Best Selling Books by Scott Beatty

For the last several months, Alfred has been hiding a fatal secret, one he intends to take with him to the grave. At last, Batman learns the truth about Alfred's progressing illness...but knowing about it and curing it are two different things.

Brother Eye attempts to assimilate America's defensive network and unleashes dozens of OMACs while Karate Kid and Una try to escape Bludhaven. Meanwhile, Monarch builds his multiverse army in the Arena!

Around the world, Earth's heroes try to save as many lives as possible as the virus continues to run rampant. Meanwhile, Buddy Blank and Una head into Gotham to try to rescue Buddy's family!

The stolen body part market is booming in the metahuman world, as a series of mysterious "thefts" involving the enhanced working "parts" of various metahumans draws the interest of Dr. Mid-Nite himself!

The Paladins, WildStorm's seminal super human heroes, find their days start like any other—capturing archcriminals, thwarting alien invaders, and helping little old ladies navigate crosstown traffic—all before coffee at their favorite diner. But when events in The City begin to escalate in strange, deadly directions, all signs and omens point to the end of days. The Apocalypse has begun!

The world is rocked as 'Jokerized' villains run rampant. As the worst of these are being rounded up, the Justice League must contend with one of the most threatening attacks yet. Dr. Polaris, under the influence of the Joker, has taken control of the Earth's magnetic axis! With complete madness consuming him, will the already unstable metahuman tip the Earth over just to teach the heroes a lesson?

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!

"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.

At Shadowcrest, Zatanna continues to train Mary Marvel in her new powers, but Mary's new personality decides to amp up the session! Plus, after failing to join the Teen Titans, Mr. Action takes a chance with the JLA.

A powerless Superboy fights for his life in outer space. Meanwhile, back at Project Cadmus, Guardian comes face to face with a demonic adversary whose fiery touch could mean death.

The Challengers, Mary Marvel and Una head to the Hall of Justice to seek help regarding Karate Kid's failing health—but when they arrive, no one recognizes them! The heroes desperately turn to Cadmus labs, but are they already too late?

Learn how Ray Palmer ended up on Earth-51 and why he decided to stay in this pacifist society—and how the arrival of the Challengers will change everything. Plus, the battle between Eclipso and Mary Marvel rages on!

Deadshot hunts down the Pied Piper and Trickster while Jimmy Olsen is taken prisoner on Apokolips. Plus, the Karate Kid and Una explore the ruins of Bludhaven and run into the Atomic Knights!

Mary Marvel gets attacked by a sorcerer and is assisted by none other than Klarion the Witch Boy! But what price does the child magician want for his help? Plus, the Pied Piper and Trickster crash Black Canary's bachelorette party!

Red Robin infiltrates Brother Eye's lair, The Pied Piper learns the truth about his and Trickster's ordeal, Firestorm and the Atomic Knights join the fight. And Brother Eye comes eye-to-eye with the most dangerous person on Apokolips!

The Challengers! Ray Palmer! Pied Piper! Brother Eye! Karate Kid! Una! Mary Marvel! Harley Quinn and Holly! Everyone's arrived on Apokolips and the battle begins! The heroes find themselves caught between Brother Eye's assimilation and Darkseid's forces!

The origin of one of science fiction's seminal supervillains, and the arch nemesis of Flash Gordon, is explored in this softcover collection of Dynamite Entertainment's critically acclaimed Merciless: The Rise of Ming four-issue mini-series! Set decades before the would-be interplanetary conqueror turned his attentions upon an unwitting Earth, Merciless chronicles the formative years of Prince Ming, heir to all he surveys and the fabulous peoples of distant Mongo, a planet politically divided by its divergent species and as physically fractured as the ring of shattered moons orbiting it. Disillusioned by his father's rule and anxious to begin his own dynasty, Ming engineers events to seat himself upon the imperial throne of Mongo, sooner rather than later. Armed with mindboggling weapons of planetary destruction, Ming the Merciless won't settle for anything less than dominion over his world... and every galaxy in the known universe!

A new Forager arrives in Metropolis in search of Jimmy Olsen—and she brings with her some surprising news about the deceased New Gods. Plus, Karate Kid and Una talk with Brother Eye and Mary Marvel delivers a warped idea of justice across the world.

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!

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!

Mary Marvel, Harley Quinn and Holly Robinson attempt to free the Olympian gods from imprisonment. Meanwhile, Karate Kid must battle against his friend Una, now an OMAC under Brother Eye's control!

The Challengers and Ray Palmer arrive on Apokolips! Meanwhile, on Paradise Island, the ceremony for the Furies begins, but Mary Marvel has something to say about it. Mary, Harley and Holly take on Granny Goodness!

Zatanna and Mary Marvel continue their fight, while another player watches. At the Athenian shelter, Holly Robinson participates in gladiatorial combat! And Karate Kid and Una battle Equus during their search for Mister Orr.

The Challengers continue their search for Ray Palmer while Holly Robinson and Harley Quinn battle sharks on their swim to Paradise Island. Plus, the descent of Mary Marvel continues!

"The official comic-book adaptation of this summer's most anticipated blockbuster"--Cover.

An introduction to the characters and main plot lines of the Superman comic books.

The definitive guide to buying a truck.

The future continues here! Join us once again as we present pop culture's first hero -- Buck Rogers! The first man out of time... the first man to be taken from his present and thrown into the future... the inspiration for countless heroes, and it all begins here! Featuring an all-star creative team -- writer Scott Beatty and artists Carlos Rafael and Carlos Lopez -- along with character designs by Alex Ross and covers by John Cassaday (reprinted here as part of a complete cover gallery), this second collection features issues #5-12, featuring Buck Rogers exploring Mars, the Moon, and the Earth Below.

80-pages of cosmic horror with The Sandman and Creeps artists, and more, in an EC Style Horror Anthology.

Teenager Clark Kent is brought to the future by a team of superheroes, and learns about his destiny to become Superman and lead the Legion of Super-Heroes.

Is madness a way to survive the zombie apocalypse? "Wounds" is a father's attempt to save his family. Or a science fiction story about a family in an orbiting ark. Or one man's descent into madness accompanied by Death in a tuxedo. Or a fever dream by a Black Death sufferer. Take your pick! Gary Scott Beatty ("Jazz: Midnight," "Worlds," "Number One") drops us into a world where nothing is beyond doubt, except a father's concern for his wife and daughter. If you enjoy that "What th-?" factor in graphic novels, you'll enjoy "Wounds." All will be explained.

After ex-partner Malcolm Lightbourne attempts to murder his current investigative partner, Emma Bishop, detective Simon Archard sets out to solve a number of new cases seemingly unrelated to Lightbourne, leaving Emma at a loss.