Sandbox/August 2016 Solicits

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Aquaman

Aquaman #4

• Writer: Dan Abnett
• Art: Philippe Briones
• Cover: Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessey
• Variant Cover: Joshua Middleton
• Cover Date: Early Oct 2016
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: JUN16 0238
• Variant Cover Order Code: JUN16 0239
• Release Date: 03 Aug 2016

"The Drowning" part four. Aquaman is arrested for a war crime he didn't commit: ordering an Atlantean terrorist attack on the surface, killing hundreds! The young king is willing to sit behind bars if it means peace between two worlds, but one ally is determined to break Aquaman out, no matter the cost: his girlfriend Mera!

Aquaman #4 Summary Page

Aquaman #5

• Writer: Dan Abnett
• Art: Philippe Briones
• Cover: Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessey
• Variant Cover: Joshua Middleton
• Cover Date: Late Oct 2016
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: JUN16 0240
• Variant Cover Order Code: JUN16 0241
• Release Date: 17 Aug 2016

"The Drowning" part five. Unjustly branded a murderer and a fugitive, Aquaman's forced to defend himself against the might of America's military. Meanwhile, Black Manta and the deadly underwater crime cabal known as N.E.M.O. advance their plan for revenge on Aquaman.

Aquaman #5 Summary Page

Justice League

Justice League

Justice League #2

• Writer: Bryan Hitch
• Art: Tony S. Daniel and Sandu Florea
• Cover: Tony S. Daniel and Mark Morales
• Variant Cover: Yanick Paquette
• Cover Date: Early Oct 2016
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: JUN16 0266
• Variant Cover Order Code: JUN16 0267
• Release Date: 03 Aug 2016

"The Extinction Machine" part two! Massive earthquakes shake cities to the ground as the ancient intelligence known as the Awakened takes control of the people of Earth, forcing them to turn against anyone with superpowers—including the Justice League! Unable to fight a war on two fronts, Batman asks for help from the one man he trusts less than anyone.

Justice League Summary Page

Justice League #3

• Writer: Bryan Hitch
• Art: Tony S. Daniel and Sandu Florea
• Cover: Tony S. Daniel and Mark Morales
• Variant Cover: Yanick Paquette
• Cover Date: Late Oct 2016
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: JUN16 0268
• Variant Cover Order Code: JUN16 0269
• Release Date: 17 Aug 2016

"The Extinction Machine" part three! The hive-mind entities known as the Awakened take their vendetta against the Justice League to the next level by changing ordinary people into grotesque monsters bent on hunting down super-humans all over the world. Meanwhile, Superman journeys to the center of the earth to stop the catastrophic quakes that are taking lives all over the world.

Justice League Summary Page

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Justice League of America

Justice League of America #12

• Writer: Bryan Hitch
• Art: Neil Edwards and Daniel Henriques
• Cover: Bryan Hitch
• Cover Date: Oct 2016
• 32 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: JUN16 0297
• Release Date: 10 Aug 2016
• Resolicited

Green Lantern's ring has been hacked! Someone has a personal vendetta against the League, attacking them where they are the most vulnerable!

Justice League of America Annual #1

• Writer: Bryan Hitch
• Art: Neil Edwards and Daniel Henriques
• Cover: Bryan Hitch
• Cover Date: 2016
• 48 pages, $4.99
• Order Code: JUN16 0298
• Release Date: 31 Aug 2016
• Resolicited

The vendetta of the League's newest enemy puts them through the ultimate test by releasing the DCU's most dangerous super-villains from prison!

Other Aqua-character Appearances

Aqualad (Garth)

Titans #2

• Writer: Dan Abnett
• Art: Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund
• Cover: Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund
• Variant Cover: Mike Choi
• Cover Date: Oct 2016
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: JUN16 0280
• Variant Cover Order Code: JUN16 0281
• Release Date: 24 Aug 2016

"Remember the Titans" part two! As the Titans prepare to do the unthinkable in order to defeat the intergalactic demon that stole time itself from the DC Universe, enter the Fearsome Five! But are the sinister quintet acting of their own accord... or are greater forces at work?

