Previews/2016

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  • This the 2016 archive of Previews. This page should contain items that were first solicited in 2016.


Aquaman

Aquaman #50

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  • Writer: Dan Abnett
  • Art: Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund
  • Cover: Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund
  • Variant Cover: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
  • Cover Date: May 2016
  • 32 pages, $3.99
  • Order Code: JAN16 0233
  • Variant Cover Order Code: JAN16 0234
  • Release Date: 30 Mar 2016

Dead Water is a killer and a monster. No matter where you go, he can reach you if there's even one drop of water present. Pray that Aquaman finds you first! And the most famous oceanic hero on Earth is Aquaman, right? In our gala 50th issue, make way for... Aquawoman!

Aquaman #50 Summary Page

Aquaman #51

  • Writer: Dan Abnett
  • Art: Vicente Cifuentes and John Dell
  • Cover: Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund
  • Variant Cover: John Romita Jr.
  • Cover Date: Jun 2016
  • 32 pages, $3.99
  • Order Code: FEB16 0138
  • Variant Cover Order Code: FEB16 0139
  • Release Date: 20 Apr 2016

In order to solve the mystery of the rage-monster Dead Water, Aquaman must turn to the only person with any answers: the notorious Scavenger!

Aquaman #51 Summary Page

Aquaman #52

  • Writer: Dan Abnett
  • Art: Vicente Cifuentes and John Dell
  • Cover: Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund
  • Variant Cover: Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund
  • Cover Date: Jul 2016
  • 32 pages, $3.99
  • Order Code: MAR16 0185
  • Variant Cover Order Code: MAR16 0186
  • Release Date: 18 May 2016

Aquaman faces his old enemy, Scavenger, who now has seriously upgraded armored tech! And if that wasn't bad enough, there's a third party in the fight...the ravening and vengeful Dead Water! Caught in the middle of this brutal free-for-all, Aquaman's world is about to be rocked!

Aquaman #52 Summary Page

Other Aquaman Appearances

DC Comics Essentials: JLA #1

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  • Writer: Grant Morrison
  • Art: Howard Porter and John Dell
  • Cover: Howard Porter and John Dell
  • Cover Date: Jun 2016
  • 64 pages, $1
  • Order Code: FEB16 0222
  • Release Date: 20 Apr 2016

Grant Morrison ushered in a new era for the World’s Greatest Heroes in JLA #1, reprinted here for just $1.00 with pages from the 2016 edition of the DC ESSENTIALS CATALOGUE! This tale introduces the Hyperclan, who come to Earth posing as saviors, but are in reality a dire threat to all of humanity!

Justice League

Justice League

Justice League #49

  • Writer: Geoff Johns
  • Art: Jason Fabok
  • Cover: Jason Fabok
  • Variant Cover: Matteo Scalera
  • Cover Date: May 2016
  • 32 pages, $3.99
  • Order Code: JAN16 0248
  • Variant Cover Order Code: JAN16 0249
  • Release Date: 16 Mar 2016

In this, the penultimate chapter of the critically-acclaimed epic "Darkseid War," the fate of the Justice League and the entire universe is on the line! But can even the combined might of the Justice Gods contend with the secret machinations of Grail, the deadly daughter of Darkseid? Death, rebirth and the life of one of the members of the League changed forever!

Justice League Summary Page

Justice League #50

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  • Writer: Geoff Johns
  • Art: Jason Fabok
  • Cover: Jason Fabok
  • Variant Cover: John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna
  • Cover Date: Jun 2016
  • 32 pages, $3.99
  • Order Code: FEB16 0134
  • Variant Cover Order Code: FEB16 0135
  • Release Date: 20 Apr 2016

The 48-page conclusion to "Darkseid War." The final fates of the world's greatest heroes and villains, along with world-changing revelations for Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. It doesn't get bigger than this as DC's monthly super hero event comic sets the stage for the next year and beyond!

Justice League Summary Page

Justice League #51

  • Writer: Geoff Johns
  • Art: Paul Pelletier and Tony Kordos
  • Cover: Paul Pelletier and Tony Kordos
  • Cover Date: Jul 2016
  • 32 pages, $3.99
  • Order Code: MAR16 0183
  • Release Date: 18 May 2016

It’s a brave new world in the devastation that follows “DARKSEID WAR.”

