with th...



  • Taking a rare day off from the DAILY PLANET newspaper, CLARK KENT relaxes with his new sci-fi novel, Little Green Men. Then suddenly, the mild-mannered reporter hears a scream! Unable to ignore his other job as SUPERMAN, the world's greatest hero, he...



  • At a charity ball, BRUCE WAYNE notices a strange coincidence -- all of the waiters are twins. Then suddenly, the terrible TWO-FACE crashes the festivities! He has partnered with another super-villain to rob every bank in GOTHAM, but first this craz...



  • Packed with original comic book art and created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics, Iron Man: The Ultimate Guide to the Armored Hero is essential for comic book and movie fans alike. From his tragic past to becoming a superhero, explore every t...



  • The story of Ali Baba, a young Persian boy who discovers a cave filled with gold and jewels, the hidden treasures of forty deadly thieves. Unfortunately, his greedy brother, Kassim, cannot wait to get his hands on the riches. Returning to the cave, h...



  • In the dead of winter, fear is spreading through GOTHAM like a flu virus. Hundreds of residents have gone mad with fright, and dozens more are affected each day. Fortunately, BATMAN and his teenage partner, BATGIRL, are on this medical case. And soon...



  • On a moonless night, downtown CENTRAL CITY suddenly bursts into flames. Dozens of deadly fires threaten homes, businesses, and residents of the metropolis. Luckily, the FASTEST MAN ALIVE is close by! The FLASH rushes from house to house, saving entir...



  • With one member in exile and others on lockdown, the Revolution team is falling apart fast and their enemies are picking up the pieces! With each new Artifact, the gang of troublesome teens, known as the Collective, grows more and more powerful. If t...






  • The ultimate web-slinger is back in this exciting and informative ultimate guide. "Spider-Man: Inside the World of your Friendly Neighborhood Hero" traces Spider-Man's entire career from his high-school beginnings as Peter Parker to his love affair w...



  • POISON IVY is sick and tired of watching the Daily Planet newspaper produce billions of pounds of waste each year. With a little help from a recently discovered crashed kryptonite meteorite, IVY creates a voracious vine and covers the Daily Planet bu...



  • After being released from ARKHAM ASYLUM, the DARK KNIGHT’S most frightful foe, the SCARECROW, sets out to cure his one and only fear - birds! With a new and improved fear toxin, he’s going after ROBIN, BATMAN’S powerful partner. ...



  • Edgar Allan Poe's gothic tale of the crumbling Usher mansion -- and its ghastly inhabitants -- comes to life as never before in this one of a kind graphic novel adaptation. ...



  • In this edition of Tony Hawk: Live2Skate, Kevin Simon is caught vandalizing a statue. As punishment, his parents make him help his neighbor for the summer. Kevin is certain the summer will be a total waste. That is, until he discovers the old man has...




  • Get up close and personal with the real Wolverine through this fun and immersive exploration of his hazardous world.In The World According to Wolverine, Marvel Comics’ favorite stoic loner finally opens up on a range of topics that are close to his...



  • After stealing a prized necklace, Catwoman manages to escape Batman’s pursuit only to find the Penguin waiting for her in her apartment. The Penguin asks her to kidnap the Ventriloquist’s prized puppet, Scarface, so he can hold it hostage so the ...



  • Batman: A Visual History follows the DC Comics Super Hero from his 1939 beginnings as a crime-fighting vigilante to his present status as a worldwide cultural icon approaching his 75th anniversary. The book celebrates Batman's greatest stories an...



  • Insight Editions launches a unique new journal concept with two highly original titles: Batman Journal and the Joker Journal.In the midst of committing another fiendish crime, the Joker jots down his deranged thoughts -- until the Dark Knight arrives...






  • Get to know Gotham City’s most feared villain in this absorbing exploration of the Joker’s twisted world.Enter The Joker’s twisted world as the Clown Prince of Crime divulges his deranged perspective in this psychotic exposé! Revealing his dem...



  • In brightest day and in blackest night, Hal Jordan heeds all calls for help as sector 2814's Green Lantern. But before Hal became a galactic guardian, he was a test pilot for the U.S. Air Force. Follow in Hal's footsteps as he becomes the greatest Gr...



  • Professor Pyg has planned a series of heists--and Batman needs reinforcements! But even as Alfred and Katana take on two of Pyg's targets, the Professor himself careens around the city, threatening the lives of a young boy and his parents. Will Batma...



  • One day, an alien orphan crash-lands on Earth and is adopted by a human couple, the Kents. Many years later, that little baby becomes Superman, protector of Earth! But how did the Man of Steel go from orphan to super hero? Experience Clark Kent's inc...



