Previews/2012
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- This the 2012 archive of Previews. This page should contain items that were first solicited in 2012.
Aquaman
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?
Aquaman #8
- Writer: Geoff Johns
- Art: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
- Cover: Ivan Reis & Joe Prado
- Cover Date: Jun 2012
- 32 pages, $2.99
- Order Code: FEB12 0165
- Release Date: 25 Apr 2012
Part 2 of "The Other League"! As a deadly hunter continues his murderous quest for the Atlantean trident, an unknown chapter of Aquaman's life is revealed! Before he was a part of the Justice League, Aquaman was Arthur, the man from Atlantis, and leader of a mysterious team of adventurers. Armed with weapons forged in Aquaman's past, these men and women were on their way to becoming the most powerful people on Earth – until it all came crashing down.
Other Aquaman Appearances
Justice League
Justice League #7
- Writer: Geoff Johns
- Art: Gene Ha and Gary Frank
- Cover: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
- Variant Cover: Gary Frank
- Cover Date: May 2012
- 40 pages, $3.99
- Order Code: JAN12 0210
- Combo Order Code:JAN12 0213
- Release Date: 21 Mar 2012
Now that the team's origin story is complete, starting with this issue we shift to the present-day Justice League! What has changed? Who has joined the team since? Featuring artwork by Gene Ha, the story also reintroduces the team's greatest champion: Steve Trevor!
Also starting in this issue: "The Curse of Shazam!" featuring a story by Geoff Johns and art by Gary Frank! Discover Billy Batson's place in DC Comics – The New 52 as we reveal his all-new origin story!
Justice League #8
- Writer: Geoff Johns
- Art: Carlos D'Anda
- Cover: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
- Variant Cover: Mike Choi
- Cover Date: Jun 2012
- 40 pages, $3.99
- Order Code: FEB12 0160
- Combo Order Code: FEB12 0163
- Release Date: 18 Apr 2012
In the five years that the Justice League has been a team, Green Arrow has never once been a member. And he intends to rectify that right here, right now! One member against his candidacy: Aquaman!
Plus, in "The Curse of Shazam" part 2, Billy arrives in his new foster home just as an ancient evil is uncovered halfway across the world.
Other Aqua-character Appearances
Aqualad: Young Justice
Young Justice #14
- Writer: Greg Weisman and Kevin Hops
- Art: Christopher Jones
- Cover: Christopher Jones
- Cover Date: May 2012
- 32 pages, $2.99
- Order Code: JAN12 0317
- Release Date: 21 Mar 2012
Aqualad visits Atlantis with Superboy and Miss Martian. But can they stop an insidious new menace that threatens to plunge the undersea kingdom into civil war?
Young Justice #15
- Writer: Kevin Hopps and Greg Weisman
- Art: Christopher Jones
- Cover: Christopher Jones
- Cover Date: Jun 2012
- 32 pages, $2.99
- Order Code: FEB12 0277
- Release Date: 18 Apr 2012
Ocean-Master's plan to purify Atlantis brings Aqualad to death's door and forces his former schoolmates to choose sides. Can even Superboy and Ms. Martian help him?
Aqualad: Tiny Titans
Tiny Titans #50
- Writer: Art Baltazar & Franco
- Art: Art Baltazar
- Cover: Art Baltazar
- Cover Date: May 2012
- 32 pages, $2.99
- Order Code: JAN12 0316
- Release Date: 21 Mar 2012
FINAL ISSUE - In this awesome 50th issue, questions are answered! Mysteries are solved! The Tiny Titans may be one step closer to becoming Super Heroes! This issue may change your life! Plus, it's highly recommended by Franco's mom!
Aquagirl: Marina (Batman Beyond)
Batman Beyond Unlimited #2
- Writer: Adam Beechen, Derek Fridolfs and Dustin Nguyen
- Art: Norm Breyfogle, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs
- Cover: Dustin Nguyen
- Cover Date: May 2012
- 48 pages, $3.99
- Order Code: JAN12 0290
- Release Date: 21 Mar 2012
The excitement continues in this oversized title chronicling the adventures in the Beyond Universe and making their print debut here!