Justice League Summary Page



Justice League of America

Justice League of America #9

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  • Writer: Bryan Hitch
  • Art: Bryan Hitch and Daniel Henriques
  • Cover: Bryan Hitch
  • Variant Cover: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
  • Cover Date: May 2016
  • 32 pages, $3.99
  • Order Code: JAN16 0250
  • Variant Cover Order Code: JAN16 0251
  • Release Date: 30 Mar 2016

This story was previously scheduled to appear in issue #8.

With Earth as collateral damage, the Kryptonian deity called Rao has the Justice League on the ropes! It would take a miracle to defeat him. Good thing the League makes miracles look easy...

Justice League of America #10

  • Writer: Bryan Hitch
  • Art: Bryan Hitch and Daniel Henriques
  • Cover: Bryan Hitch
  • Variant Cover: John Romita Jr. and Danny Miki
  • Cover Date: Jun 2016
  • 32 pages, $3.99
  • Order Code: FEB16 0136
  • Variant Cover Order Code: FEB16 0137
  • Release Date: 27 Apr 2016

The League members in the ancient past catch up with those in the present, and the whole future is at stake! The League thought they had beaten Rao, at great personal cost, but his final solution for the people of Earth is far more than even The League can stand against.

Justice League of America #11

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  • Writer: Bryan Hitch
  • Art: Neil Edwards
  • Cover: Bryan Hitch
  • Cover Date: Jul 2016
  • 32 pages, $3.99
  • Order Code: MAR16 0184
  • Release Date: 25 May 2016

The conquest of Rao may be over, but the League must pick up the pieces of a rattled populace. It makes them vulnerable to another attack—this time from within their own ranks!


Other Aqua-character Appearances

Aqualad (Garth)

Titans Hunt #6

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  • Writer: Dan Abnett
  • Art: Paulo Siquiera
  • Cover: Paulo Siquiera
  • Cover Date: May 2016
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • 6 of 12
  • Order Code: JAN16 0273
  • Release Date: 16 Mar 2016

A traitor in their midst! As Mister Twister relentlessly tightens his grip, our heroes band together to crack open one of the greatest mysteries in DC history! But if they can't trust their own memories, they certainly can't trust each other...and with good reason. One of them is not who they seem to be!

Titans Hunt #7

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  • Writer: Dan Abnett
  • Art: Paulo Siquiera
  • Cover: Ed Benes
  • Variant Cover: John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna
  • Cover Date: Jun 2016
  • 32 pages, $3.99
  • 7 of 12
  • Order Code: FEB16 0167
  • Variant Cover Order Code: FEB16 0168
  • Release Date: 17 Feb 2016

The Titans have found Mr. Twister...and that's exactly what he wanted! As they deal with the danger he represents, it seems like someone else is hunting for the Titans...and that person is a deadly threat, too! Plus, a new Titan enters the fray!

Titans Hunt #8

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  • Writer: Dan Abnett
  • Art: Paulo Siquiera
  • Cover: Paulo Siquiera
  • Cover Date: Jul 2016
  • 32 pages, $3.99
  • 8 of 8
  • Order Code: MAR16 0210
  • Release Date: 18 May 2016

Can the Titans become a team again and defeat the darkness that surrounds them, or has the grotesque Mr. Twister got them too tightly in his grasp? The Hunt is about to end, and Twister is going for the kill.



Bombshell Mera

DC Comics Bombshells #10

  • Writer: Marguerite Bennett
  • Art: Marguerite Sauvage and Laura Braga
  • Cover: Ant Lucia
  • Cover Date: May 2016
  • 32 pages, $3.99
  • Digital First
  • Order Code: JAN16 0307
  • Release Date: 2 Mar 2016

While Lex Luthor continues to manipulate events behind the scenes, Kate Kane remains in the clutches of the Nazi Edel Nacht, who lays out his plans for world conquest. The inexperienced Huntress is determined to go rescue her, with or without Catwoman’s help. And Zatanna makes plans to cause trouble in the outside world, even as she remains imprisoned in the Joker's Daughter’s cabaret.

