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===Flashpoint===
===Flashpoint===
====Flashpoint #3 (of 5)====
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* Writer: Geoff Johns
* Art: Andy Kubert & Sandra Hope
* Cover: Andy Kubert & Sandra Hope
* Variant Covers: Kubert, Ivan Reis & George Perez
* Cover Date: Sep 2011
* 40 pages, $3.99
* Order Code: MAY11 0162
* Release Date: 06 Jul 2011
FLASH QUESTION: Will The Flash and his new allies be able to fix the world?
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====Flashpoint #4 (of 5)====
====Flashpoint #4 (of 5)====
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* Release Date: 31 Aug 2011
* Release Date: 31 Aug 2011
FLASH FACT: The war between the Amazons and the Atlantians has arrived. The battle between Diana of Themyscira and Emperor Aquaman will tear this world apart – unless The Flash can fix it! IMPORTANT NOTE: Because of its impact on the DC Universe, FLASHPOINT #5 is the only title that DC Comics is soliciting in this catalogue to arrive in stores on August 31.
FLASH FACT: The war between the Amazons and the Atlantians has arrived. The battle between Diana of Themyscira and Emperor Aquaman will tear this world apart – unless The Flash can fix it! IMPORTANT NOTE: Because of its impact on the DC Universe, FLASHPOINT #5 is the only title that DC Comics is soliciting in this catalogue to arrive in stores on August 31.
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====Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman #2 (of 3)====
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* Writer: Tony Bedard
* Art: Ardian Syaf & Vicente Cifuentes
* Cover: Ardian Syaf & Vicente Cifuentes
* Cover Date: Sep 2011
* 32 pages, $2.99
* Order Code: MAY11 0170
* Release Date: 13 Jul 2011
FLASH QUESTION: Will his loss destroy the world?
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* Release Date: 10 Aug 2011
* Release Date: 10 Aug 2011
FLASH FACT: Arthur Curry's rage has sunk countries, killed millions, and begun a world war. But as the end approaches, he will have to gather the ferocity needed to destroy his enemy utterly.
FLASH FACT: Arthur Curry's rage has sunk countries, killed millions, and begun a world war. But as the end approaches, he will have to gather the ferocity needed to destroy his enemy utterly.
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====Flashpoint: The World of Flashpoint #2 (of 3)====
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* Writer: Rex Ogle
* Art: Eduardo Francisco
* Cover: Brett Booth
* Cover Date: Sep 2011
* 32 pages, $2.99
* Order Code: MAY11 016
* Release Date: 06 Jul 2011
FLASH QUESTION: Why is Traci 13 the most important girl in the world? Does she have the strength to do what must be done?
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Aquaman

Aquaman #1

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  • Writer: Geoff Johns
  • Art: Ivan Reis
  • Cover: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
  • Cover Date: Nov 2011
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: JUL11 0191
  • Release Date: 28 Sep 2011

Aquaman has renounced the throne of Atlantis -- but the sea will not release Arthur Curry so easily. Now, from a forgotten corner of the ocean emerges... The Trench! A broken race of creatures that should not exist, an unspeakable need driving them, The Trench will be the most talked-about new characters in the DC Universe!

NOTE: This book will ship almost 70 years to the day that Aquaman's first appearance in More Fun #73 shipped.

Aquaman #2

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  • Writer: Geoff Johns
  • Art: Ivan Reis
  • Cover: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
  • Cover Date: Dec 2011
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: AUG11 0165
  • Release Date: 26 Oct 2011

An entire town... devoured! As Aquaman and Mera discover the grisly truth behind a town's disappearance, the Trench infestation spreads inland! Plus: Another gruesome Trench power revealed – and it's not for the squeamish!

Flashpoint

Flashpoint #4 (of 5)

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  • Writer: Geoff Johns
  • Art: Andy Kubert & Sandra Hope
  • Cover: Andy Kubert & Sandra Hope
  • Variant Covers: Kubert, Ivan Reis & George Perez
  • Cover Date: Early Oct 2011
  • 40 pages, $3.99
  • Order Code: JUN11 0175
  • Release Date: 03 Aug 2011

FLASH FACT: The war between the Amazons and the Atlantians has arrived. The battle between Diana of Themyscira and Emperor Aquaman will tear this world apart – unless The Flash can fix it!

