--- product_id: 247262545 title: "Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman Hardcover – Illustrated, July 1, 2012" brand: "marc tyler nobleman" price: "FREE" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/247262545-bill-the-boy-wonder-the-secret-co-creator-of-batman store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman Hardcover – Illustrated, July 1, 2012 **Brand:** marc tyler nobleman **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman Hardcover – Illustrated, July 1, 2012 by marc tyler nobleman - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/247262545-bill-the-boy-wonder-the-secret-co-creator-of-batman) ## Best For - marc tyler nobleman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted marc tyler nobleman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman Hardcover – Illustrated, July 1, 2012 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51WbvA1knsL.jpg) ![Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman Hardcover – Illustrated, July 1, 2012 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31D7FeNZeYL.jpg) ![Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman Hardcover – Illustrated, July 1, 2012 - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41KBCo9291L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Story For Kids and Adults *by P***Y on Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2015* The last page of BILL THE BOY WONDER: THE SECRET CO-CREATOR OF BATMAN includes quotes from some deceased comics industry legends. One, artist Jerry Robinson, says that "Bill was the greatest comics writer of his time, and maybe since." The other, editor Julius Schwartz, states that "Bill Finger was the genius of comics." Strong words about a guy most people have never heard of. But, with the help of exhaustive research and illustrations by industry veteran Ty Templeton, author Marc Tyler Nobleman set out to prove them true. The result was this children's book, which tells the story of two comic-book fans, writer Bill Finger and cartoonist Bob Kane, who together developed a superhero called The Bat-Man. Though most of the concepts for the character were actually Finger's, Kane negotiated with DC Comics to get sole credit for its creation and subsequently became wealthy while the anonymous writer pounded out incredibly creative scripts, and further developed Batman's world, for a modest income. The little book continues through Bill's career up to his death in 1974 and ends with his general acknowledgement in the industry and among fans as Batman's co-creator--though he has only just recently started getting official credit.BILL has proven itself quite popular with primary-school children, which somewhat surprised me, because the text is long on some pages, there is some comics industry jargon, and the emotional content would appear to be too deep for kids. A lot is implied that would only be evident to adults. And the lengthy text-only coda would only be interesting to adults. Despite all this, kids have showered Nobleman with praise and thanks; the author himself, an acquaintance of mine, happily sent me links to photos of posters, cards, letters, and thank-you notes. Still, to my mind, BILL succeeds even better as a book for adults, for fans of comics and Batman. Bill Finger's name is still unknown to the general public and to Batman fans who don't read comics, and he's never before had an actual book devoted to him. So, this one is most welcome; I was excited about it when I first heard it was coming, especially from Nobleman, who did an excellent job with his previous effort, BOYS OF STEEL: THE CREATORS OF SUPERMAN. A lot of comics fans have been passionate in their desire to see Finger co-credited with creating Batman, and BILL is something of a nicely illustrated hardcover pamphlet for Nobleman's own public crusade. But children obviously have been drawn to the long-overdue story of a shamefully unsung creative person. So I recommend this slim volume for kids like those, plus comics fans and those who champion the underdog. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bill Finger, one of the unsung heroes of American culture *by E***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2012* This minimalist biography in graphic format is one of the few chances the general public has had to become aware of a man who made an enormous contribution to the creation and growth of one of the iconic figures of American popular culture. Finger's quiet - in fact largely anonymous - talent as a writer and innovator continued throughout his life, and it has gone largely unrecognized for too long beyond his lifetime. Marc Tyler Nobleman takes gentle, understated aim at the injustices that have been perpetrated upon the creative people in many of the fields of the popular arts. Finger spent his professional career as masked as the hero he helped create and it's well past time that the service he did for our collective imagination and our inclination to dream big dreams, was recognized. Thanks Mr Finger - and thank you Marc. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Young Adult title that's worth an Adult's time *by F***P on Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2014* In all the time I'd read notices about this book, I'd never ever gotten the impression that it was written as a children's book. But now, I look at the Product Details section of the Amazon description of it for the first time, and there it is right at the start:Age Range: 8 - 12 yearsGrade Level: 3 - 7Every page of the story is fully illustrated, like children books are, with oversized panels to echo the comic book motif. The artwork is clean and drawn in a realistic but simplistic style, presenting both specific key scenes in Finger's life as well as a few spreads spotlighting his most important work on Batman.The Author's Note at the end is what really helps elevate this children's book to one readers of all ages will find worthwhile. Beyond his interviews with family and comic book industry colleagues, Nobleman's search for biographical information on and photos of Finger was quite challenging. At the time of publishing, he was only able to locate a total 17 photos of Finger. He later found out from his second wife that "We weren't photo people." And in hoping to find an heir of Finger's that could receive his modest royalty checks from DC Comics, he reveals both a sad and a happy ending.I was shocked when I opened my package to find an oversized children's book. But was relieved that this turned out to be a satisfying biography shining a spotlight on a man that I never knew about but am now so grateful to. He wrote the earliest adventures of my childhood hero which Kane didn't always draw (Kane hired ghost artists, among them Jerry Robinson, to help draw those early Batman stories). It makes me a little sad knowing what Kane never shared with his collaborator. But through this modest book, Bill Finger finally gets some long overdue recognition. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/247262545-bill-the-boy-wonder-the-secret-co-creator-of-batman](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/247262545-bill-the-boy-wonder-the-secret-co-creator-of-batman) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-11-10*