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Aquaman

Justice League #15

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Backup Story Art: Gary Frank
• Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Variant Cover: Billy Tucci
• Variant Cover 2: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
• Cover Date: Feb 2013
• 40 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: OCT12 0147
• Combo Order Code: OCT12 0151 ($4.99)
• Release Date: 26 Dec 2012

Part 1 of "Throne of Atlantis," crossing over with Aquaman! Can the Justice League band together to battle the forces of Atlantis? And in the backup feature, Shazam comes face to face with Black Adam, and Billy makes a decision that will shock his friends!

Note: This issue's "Throne of Atlantis" variant cover connects with the Aquaman #15 "Throne of Atlantis" variant cover to form a single image.

Aquaman #15

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Ardian Syaf
• Cover: Eddie Barrows and Eber Ferreira
• Variant Cover: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
• Cover Date: Feb 2013
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: OCT12 0152
• Release Date: 26 Dec 2012

Part 2 of "Throne of Atlantis" crossover with Justice League! Atlantis invades the surface world!

Note: This issue's "Throne of Atlantis" variant cover connects with the Justice League #15 "Throne of Atlantis" variant cover to form a single image.

Justice League #16

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Backup Story Art: Gary Frank
• Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Variant Cover: Langdon Foss
• Cover Date: Mar 2013
• 40 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: NOV12 0161
• Combo Order Code: NOV12 0165 ($4.99)
• Release Date: 23 Jan 2013

"Throne of Atlantis" continues! Aquaman can barely hold on against Ocean Master even with the League by his side! The United States loses faith in the Justice League and enters the battle against Atlantis, setting in motion the creation of the Justice League of America! More on the Superman/Wonder Woman alliance! Plus: In the backup story, the origin of Shazam! continues!

Aquaman #16

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Paul Pelletier
• Cover: Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira
• Cover Date: Mar 2013
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: NOV12 0166
• Release Date: 30 Jan 2013

"Throne of Atlantis" continues from this month's Justice League #16! Torn between Ocean Master and the League in this penultimate chapter of "Throne of Atlantis," Aquaman is pushed toward an impossible choice! The monstrous Trench are back — and they're hungry!

Justice League #17

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Variant Cover: Steve Skroce
• Cover Date: Apr 2013
• 40 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: DEC12 0174
• Combo Order Code: DEC12 0177 ($4.99)
• Release Date: 20 Feb 2013

The epic, full-length conclusion to "Throne of Atlantis" hits as Aquaman and the League make a sinister discovery that changes both the outcome of the war and the future of the Justice League! What is The Grid - and what does it mean to expanding the Justice League?

Aquaman #17

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Paul Pelletier and Art Thibert
• Cover: Paul Pelletier and Art Thibert
• Cover Date: Apr 2013
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: DEC12 0178
• Release Date: 27 Feb 2013

A startling epilogue to "Throne of Atlantis"! With the secrets of Atlantis revealed, Aquaman is confronted by a horrible myth from Atlantis's past that's connected to his own. Plus: Mera confronts a longtime enemy.

Aquaman #18

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
• Cover: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
• Cover Date: May 2013
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: JAN13 0209
• Release Date: 27 Mar 2013

The critically-acclaimed adventures of Aquaman continue with "Death of a King." Unfolding out of the events of "Throne of Atlantis" comes a mystery that sends Aquaman to the ends of the Earth to solve an ancient murder - one that will reveal a horrific truth about Arthur Curry and threaten those closest to him today. Plus, Mera has a quest of her own involving a long-forgotten adversary of Aquaman.

Aquaman #19

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
• Cover: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
• MAD Variant cover by The Usual Gang of Idiots
• Cover Date: Jun 2013
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: FEB13 0125
• Release Date: 24 Apr 2013

The Ice King takes the throne as the true king of Atlantis - but who will be the first to kneel before him?

Aquaman #20

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
• Cover: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
• Cover Date: Jul 2013
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: MAR13 0177
• Release Date: 22 May 2013

Aquaman's right to the throne is put to the test when an Atlantean rises up to defend the city - an Atlantean who many others believe should be King...