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Bombshell Mera

DC Comics Bombshells #16

• Writer: Marguerite Bennett
• Art: Laura Braga and Mirka Andolfo
• Cover: Ant Lucia
• Cover Date: Oct 2016
• 40 pages, $3.99
• Digital First
• Order Code: JUN16 0319
• Release Date: 03 Aug 2016

Batwoman, Catwoman, Zatanna, Harley and Ivy begin to link up to work together as a rebellion, sending coordinated attacks across Germany and leading massive uprisings of refugees and citizens. Underwater, Mera confronts her betrothed for what's rightfully hers, and must choose between her beloved and her throne.

DC Comics Bombshells Annual #1

• Writer: Marguerite Bennett
• Art: Elsa Charretier
• Cover: Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson
• Cover Date: 2016
• 48 pages, $4.99
• Digital First
• Order Code: JUN16 0320
• Release Date: 31 Aug 2016

The long-buried tale of a heroine of the Great War! An ace pilot turned ancient predator, you may now know her as the Halloween horror, "The Bloody Batgirl"! But here, we will present the secret story of how she became the first Bombshell known as... the Batgirl!

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Aquagirl: Marina (Batman Beyond)

Batman Beyond #15

• Writer: Dan Jurgens
• Art: Bernard Chang
• Cover: Bernard Chang
• Cover Date: Oct 2016
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: JUN16 0303
• Release Date: 03 Aug 2016

With the downfall of Brother Eye, a power vacuum has opened up in Gotham City and a longtime villain has stepped into the void to take control. As Tim Drake finds it increasingly difficult to call this future world home, Batman and Rewire become uneasy allies as they're forced to confront the emerging threat of... Spellbinder!

Collections

Aquaman: A Celebration of 75 Years HC

• Writer: Jack Miller, Steve Skeates, Geoff Johns and others
• Art: Paul Norris, Nick Cardy, Jim Aparo, Ramona Fradon, Ivan Reis and others
• Cover: Jim Lee and Scott Williams
• 400 pages, $39.99
• Order Code: JUN16 0329
• Release Date: 19 Oct 2016

Celebrate more than seven decades of the ruler of the seas, king of Atlantis, and Justice League team member: Aquaman! Since his debut in 1941, Aquaman has defeated villains and saved the world on land and in the ocean, and this anthology collects his brightest and darkest moments in the definitive look at his history as a DC Comics Super Hero. Whether it's Orin or Arthur Curry, Aquaman is a beloved and timeless hero, and we're pleased to present this collection in honor of his 75th Anniversary.

Batman Beyond Vol 2: City of Yesterday TP

• Writer: Dan Jurgens
• Art: Bernard Change
• Cover: Philip Tan
• 128 pages, $14.99
• Order Code: JUN16 0330
• Release Date: 28 Sep 2016

The war with Brother Eye is over and Neo-Gotham is the only remaining civilized city with thousands of refugees at its gate. Venturing beyond Neo-Gotham's walls to figure out what remains of Metropolis, Batman runs into The Splicers, a fan-favorite gang from the original Batman Beyond animated series. Collects Batman Beyond #7-11.

The Art of DC Comics Bombshells HC

• Art: Ant Lucia, Emanuela Lupacchino, Des Taylor, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson
• Cover: Ant Lucia
• 200 pages, $39.99
• Order Code: JUN16 0333
• Release Date: 26 Oct 2016

This hardcover edition collects stunning favorites and never-before-seen artwork and preliminary designs featuring retro reimaginings of the DC Universe's most iconic and beloved female superheroes and villains by modern pop artist Ant Lucia. Fan favorites Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy, Catwoman and many more get playful and powerful pinup makeovers in this unprecedented volume of artwork created exclusively for the DC Comics Bombshells line of collectibles and comics.

