Scott Beatty

Scott Matthew Beatty is a comic book writer known for his work with iconic characters across multiple publishers. He has penned adventures for DC Comics, including Batman and Robin stories such as "Batgirl Year One," "Robin Year One," and "Nightwing Year One," the first of which was named Best Miniseries of 2003 by WIZARD Magazine. His contributions extend to Dynamite Entertainment, where he wrote for franchises like "The Phantom," "Buck Rogers," and "Red Sonja," as well as IDW, Dark Horse Comics, and Crossgen Comics. Beatty also co-engineered DC's crossover event "Joker's Last Laugh" and revamped the Charlton Comics character "Son of Vulcan."

Beatty's writing spans genres, from superhero tales to pulp-inspired adventures, with notable works including "Wildstorm: Revelations," "Number of the Beast," and "Gen13" for DC's Wildstorm imprint. Beyond comics, he has written for animation, contributing to "G.I. Joe" and "Transformers" series, and authored over a dozen books about superheroes, including the best-selling "How To Be Batman Handbook." His Dynamite projects include "The Bionic Man Annual #1," "Sherlock Holmes Year One," and "Merciless: The Rise of Ming," the latter adapted into a digital prose novel. Beatty's versatility and deep engagement with pop culture have solidified his reputation in the industry.