A Handy Reference for You: the Holiday Gift Guide

 

It's here: the Gary Scott Beatty Holiday Gift Guide 2018.

On to the joyous coming holiday season!  Free download for easy clickability here.
http://aazurn.com/gsb-holiday-gift-guide-2018.pdf

Your friends and family deserve the very best comic and graphic novel gifts. Match a gift to your list with this handy reference.


Meanwhile, drawing and inking the next chapters of Gods of Aazurn is knocking me out over here! I have to get back to it or I'll never finish in time for 2019. I should have some art to share pretty soon!

In glorious service to our Aazurn overlords,
Gary Scott Beatty
StrangeHorror.com

In Charge

I’ve seen development done with respect to the local architecture that is simply magnificent. I’ve also seen perfectly salvageable 100-year-old brickwork ripped down like that kind of craftsmanship is still affordable and replaceable.

Gentrification, a process of renovating deteriorated neighborhoods to appeal to more affluent residents, is not necessarily evil. Like many things in capitalist-oriented America, it all comes down to who is in charge. Your thoughts? Comment at Webtoons.

TODAY'S WELCOME TO DUNWICH CHAPTER. Aylesbury, Massachusetts is a Lovecraft creation mentioned only in relationship to other towns. I use it in this chapter as a nearby example of a successfully “updated” town.

If you’ve read The Dunwich Horror you know about the Whateleys. If you haven’t, why not? The entire story is in public domain and online. Read it now.

Welcome to Dunwich is a free Webcomic and part of my Gods of Aazurn series. To get there, click "Read it here" at StrangeHorror.com

Only many, many Likes on each chapter will satisfy our Aazurn overlords!
Gary Scott Beatty
StrangeHorror.com

The Nature of Fear

Why does today's free Welcome to Dunwich chapter talks about the nature of fear?

Because there are worse things than death.

Often Death gets a bad rap. I'm not a fan of any horror story where dying or not dying is the point. Life is more nuanced than that.

The character of Death in a Tuxedo from my graphic novel Wounds is a good example of how I view mortality. DiaT offers guidance to the hero and is usually the voice of reason.

Life is so much more interesting once you realize that you aren't necessarily going to be able to get out of bed tomorrow morning.

It's okay. Death is something every one of us, president to pauper, has in common. Every single one of us, no exceptions.

Meet Death in a Tuxedo in the graphic novel Wounds, on sale until September 29 on Comixology, from Caliber Comics! I also recommend any of the Deadworld or Saint Germaine GNs by Gary Reed, and the Carbon and Salt GNs from Daniel Boyd.

Welcome to Dunwich is a free Webcomic and part of my Gods of Aazurn series. To get there, click "Read it here" at StrangeHorror.com

In glorious service to our Aazurn overlords,
Gary Scott Beatty
StrangeHorror.com

Beware the Underground Conclusion on Webtoons Today

 I JUST LAUNCHED the exciting conclusion to "Beware the Underground" for you at Gods of Aazurn on Webtoons. I'm having a blast with this free, weekly horror — come over and join me. Like! Subscribe! Comment! Click "Read it here!" at http://strangehorror.com/

Non Comic Con Relaxational Week Begins Today!

It's Non Comic Con Relaxational Week 2018! Five days packed with comic book fun without the hassle of attending a convention.

Clear some hard drive space! We're offering five full length #1s, two complete graphic novels, three complete short stories — plus featured artists, blogs, video and lots of art! 

A week of entertainment to enjoy it at your leisure! No hotel, travel or ticket costs. In fact, Non-Comic Con Relaxational Week is free, to those on the Aazurn Fan List! Sign up and enjoy at http://aazurn.com/

See you at the con that isn't!
Gary Scott Beatty
Bringer of Comic Book Wonderment

Free, Weekly Gary Horror Starts TODAY!

This is it! My weekly, free Webtoons comic, GODS OF AAZURN, launched today! We need "likes" and "subscriptions" to keep this beast alive, so it's time to leap into action!

1. If you haven't yet, go to
https://www.webtoons.com/
and create a free account (so you can "like" and "subscribe.")
They'll send you a confirmation email, so click the link in their email to confirm.
Go back to Webtoons, log in, and stay logged in.

