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How To Be a Superhero

by Doctor Metropolis

ISBN13: 9780452285750
ISBN10: 0452285755
Condition: Standard
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Whether you've recently been bitten by a radioactive insect or just fallen into a vat of mysterious Chemical X, How to Be a Superhero is the only book you'll ever need. Written especially for newly superpowered citizens, this comprehensive handbook will help you:

Identify and hone your unique superpowers
Design a costume that says "No" to evil, but "Yes" to fashion
Navigate all pertinent tax and liability issues
Find the archenemy who's right for you

Filled with easy-to-use quizzes, helpful sidebars, and step-by-step graphics that will help you master the complexities of the superheroic career, this is the perfect book for lovers of comics and superhero movies as well as those who simply want to learn to use their powers for good.

About the Author

Doctor Metropolis has served as a consultant to the superpowered community for more than twenty years. A longtime resident of New York City, he lives in a tastefully decorated secret headquarters beneath Washington Square Park with his sidekick and their two cats, Mr. Pooh and Ficklesticks.

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: obsessionpersonified, February 9, 2009 (view all comments by obsessionpersonified)
The superhero's bible! With this book I managed to successfully find a suitable lair, hire a homoerotic sidekick, and find the perfect Evil Nemesis with whom I share a deep and abiding loathing for. I reccomend it to anyone who can read words, minds, or thoughts.
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ISBN:: 9780452285750
Author:: Metropolis, Doctor
Publisher:: Plume
Author:: Doctor Metropolis
Author:: Neville, Barry
Author:: Doctor Metropolis
Subject:: General
Subject:: Parodies
Publication Date:: 20041130
Binding:: Paperback
Grade Level:: General/trade
Language:: English
Illustrations:: Y
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 7.24x5.30x.51 in. .41 lbs.

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