Flashpoint #5 (of 5)

  • Writer: Geoff Johns
  • Art: Andy Kubert & Sandra Hope
  • Cover: Andy Kubert & Sandra Hope
  • Variant Covers: Kubert & Rags Morales
  • Cover Date: Late Oct 2011
  • 40 pages, $3.99
  • Order Code: JUN11 0178
  • Release Date: 31 Aug 2011

FLASH FACT: The war between the Amazons and the Atlantians has arrived. The battle between Diana of Themyscira and Emperor Aquaman will tear this world apart – unless The Flash can fix it! IMPORTANT NOTE: Because of its impact on the DC Universe, FLASHPOINT #5 is the only title that DC Comics is soliciting in this catalogue to arrive in stores on August 31.

Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman #3 (of 3)

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  • Writer: Tony Bedard
  • Art: Ardian Syaf & Vicente Cifuentes
  • Cover: Ardian Syaf & Vicente Cifuentes
  • Cover Date: Oct 2011
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: JUN11 0186
  • Release Date: 10 Aug 2011

FLASH FACT: Arthur Curry's rage has sunk countries, killed millions, and begun a world war. But as the end approaches, he will have to gather the ferocity needed to destroy his enemy utterly.

Flashpoint: The World of Flashpoint #3 (of 3)

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  • Writer: Rex Ogle
  • Art: Eduardo Francisco
  • Cover: Brett Booth
  • Cover Date: Oct 2011
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: JUN11 0185
  • Release Date: 03 Aug 2011

FLASH FACT: As the war between Amazons and Atlanteans rages on the battlefield around her, Traci must find the strength to stop her father before he rips the world asunder.

Flashpoint: Wonder Woman the the Furies #3 (of 3)

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  • Writer: Dan Abnett & Andy Landing
  • Art: Scott Clark & Dave Beaty
  • Cover: Scott Clark & Dave Beaty
  • Cover Date: Oct 2011
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: JUN11 0190
  • Release Date: 17 Aug 2011

The secrets behind Queen Hippolyta's death and the start of the world war are revealed.

Other Aquaman Appearances

All New Batman: The Brave and the Bold #8

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  • Writer: Sholly Fisch
  • Art: Rick Burchett & Dan Davis
  • Cover: Rick Burchett & Dan Davis
  • Cover Date: Aug 2011
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: APR11 0221
  • Release Date: 08 Jun 2011

Get ready for pirates, perfidy and an occasional porpoise when Batman and Aquaman join forces for an epic quest to the bottom of the sea! An ancient artifact holds the only chance for a pirate's ghost to find redemption. But to reach it, Batman and Aquaman will have to run a gauntlet of underwater perils!

Justice League

DC Retroactive: Justice League of America - The '70s #1

  • Writer: Cary Bates
  • Art: ?
  • Cover: ?
  • Cover Date: Sep 2011
  • 56 pages, $4.99
  • Order Code: MAY11 0196
  • Release Date: 27 Jul 2011

Writer Cary Bates reveals the untold story of how super villain Kanjar Ro nearly destroyed life as we know it when he set out to conquer Earth – Earth- Prime, that is. It's up to the Justice League, Adam Strange and a very special DC legend to save the 1970s! Plus: Following the 26-page lead story is a classic tale originally published in the '70s, also written by Cary Bates!

DC Retroactive: Justice League of America - The '80s #1

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  • Writer: Gerry Conway
  • Art: Ron Randall
  • Cover: Ron Randall
  • Cover Date: Oct 2011
  • 56 pages, $4.99
  • Order Code: JUN11 0206
  • Release Date: 10 Aug 2011

Between their traditional Silver Age incarnation and the tongue-in-cheek Giffen/DeMatteis run, there was... JLA Detroit! Series scribe Gerry Conway revisits what may have been the most controversial lineup of DC's iconic team book ever. (Who can forget the breakdancing Vibe?) Then experience a classic tale reprinted from the '80s!

