New Releases by Scott Beatty

The official and definitive guide to the dynamic and engrossing characters of the DC multiverse – now updated with more than 1,000 entries. Written by DC experts, the fifth and latest edition of the comprehensive DC Encyclopedia includes more than 1,000 Super Heroes and Super-Villains, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, The Joker, and Harley Quinn. The most captivating and complete DC Encyclopedia to date: The fifth edition of the highly celebrated DC Encyclopedia contains over 1,000 entries for DC’s eclectic cast of Super Heroes and Super-Villains, as well as features for major events from the comics. Exclusive cover artwork created by renowned Dark Crisis and Wonder Woman artist Daniel Sampere, as well as fresh new character artworks on expanded entries. The ultimate gift for DC and Super Hero fans looking for an official and up-to-date reference book for this influential franchise. This fresh and exciting update makes new additions to the DC Encyclopedia, introducing new content that covers the latest events in the DC multiverse – including Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Lazarus Planet, and Absolute Power, as well as new and enhanced character entries. Stunningly illustrated with DC artwork, including hundreds of new images from the latest DC comics, this book is a must-have on any DC fan’s shelf. TM & © DC.

The acclaimed Batgirl: Year One and Robin: Year One writing team reunites with Nightwing penciller Scott McDaniel to tell the story of Nightwing: Year One. This 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition collects the entire saga, featuring a brand-new introduction by writer Scott Beatty, the never-before-printed outline and notes from the making of the Year One storyline, the Nightwing #104 script, an extensive behind-the-scenes sketchbook from penciller Scott McDaniel, a brand-new cover by McDaniel, and more! Collects Nightwing #101-106.

"Fired by Batman, Dick Grayson is adrift. Unsure of what to do and where to turn, he seeks solace from familiar sources, starting with a visit to the Man of Steel, Superman. He also checks in on the circus where the Flying Graysons were the main attraction, only to find himself unable to avoid fighting crime. Grayson''s odyssey clarifies his thinking and gives him direction. Donning a brand-new uniform, he takes a new name and charts a course that makes the Boy Wonder a man."--

Adam is the First, science''s revered first immortal before the rise of the New Humans. Ugly and deformed, his sacrifice leads to the perfect race of godlike people that inhabit the world around him. While he is now worshiped as the first and undying, he is also hopelessly alone. Adam Among The Gods is a sci-fi tale that explores the evolving standards of beauty and perfection and how those choices could affect the physical and mental well-being of a human race improved through genetic tampering. From the mind of Gary Scott Beatty (Mis-Adventures of Adam West, Vincent Price Night Terrors) with art and inks by acclaimed Saint Germaine illustrator James Lyle (Grimm Fairy Tales). "This is a wonderful morality tale done in the tradition of the Twilight Zone." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist, My Comic Shop.com. "Adam gets 5 out of 5 stars!" - Allen Freeman, Small Press Newsroom. A Caliber Comics release.

Following Alfred''s tragic death in "City of Bane," this collection gathers the greatest stories in the character''s 75-year history, including his debut appearance in 1943''s Batman #16, the mystery of "The Man Who Killed Mlle. Marie," and the touching "Father''s Day." Collects stories from Batman #16 and #31; Detective Comics #83, #356, #501, #502, #806, and #807; Untold Legends of the Batman #2; Batman Annual #13; Batman: Shadow of the Bat #31; Batman: Gotham Adventures #16; Batman Eternal #31; and Batman Annual (2016) #1 and #3.

Gary Scott Beatty’s one-shot “Number One” was on Bleeding Cool News’ list of the best indie comics of 2014. Now this innovative writer/artist’s early work is being offered in a collected edition for the first time. “Worlds: Three Stories by Gary Scott Beatty” features done-in-one comic book stories, gallery pages, and an article from the author. “Adam Among the Gods” - Adam is the First, science''s revered first immortal before the rise of the New Humans. Ugly and deformed, his sacrifice lead to the perfect race of godlike people that inhabit the world around him. He is worshiped, undying and hopelessly alone. This sci-fi tale explores evolving standards of beauty and perfection and how those choices could affect the physical and mental well being of a human race improved through genetic tampering. “Seductions” - Beatty explores mating ritual psychology, seduction history, the barroom scene and, yes, vampires! The "hero" of Seductions is caught in a maddening cycle, waking 10 years after each feeding. The world changes around him and only two things remain, his desire for blood and a yearning for his long lost love! Far from a typical romance, the hero must decide: heart''s desire or dinner? “Jazz: Cool Birth” - A murder mystery in a 1957 jazz club, with illustrations inspired by ''50s album cover design. From the martini crowd at the uptown piano bars to the whiskey cats at downtown''s Skylarks, piano man Dean Fontessa had thought he''d seen it all. But when he agrees to beat chops with the local pounders about a nixed out gabriel, he finds the jazz crowd takes care of its own, dig? Reviews of the stories contained in this collection: ADAM AMONG THE GODS: “Both Beatty’s writing and Lyle’s art…reveal impressive hidden depths.”— Adam Prosser, rackraids.com "This is a wonderful morality tale done in the tradition of the Twilight Zone."— Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist, My Comic Shop.com SEDUCTIONS: “Shot from artist Bill Bryan’s compelling pencils and enhanced by Beatty’s colors, Seductions draws the reader into the vampire’s hunt for ‘life’ and love. One feels his pain even as one loathes his manipulative manner. Complete unto itself, this comic book is another satisfying done-in-one presentation. Seductions earns four Tonys.” — Tony Isabella, Comic Buyers Guide “Totally unpredictable story. Great work! 5 out of 5 stars.” — Quazipseudo, Syndicated Zine Reviews JAZZ: COOL BIRTH: “The imagery and the loose but controlled rhythm of the writing brilliantly evoke the sights, sounds and smoky atmosphere of a bygone era.” — Matt C., Paradox Comics “It''s something different in storytelling. I thought it was great, so give it a shot. Something different, something new.” — Joe and Jim, Comic News Insider A Caliber Comics release.