  • When Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang visit a famous mansion once owned by horror filmmakers Jeffrey and Madeline Mayhew, they discover they’ve arrived at a pretty creepy place. With its maze-like layout, strange stairways that abruptly end at ...



  • When she was just a kid, Rose Campbell’s mom constantly told her to “Take things slow.†Now, as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist, Rose takes the advice to heart. One misstep, and boom -- somebody dies. But lately, every day feels exact...



  • Private Matty Giaconne loves making lists. They sharpen his mind so he can focus on disarming IEDs (improvised explosive devices). They distract him from how much he misses his family back home. But when a routine IED search nearly ends in disaster, ...



  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist Dan West has nerves of steel. He regularly risks his life to disarm IEDs. He puts up with his squad mates’ mean-spirited pranks without complaint. And when West finds an Afghan boy standing on a bomb’s press...



  • Private Eli Recato's fellow soldiers call him “Bloodhound,†but Eli isn’t fond of the nickname. He isn’t fond of his self-appointed best buddy, Private Badger, either. What he IS fond of is saving lives by sniffing out IEDs (Improvised Explos...



  • Revamped, redesigned, and fully updated to include the New 52 and Rebirth storylines, this is the definitive and indispensable guide to the characters and worlds of the DC Comics Universe.

    Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this c...






  • While Scooby-Doo and the gang visit a tourist town, the Mystery Machine vanishes in a patch of thick fog. Other vehicles have gone missing as well. Mystery Inc. is on the case! But can they unravel the mystery of the mist monster, or will they get lo...



  • Follow Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred into a bottomless cavern, which is haunted by the ghosts of Civil War soldiers. Or is it? The Mystery Inc. gang must uncover the secret of the haunted cave while taking care of another bottomless pit: Sc...



  • BATMAN is forced to face his fear of bats again when Man-Bat surfaces in Gotham. To defeat Man-Bat, Bruce Wayne must think back to how he overcame his fears when he was younger. ...



  • When THE FLASH comes face to face with CAPTAIN COLD and three other villains, he is outnumbered and alone. To defeat all four threats, Barry Allen must think back to his childhood of growing up alone. He had to fend for himself back then, and he real...



  • Billionaire LEX LUTHOR is back. He's breaking rules and threatening Clark Kent and his fellow Daily Planet workers. But after Clark thinks back to how he stood up to bullies when he was younger, he remembers there are other ways to stand up to bullie...



  • WONDER WOMAN is quickly overwhelmed after she travels to another dimension to battle the sorceress Circe. But after Wonder Woman thinks back to when she first left her homeland, she remembers that courage is key in tough situations. ...



  • Donatello accidentally creates a new water-based mutant in his lab. The aquatic ally seems peaceful enough... until the Drip realizes there’s a lot more water in the world than Don lets on! Collects issues #13â€"14 and the Carmelo Anthony Special!...



  • Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are excited when they're invited to be guest judges at an annual costume contest in Salem, Massachusetts. But when the party is crashed by two terrifying witches, chaos unfolds among the trick-or-treaters. The Gan...



  • The animated worlds of the current TMNT Nickelodeon cartoon and Batman: The Animated Series collide for the first time ever!

    Villains start to mysteriously escape Arkham and Batman seeks to track them down, but he discovers that they have lef...



  • Darkseid is back! He's stolen Superman's Fortress of Solitude, and plans to conquer the Earth! Will Superman be able to repel the invaders from Apokolips? Can he retrieve his fortress and stop Darkseid's plans? Or will the Man of Steel finally be def...






  • Growing up with financial worries and only a single dad looking out for him, Sai Patel found escape on the Internet. And as a founding member of Drone Academy, Sai takes every opportunity to stand up for underdogs being cyber-bullied. But after ousti...



  • From being the first female on the school’s wrestling team to excelling at martial arts, Parker Reading has always been interested in thinking and playing outside the box. While her daily life is filled with athletics that challenge her body, Parke...



  • Despite the fact that she's a founding member of Drone Academy, Zora Michaels is viewed as a flighty girly-girl by the other kids at her high school. Masking her genius-level intellect with the latest clothing trends and her popular group of friends,...



  • While Howard To has always been on the geeky side, there's one girl that brings him out of his shell. Unfortunately, she’s Hollywood’s hottest sci-fi star and about as likely to cross Howard’s path as he is likely to be struck by lightning. But...



  • The fate of the world as we know it depends on a group of teenagers who have never met... not face to face, anyway. Scared? Don't be. They're all members of Drone Academy, a team of anonymous, virtual-reality wearing teens who communicate exclusively...



