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Aquaman

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?

Aquaman #14

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Pete Woods
• Cover: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
• Cover Date: Jan 2013
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: SEP12 XXXX
• Release Date: 28 Nov 2012

In the aftermath of "The Others," who lives and who dies? And what is the fate of the Atlantean relics? Plus, the debut of the Ocean Master!

Other Aquaman Appearances

Justice League

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!

Green Lantern #14

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy
• Cover: Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy
• Cover Date: Jan 2013
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: SEP12 XXXX
• Release Date: 7 Nov 2012

The "Rise of the Third Army" continues! After Hal Jordan goes missing, many questions will be left hanging. Particularly for the Justice League, as they decide to go after the new Green Lantern to demand answers about their absent team member. The Green Lantern Corps makes a disturbing discovery about the Guardians!

Justice League #14

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Tony S. Daniel and Richard Friend
• Cover: Tony S. Daniel and Richard Friend
• Backup Story Art: Gary Frank
• Variant Cover: Jason Fabok
• Cover Date: Jan 2013
• 40 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: SEP12 XXXX
• Combo Order Code: SEP12 XXXX
• Release Date: 21 Nov 2012

The second chapter of a tale that lights the fuse that will ultimately explode in 2013's Trinity War. The League must fight the mysterious Cheetah... AND a monstrous Superman! The result will radically change the dynamics of the entire team! Amid all this, where is Green Lantern?

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

Other

Superman Family Adventures #7

• Writers: Art Baltazar and Franco
• Art: Art Baltazar
• Cover: Art Baltazar
• Cover Date: Jan 2013
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: SEP12 XXXX
• Release Date: 28 Nov 2012

Who is the Terrible Toyman? What does he want, anyway? Where does he get all those cool toys? Can't a Super Family have a Tooth Fairy Party in peace? Better save your receipts, because these toys are about to malfunction!

Other Aqua-character Appearances

Aqualad: Young Justice

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!

Young Justice #22

• Writer: Greg Weisman
• Art: Christopher Jones
• Cover Date: Jan 2013
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: SEP12 XXXX
• Release Date: 21 Nov 2012

The Invasion continues! Earth's greatest heroes are kidnapped by Kylstar! Brainiac has Metropolis under glass and Lex Luthor's secret weapon is on the loose!

Aquagirl: Marina (Batman Beyond)

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!

Batman Beyond Unlimited #10

• Writer: Adam Beechen, J.T. Krul, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs
• Art: Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs, Howard Porter, Livesay and Norm Breyfogle
• Cover: Dustin Nguyen
• Cover Date: Jan 2013
• 48 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: SEP12 XXXX
• Release Date: 28 Nov 2012

The digital-first saga continues in the print debut of these Beyond adventures! Witness the last stand of the Justice League against Kobra in this storyline's cataclysmic conclusion! Superman settles into his new civilian identity as a ghost from his past appears to torment his future! "10,000 Clowns" continues as Batman and his allies desperately try to stop the assault on Gotham City!

Collections

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.

Justice League Vol 2: The Villain's Journey HC

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Gene Ha, Carlos D'Anda, Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Cover: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
• 176 pages, $24.99
• Order Code: SEP12 XXXX
• Release Date: 30 Jan 2013

Now that the team's origin story is complete, we shift to the present-day Justice League! What has changed? Who has joined the team since? And why does Green Arrow want to join those ranks so badly? Plus, someone is out to get the Justice League, and he is determined to show the world how mortal these godlike beings really are! Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE #7-12.

Toys

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

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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