Award winning veteran comic writer and artist Gary Scott Beatty''s jazz piano man Dean Fontessa returns in five stand alone stories on a central theme that come together with a twist, like a masterful, cool jazz solo! Beatty''s illustration style, inspired by jazz album cover design, drops readers into the late night music clubs of 1957. A fantastic, innovative and unique blend of art and text that depicts the rhythm of the times! "Jazz: Midnight is a beautiful marriage between 50’s stylized art and captivate writing that only Beatty can provide. The ending result will leave you snapping your fingers for more Jazz: Anytime." – Solutions-By-Us. "Gary Scott Beatty continues to stretch the boundaries of comic books, graphic design, album artwork and storytelling all in one fell swoop." – T. Arvis.

Determined to join the ranks of crime-fighters against the wishes of her police-captain father, Barbara Gordon dons a caped costume to become Batgirl, and must overcome Batman’s skepticism while taking on archvillain Killer Moth. Collects BATGIRL: YEAR ONE #1-9.

"Originally published in single magazine form in Batgirl: year one 1-9"--Copyright page.

ÒBLAST FROM THE PAST!Ó Nemesis, Backlash and Savant are on the trail of Armageddon! The pieces of the puzzle are coming into focus, but are leading them in directions they didnÕt expectÑlike to the town of Tranquility and a reunion of Backlashes, as Jodi contacts her father, Marc SlaytonÑthe original Backlash! But will he have any clues to the coming destruction, despite being the head of I.O.?

ÒBAD IDEAS.Ó An ancient legacy catches up with Brainiac 5 when he learns the terrible secret of his great-great-grandfather, Brainiac 1...one of SupermanÕs greatest enemies! To make it up to him, Brainy takes Superman on a trip to KryptonÕs past, but an unexpected detour to the Phantom Zone could mean disaster for the LegionÕs future!

"Our Worlds at War," Part 9. A sizzling special reveals the secrets behind the war that will shake the DC Universe! Learn how the destructive force known as Imperiex began to wreak havoc on untold numbers of worlds and discover the menace of the Earthbound despot known as General. Plus, the D.E.O.''s Agent Chase explores Earth''s readiness for battle and Profile Pages focus on Earth''s allies and enemies, as well as the incredible technology that will be used in the fight for survival.

Released after eight years in prison, Batman''s old foe The Spook is ready to do whatever it takes to avoid the Dark Knight. But can the Spook keep himself from getting spooked by Gotham''s guardians?

In ''Tabula Rasa'' part 1, the man who broke Batman''s back comes to town and makes a startling statement! It''s a fact that, at first, Batman can''t seem to deny, causing the Dark Knight to team up with his longtime enemy to destroy the last of the Lazarus Pits.

Count Vertigo has a bone to pick with his ol'' arch(er) rival, Green Arrow! It''s a showdown in the tropics, as the two battle it out on primordial turf in this stand-alone issue.

The mad psychologist is on the loose! Now the Scarecrow has fitted the Dark Knight with a helmet that slowly gives him fear gas as part of a twisted experiment. Batman has no choice but to play along ? the mask is tamper-proof and if he tries to remove it, he''ll get a toxic dose of the nightmare-inducing fumes! Will Batman outsmart the crazed villain, or will he be driven bat-bonkers?

Have sword, will travel! Red Sonja, the She-Devil with a Sword, journeys throughout the kingdoms and wilds of the Hyborian Age in search of riches and pleasure, food and ale... but more often than not, finds bloody violence and supernatural mayhem instead! From the Asiatic lands of Khitai to the snow-capped mountains where dragons dwell, from cave dwellings of carnivorous ghosts to gladiator arenas of rampaging beasts, the crimson-haired warrior faces every adversary with grim resolve and weapon drawn. The second volume of RED SONJA: TRAVELS collects a dozen heart-pounding adventures from the Dynamite library, including BREAK THE SKIN, DELUGE, RAVEN, SANCTUARY, RED SONJA AND CUB, BERSERKER, and every RED SONJA ANNUAL and GIANT-SIZE edition. Written and illustrated by some of the comic book industry''s greatest talents, including Michael Avon Oeming, Christos Gage, Dan Brereton, Nancy A. Collins, Jim Zub, Jonathan Lau, and many more!