DC Comics Bombshells #11

  • Writer: Marguerite Bennett
  • Art: Elizabeth Torque and Mirka Andolfo
  • Cover: Ant Lucia
  • Cover Date: Jun 2016
  • 40 pages, $3.99
  • Digital First
  • Order Code: FEB160215
  • Release Date: 13 Apr 2016

The first of a two-part epic finale to the first year of the war! Tenebrus unleashes an undead army upon London as the Battle of Britain begins, and Amanda Waller's Bombshells are united at last. But will even the combined might of Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batwoman, Stargirl, Aquawoman, Dr. Light and Big Barda be enough to protect a city under siege? Or will one of the Bombshells be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice?

DC Comics Bombshells #12

  • Writer: Marguerite Bennett
  • Art: Mirka Andolfo and Laura Braga
  • Cover: Ant Lucia
  • Cover Date: Jul 2016
  • 32 pages, $3.99
  • Digital First
  • Order Code: MAR160248
  • Release Date: 11 May 2016

Double shipping in May! In issue #12, the Bombshells face triumph and tragedy as the Battle of Britain concludes. Nereus continues to pound London with his horde of undead, ocean-based Tenebrae. The giant Kraken has been defeated, but now an even bigger and deadlier menace rises up to take its place. Not even the combined might of all the Bombshells looks as if it can prevail, leading one person to make an unprecedented sacrifice.

DC Comics Bombshells #13

  • Writer: Marguerite Bennett
  • Art: Mirka Andolfo
  • Cover: Ant Lucia
  • Cover Date: Jul 2016
  • 32 pages, $3.99
  • Digital First
  • Order Code: MAR160249
  • Release Date: 25 May 2016

Double shipping in May! It’s back to the home front for an adventure with the Batgirls. Batwoman is still away, fighting the good fight on the European front. So it’s up to Kathy, Nell, Bette, Harper and the rest of the gang to see that the streets of Gotham City are safe from both common criminals and international spies!



Aquagirl: Marina (Batman Beyond)

Batman Beyond #10

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  • Writer: Dan Jurgens
  • Art: Bernard Chang
  • Cover: Philip Tan
  • Variant Cover: Dustin Nguyen
  • Cover Date: May 2016
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: JAN16 0290
  • Variant Cover Order Code: JAN16 0291
  • Release Date: 02 Mar 2016

Captured by the Splicers, Batman is set to become the latest guinea pig in their DNA experiments! His only hope may be the very thing that got him into this mess, as Matt's investigations into history's greatest heroes — long thought dead in the war with Brother Eye — finally bears fruit: enter the Justice League Beyond!

Batman Beyond #11

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  • Writer: Dan Jurgens
  • Art: Bernard Chang
  • Cover: Philip Tan
  • Cover Date: Jun 2016
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: FEB16 0193
  • Release Date: 06 Apr 2016

Growing tensions between the citizens and refugees of Neo-Gotham have finally erupted into full-on revolt! The city's in disarray and Batman's fighting for his life -- not just against the Splicers of Metropolis, but against the Justice League itself! A new power and a new ally will be key if Batman is to have any hope of leading both cities to the freedom they seek in this new world.

Batman Beyond #12

  • Writer: Dan Jurgens
  • Art: Philip Tan
  • Cover: Philip Tan
  • Cover Date: Jul 2016
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: MAR16 0231
  • Release Date: 04 May 2016

Yeah, that’s who you think it is! Get ready for surprises and revelations as Bruce Wayne welcomes you to the storyline that will change Batman Beyond’s status quo forever!



Black Manta

New Suicide Squad #18

  • Writer: Tim Seeley
  • Art: Juan Ferreya
  • Cover: Juan Ferreya
  • Variant Cover: Tony S. Daniel
  • Cover Date: May 2016
  • 32 pages, $2.99
  • Order Code: JAN16 0260
  • Variant Cover Order Code: JAN16 0261
  • Release Date: 09 Mar 2016

Officially "killed in action," the Suicide Squad considers what to do with their newfound freedom — but not for long, as their mysterious liberator reveals his own dark reasons for aiding them in their escape — reasons that drag the members of Task Force X deep into the heart of evil in the DC Universe.

Collections

Batman and Robin Vol 7: Robin Rises TP

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  • Writer: Peter J. Tomasi
  • Art: Patrick Gleason, Mick Gray, Andy Kubert, Jonathan Glapion and others
  • Cover: Patrick Gleason
  • 240 pages, $19.99
  • Order Code: FEB16 0226
  • Release Date: 04 May 2016

After Damian's body is stolen by alien hordes, Batman must face down Darkseid himself to recover his son’s body! Collects issues #35-40, ROBIN RISES: ALPHA #1, ANNUAL #3, BATMAN AND ROBIN: FUTURES END #1 and a story from SECRET ORIGINS #4.