Other Aquaman Appearances

Young Romance: A New 52 Valentine's Day Special #1

• Writer: Andy Diggle, Ann Nocenti, Cecil Castellucci, Peter Milligan and others
• Art: Gene Ha, Emanuella Luppichinno, Becky Cloonan, Phil Jimenez, Sanford Green and others
• Cover: Kenneth Rocafort
• Cover Date: Apr 2013
• 64 pages, $7.99
• Order Code: DEC12 0313
• Release Date: 06 Feb 2013

Romance is in the air in this very special Special! Wonder Woman consults Eros himself about her feelings for The Man of Steel. Barbara Gordon has always been too busy for romance, but could her role as Batgirl bring her back to the first guy she ever kissed? Following the events of "Death in the Family," how can Catwoman ease Batman's troubled soul? Aquaman makes waves as he treats his wife like a queen for a day. From the pages of Stormwatch, Apollo and Midnighter celebrate Valentine's Day separately but with each other in mind. Who - or what - stands between them? Dick Grayson and the daughter of Lucious Fox meet - cute! Plus: Perforated Valentine's Day cards featuring the stars of these stories!

Superman Family Adventures #12

• Writer: Art Baltazar and Franco
• Art: Art Baltazar
• Cover: Art Baltazar
• Cover Date: Jun 2013
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: FEB13 0236
• Release Date: 24 Apr 2013

FINAL ISSUE Because you demanded it! The return of the lunch lady! Er, we mean, the return of Darkseid! Has he returned for good—or evil? Is he going to make us pancakes? When the Super Family leaps into action, will they be trapped in Apokolips?!

Justice League

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 0137
• Combo Order Code: SEP12 0140
• 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!

Justice League #18

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Backup Story Art: Gary Frank
• Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Variant Cover: Aaron Kuder
• Cover Date: May 2013
• 40 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: JAN13 0205
• Combo Order Code: JAN13 0208 ($4.99)
• Release Date: 20 Mar 2013

Cyborg takes center stage as events fall into place for next month's massive new story arc: "Off the Grid"! Also, Batman continues to be question the Superman/Wonder Woman alliance and Aquaman's future with the League. Plus: The Shazam backup story reveals the origin of Black Adam - and what it means for Billy Batson's survival!

Justice League #19

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Backup Story Art: Gary Frank
• Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Variant Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• MAD Variant cover by The Usual Gang of Idiots
• Cover Date: May 2013
• 40 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: FEB13 0121
• Combo Order Code: FEB13 0124 ($4.99)
• Release Date: 17 Apr 2013

Who is the one person dangerous enough to use Kryptonite against Superman?

Other Aqua-character Appearances

Aqualad: Young Justice

Young Justice #22

• Writer: Greg Weisman
• Art: Christopher Jones
• Cover Date: Jan 2013
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: SEP12 0252
• 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!

Young Justice #23

• Writer: Greg Weisman
• Art: Christopher Jones
• Cover Date: Feb 2013
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: OCT12 0283
• Release Date: 19 Dec 2012

Batgirl takes on Match - alone! Alpha Squad infiltrates Brainiac's ship as it hovers above Metropolis! Superboy and the Justice League battle their captor, Kylstar!

Young Justice #24

• Writer: Greg Weisman
• Art: Christopher Jones
• Cover Date: Mar 2013
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: NOV12 0287
• Release Date: 23 Jan 2012

Deadshot attempts assassination! Batgirl fights alone against Match! Kylstar decimates Superboy and the Justice League! Nightwing's team fails against Brainiac!

Young Justice #25

• Writer: Greg Weisman
• Art: Christopher Jones
• Cover Date: Apr 2013
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: DEC12 0353
• Release Date: 20 Feb 2012

FINAL ISSUE. The heroes make their last stand against Kylstar and Brainiac! Metropolis is still in danger, but now the entire planet risks destruction! Deadshot hits his target!

Aquagirl: Marina (Batman Beyond)

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 0228
• 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!

Batman Beyond Unlimited #11

• Writer: Adam Beechen, J.T. Krul, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs
• Art: Fiona Staples, Howard Porter, Livesay and Norm Breyfogle
• Cover: Dustin Nguyen
• Cover Date: Feb 2013
• 48 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: OCT12 0244
• Release Date: 02 Jan 2013

The first time in print for these digital-first adventures! The Joker King's assault on Gotham City takes a dark, sinister twist...can Bruce Wayne and Batman thwart his evil plan? The origin of Justice League Beyond member Micron is revealed, illustrated by the Eisner-nominated Fiona Staples, artist on the best-selling series Saga. The shocking motivations of Superman's new enemies are revealed - followed by the Beyond Universe debut of one of DC's most beloved characters!

