Batman and the Morphing Movie Star

By Michael Anthony Steele and Gregg Schigiel

Trouble on a movie set and a series of bank heists spur Batman and his sidekick, Batwing, into action. Soon they discover that former actor Matt Hagen—better known as the super-villain Clayface—is plotting a secret comeback. But when the morphing movie star gets cornered, his escape puts the Dark Knight in danger. Can Batwing help contain the muddy menace before Batman is brought to his knees? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero fans!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Jan 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781515893349

Michael Anthony Steele

Michael Anthony Steele has been in the entertainment industry for more than 27 years, writing for television, movies, and video games. He has authored more than 120 books for exciting characters and brands including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Shrek, and Scooby-Doo. Steele lives on a ranch in Texas, but he enjoys meeting readers when he visits schools and libraries all across the country. For more information, visit MichaelAnthonySteele.com.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover

Title Page

Introduction

Chapter 1: And … Action!

Chapter 2: Behind-the-Scenes Bank Robbery

Chapter 3: Performer Plot Twist

Chapter 4: Real-Time Remake

Chapter 5: Stunt Double Trouble

Clayface

Author

Illustrator

Glossary

Discussion Questions

Writing Prompts

Explore More

Copyright

Back Cover

Cover

Title Page

Table of Contents

Start of Content

Main Body

Backmatter

Acknowledgments

Glossary

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While still a boy, Bruce Wayne witnessed the death of his parents at the hands of a petty criminal. The tragic event changed the young billionaire’s life forever. Bruce vowed to rid Gotham City of evil and keep its people safe from crime. After years of training his body and mind, he donned a new uniform and a new identity.

He became …

CHAPTER 1

And … Action!

The main door of the office building burst open. A blond man, dressed in a tuxedo, dashed out and sprinted across the sidewalk. He slid over the hood of a sleek sports car and landed on the other side. He reached for the car door.

Five men in ski masks ran out of the building after him. One jumped into the air, somersaulted over the car, and landed beside the blond man.

WHAM!

The masked man kicked the car door shut, keeping the blond man from escaping. Without missing a beat, the blond man dropped to