Justice League #1

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  • Writer: Geoff Johns
  • Art: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
  • Cover: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
  • Variant Cover: David Finch
  • Cover Date: Oct 2011
  • 40 pages, $3.99
  • Order Code: JUL11 0187
  • Release Date: 31 Aug 2011

In a universe where super heroes are strange and new, Batman has discovered a dark evil that requires him to unite the World Greatest Heroes!

This spectacular debut issue is also offered as a special combo pack edition, polybagged with a redemption code for a digital download of the issue (Combo pack, $4.99, JUL11 0189).

Justice League #2

  • Writer: Geoff Johns
  • Art: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
  • Cover: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
  • Variant Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
  • Cover Date: 2011
  • 40 pages, $3.99
  • Order Code: AUG11 XXXX
  • Release Date: 5 Oct 2011

What happens when the World's Greatest Detective takes on the world's most powerful alien? You'll find out when Batman and Superman throw down. Batman will need all his intellect, cunning and physical prowess to take on The Man of Steel.

Other Aqua-character Appearances

Aqualad: Young Justice

Young Justice #5

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  • Writer: Art Baltazar & Franco
  • Art: Mike Norton
  • Cover: Mike Norton
  • Cover Date: Aug 2011
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: APR11 0223
  • Release Date: 22 Jun 2011

Aqualad, Robin, Kid Flash, Superboy and Miss Martian are ready for their first mission as a team. To get to know each other better, they decide to trade stories around the campfire, revealing how they all started as crimefighters. Will this bring them together or underscore their differences?

Young Justice #6

  • Writer: Art Baltazar & Franco
  • Art: Christopher Jones
  • Cover: Mike Norton
  • Cover Date: Sep 2011
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: MAY11 0272
  • Release Date: 20 27 Jul 2011

Campfire bonding continues as the members of the team share their background stories as well as their hopes and fears. But when do these team-building exchanges cross over into TMI territory? How about when Superboy tells everyone how he's thinking of taking out Superman?

Young Justice #7

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  • Writer: Greg Weis & Kevin Hopps
  • Art: Christopher Jones
  • Cover: Christopher Jones
  • Cover Date: Oct 2011
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: JUN11 0331
  • Release Date: 24 Aug 2011

When night descends on Gotham City, Artemis takes to the streets. Prowling the rooftops and the alleyways for the first time, this teen archer has a choice to make: Will she fight on the side of the angels or follow a darker path?

Young Justice #8

  • Writer: Greg Weisman
  • Art: Christopher Jones and Dan Davis
  • Cover: Christopher Jones
  • Cover Date: Nov 2011
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: JUL11 0272
  • Release Date: 21 Sep 2011

Can someone with Artemis' pedigree really be a hero? A close encounter when the team takes action against the deadly android Amazo may give her the chance to prove herself -- if she can survive the onslaught of Professor Ivo's malevolent MONQIs!

Aqualad: Tiny Titans

Tiny Titans #41

  • Writer: Art Baltazar & Franco
  • Art: Art Baltazar
  • Cover: Art Baltazar
  • Cover Date: Aug 2011
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: APR11 0222
  • Release Date: 15 Jun 2011

Outta the way – It's the "Flash" issue! It's the fastest comic ever and the race is on! This special issue introduces Jessie Quick and features Inertia and Mas y Menos. Plus: Kid Flash sharpens his pencil to a FLASHPOINT! Plus plus: Blue Beetle makes a special appearance!

Tiny Titans #42

  • Writer: Art Baltazar & Franco
  • Art: Art Baltazar
  • Cover: Art Baltazar
  • Cover Date: Sep 2011
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: MAY11 0271
  • Release Date: 20 Jul 2011

They said it couldn't happen, but why did you believe them? It's...young Bizarros in love! Who is the strange girl from a square planet floating in space? Join us as the Tiny Titans discover Bizarro World! Aww yeah!

