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Aquaman

Aquaman #11

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Cover: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Variant Cover: Ivan Reis
Cover Date: Sep 2012
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: MAY12 0201
Release Date: 25 Jul 2012

"The Others" part five! Aquaman and The Others catch up with Black Manta – but are they really united as a team?

Aquaman #12

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Cover: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Variant Cover: Ivan Reis
Cover Date: Oct 2012
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: JUN12 0152
Release Date: 22 29 Aug 2012

The conclusion to "The Others"! The traitor in the team is revealed! Who is Black Manta working for?

Aquaman #0

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Cover: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Variant Cover: Ivan Reis
Cover Date: Nov 2012
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: JUL12 0127
Release Date: 26 Sep 2012

It's the first appearance of Atlantis – and Aquaman's first encounter with Atlanteans! How will this story of Arthur's past set the stage for his future? Find out here!

Aquaman #13

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Cover: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Variant Cover: Ivan Reis
Cover Date: Dec 2012
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: AUG12 0150
Release Date: 24 Oct 2012

The finale of "The Others." Aquaman pushed to the breaking point! Who is Black Manta working for?

Other Aquaman Appearances

Justice League

Justice League #11

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Cover: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Backup Story Art: Gary Frank
Variant Cover: Bryan Hitch
Cover Date: Sep 2012
40 pages, $3.99
Order Code: MAY12 0192
Combo Order Code: MAY12 0195
Release Date: 18 Jul 2012

"The Villain's Journey" part three! Batman, Cyborg and Aquaman battle Element Woman!

Continuing the origin of Shazam!

Justice League #12

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Cover: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Variant Cover: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Cover Date: Oct 2012
40 pages, $3.99
Order Code: JUN12 0142
Combo Order Code: JUN12 0145
Release Date: 15 29 Aug 2012

"The Villain's Journey" part four! The team struggles to stay together as they try to combat their newest foe. A shocking last page that will have the world talking about this issue!

Justice League #0

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Gary Frank
Cover: Gary Frank
Variant Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
Cover Date: Nov 2012
40 pages, $3.99
Order Code: JUL12 0123
Combo Order Code: JUL12 0126
Release Date: 19 Sep 2012

Billy Batson takes center stage in this issue as he unleashes the awesome power of Shazam in a special origin story!

Also featuring the not-to-be-missed origin of Pandora and the next seeds of TRINITY WAR!

Justice League #13

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Tony S. Daniel and Richard Friend
Cover: Tony S. Daniel and Richard Friend
Backup Story Art: Gary Frank
Variant Cover: Cameron Stewart
Cover Date: Dec 2012
40 pages, $3.99
Order Code: AUG12 0146
Combo Order Code: AUG12 0149
Release Date: 17 Oct 2012

The League takes on a villain destined to be one of the greatest threats to the DC Universe in the year ahead – the mysterious Cheetah! But who is she? What is her connection to Wonder Woman? And how will this fundamentally change the relationships within the team?

Plus: The next chapter of the Shazam! backup epic by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank!

Other Aqua-character Appearances

Aqualad: Young Justice

Young Justice #18

Writer: Greg Weisman
Art: Christopher Jones
Cover: Christopher Jones
Cover Date: Sep 2012
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: MAY12 0309
Release Date: 18 Jul 2012

The team travels to Gorilla City! Someone is enhancing apes to create an army of warrior slaves! Don't miss the origin of Gorilla City!

Young Justice #19

Writer: Greg Weisman
Art: Christopher Jones
Cover: Christopher Jones
Cover Date: Oct 2012
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: JUN12 0265
Release Date: 29 Aug 2012

The Brain, Monsieur Mallah and the Ultra-Humanite have captured the team. What does Gorilla Grodd want with Miss Martian?

Young Justice #20

Writer: Greg Weisman
Art: Christopher Jones
Cover: Christopher Jones
Cover Date: Nov 2012
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: JUL12 0237
Release Date: 19 Sep 2012

Following the animated series, it's now five years later! Aliens have infiltrated the earth! Nightwing's new team includes Batgirl, Blue Beetle, Wonder Girl and Beast Boy!

