Batman Incorporated has moved beyond the physical world and into the virtual one. After Bruce Wayne invites investors to experience virtual reality, dubbed “Internet 3.0,” virtual hijackers take control of the system and threaten to take them out one-by-one in a high stakes game. Can Batman and Oracle protect the investors and quarantine the virus before it’s too late?

BATMAN INCORPORATED #8, in stores tomorrow, is written by Grant Morrison and features art by Scott Clark with Dave Beaty. The issue is the final one in this run of the series.

You can see preview pages at http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2011/08/23/batman-vs-the-internet-3-0/

FLASH QUESTION: How many must die to avenge Queen Hippolyta’s death and satiate Diana’s fury?

FLASHPOINT: WONDER WOMAN AND THE FURIES #2
Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING
Art by SCOTT CLARK and DAVID BEATY
Cover by SCOTT CLARK and DAVE BEATY
On sale JULY 20 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

More comic news soon. Stay tooned.

Shawn is joined by Johnny M of the Legion of Dudes &Walking Dead TV podcast and DC Comics artist Dave Beaty(Brightest Day, Adventure Comics) as they discuss some more of their favorite Kung-Fu & Martial Arts movies ever. Discover what an “IP Man” is, marvel at the skill of Sonny Chiba, find out about some Jet Li flicks you didn’t know about, and discover what film Chuck Norris played in as a drug-lord/kung fu pimp!

Featuring the music of the WU-Tang Clan.

http://thepkdblackbox.podbean.com/2010/12/09/episode-41-the-kung-fu-explosion-returns/

In January, I’ll be taking part in a fundraiser event called the Comic Creators Alliance: Fighting Together to End Human Trafficking. Last year 87 comic creators united to create one desktop wallpaper image featuring all their different characters, and together raised $10,000 for the purpose of fighting Human Trafficking! I’ve been asked to take part this year, so I’ll be adding (fill in the name of your character) to the wallpaper along side everyone else.

What is Human Trafficking? Human Trafficking is a sanitized term for slavery. There are over 27 million people enslaved in the world today, and most if it is young girls being sold into forced prostitution–both over seas and yes, in the United States. In the United States there are only 39 beds at facilities for victims in the entire nation–and at least 16,000 people being trafficked into the US from other countries each year! Not to count the domestic victims already living here.

The money that the CCA raised last year was split between two organizations, one global–Love 146, and a local shelter trying to get up and running–Gracehaven in Ohio.  (Toledo, Ohio is one of the largest trafficking hubs in the U.S.) Both organizations were able to expand their particular fights against this heinous problem in 2010. Love 146 is setting up Task Forces around America, local groups of concerned citizens bringing the fight and awareness to their own corners of the nation. Internationally, Love 146 set up the Cambodia Border Officers Project . This is total prevention: officers patrol the border crossing, looking for possible victims and the kids they rescue will never know the horrors they might have.  Gracehaven used our funds in the ongoing renovations that are necessary to bring the house up to code–plumbing and air conditioning were installed, along with two new bathrooms. They hope to be up and running soon but must first have six months of operating expenses in the bank. They are currently at one fifth of their goal–let’s see what we can do to help them!

If you’re a creator and would like to participate, the deadline for contributions is December 31st. EmailComicCreatorsAlliance@gmail.com to be added to the list. And the Donations Drive goes live January 11th on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and will last for 2 weeks.  See you then!

“Elementary: The Many Faces Of Sherlock Homes” Art Show By Lin Workman

October 15-31, 2010
Theatre Memphis lobby area
In tandem with the play “Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure”

Also I have so upcoming releases from DC Comics that are either available for pre-order or will be on-sale soon. Check ‘em out at your local Comic Book Store:

AVAILABLE October 20th- Brightest Day #12

Written by GEOFF JOHNS and PETER J. TOMASI; Art by IVAN REIS, PAT GLEASON ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK , JOE PRADO and DAVE BEATY; Cover by DAVID FINCH; 1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS

Don’t miss the hottest event in comics as the biweekly BRIGHTEST DAY continues with the return of the Black Lanterns! Has time run out for our resurrected heroes? Plus, you must not miss the stunning origin of the new Aqualad, the battle between Aquaman and Black Manta, and the bizarre journey of Jason Rusch and Ronnie Raymond as they delve into the inner workings of the Firestorm matrix and uncover its secret!

AVAILABLE on November 3rd- Adventure Comics #520

Written by PAUL LEVITZ; Co-feature written by JEFF LEMIRE; Art by KEVIN SHARPE & MARLO ALQUIZA; Co-feature; Art by MAHMUD ASRAR & JOHN DELL ; Cover by SCOTT CLARK & DAVID BEATY

In the final issue of the first arc of “Superboy and the Legion: The Early Years,” for the first time – a Legionnaire dies! Learn how the consequences surrounding this brutal moment still affect the Legion today!