Tiny Titans #43

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  • Writer: Art Baltazar & Franco
  • Art: Art Baltazar
  • Cover: Art Baltazar
  • Cover Date: Oct 2011
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: JUN11 0330
  • Release Date: 17 Aug 2011

Our heroes try to live the lives of their mentors! Everything goes super-heroic when Superboy wears his towel cape to look like Superman! Robin tries to get the cowl and cape from Bat Cow. Does he succeed? Is it a failure? Aaaand, stay tuned as Wonder Girl wears...a mask?

Tiny Titans #44

  • Writer: Art Baltazar & Franco
  • Art: Art Baltazar
  • Cover: Art Baltazar
  • Cover Date: Nov 2011
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: JUL11 0271
  • Release Date: 21 Sep 2011

It's the issue of doom! Join the Tiny Titans as they -- walk to school! Beast Boy takes a wrong turn when confronted by the crossing guards he calls The Doom Patrol. Plus, witness Beast Boy's first encounter with the Crossing Patrol Boys of Doom! Crossing the street has never been so tough!


Collections

Aquaman: Death of a Prince TP

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  • Writers: Steve Skeates, Paul Levitz, & others
  • Art: Mike Grell, Jim Aparo, & others
  • Cover: Jim Aparo
  • 336 pages, FC, $29.99
  • Order Code: MAR11 0349
  • Release Date: 29 Jun 2011

Don't miss this dramatic 1970s tale from ADVENTURE COMICS #435-437, 441-455 and AQUAMAN #57-63! As Aquaman faces his greatest foes, Black Manta plans his ultimate revenge on the Sea King – resulting in the death of Aquaman's infant son and the dissolution of his marriage.

Justice HC

  • Writers: Jim Krueger & Alex Ross
  • Art: Alex Ross & Doug Braithwaite
  • Cover: Alex Ross
  • 384 pages, FC, $39.99
  • Order Code: MAR11 0354
  • Release Date: 27 Jul 2011

The best-selling 12-issue series illustrated by Alex Ross is now available as a single volume hardcover at DC's standard trim size. The villains of the Legion of Doom — led by Lex Luthor and Brainiac — band together to save the world after a shared dream that seems to be a vision of the Earth's demise. They are confronted by the Justice League of America, who doubt their motives—and as their true plans unfold the two teams do battle.

Brightest Day Volume 3 HC

  • Writer: Geoff Johns & Peter J Tomasi
  • Art: Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Ardian Syaf, Scott Clark, & Joe Prado
  • Cover: David Finch
  • 200 pages, $29.99
  • Order Code: MAY11 0243
  • Release Date: 07 Sep 2011

In this final BRIGHTEST DAY volume, collecting issues #17-24 of the spectacular series, the mystery of the twelve heroes' and villains' return is resolved, the secret of the white forest is revealed. Plus: The Aquawar rages to its bitter end, Firestorm battles Deadman – and who is the new champion of Earth?

DC Comics Presents JLA: Heaven's Ladder #1

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  • Writer: Mark Waid & Ron Marz
  • Art: Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary, & Andy Lanning
  • Cover: Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary, & Andy Lanning
  • 96 pages, $7.99
  • Order Code: JUN11 0263
  • Release Date: 24 Aug 2011

The powerful graphic novel from 2000 is reprinted, along with GREEN LANTERN #1,000,000! When the Earth is wrenched from its orbit and transported into a massive alien craft, The Justice League quickly begins an investigation to discover the identity of the culprit and his scheme. Earth's greatest heroes soon learn that an eons-old race of scientists on the verge of extinction is acquiring planets in the hopes of finding a homeworld. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash and The Atom must save these disparate worlds while aiding the godlike race in their quest. And in the story from GL #1,000,000, also illustrated by Bryan Hitch, Kyle Rayner must adapt to a challenge in the 857th century when a rampaging interstellar menagerie is set loose. During the struggle, Kyle learns that there's a traitor among the future JLA!