One of Batman's most explosive villains is back! In an effort to regain his status in the criminal underworld, however, he loses the one thing he loves best...and now all of Gotham may pay the price!
The new Justice League Beyond adventure continues, as the League goes in search of AWOL member Micron – who may or may not have gone native while investigating Kobra! A larger, darker secret is about to be revealed...and it could spell doom for Earth!
Batman Beyond Unlimited #3
- Writer: JT Krul, Adam Beechen, Derek Fridolfs and Dustin Nguyen
- Art: Howard Porter, Norm Breyfogle, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs
- Cover: Howard Porter and Livesay
- Cover Date: May 2012
- 48 pages, $3.99
- Order Code: FEB12 0237
- Release Date: 18 Apr 2012
In the debut of SUPERMAN BEYOND, The Man of Tomorrow returns home to an unfamiliar City of Tomorrow patrolled by super-powered police officers. With most of his loved ones gone, he wonders if Superman has a place in this new world. But time and death hold no meaning for a foe who has set a plan in motion to destroy the Man of Steel once and for all!
In BATMAN BEYOND, Russian criminals have taken Mad Stan's dog and Stan will stop at nothing to get them, even if it means blowing up all of Gotham City in the process. As if Terry doesn't have enough to handle, his girlfriend comes to him with shocking news about her brother.
In JUSTICE LEAGUE BEYOND, the team works to break the brainwashing Micron underwent, while getting a valuable history lesson from Amanda Waller...but will it help them discover Kobra's plot in time to save the world?
Collections
Justice League Vol 1: Origin HC
- Writer: Geoff Johns
- Art: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
- Cover: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
- 176 pages, $24.99
- Order Code: JAN12 0299
- Release Date: 02 May 2012
Comics superstars Geoff Johns and Jim Lee make history with the first hardcover collection of a DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 series! 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 hardcover collecting the first six issues of the best selling comic!
Brightest Day Volume 2 Trade Paperback
- Writer: Geoff Johns & Peter J Tomasi
- Art: Ivan Reis, Pat Gleason, Ardian Syaf, Scott Clark & Joe Prado
- Cover: David Finch and Scott Williams
- 240 pages, $19.99
- Order Code: FEB12 0255
- Release Date: 09 May 2012
Once dead, twelve heroes and villains were resurrected by a white light from deep within the earth. Now, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Deadman, Jade, Osiris, Hawk, Captain Boomerang and Zoom must discover the mysterious reason behind their return and uncover the secret that binds them all.
In this second volume, collecting issues #8-16 of the series, learn whether Deadman is truly destined to wield the White Lantern and who the new Aqualad is. Plus, Firestorm's dueling alter egos take a bizarre journey, while Martian Manhunter returns to Mars to learn about the strange creature that is stalking him.
DC Universe: Legacies Trade Paperback
- Writer: Len Wein
- Art: Scott Kolins, Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert, George Perez, J.H. Williams III and others
- Cover: Andy Kubert and Joe Kubert
- 336 pages, $24.99
- Order Code: FEB12 0262
- Release Date: 09 May 2012
Acclaimed writer Len Wein chronicles the DC Universe's epic history in this title spanning five generations of heroes starring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Justice League of America, The Teen Titans and more. Collecting the ten-issue miniseries! .
Other
DVDs
Young Justice: Season 1 Volume Three DVD
- Order Code: JAN12 2094
- $14.97
- Release Date: 29 Feb 2012
Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian, and Artemis have become Young Justice — the Justice League's secret weapon against the forces of evil. The teen heroes will take on under-the-radar missions that would be impossible for the Justice League to handle covertly. Red Tornado will be their supervisor; Black Canary will be in charge of their training and Batman will hand out their assignments.