  • Gotham City’s worst criminals ― the Joker and Harley Quinn ― are in New York City. While there, they meet another super-villain: Shredder, archenemy of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Will Batman and the Ninja Turtles team up to take on these...



  • Batman’s worst enemies ― the Joker, Harley Quinn, and more ― have escaped Arkham Asylum. But where have they all gone? The World’s Greatest Detective tracks the super-villains to New York City ― home of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! BAT...



  • While in New York City, Batman, Robin, and Batgirl team up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. First order of business: defeat Poison Ivy’s mutant monster Snakeweed. But meanwhile, the Joker, Harley Quinn, and Shredder are plotting something eve...



  • The Joker has assembled the zaniest villains around, and he's claiming the Justice League Watchtower as the evil team's new base! When the comical crooks knock out Batman and Superman, it'll be up to super hero Cyborg to take back the headquarters. D...



  • The evil Kraang travel across dimensions to attack Gotham City. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arrive to help Batman and his sidekicks stop them. But can this dynamic duo of heroic teams stop the inter-dimensional danger in time? BATMAN and the TEE...






  • Batman and his sidekicks, Robin and Batgirl, are in New York City ― home to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Has the world gone mad? Not yet. But the evil Mad Hatter plans to change that! Batman and the Ninja Turtles must stop this villain before ...



  • When the evil Scarecrow exposes the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to fear toxin, the heroes in half-shells must face their worst nightmares. Meanwhile, Batman’s worst fears have already come true as he takes on the Joker ― and the super-villain Sh...



  • Lex Luthor is holding an illegal auction for the cruelest criminals around. And when Batman, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman investigate, they discover their teammate Metamorpho is up for bid! Do the heroes stay undercover, or battle a dozen super-villains...



  • Xander Stone didn’t believe in unicorns ― until one puked on him! In this adventure, twelve-year-old Xander first meets the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns ― stinky, zombielike, upchucking creatures from the magical world of Pegasia. They’ve been...



  • Xander Stone travels to the home world of the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns ― and it smells surprisingly good! Once banished for being stinky, zombielike, upchucking creatures, the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns (still stinky, zombielike, upchucking creatu...



  • The secret of the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns is out and that makes Xander Stone sick! Twelve-year-old Xander is the only person on Earth who knows about the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns. Except, of course, for a rich and crazy billionaire who will stop at ...



  • Xander Stone must save the handsomest of all Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns! In this installment, the handsomest of all Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns, Stalor, is missing. (P.S. He’s not really that handsome.) Twelve-year-old Xander and his other stinky, zombi...



  • Each spread in Guide to Groot: A Sound Book chronicles the different meanings of "I am Groot" based on a given situation -- humorous, awkward, and even sentimental. 

    With three simple words and his selfless, straightforward ac...



  • Batman aficionado Matt Manning gives a unique history of the Dark Knight in this deluxe box set of hardcover books, including: --Bat-Signal: Lighting the Dark Knight's Sky --Shades of Black: The Many Costumes of Batman --The Batman Villains: The...



  • The Turtles are back in an all-new animated series from Nickelodeon: new characters, new attitude, and a new age of mutant madness begins here.

    Join Leo, the self-proclaimed "coolest" brother; Donnie, the "genius"; Mikey, the "prankster"; and ...



  • Xander discovers a new magical creature―millions of them, actually! In this adventure, a swarm of insects threatens the Montgomery Orchard and twelve-year-old Xander’s fruitful summer job. Luckily, the so-called bugs aren’t actually bugs. Un...



  • The Rainbow-Barfing Unicorn virus hasn’t infected humans ... until now! In this adventure, twelve-year-old Xander contracts the mysterious virus of the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns. The virus gives the unicorns their barfing abilities, but it’s havin...



  • A new era of all-out Avengers action begins!

    A new team is formed to battle a mega-sized threat that is weirder and wilder than any the superheroes have met before! The New Danger will be the perfect opportunity for middle grade readers, and ...



  • The Turtles are back in an all-new animated series from Nickelodeon: new characters, new attitude, and a new age of mutant madness begins here.

    The TMNT are in a bitter fight with each other over an extremely sensitive topic... which pizza pla...



  • A new era of all-out Avengers action continues in these young reader friendly graphic novels!

    Magic and mayhem collide for more mighty Marvel action in this new adventure featuring Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Thor, Captain Marvel, and Doctor Str...



  • They're the world's greatest heroes! The grim avengers of the night! The planet's first line of defense against supervillains and alien threats! They're . . . the Bug Brigade? Doug, Josie, Kira, and Reginald were all normal sixth graders at the start...



  • A new era of all-out Avengers action continues in these graphic novels for middle-grade readers!