Young Justice #21

Writer: Greg Weisman
Art: Christopher Jones
Cover: Min Sung Ku
Cover Date: Dec 2012
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: AUG12 0273
Release Date: 17 Oct 2012

Aliens have arrived on Earth-16! Superboy and five Justice Leaguers have been abducted! Metropolis is in danger! Enter: Brainiac!

Aquagirl: Marina (Batman Beyond)

Batman Beyond Unlimited #6

Writer: JT Krul, Adam Beechen, Derek Fridolfs and Dustin Nguyen
Art: Howard Porter, Livesay and Norm Breyfogle
Cover: Dustin Nguyen
Cover Date: Sep 2012
48 pages, $3.99
Order Code: MAY12 0273
Release Date: 18 Jul 2012

The multi-part epic "10,000 Clowns" begins here! Batman scrambles to thwart simultaneous attacks by the Joker! Secrets are revealed on Apokolips as the League prepares for all-out war with Kobra!

Batman Beyond Unlimited #7

Writer: Adam Beechen, J.T. Krul, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs
Art: Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs, Howard Porter and Norm Breyfogle
Cover: Dustin Nguyen
Cover Date: Oct 2012
48 pages, $3.99
Order Code: JUN12 0228
Release Date: 29 Aug 2012

New digital-first adventures! The war for Apokolips begins, and Aquagirl's origin is revealed! The Joker King gathers his army, and Terry makes a shocking discovery! Clark Kent searches for his place in the City of Tomorrow!

Batman Beyond Unlimited #8

Writer: Adam Beechen, J.T. Krul, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs
Art: Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs, Howard Porter and Norm Breyfogle
Cover: Dustin Nguyen
Cover Date: Nov 2012
48 pages, $3.99
Order Code: JUL12 0203
Release Date: 19 Sep 2012

These stories are in print for the first time after appearing online. With Bruce Wayne hospitalized, terrorists strike at Gotham City! The League returns from Apokolips in defeat and must prepare for a last stand against Kobra!

Batman Beyond Unlimited #9

Writer: Adam Beechen, J.T. Krul, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs
Art: Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs, Howard Porter, Livesay and Norm Breyfogle
Cover: Howard Porter and Livesay
Cover Date: Dec 2012
48 pages, $3.99
Order Code: AUG12 0242
Release Date: 31 Oct 2012

The first time in print for these digital-first adventures! Catwoman battles the Jokerz as a shocking new ally joins the fight! It's open warfare over Metropolis as Kobra's attempt to destroy the earth begins! The cataclysmic conflict between Superman and Lex Luthor's heir comes to a head!

Collections

JLA V2 TP

Writer: Grant Morrison
Art: Howard Porter, Gary Frank and others
Cover: Howard Porter and John Dell
320 pages, $24.99
Order Code: APR12 0256
Release Date: 11 Jul 2012

The Justice League facing off against Lex Luthor's newly assembled Injustice Gang while the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance. Collects JLA #10-17, Prometheus #1 and JLA/Wildcats #1.

Aquaman V1: The Trench HC

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and Eber Ferreira
Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
144 pages, $22.99
Order Code: MAY12 0278
Release Date: 05 Sep 2012

The first collection of the new Aquaman series! The superstar creators from Blackest Night and Brightest Day reunite to take Aquaman to amazing new depths! Aquaman has renounced the throne of Atlantis – but now, from a forgotten corner of the ocean emerges... the Trench! Collecting Aquaman #1-6!

Brightest Day Vol. 3 TP

Writer: Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi
Art: Patrick Gleason, Ardian Syaf, Scott Clark and others
Cover: Ivan Reis
224 pages, $16.99
Order Code: JUN12 0244
Release Date: 12 Sep 2012

In this final Brightest Day volume, the mystery of the heroes' and villains' return is resolved and the secret of the white forest is revealed. Collecting issues #17-24!