Graphic Ink: The DC Comics Art of Jim Lee HC

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  • Writer: Various
  • Art: Jim Lee, Scott Williams and others
  • Cover: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
  • 416 pages, $39.99
  • Order Code: 0314 JAN16 0314
  • Release Date: 25 May 2016
  • 7.0625" x 10.875"

This new, oversized art book captures some of Jim Lee’s most dynamic artwork from his decades in the comic industry. From his early work with WildStorm Productions to his recent turns drawing the greatest heroes in the DC Universe, GRAPHIC INK collects more than hundreds of pages of cover art as well as little-seen short stories from throughout this artist’s career. See why Jim Lee is considered the greatest comics artist of his generation with this extraordinary collection!

Superman: Panic in the Sky TP New Edition

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  • Writer: Dan Jurgens, Roger Stern, Louise Simonson and Jerry Ordway
  • Art: Dan Jurgens, Bob McLeod, Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett and others
  • Cover: Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding
  • 296 pages, $19.99
  • Order Code: MAR16 0279
  • Release Date: 08 June 2016

In this new edition of DC classic, Brainiac invades the earth with his ultimate weapon-Warworld! With the help of Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern and more, Superman must defend his adopted home. Collects ACTION COMICS #474-476, SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #9-11, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #488-490 and SUPERMAN #65-67.

DC: The New Frontier TP

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  • Writer: Darwyn Cooke
  • Art: Darwyn Cooke, J. Bone, Dave Bullock and others
  • Cover: Darwyn Cooke
  • 480 pages, $34.99
  • Order Code: MAR16 0267
  • Release Date: 22 June 2016

Darwyn Cooke's acclaimed epic is back in a new title collecting the 6-issue miniseries plus JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER SPECIAL #1! When Cold War paranoia outlawed the heroes of the Golden Age, stalwarts such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman continued to fight for truth and justice. But as the world hurtled toward an uncertain future, a new breed of hero would define the American Way!


Other

Books

DC Super Pets Character Encyclopedia TP

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  • Writer: Steve Korte
  • Art: Art Baltazar
  • Publisher: Capstone Press
  • 128 pages, $7.95
  • Order Code: FEB16 2037

This illustrated encyclopedia features in-depth profiles, stats, and history about the DC Super-Pets and their owners. From Superman's loyal dog, Krypto the Super-Dog, to Batman's heroic hound, Ace the Bat-Hound, this guide to the World's Greatest Pets has more than 200 DC characters, including many never-before-seen pets, all illustrated in Art Baltazar's Eisner Award-winning style!

DC Super Pets Deep-Sea Duel

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  • Writer: John Sazaklis
  • Art: Art Baltazar
  • Publisher: Capstone Press
  • 56 pages, $4.95
  • Order Code: FEB16 2040

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

DC Super Pets Heroes of the High Seas

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  • Writer: J. E. Bright
  • Art: Art Baltazar
  • Publisher: Capstone Press
  • 56 pages, $4.95
  • Order Code: FEB16 2051

Deep beneath the ocean, Topo The Octopus plays some relaxing music for Aquaman. Suddenly, a huge whirlpool appears in the distance, threatening the city of Atlantis. Without a moment to lose, Aquaman leaps aboard his super-seahorse, Storm, and jets toward the liquid tornado. While the Sea King rescues a whale caught in the deadly current, his Super-Pets discover the source of the problem - Misty and Sneezers, the Black Manta's minions!

DC Super Pets Heroes of the High Seas

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  • Writer: Benjamin Bird
  • Art: Tim Levins
  • Publisher: Capstone Publishing
  • 32 pages, $3.95
  • Order Code: FEB16 2093

The World's Finest Heroes together at last! Superman and Aquaman defend the skies and the seas in a winning combination of teamwork and friendship. When Black Manta engineers an evil device that creates giant bubbles of ocean water capable of flooding entire cities, they'll join forces and fight as one. In order to save the Metropolis and cities around the globe, Superman and Aquaman will have to solve this Bubble Trouble! An engaging chapter book great for young readers!


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