2. Go to GODS OF AAZURN here!
https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/gods-of-aazurn/list?title_no=202820

3. In Webtoons / Gods of Aazurn, click on Chapter 1, An Ominous Revelation.

4. Read and enjoy!

5. MOST IMPORTANT: Scroll to near the bottom, just under the cartoon, where it says, "Share this webtoon and show support for the creator!"

CLICK on the Heart Icon (in the little gray oval)

CLICK on +Subscribe (in the little gray oval)

6. If you want, you can leave a comment below it. I'm looking forward to talking with you!

Thank you so much for your help and encouragement!

Gary Scott Beatty
In glorious service to our Aazurn overlords
http://strangehorror.com/

Zombies End is Now on Kickstarter!

How will zombies end in the new “Zombies’ End” graphic novel? They’ll end because YOU make it happen!

http://zombiesend.com/

I’m seeking your pledge today, BUT I’m also seeking your company on this grand journey as I illustrate the remainder of Zombies’ End!

Kickstarter Backers come with me as I draw, ink, color and FORM this world overrun with drooling monsters.

Because unless YOU come along with the living head in a bucket, his zombie daughter, and three brave soldiers, the uncanny solution will not be found.

And zombies will not end. It’s up to YOU!

Gary Scott Beatty
Join me on this trip NOW
http://zombiesend.com/

I want to thank you for being interested in Strange Horror, so before the “Zombies’ End” Kickstarter begins, I’m posting the free preview for you to look at and download!

(Trumpets sound.) Click here!

I’m so excited about this! What a step forward in my creative journey. These pages are looking just like I want them to. Soon to be printed!

Download, read, enjoy. Pass the web address along to every friend. Repeat!

The “Zombies’ End” Kickstarter begins a week from today (Tuesday)! Physical books! I hope I can enjoy your company on this grand journey. Come along for the ride!

Gary Scott Beatty
Beginning this trip 1-16-18
http://zombiesend.com/

Thank you! Wounds is now on Amazon!

Thanks to all of you who supported the Strange Horror Kickstarter, Caliber Comics has agreed to publish the Wounds story in a stand alone format, digitally and in print!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1635299861/
Comixology: https://www.comixology.com/Wounds/digital-comic/510672

For those of you who didn't pledge for the Strange Horror books, Wounds is one man’s descent into madness accompanied by death in a tuxedo during the zombie apocalypse. Read and download a Free Preview here. http://strangehorror.com/wounds-free-preview.pdf

This is very exciting! Now all of you who were put off by the "all digital" aspect of the Strange Horror Kickstarter can hold an actual, physical, 56 page, full color book in your hands from Amazon!

Many thanks to all of you for helping to get this off the ground.
What did you think of the first Strange Horror stories? Too weird? Not weird enough? Let's talk about it on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/Strange-Horror-1435047316802624/

Gary Scott Beatty
Aazurn Equals Indie
(and also a race of Lovecraftian, godlike creatures)
Aazurn Publishing
Strange Horror

It’s HERE! Download the 2016 Aazurn Holiday Gift Guide

Match a gift to your list with this handy reference guide! Your friends and family deserve the best comic and graphic novel gifts. Let us help you find the right story for everyone on your holiday list. Download it here!

Want a gift for yourself? Pass the Guide along to friends and family and let them know! Download it here!


Indie Comics #1, #2 and #3. Suggested For: Adult cousins and friends who enjoy horror and adventure stories.

Full color digital available from Comixology here.

- and for Kindle through Amazon here.

Print version in B/W available from your favorite local or online comic book shop.

“…collection of stories that anyone can enjoy and should.” - Richard Vasseur




Jazz: Midnight. Suggested For: Those grandparents who never understood what you saw in comics, pre-rock music fans, history buffs.

Print and Kindle versions available through Amazon here.

Digital version available through Comixology here.

“…his art blows me away.” - Tom Arvis



Worlds: Three Stories by Gary Scott Beatty. Suggested For: Mom and Dad for thoughtful, single story reading: crime, love story and sci fi.

Print and Kindle versions available through Amazon here.

Digital version available through Comixology here.