DC Comics - The New 52 Zero Omnibus HC

Writer: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Joe Prado and Ivan Reis
1,328 pages, $150.00
Order Code: AUG12 0249
Release Date: 12 Dec 2012

In September, DC Entertainment reveals the origins, secrets and shocking fates of top super heroes in 56 special #0 issues starring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern and more! Now, these issues are collected in a massive hardcover just in time for the holiday season, with stories written and illustrated by top talent including Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Jim Lee, Brian Azzarello, Scott Snyder and many more!

Young Justice V2: Training Day TP

Writer: Kevin Hopps and Greg Weisman
Art: Christopher Jones, Luciano Vecchio and Dan Davis
Cover: Christopher Jones
160 pages, $12.99
Order Code: AUG12 0274
Release Date: 14 Nov 2012

Superboy, Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Miss Martian and Artemis defend Gotham City from Ra's al Ghul and Clayface! Features issues #7-13 of the all ages series.

Toys

Just-Us-League of Stupid Heroes: Series 1 AF: Alfred as Aquaman

Order Code: APR12 0309
Release Date: 04 Jul 2012

The dumb just keeps getting dumber with the return of the "Just-Us" League of Stupid Heroes, featuring Mad Magazine icon Alfred E. Neuman in classic Justice League costumes! Timed to coincide with Mad's historic 60th anniversary, each figure features multiple points of articulation and stands 6" tall.

Alfred as Aquaman - 6" h

We Can Be Heroes Justice League 7-pack

Order Code: AUG12 0308
Release Date: 28 Nov 2012
$99.99

The most powerful heroes in the universe, together in one box set!

It's the worst hunger crisis in 60 years. More than 9 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya are in need of immediate assistance. They need our help.

We Can Be Heroes (http://wecanbeheroes.org) is a giving campaign designed to increase awareness and raise funds to provide relief for the drought and famine in the horn of africa. Using the iconic Justice League characters from DC Entertainment – Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg – We Can Be Heroes helps our nonprofit partner organizations Save the Children, International Rescue Committee and Mercy Corps provide on-the-ground support where it is needed most.

One small act can make you a hero. Your purchase of this very special set featuring DC Comics–The New 52 action figures will benefit We Can Be Heroes. Ten percent of the purchase price will go directly to saving lives.

Other

DVDs

Young Justice: Dangerous Secrets DVD

$19.97
Order Code: JUN12 2209
Release Date: 25 Jul 2012

Back for another round, Robin, Superboy, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Miss Martian and Artemis band together to rid the world of evil and prove they're not just kids anymore! Between attacks from the magical deviant and Lord of Chaos, Klarion the Witch-Boy, and threats from the newly-formed Injustice League, the crew has their work cut out for them as they travel the globe maintaining justice. With the possibility of a traitor within the group and the absence of the Justice League, the group turns their attention on each other, coming together, and proving they have what it takes to truly be called superheroes!

Games

DC Comics Deck Building Game

$40.00
Order Code: JUN12 2173
Release Date: 29 Aug 2012

Batman! Superman! Wonder Woman! Aquaman! The Flash! Green Lantern! Cyborg! The Justice League of America is ready for action – are you? Fight the never-ending battle for truth, justice, and peace in the world's greatest super-hero universe with the DC Comics Deck Building Game! Power up with Bulletproof and Super Speed! Equip yourself with The Batsuit! Unlock special abilities and unleash devastating card combos against your opponents! Craft your hero deck into a well-oiled machine to take on the most vile villains in the DC Universe in your quest for Victory (Points)! The DC Comics Deck Building Game comes complete with 214 Game Cards, seven Oversized Super Hero Cards, and a rulebook. 2 to 5 players.

Collectibles

DC Super-Pets: Deep-Sea Duel

Writer: John Sazaklis
Art: Art Baltazar
Cover: Art Baltazar
56 pages, $4.95
Order Code: MAY12 1439
Release Date: 29 Aug 2012

When the evil Ocean Master crashes an Aqua-family reunion, Aqualad and his Super-Pet Fluffy must stop the fishy foes!

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