    Heroes and villains alike prepare for an incoming threat from the cosmos! Will someone from Black Panther's past be friend or foe? And what sinist...



  • New characters, new attitude, and a new age of mutant madness continues in this graphic novel based on the Nickelodeon animated series.

    Join Raph, Leo, Donnie, Mikey, and April O'Neil in this exciting and hilarious adventure with an important ...



  • Told from the perspective of Foaly, Commander Root, and Holly, this title gives a fairy-level perspective on their world and their views of the human world....



  • How did Cyborg become a member of the Justice League? Discover the story behind Victor Stone's journey from technological experiment to one of the World's Greatest Super Heroes, including the source of his high-tech computing powers. With action-pack...



  • A new era of all-out Avengers action continues in these middle-grade-friendly graphic novels!

    The first year of Marvel Action: Avengers comes to a thrilling conclusion! The Avengers begin their final attack against A.I.M. and the mastermind be...



  • Traces Batman's entire career, with full details of his incredible adventures and battles, his allies, loves, and formidable array of enemies.DC's Dark Knight first emerged from the shadows in the pages of Detective Comics in 1939, when young Bruce W...



  • How did Black Adam become Shazam’s almighty archenemy? Discover the story behind this Super-Villain’s journey from heroic champion to cruel ruler, including the source of his magic mastery. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-fol...



  • How did The Cheetah become Wonder Woman’s fierce feline foe? Discover the story behind this Super-Villain’s journey from brilliant scientist to wildcat criminal, including the source of her beastly abilities. With action-packed illustrati...



  • In this complete biography of one of Marvel’s most beloved super heroes, explore Spider-Man’s development through behind-the-scenes anecdotes, images, and rarely-seen interviews. From the comic page to the big screen and beyond, Spider-Ma...



  • In this complete biography of one of Marvel’s most beloved super heroes, explore Spider-Man’s development through behind-the-scenes anecdotes, images, and rarely-seen interviews. From the comic page to the big screen and beyond, Spider-Ma...



  • In 2008, Moko the dolphin was well known at Mahia Beach on New Zealand’s North Island. People loved to come and watch the playful dolphin fetch beach balls, steal boogie boards, and interact with the swimmers and beachgoers. In March of that ye...



  • The TMNT get an all-new look, new weapons, and awesome new powers in these comics based on the Nickelodeon animated series!Join the legendary heroes Raph, Leo, Donnie, and Mikey as these brothers discover the Hidden City beneath New York, learn amazi...



  • A haunted school. A suspicious group of adults. And a gang of kids and their dog ready to solve any mystery in this officially licensed Scooby-Doo picture book. When Shaggy and his pup Scooby-Doo sneak into Crystal Cove Elementary School's l...



  • Discover the hidden corners of the DC Multiverse in this definitive illustrated guide to the multiple versions of The Dark Knight.Take a tour through the diverse worlds of the DC Multiverse in this comprehensive guidebook detailing the lives of its m...



  • Celebrate Spider-Man's iconic origin with this one-of-a-kind, officially licensed radioactive spider collectible!Deluxe Collectible: Features a 3 3/4" crystal cube containing a 3D laser-engraved replica of the radioactive spider tha...



  • In 1996, a fire started in an abandoned building in New York City. As the flames rose, one young cat showed incredible bravery. Scarlett was a young mother and had recently given birth to her litter of kittens. When the fire threatened her babies, sh...



  • America’s first president masterminds a network of spies. A young officer creates a clever spy ring. A patriotic woman uses her laundry as a secret code. These thrilling, true stories of espionage shifted the course of the American Revolution. ...



  • A daring double agent tricks the Nazi regime. A world-famous jazz singer smuggles secrets out of occupied France. A pro baseball player turned spy steals classified nuclear information. These thrilling true stories of espionage shifted the course of ...



  • A legendary freedom fighter turns spy to spoil Confederate plans. A pioneering detective stops an assassination attempt on Abraham Lincoln. A courageous star uses her acting skills as a cover to gather war secrets. These gripping, true stories of esp...



  • A young British officer starts a spy base that is disguised as a shipping company. A German naval engineer turns against his country to aid the Allies. A Frenchwoman leads a spy network that saves thousands of British soldiers. These gripping, true s...



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    The TMNT are in a bitter fight with each other over an extremely sensitive topic… which pizza place has the fastest delivery! Then, to catch a mutant kidnapper sometimes means… getting kidnapped?! When the Turtles lay a trap to lure their...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Matthew K. Manning has published 86 books.

The next book by Matthew K. Manning, Undercover Combat, will be published in January 2025.

The first book by Matthew K. Manning, Marvel Heroes Greatest Battles, was published in February 2008.

Yes. Matthew K. Manning has 4 series.