Most Popular Books by Scott Beatty

A special issue featuring guest creative team Scott Beatty (BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS), Shawn Martinbrough (DETECTIVE COMICS) and Mark McKenna (Exiles) and guest-starring Superman and Plastic Man! Someone has put the Arrowcar in an online auction...and Scavenger wants it! Will Ollie enter the bidding or let a madman own a piece of super-hero history?

Tabula Rasa'' finale! Bane has made a startling claim, and this issue we learn the truth about his parentage once and for all. But first, he and Batman must stop Gotham''s newest villain, Pix, whose quest for vengeance already has spilled blood.

The number of missing people skyrockets in "City of Crime" part 6, as an army of faceless goons is out for Batman''s blood, and the Ventriloquist is homicidal! Plus, part 1 of "Regnum Defende," a backup tale by Scott Beatty and Jeff Parker!

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.

ÒGENERATION GAP!Ó Jodi prepares to meet with her father, Marc Slayton, the original Backlash and the current director of International Operations.

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!

The fate of the Slab, Shilo Norman, and the rest of the staff is revealed. Far from dead, they''re in a very special kind of hell and their only allies are a bunch of villains. Plus, President Luthor has had enough of the Joker and sends armed forces to put a permanent stop to the mad antics!

Auditions can be scary, especially when the team you''re trying out for is the Legion of Super-Heroes! But a small-planet girl is about to make good when a big-time threat proves more than the Legion can handle. So say what you want about substitutes, we think they look pretty good together!

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!

As "Nightwing: Year One" concludes, Alfred''s been captured by Killer Croc, and only Dick Grayson can save him. When the dust settles, Nightwing must deal with the one man who may not want him around: his former partner, Batman!

In ''Knight Moves'' part 3, after the Huntress'' kidnapping, drugging and interrogation by Checkmate, Batman''s no longer sure if he can trust her. And now, time has run out: Checkmate is storming the Batcave!

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!

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!

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!

A riot in the Slab has led to total chaos. The Joker has taken control of the joint, and Black Canary''s the lone hero trapped within its impregnable walls. Batman and Nightwing enter the fray, but the Joker''s ready for them!

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!

The Joker''s army of super powered villains has escaped to spread their insanity across the globe. Enter the JLA! But can even the World''s Greatest Heroes really hope to contain, let alone stop, the mayhem?

In "Knights Passed" part 3, Man-Bat enters the picture! But what does he want, and why is shredding Batman part of the answer? Meanwhile, the people closest to Bruce Wayne find themselves targeted by someone who wants the truth about the death of Jason Todd.

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.

Pied Piper goes to gruesome lengths to separate himself from the deceased body of Trickster. Meanwhile, the Challengers arrive on Earth-51 and deduce the location of Ray Palmer! Plus, the truth about the women of Paradise Island!

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!

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 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?

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.

Live-action movie photographs provide an introduction to the real story of Batman, from the events that have shaped the Dark Knight to the friends and foes who know only half the truth.

"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.

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.

Dick Grayson has been fired from being Robin and has struck out on his own, directionless. But Dick''s about to receive a visit from Deadman! And what connection does the body-hopping hero have to the circus where Dick grew up? "Nightwing: Year One" part 3.

When Bruce Wayne was accused of murder, Spoiler''s training with Batman suddenly ceased. Now, Spoiler wants answers, and she''s willing to confront Batman to get them. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, ''Fear is the Key,'' written by Mike Carey (LUCIFER, HELLBLAZER)!

Collects four stories about GI Joe team members and enemies, including Cobra''s baroness, Beach Head, Snow Job, and Ribcord.

"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.

A special issue exploring the world of the Batman''s enemies through the eyes of one of their own! Learn why Gotham City is such a magnet for crime, and discover the secrets of the shape-changing super-villain Clayface!

The Dark Knight must rely on stealth to catch an invisible foe in "City of Crime" part 7! But can even Batman infiltrate the forgotten parts of Gotham City where there are no rules? Plus, part 2 of "Regnum Defende!"

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.

ÒBLEEDING HEARTS.Ó Savant, Jodi and Nemesis have infiltrated the Carrier, and the AuthorityÕs members are not happy about it!

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!

ÒFEAR THE REAPER.Ó Savant is being held by Kaizen Gamorra, and he plans to make her his next wife. Meanwhile, Jodi deals with KaizenÕs other slave girls, and Nemesis battles Minotaur.

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 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!