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Aquaman

Aquaman #1

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

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!

Aquaman #3

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Cover: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Cover Date: Jan 2012
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: SEP11 0100
Release Date: 23 Nov 2011

The secret of the Trench revealed! Where did these cannibalistic sea creatures come from? What fuels their monstrous hunger? Why have they chosen now to invade the surface world? To unravel the mystery of the Trench, Aquaman must seek help from the last person on earth he ever wanted to see again.

Aquaman #4

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Cover: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Cover Date: Feb 2012
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: OCT11 0163
Release Date: 28 Dec 2011

There are parts of the ocean even Aquaman should not enter. Now Aquaman and Mera must descend into uncharted territory: the smoky black crevice at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, home of the cannibalistic creatures known only as the Trench. One last secret behind these loathsome creatures will be revealed as "The Trench" thunders toward its bloodcurdling conclusion!

Aquaman #5

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Cover: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Cover Date: Mar 2012
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: NOV11 0109
Release Date: 25 Jan 2012

Aquaman has been left for dead in the middle of the desert! But how did the King of Atlantis find himself marooned in such a hellish environment? As Aquaman struggles to survive impossible odds, what extreme measures will he resort to in order to stay alive?

Aquaman #6

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Cover: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Cover Date: Apr 2012
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: DEC11 0193
Release Date: 22 Feb 2012

Who sank Atlantis? Mera, the beautiful Atlantean assassin trained in the Bermuda Triangle, follows a trail of death and deceit to the one man who knows the ugly truth. But what does he want in return for his secrets – and how does it all tie into Mera’s own dark past?

Aquaman #7

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Cover: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
Cover Date: May 2012
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: JAN12 0215
Release Date: 28 Mar 2012

Who destroyed Atlantis? In the start of a new storyline, we follow the hunter as he stalks and kills his prey, claiming their weapons and armor as trophies. A golden shield, a golden helm... and the final prize is the most powerful of all: a golden trident. The only problem is, he's going to have to go through Aquaman to get it. Who is he? What is the secret of Aquaman's trident? And how does this all tie into the destruction of Atlantis?

Flashpoint

Flashpoint #4 (of 5)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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 0160
Combo Order Code: AUG11 0163
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.

Justice League #3

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Cover: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Variant Cover: Greg Capullo
Cover Date: 2011
40 pages, $3.99
Order Code: SEP11 XXXX
Combo Order Code: SEP11 XXXX
Release Date: 16 Nov 2011

The superstar team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Jim Lee continue to make history as they unleash the amazing Amazon, Wonder Woman, who joins the battle against a bizarre threat! And the not-yet World's Greatest Heroes need all the help they can get!

Other Aqua-character Appearances

Aqualad: Young Justice

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

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!

Young Justice #9

Writer: Greg Weisman and Kevin Hops
Art: Christopher Jones and Dan Davis
Cover: Christopher Jones
Cover Date: Dec 2011
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: AUG11 0268
Release Date: 19 Oct 2011

The team is taking Espionage 101 from Captain Atom. Their class project is to solve a cold case that involves a forty-year-old murder mystery, a military conspiracy and a half-decent chance that none of them will come out alive.

Aqualad: Tiny Titans

Tiny Titans #43

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!

Tiny Titans #45

Writer: Art Baltazar & Franco
Art: Art Baltazar
Cover: Art Baltazar
Cover Date: Dec 2011
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: AUG11 0267
Release Date: 19 Oct 2011

You are invited to a special Batgirl issue featuring Cassandra, Stephanie, Flamebird and, of course, Barbara. Find out what happens to The Batcave when the girls take over! Bonus: Coach Lobo's Secret Soccer team versus...The Birds of Prey?! GO-O-O-A-A-AL!

Collections

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

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

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.

Flashpoint HC

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Andy Kubert and Sandra Hope
Cover: Andy Kubert
176 pages, $22.99
Order Code: AUG11 0244
Release Date: 19 Oct 2011

The red-hot, sold-out five-issue miniseries from Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert is back in a new hardcover!

This is Flash Fact: When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. It's a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war – but where are Earth's Greatest Heroes to stop it? It's a place where America's last hope is Cyborg, who hopes to gather the forces of The Outsider, The Secret 7, S!H!A!Z!A!M!, Citizen Cold and other new and familiar-yet-altered faces! It's a world that could be running out of time, if The Flash can't find the villain who altered the time line!

DC Comics: The New 52 HC

Writer: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Jim Lee
1216 pages, $150
Order Code: AUG11 0243
Release Date: 7 Dec 2011

In September, DC Comic will launch 52 new #1 issues starring the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes! In December, to commemorate this incredible event, DC is collecting every one of these debut issues in a once-in-a-lifetime massive hardcover that includes: JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 by Geoff Johns and Jim Lee, AQUAMAN #1 by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis, and 50 more!

Toys

Brightest Day Series 3 Aqualad Action Figure

Order Code: JAN11 0445
Release Date: ~~03 Aug~~ 07 Sep 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

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

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

JLA-JSA Toon Tumblers Pitcher

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.

DC Comics: The Number Ones Comic Cover Portfolio Set

Order Code: AUG11 0297
Release Date: 5 Oct 2011
$129.99

This September, DC Comics explodes with 52 new #1 issues! DC's entire line of comic books starring the World's Greatest Super-Heroes is being renumbered with new, innovative storylines featuring the most iconic of DC's characters, helmed by the most creative writers and artists in the industry.

To celebrate this momentous occasion, DC Direct is producing an incredible portfolio featuring the striking cover images from all 52 debut issues illustrated by superstar artists including Jim Lee, Adam Hughes, David Finch, Ivan Reis, Francis Manapul, George Pérez and many more!

Fifty two images by various cover artists are printed on high-quality 4-color matte paper stock, collected in a 4-color folder and shrink-wrapped together. All prints measure 9" x 12" and are ready for framing. Limited Edition. *Quantities may be allocated

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