Batman Beyond Unlimited #12

• Writer: Adam Beechen, J.T. Krul, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs
• Art: Howard Porter, Livesay, Norm Breyfogle and Ben Caldwell
• Cover: Howard Porter and Livesay
• Cover Date: Mar 2013
• 48 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: NOV12 0255
• Release Date: 30 Jan 2013

The first time in print for these digital-first stories. The penultimate chapter of the "10,000 Clowns" Batman Beyond epic is here! Don't miss the Beyond debuts of not one but TWO legendary DC characters! (Here's a hint: one of them is Lobo—because he'd want you to know, anyway.) Plus: A look at Barda's origin from guest artist Ben Caldwell!

Batman Beyond Unlimited #13

• Writer: Adam Beechen, J.T. Krul, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs
• Art: Dustin Nguyen, Howard Porter, Livesay, Norm Breyfogle and Jorge Corona
• Cover: Dustin Nguyen
• Cover Date: Apr 2013
• 48 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: DEC12 0319
• Release Date: 20 Feb 2013

The first time in print for these digital first adventures! Don't miss the shocking conclusion to Batman Beyond’s epic "10,000 clowns"! The Justice League heads to Central City, where they encounter a deadly new enemy—and a speedy new ally! Now a prisoner on the planet Trillia, Superman bears witnesses to his role in the planet's civil war!

Batman Beyond Unlimited #14

• Writer: Adam Beechen, J.T. Krul, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs
• Art: Norm Breyfogle, Howard Porter, Livesay and Jorge Corona
• Cover: Ryan Benjamin
• Cover Date: May 2013
• 48 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: JAN13 0286
• Release Date: 20 Mar 2013

All-new digital adventures in print for the first time! Following the events of "Flashdrive," the new-look Justice League encounters an old ally! As the Trillians and Mangals prepare for battle, Superman is forced to choose sides! Plus: Don't miss the shocking revelations in Batman Beyond that are sure to impact Terry and Dana's relationship forever!

Batman Beyond Unlimited #15

• Writer: Adam Beechen, J.T. Krul and Derek Fridolfs
• Art: Norm Breyfogle, Howard Porter, Livesay and Ben Caldwell
• Cover: Howard Porter and Livesay
• Cover Date: Jun 2013
• 48 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: FEB13 0202
• Release Date: 17 Apr 2013

All-new digital adventures in print for the first time! Superman's resolve is tested as the Trillian civil war reaches its climax! The Justice League attempts to uncover the truth about the mysterious "Brain Trust!" After the shocking revelations in the last issue, a brand-new threat emerges for Batman!

Collections

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!

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 0233
• 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.

JLA V3 TP

• Writer: Grant Morrison
• Art: Howard Porter, John Dell, Mark Pajarillo and Walden Wong
• Cover: Howard Porter and John Dell
• 344 pages, $24.99
• Order Code: OCT12 0267
• Release Date: 16 Jan 2013

Collecting tales from JLA #22-26, 28-31 and 1,000,000! The JLA's very first foe, Starro the Conqueror, returns in this title now in trade paperback!

Justice League Vol 1: Origin TP

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
• Cover: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
• 192 pages, $16.99
• Order Code: OCT12 0252
• Release Date: 30 Jan 2013

Now in trade paperback from comics superstars Geoff Johns and Jim Lee! 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! Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg unite for the first time to form the Justice League! Don't miss the thrill-a-minute collection of the first six issues of the best-selling comic!

Young Justice V3: Creature Features TP

• Writer: Kevin Hopps and Greg Weisman
• Art: Christopher Jones, Luciano Vecchio and Dan Davis
• Cover: Christopher Jones
• 128 pages, $12.99
• Order Code: NOV12 0288
• Release Date: 13 Feb 2013

In this new collection, Superboy, Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Miss Martian and Artemis make their way to Atlantis to foil Ocean-Master's plan to purify the underwater city. Collects Young Justice #14-19!