JLA Volume 1 TP

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  • Writer: Grant Morrison & Mark Millar
  • Art: Howard Porter, John Dell, Oscar Jimenez, & others
  • Cover: Howard Porter & John Dell
  • 256 pages, $19.99
  • Order Code: JUN11 0276
  • Release Date: 28 Sep 2011

The legendary 1990s JLA series written by comics mastermind Grant Morrison (FINAL CRISIS) with stunning art by Howard Porter and others is now collected in trade paperback, including issues #1-9 and JLA SECRET FILES #1. The action begins as the JLA reunites to stop the Hyperclan, who have come to Earth posing as a new group of Super Heroes. But as their true nature comes to light, only the World's Greatest Super Heroes can stop them! Standing side by side, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Green Lantern and the Martian Manhunter take on alien posers and come to realize that Earth needs a protectorate made up of only the mightiest icons. This new trade paperback includes several issues written by Mark Millar (Kick-Ass, Ultimate Fantastic Four) that were not collected in the hardcover JLA DELUXE EDITION series.

Toys

Brightest Day Series 3 Aqualad Action Figure

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  • Order Code: JAN11 0445
  • Release Date: 03 Aug 2011

From BLACKEST NIGHT to BRIGHTEST DAY!

Comics' biggest event continues as BRIGHTEST DAY burns away the BLACKEST NIGHT! In this best-selling follow-up, the white light has resurrected twelve heroes and villains. Though the exact reasons for their rebirths remain a mystery, each is destined to play an intricate role in the future of the DC Universe.

Written by award-winning writers Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi, BRIGHTEST DAY sets the stage for the next exciting era of the DC Universe.

"BRIGHTEST DAY is about second chances. It's looking at twelve characters that have been resurrected and examining whether it's a miracle or a curse. Some second chances work out ... some don't. BRIGHTEST DAY is the next step in repositioning a lot of characters in the DC Universe and pushing them to the next level." - Geoff Johns on Brightest Day

All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. Character-appropriate accessories are also included.

Young Justice Action Figure 2-Pack: Aquaman and Aqualad

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  • Order Code: MAY11 1631
  • Release Date: 27 Jul 2011

The next generation of heroes of the DC Universe star in the new animated series Young Justice, and these action figure 2-packs feature the young heroes and their illustrious mentors! Made in the same style as the Justice League Unlimited figures, the Young Justice figures will bring the excitement of the DC Universe into your collection!

Young Justice Aqualad 6-in Action Figure

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  • Order Code: JUL11 1805
  • Price: $26.99
  • Release Date: 31 Aug 2011

The young heroes of the DC Universe star in the new animated series Young Justice, and these 6' tall action figures bring the characters of the series to life!

Each figure comes with accessories and a sculpted base. Choose from Aqualad or Red Arrow. Blister card packaging.

Collectibles

DC Comics Superhero Collection Magazine - Black Manta

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  • Order Code: APR11 1292
  • Price: $14.00
  • Release Date: 29 Jun 2011 13 Jul 2011
  • #85: BLACK MANTA—Magazine (w/Figurine)
  • 16 pgs, FC

The ultimate collection for comics fans, the DC Superhero Collection Figurine Magazine brings together DC Comics' greatest heroes and villains! Official figurines of the characters, both good and evil, are cast in lead, individually hand-painted and numbered to form an authentic collector's edition. Each comes with a 20-page magazine providing detailed history and background on the featured characters, including exclusive images and interviews.

JLA-JSA Toon Tumblers Pitcher

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  • Order Code: JUL11 2019
  • Price: $29.99
  • Release Date: 28 Sep 2011

It's back - the Justice League/Justice Society 'Toon Tumblers Pitcher. This super-heavy piece of glass features bookend images of classic 1970's art with all of your favorite DC heroes, with the Justice League of Earth-1 on one side, the Justice Society of Earth-2 on the other. Holds 3 pints.

This is a reissue of a pitcher produced in 2010.

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