Teen Titans: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol 1 HC

• Writer: Bob Haney, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, Mike Friedrich and Neal Adams
• Art: Nick Cardy, Bruno Premiani, Irv Novick, Gil Kane, Wallace Wood, Neal Adams and others
• Cover: Darwyn Cooke
• 584 pages, $75
• Order Code: JUN16 0360
• Release Date: 02 Nov 2016

In these fast-paced tales from the start of the 1960s, the sidekicks to DC's greatest heroes—Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Speedy and Wonder Girl—form their own team to take on evil! Collected for the first time in a single hardcover, these stories pit our teen team against the Demon Dragster, the Mad Mod, Captain Rumble and many other far-out foes. Collects THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #54, #60 and #83, SHOWCASE #59 and TEEN TITANS #1-19.

Titans Hunt TP

• Writer: Dan Abnett
• Art: Paulo Siqueira, Geraldo Borges, Stephan Segovia, Jack Herbert and others
• Cover: Paulo Siqueira
• 208 pages, $17.99
• Order Code: JUN16 0361
• Release Date: 14 Sep 2016

After having visions of a Teen Titans team the world has never known, in the aftermath of Convergence, the Titan called Lilith is compelled to set out to warn Dick Grayson, Roy Harper, Donna Troy and an Atlantean named Garth of something dark and sinister that she believes is coming after them. Is tragedy in store for the Titans, and where is this mysterious Lilith getting her visions from? Find out in these stories from TITANS HUNT #1-8.

Toys

XXRay + DC Comics Aquaman 4-inch Vinyl Figure

• Publisher: Mighty Jaxx Intergalactic PTE
• $19.99
• Order Code: JUN16 2473
• Release Date: 29 Jun 2016

XXRAY is proud to present DC Comics' Justice League, each standing 4" tall and featuring a unique dissection! Each collectible is individually hand painted and assembled. Collect Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman, Cyborg, and Green Lantern!

Other

Collectibles

DC Justice League Mighty Meeples Collection Tin

• Publisher: Cryptozoic Entertainment
• $14.99
• Order Code: JUN16 2889
• Release Date: 31 Aug 2016

From Cryptozoic Entertainment. Even the smallest superheroes need a place to call home! The Mighty Meeples: Justice League Collection Tin comes with seven Meeples from DC Comics' Justice League, as well as a Hall of Justice tin ... the team's headquarters where they can prepare for the next battle.

DC Comics Bombshells: Mera Bust

• Designer: Emanuela Lupacchino
• Sculptor: Jack Mathews
• Approx 7.5" tall, $60, limited edition of 2,500
• Order Code: JUN16 0389
• Release Date: 26 Oct 2016

The Queen of Atlantis is reimagined with an appropriate nautical theme in the latest DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS bust!

DC Universe Aquaman Classic Costume ArtFX+ Statue

• Publisher: Koto Inc.
• Sculptor: Naoya Muto
• Approx 7.5" tall (1/10th scale), $34.99
• Order Code: JUN16 2700
• Release Date: 30 Nov 2016

A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Kotobukiya's groundbreaking DC Comics Classic Costume ARTFX+ Statue series brings you brand new non-articulated comic book characters based on vintage 1980's Super Powers action figure sculpts enlarged to 1/10th scale. Joining previously released Superman, Green Lantern, Flash, Batman, and Robin is the king of the seven seas: AQUAMAN! Retro is in and you can celebrate the great action figures of yesteryear with this vintage-inspired half-human/half-Atlantean Justice Leaguer resembling a classic five points-of-articulation toy. An all new sculpt updates the classic style yet retains the nostalgic feel, and collectors will immediately recognize the inspiration for this look. Aquaman surveys the world above and below the waves for trouble, and his iconic costume is in full effect with its scalloped orange shirt, green gloves and lower-body suit (with fins), black trunks, and yellow belt. The blonde amphibious hero smiles confidently, and you can display him with his trademark golden trident in either of two poses!

Sculpted by Naoya Muto, Aquaman Classic Costume ARTFX+ stands over 7 ½ inches tall (1/10th scale) on his included magnetic display base with perfect stability. Display him alone or collect all of the DC Comics Classic Costume Statues like Superman, Batman, and the Flash!

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