“Seductions earns four Tonys.” - Tony Isabella, Comic Buyers Guide #1644


Pass it around! Download the Aazurn Holiday Gift Guide!

Caveman Adventure, Eldritch Horror, Mob War and Gripping Sci Fi -- it's Indie Comics #3!

Stomping into October's Previews on the heals of Indie Comics #1 and #2 is the third issue of the indie adventure anthology from Aazurn Publishing: Indie Comics! 

Seven stories from four different creative teams bring action adventure and horror to readers. Short biographies and contact information are included with the stories so readers can easily seek out more of the creators' work.

Street magic takes on zombies in the Gary Scott Beatty tale “To Hell,” when a cigarette smoking Brit uses spells to figure out the reason behind an apocalypse. He learns more than he's prepared for.
A mob boss deals with an "internal problem" when territory is up for grabs in the Paul Bradford story "Hostile Takeover!" It's not business as usual.

Pulp magazine covers are the inspiration for the Gary Scott Beatty future fiction “Captain.” The mission is to find and inhabit Heofon, but they have to get there first.

Rick Bonn and fan favorite artist Christopher Herndon wrap up their caveman adventure in "Perchance to Dream? Terry Cronin concludes his spring break weird tale in an extra long "Flame of Faith" chapter, with art from Julia Lichty.

Plus, a treasure hunting soldier runs into more than he bargained for in “Horde,” and a Puritan faces the rope in “Accused!” This issue features seven stories, packed with adventure!

Indie Comics #1 can still be backordered from your local or online comic shop with order code JUN160995 and Indie Comics #2 with order code AUG161046. Indie Comics #3 is offered in October’s Previews catalog, under Aazurn Publishing!

Caliber Publishes the First Gary Scott Beatty Retrospective

I don’t write and draw books for children. I think that is what moved Gary Reed, owner of Caliber Comics, to approach me to publish the first retrospective of my early work.

“Worlds: Three Stories by Gary Scott Beatty” is available today on Comixology, and a print book is on Amazon.

https://www.comixology.com/Worlds/digital-comic/373969
https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Three-Stories-Scott-Beatty/dp/1942351658

Unpublished art, in depth articles about the stories and a Jazz gallery are also included in this attractive 96 page, full color package.

In 2008 I was trying to sell the three comics included in this collection to readers at a comic convention who were mainly interested in spandex-clad hero adventures. I could tell Gary was amused by my efforts to explain the books’ themes to people interested in things blowin’ up real good.

Gary was no stranger to selling literate comics. His Caliber Comics was one of the most memorable publishers of what’s called the “black and white explosion,” that independent publishing boom in the late ‘80s.

Caliber introduced the world to James O’Barr’s “The Crow” and Tim Vigil’s “Faust,” both of which became movies. Guy Davis and Vince Locke later became part of that small group of artists that began DC’s Vertigo imprint, a game-changing group of books. Caliber introduced Mike Allred’s “Madman,” Philip Hester, Stuart Immonen, Ed Brubaker, and many more. Quite a stable of talent!

I don’t write for children. That doesn’t mean “Worlds: Three Stories by Gary Scott Beatty” is obscene, it just means there are themes kids wouldn’t understand.

“Seductions” is a vampire love story. What it’s really about is the changing roles of women in dating rituals over the last 80 years. This is not your daughter’s sparkly, one woman vampire!

“Adam Among the Gods” is a science fiction adventure story. It’s really a look at genetic engineering. When society demands perfection, who decides what “perfect” is?

“Jazz: Cool Birth” is a murder mystery in a 1950’s jazz club. The art was inspired by ’50s album cover design. The language is beebop. The message is the tragic results of intolerance.

After my last comic, “Number One,” was named one of the best indie comics of 2014 by Bleeding Cool, I thought it the pinnacle of my publishing accomplishments. After, all, the book actually brought a reviewer to tears! But “Worlds: Three Stories by Gary Scott Beatty” has shown me these stories resonate with readers well beyond their release dates!

“Worlds: Three Stories by Gary Scott Beatty”
On Comixology.
https://www.comixology.com/Worlds/digital-comic/373969
On Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Three-Stories-Scott-Beatty/dp/1942351658