New Releases by Scott Beatty

The Boy Wonder--who he is and how he came to be! After months of training to become Batman''s crime-fighting partner, young orphan Dick Grayson is finally ready to take to the night as Robin. But this job requires more than just his fists. As he squares off against the Mad Hatter, Mr. Freeze and Two-Face for the first time, Robin grapples with the hard choices and sacrifices that come with the life of a masked hero. His first year on the job is a trial by fire; can Robin fly high enough to stay out of the flames? Robin: Year One collects the full miniseries by Chuck Dixon (Nightwing), Scott Beatty (Batgirl: Year One), and Javier Pulido (She-Hulk), along with behind-the-scenes sketches and designs.

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.

80-pages of cosmic holiday horror with The Sandman and Creeps artists and more, from writer Gary Scott Beatty.

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."--

Discover over 100 Marvel super villains with this pocket-sized, collectable guide! Marvel Comics: Mini Book of Villains is the ultimate on-the-go handbook to the criminal masterminds of the Marvel Universe. Filled stats, origins, and secret identities, this mini book is perfect for fans who want to learn the ins and outs of their favorite villains. From the most iconic villains like Doctor Doom, Red Skull, and Thanos to fan favorites like Loki, Magneto, and Doctor Octopus this book truly has everything on the very worst of Marvel Universe. Look for the Marvel Comics: Mini Book of Heroes companion guide available in finer books stores everywhere.

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. Do you dig? A murder mystery set in a 1957 jazz club, with illustrations inspired by ''50s album cover designs that give this comic book story a unique style all its own. Written and designed by Gary Scott Beatty (Mis-Adventures of Adam West, Vincent Price Night Terrors). "...absolutely captures the flavor of jazz clubs in the late ''50s. It''s unlike any other comic out there. A fantastic blend of art and text." - Paul Bishop, Bishops Beat. "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. 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.

ÒTHE COMING STORM!Ó The rogue Coda warrior Nemesis, following her harrowing post-apocalyptic vision, must find Backlash and Savant to help her unlock the secrets of the coming destruction. But can anything stem the tide of darkness? Step one to fitting together the pieces of the intricate puzzle: infiltrate the headquarters of the worldÕs most powerful and influential superhumans and raid their database!

One Halloween during BatmanÕs early years, the Scarecrow is on the prowl in Gotham City, forcing the Dark Knight into a furiously frightful game of cat and mouse. And in yet another costume at a Halloween ball, Bruce Wayne meets the bewitching Jillian Maxwell, a woman whose allure sways his personal feelings almost as effectively as the ScarecrowÕs toxins stir fear.

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.

Batman, Nightwing and Robin are hot on the trail of Bane. The carnage leads them to the Himalayas, where Bane has found the base of the terrorist group KobraÑthe base that contains the secret behind his quest! ''Veritas Liberat'' part 2.

Veritas Liberat'' part 1! Batman''s decision to help Bane walk the path of the angels may come back to haunt him, as Bane has resurfaced in the Himalayas targeting the remnants of a Kobra base containing potentially devastating weapons.

Gotham''s newest villain, the woman known as Pix, is hunting down the men who destroyed her life while Bane and Batman are left following the trail of bodies. Meanwhile, Batman is still reeling from Bane''s stunning revelation last issue. ''Tabula Rasa'' part 3.

Get ready for this summer’s most anticipated movie SUICIDE SQUAD with the comics that inspired the film, including fan-favorite character Harley Quinn! Love makes you do crazy things. And Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn is madly in love. After springing her psychotic killer boyfriend, the Joker, from Arkham Asylum, former psychiatrist Harleen Quinzel put on a clown costume and said sayonara to sanity. Now Harley brings her own unique brand of psychosis and revelry to whatever she does, whether it’s causing mayhem alongside her beloved Mistah J., saving the world as the nuttiest member of the Suicide Squad, or relaxing with her gal pals Poison Ivy and Catwoman. With her deranged mix of fear and fun, she knows how to leave a crowd in stiches! HARLEY QUINN’S GREATEST HITS collects eight of the lovesick lunatic’s best stories from such talented writers and artists as Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Jim Lee, Jeph Loeb, Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Scott Snyder and more. Collects BATMAN ADVENTURES #12, BATMAN #613, COUNTDOWN #10, GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #7, SUICIDE SQUAD #1, BATMAN #13, HARLEY QUINN #21 and HARLEY QUINN AND SUICIDE SQUAD APRIL FOOL’S SPECIAL #1.

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?

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.

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.

Bane, the villain who broke Batman’s back in Knightfall, steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight in this new collection of classic stories! First, discover Bane’s origin story in an epic that leads from a hellish South American prison to the streets of Gotham City, as Bane’s obsession with destroying Batman begins. Then, on a quest to learn the identity of his own father, Bane crosses paths with one of Batman’s greatest foes: Ra’s al Ghul, the immortal Demon’s Head, who attempts to recruit Bane in his plans for world domination.

Superman-Prime interrogates Mxyzptlk in the most brutal way possible; Prime wants to find his perfect Earth and he''ll force the imp to help him by any means necessary! Plus, Mary Marvel confronts Eclipso about her attempt to pass her off to Darkseid.

Collecting the 6-issue series in one volume, plus bonus material and a complete cover gallery. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle''s dauntless detective returns in an all-new series of adventures exploring the sleuth''s untold origins! Join Dr. John Watson as he meets young Sherlock Holmes in a fateful encounter that will forever shape both men''s destinies! Mysteries and murders most foul abound as we discover clues that reveal just how Holmes became the world''s most famous detective.

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.

Collecting some of YOUNG JUSTICE''s greatest hits, as previously seen in the pages of YOUNG JUSTICE SECRET FILES, YOUNG JUSTICE: THE SECRET #1 and YOUNG JUSTICE IN NO MAN''S LAND #1!

The big battle that it''s all been leading to is here: Jimmy Olsen against Darkseid! As these titans clash, Metropolis falls around them! But can even the super-powered Jimmy stand against the villainous New God?

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!

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!

Superman-Prime finds his ''perfect Earth,'' but you know what they say about being careful about what you wish for. Plus, the battle continues between the Monitors and Monarch, and Jason Todd adopts a new but familiar identity!