Book Series · 2 Books

DC Super-Villains Origins Books

In order from The Joker to The Cheetah.

The DC Super-Villains Origins series is a set of 2 chapter books by Louise Simonson and Matthew K. Manning, published between 2019 and 2022. Written for ages 6–8, most books run about 50 pages.

The Joker
The Cheetah
The Joker
The Joker
The Cheetah
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Joker
Sale price
$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

The Joker

By Louise Simonson, Luciano Vecchio (Illustrator)

Uncover the Joker's transformation from crook to Batman's ultimate foe.

41 pages· 954 words· Est. 11 min read
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Summary: Explore the Joker's rise from petty criminal to Gotham's most feared villain. What twisted path led to his iconic grin and rivalry with Batman? Dive into the chaos and mystery behind the Clown Prince of Crime's infamous legacy.
The complete set

DC Super-Villains Origins Series

2 books · Published 2019–2022

The Joker
Series
Sale price
$958

The Joker

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

Uncover the Joker's transformation from crook to Batman's ultimate foe.

The Cheetah
Series
Sale price
$958

The Cheetah

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2022

A scientist's transformation into a wildcat villain challenges Wonder Woman's might.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the DC Super-Villains Origins series?

There are 2 books in the DC Super-Villains Origins series. It began with The Joker in 2019, and the newest book, The Cheetah, was published in 2022.

What ages are the DC Super-Villains Origins books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which DC Super-Villains Origins book is the longest?

The Cheetah is the longest book in the series at 1,084 words (48 pages).

Which DC Super-Villains Origins book is the shortest?

The Joker is the shortest at 954 words (41 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring DC Super-Villains Origins to life.

01

Louise Simonson

Author
02

Matthew K. Manning

Author
03

Luciano Vecchio

Illustrator
04

Darío Brizuela

Illustrator

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