Tobias Whale is after a secret store of weapons sunk under Gotham City''s bay--but Batman has his own plans for protecting the cache.

"Originally published in single magazine form in DETECTIVE COMICS #38, 342; BATMAN #20, 107, 156, 408, 424, 427, 442, 657; STAR SPANGLED COMICS # 82, 86, 103; BATMAN FAMILY #1; ROBIN #46, 126, 1,000,000; NIGHTWING #25, 101; SUPERMAN/BATMAN #7, 77; BATMAN AND ROBIN ANNUAL #1; JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA 7 BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #2, 3; DC ONE MILLION 80-PAGE GIANT #1"--Title page verso.

Here it is: Robin''s baptism by fire as he dons the costume of Robin, the Boy Wonder for the first time and patrols the night by Batman''s side. In his earliest adventures, Robin learns very quickly that what he thought would be fun is actually a matter of life and death. And in the action-packed origin of the original Batgirl, explore Barbara Gordon''s transformation from average citizen into costumed super-heroine.

Aquaman''s origin is retold in a story narrated by someone close to him that he doesn''t even know is still alive! Plus: a map of Atlantis; an environmental magazine''s interview with Tempest that gets pretty heated; a timeline that details the key moments in the history of Aquaman; and more!

After suffering a cataclysmic earthquake, the U.S. government has deemed Gotham City uninhabitable and ordered all citizens to leave. It is now months later and those that have refused to vacate ''No Man''s Land'' live amidst a citywide turf war in which the strongest prey on the weak. Batman and his allies continue their fight to save Gotham during its darkest hour. Taking on a new costume and persona as Batgirl, the Huntress joins forces with Barbara Gordon, the former Batgirl, while Nightwing, the former Robin, tries to help the city''s remaining citizens in any way he can. But as Batman begins to realize that he is fighting a fight he can''t win, he collapses into a state of despair from which he may never recover. NO MAN''S LAND VOL. 2 collects stories from some of the great Dark Knight scribes of all-time, including Denny O''Neil, Greg Rucka, Kelley Puckett and Chuck Dixon. Collects BATMAN #567-568, DETECTIVE COMICS #734-735, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #119-121, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #87-88, BATMAN CHRONICLES #17, ROBIN #67, NIGHTWING #35-37, CATWOMAN #72-74, AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #56-57 and YOUNG JUSTICE: NO MAN''S LAND #1.

Trickster and Pied Piper run from Deadshot, but one of them won''t make it far. Plus, Mary Marvel makes her move against Eclipso, but the move made might not be the one you expect! Finally, Jimmy Olsen is trapped on Apokolips and he''ll need a Miracle to escape...

Knight Moves'' part 1! Checkmate has had its missions in Gotham thwarted time and again by Batman, and the covert agency has had enough. Its first move against the Dark Knight comes from kidnapping one of his allies—the Huntress!

Forget everything you know about the Phantom as Dynamite, Alex Ross, and Scott (Buck Rogers) Beatty present the ultimate tale of loss, redemption, and revenge! This is The Last Phantom! Redesigned with the utmost care by Alex Ross - who also provides incredible covers for the series (along with variants by Blackest Night artist Joe Prado), the visuals of the Phantom pay homage to the old, while presenting the Ghost Who Walks for a whole new audience. And what better writer than Scott Beatty to enhance the vision, having created a fan-favorite and acclaimed take on another classic character in the Dynamite stable - Buck Rogers! Featuring the Dynamite debut of Eduardo Ferigato, The Last Phantom is the next must-read from Dynamite! Collecting the entire six-issue series, with a complete cover gallery.

Superman takes on the mad god Darkseid, but the villain has an ace up his sleeve—ace reporter Jimmy Olsen, that is! Can Superman defeat his pal? Plus, Mary Marvel goes toe-to-toe again Kyle Rayner and Donna Troy!

The Crisis on Earth-51 has ended for the heroes, who return to their Earth at long last. But new battles arise as Mary Marvel encounters Darkseid—who makes her an offer she just can''t refuse!

Ray Palmer makes a startling discovery regarding Karate Kid, forcing the heroes to make a decision that could affect the lives of thousands. Plus, the truth behind Jimmy Olsen''s transformations that began all the way at the start of the series!

Superman-Prime faces off against Monarch as another player steps out of the shadows to join the Monitor Solomon. Plus, the battle of Earth-51 comes to an end in a devastating way!

Mary Marvel is brought before Queen Hippolyta. Plus, Superman-Prime takes on the Monitor Solomon in his continuing quest for the "perfect Earth" and Ray Palmer reveals his connection to the Great Disaster!