Aquaman V2: The Others HC

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• 160 pages, $22.99
• Order Code: JAN13 0293
• Release Date: 15 May 2013

Aquaman joins up with his old teammates, The Others, to learn who destroyed Atlantis! But as they seek the truth, Black Manta is stalking them all - and Mera learns some dark truths about Aquaman! Don't miss this second Aquaman hardcover! Collects Aquaman #7-13.

Aquaman V1: The Trench TP

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and Eber Ferreira
• Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• 144 pages, $14.99
• Order Code: FEB13 0206
• Release Date: 15 May 2013

The first collection of the new Aquaman series, now in trade paperback! 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!

Justice League Beyond: Konstriction TP

• Writer: Derek Fridolfs and Dustin Nguyen
• Art: Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs
• Cover: Dustin Nguyen
• 176 pages, $16.99
• Order Code: FEB13 0222
• Release Date: 15 May 2013

Batman is a new recruit in the mighty Justice League, but the team will be immediately tested by a very Neo Gotham-related enemy! How will they work together to combat this threat? Collects stories from Batman Beyond Unlimited #1-10.

The Justice League of America Chronicles Vol. 1 TP

• Writer: Gardner Fox
• Art: Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs and others
• Cover: Mike Sekowsky and Murphy Anderson
• 168 pages, $14.99
• Order Code: FEB13 0223
• Release Date: 22 May 2013

Presenting the adventures of the JLA in chronological order! Learn how the team first gathered to battle the intergalactic conqueror Starro! Collects The Brave and the Bold #28-30 and Justice League of America #1-3.

Silver Age Teen Titans Archive Vol 2

• Writer: Bob Haney and others
• Art: Nick Cardy, Irv Novick, Neal Adams, Gil Kane and others.
• Cover: Nick Cardy
• 400 pages, $75.00
• Order Code: NOV12 0278
• Release Date: 19 Jun 2013

The top teen heroes of the 1960s return in this volume collecting Teen Titans #6-20 and The Brave and the Bold #83! Don't miss the action as the Titans take on The Mad Mod, Captain Rumble and The Scorcher, and get wrapped up in "The Dimensional Caper" and "A Swingin' Christmas"!

Toys

DC Comics Aquaman New 52 Justice League ArtFX+ Statue

• Order Code: NOV12 1818
• Release Date: 29 May 2013
• $39.99

A Kotobukiya Japanese import! Kotobukiya's line of DC Comics "New 52" ArtFX+ Statues continues, capturing the new looks and costumes of heroes in the Justice League. Joining the previously released Superman, Green Lantern, Flash, and Wonder Woman is the half-Atlantean Aquaman! A former ruler of Atlantis who seeks to defend the world both above and below the waves, Arthur Curry is a powerful warrior and leader. While it has been revealed that he has had previous adventures with other teams, Aquaman's first major public appearance in the relaunched New 52 continuity was in the pages of Justice League, joining the other heroes against Darkseid and his forces.

The current incarnation of Aquaman makes the character larger than life, with strength, intelligence, and powers that make him a valued member of the Justice League. Arthur appears here in the ArtFX+ lineup with a fantastic representation of those heroic ideals, standing with all of the quiet grace of an otherworldly ruler. Aquaman's iconic costume is captured with every fine detail from the intricate overlapping scales of his metallic orange armor to the creases and pointed fins on his green pants and gloves. The muscular aquatic hero holds his mighty trident in his right hand, calmly staring down the threats arrayed before him from under his wavy blonde hair.

Standing nearly 8 inches tall (in the ArtFX+ 1/10th scale), Aquaman was sculpted by master artist Goutaro Takeuchi (Atelier Bamboo). Like the other Justice League members Aquaman has magnets in his feet for perfect stability on the included display base, and he'll look great displayed on your shelf by himself or alongside his teammates. Only two more Leaguers left to go!

Other

Apparel

Aquaman Symbol T-Shirt

• M-XL $18.95, XXL $21.95
• Order Code: JAN13 1564-1567
• Release Date: 27 Mar 2013
• Publisher: Graphitti Designs

Atlantis' big-boss gets a shirt of his own on the new Aquaman Symbol T-Shirt. Features the Aquaman "A" imprinted in color on an Orange 100% cotton shirt. Long live the king!

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