The Essential Batman Encyclopedia

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The Essential Batman Encyclopedia is a book with an encyclopedic listing of characters, places, and things in the Batman franchise. It was written by Robert Greenberger and published by Del Rey Trade. [1]

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References

  1. ""The Essential Batman Encyclopedia" by Robert Greenberger".