I also have some secret projects that will hopefully be announced soon, so stay tooned.

http://www.comicbookpage.com/Podcast/?p=423

The Bushi Tales team will be at table T39 at the Phoenix Convention Center.

We’ll have copies of the new “Art of Bushi Tales” book available for sale at our booth.

Dave and I will be on a few panels including:

From Fan to Professional

David Beaty revolution of INKING!

Character Creation & Design Comic Book Style

Hope to see you there!

Lin

Brightest Day #1 comes out tomorrow. Be sure to pick up a copy and you get to choose between two great covers. This is my first regular series work for DC Comics. Although there’s nothing “regular” about this series. You can get additional info and see preview pages here:

http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2010/05/04/brightest-day-1-hits-tomorrow/

 Also Lin and I were mentioned in an interview with Matt Soldberg about the Phoenix Comicon. Here’s a link to check it out:

http://www.andrewlongshow.com/

My Golden Age of Comics Heroes & Villians sketch cards are starting to show up on Ebay. Here are a couple of links to check those out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/BREYGENT-Golden-Age-Comics-Sketch-DAVE-BEATY-100-Holo-/370373666114?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item563bfda542

http://cgi.ebay.com/BREYGENT-Golden-Age-Comics-Sketch-DAVE-BEATY-100-Holo-/370373666333?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item563bfda61d

http://cgi.ebay.com/Golden-Age-Comics-DAVID-BEATY-Sketch-Card-Spy-Smasher-/310217083333?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483a6109c5

http://cgi.ebay.com/Golden-Age-Comics-DAVID-BEATY-Sketch-Card-Green-Lama-/310217073684?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483a60e414

More news later in the week.

My artist returns for the Topps Empire Strikes Back 3-D card series.

Here are a few more of Dave’s sketchcards for the Golden Age of Comics set which hits stores tomorrow.

This weekend is my favorite holiday-

What is Free Comic Book Day?

Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the first Saturday in May each year,  when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores. *Check with your local shop for their participation and rules.

Here’s where Dave and I will be this weekend for FCBD-
OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW SAMURAI COMICS SUPERSTORE & FREE
COMIC BOOK DAY CELEBRATION!

Saturday, May 1st 2010
10am-8pm
Located at the NEW Samurai Comics Superstore: 1051 E. Camelback Rd.

Brighest Day artist Dave Beaty (appearing after 2:30pm), Garrison writer Jeff Mariotte, Grimm Fairy Tales artist Mike Debalfo, and many more comic guests! AZ 501st Dune Sea Garrison! Lots of free comic books Iron Man, Owly, Archie, Superman… something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

CAPE-CON

Cape Comic Con is partnering with FCBD (Free Comic Book Day) and will be giving away free comics Saturday, May 1 from 9am-6pm while supplies last.

It’s going to be held at the Osage Community Center (1625 N. Kingshighway) on May 1st & 2nd.

Guests include DC Comics artist Ethan Van Sciver, Ghost Rider writer/creator Gary Friedrich, TV’s The Flash John Wesley Shipp.

Also attending are Jay Chuppe, Martheus Antone Wade, and me!

If you’re in the Memphis area stop by Comic Cellar or Comics and Collectibles.

And don’t forget that Dave’s issue of Brightest Day #1 hits stores next Wednesday- Cinco de Mayo!

Dave and I have been working on some sketchcard sets so this week instead of Sketchbook Wednesday we’re going to do Sketchcard Wednesday.

First up are two cards Dave’s done from the Golden Age of Comics series by Breygent Marketing.

Dave’s “Captain Flag” sketchcard (inks and markers).

Dave’s “The Black Terror” will be an actual printed card in the set.

These will be available early May 2010.

I’m currently working on the Empire Strikes Back 3D set for Topps.

These are widescreen cards.

The top ones are my pencils, and the bottoms are the finished makers/inks.

These cards will be shipping in May and 1 artist sketch card is guaranteed per box!

More to come next week!

Lin

http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/03/dave-beaty/

Thanks to Jenny Williams for the opportunity. Also, DC Comics released the first Adventure Comics cover that Scott Clark, Hi Fi Colour Design, and I did together. It’s the cover to Adventure Comics #12. Check it out:

Don’t forget about the Art of Bushi Tales book. It’s available now from Indy Planet. 100 pages of full color BT goodness. You check out preview pages here:

http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=3397

More comic news soon.  So stay tooned.