Sandbox/August 2014 Solicits

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Aquaman

Aquaman #34

• Writer: Jeff Parker
• Art: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
• Cover: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
• Alternate Cover: DC Universe Selfie
• Cover Date: Oct 2014
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Release Date: 27 Aug 2014

The ruthless Chimera has arrived to destroy Aquaman – and Arthur may not be powerful enough to stop him! But with Atlantis in turmoil, does he have any allies left to save him?

Aquaman #34 Summary Page

Aquaman and the Others

Aquaman and the Others #5

• Writer: Dan Jurgens
• Art: Lan Medina and Allen Martinez
• Cover: Joe Prado
• Cover Date: Oct 2014
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Release Date: 06 Aug 2014

As Aquaman lies impaled with his own trident, the ancient evil of Legend finally claims possession of the Others' Atlantean artifacts – except for one. And for that one, Legend must take it from the resurrected Vostok X!

Aquaman and the Others #5 Summary Page

Other Aquaman Appearances

Secret Origin #5

• Writer: Marv Wolfman, Scott Lobdell and Jeff Parker
• Art: Andre Coelho, Paulo Siqueira, Alvaro Martinez and Raul Fernandez
• Cover: Lee Bermejo
• Cover Date: Oct 2014
• 48 pages, $4.99
• Release Date: 27 Aug 2014

The latest explosive origins from DC Comics – The New 52 include Cyborg by Marv Wolfman and André Coelho; Red Hood by Scott Lobdell and Paulo Siqueira; and Mera by Jeff Parker and the art team of Alvaro Martinez and Raul Fernandez.

Justice League

Justice League #34

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Doug Mahnke and Keith Champagne
• Cover: Ethan Van Sciver
• Variant Cover: DC Universe Selfie
• Cover Date: Oct 2014
• 32 pages, $3.99
• Release Date: 20 Aug 2014

Paranoid survivalist. Wanted fugitive. Damned soul. Meet the newest member of the Justice League: Jessica Cruz, a.k.a. Power Ring! With the most dangerous weapon in the universe in her possession, Jessica has been transformed into a dark prophet – one who will force the other members of the League to confront their greatest fears in preparation for a horrific new threat. Meanwhile, Batman and Lex Luthor continue their mission to cure the world of super-villains – but will the extremes they’re willing to go to threaten even their closest allies? Lex hopes so.

Crossovers

Future's End Weekly

The New 52 - Futures End #14

• Writer: Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens and Keith Giffen
• Art: Aaron Lopresti
• Cover: Ryan Sook
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Release Date: 06 Aug 2014

The New 52 - Futures End #15

• Writer: Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens and Keith Giffen
• Art: Scot Eaton
• Cover: Ryan Sook
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Release Date: 13 Aug 2014

The New 52 - Futures End #16

• Writer: Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens and Keith Giffen
• Art: Jesus Merino
• Cover: Ryan Sook
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Release Date: 20 Aug 2014

The New 52 - Futures End #17

• Writer: Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens and Keith Giffen
• Art: Patrick Zircher
• Cover: Ryan Sook
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Release Date: 27 Aug 2014

Other Aqua-character Appearances

Aqualad: Tiny Titans

Tiny Titans: Return to the Treehouse #3

• Writer: Art Baltazar & Franco
• Art: Art Baltazar
• Cover: Art Baltazar
• Cover Date: Oct 2014
• 32 pages, $2.99, 3 of 6
• Release Date: 06 Aug 2014
• Issue 3 of 6

The Tiny Titans seek the help of Billy Batson to see if they can build their new treehouse on magical Mount Olympus! But what happens to the Tiny Titans when they say Billy’s magic word? Check out the latest issue in this Eisner Award-winning series to find out! SHAZAM!

Aquagirl: Marina (Batman Beyond)

Batman Beyond Universe #13

• Writer: Kyle Higgins
• Art: Phil Herter, Thony Silas and Eric Wight
• Cover: Matteo Scalera
• Cover Date: Oct 2014
• 48 pages, $3.99
• Release Date: 27 Aug 2014
• Digital First

Superstar artist Phil Hester (GREEN ARROW) joins the Beyond team for the start of a brand-new storyline, and the answers to the big questions of what really happened between Bruce Wayne and Terry McGinnis start to be revealed here! Plus: The Phantasm Returns!

Black Manta

New Suicide Squad #2

• Writer: Sean Ryan
• Art: Jeremy Roberts
• Cover: Jeremy Roberts
• Variant: Meghan Hetrick
• Cover Date: Sep 2014
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Release Date: 13 Aug 2014

Trapped inside Russia with no hope of rescue, the Squad does what they do best: go out with a bang!

Collections

Forever Evil: Blight TP

• Writer: J.M. DeMatteis and Ray Fawkes
• Art: Mikel Janin, Vicente Cifuentes, Guillermo Ortego, Jordi Tarragona, Dan Jurgens, Fernando Blanco, Aco, Diego Olmos, Miguel Sepulveda, Beni Lobel, Francis Portela and Staz Johnson
• Cover: Mikel Janin
• 400 pages, $24.99
• Release Date: 24 Sep 2014

After a battle between the three Justice Leagues, the heroes of the DC Universe have all gone missing! With the unspeakable evil known as Blight unleashed upon the world, it’s up to the Justice League Dark, Swamp Thing, Pandora and the Phantom Stranger to try and stop them from destroying everything around them. Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #24-29, TRINITY OF SIN: PHANTOM STRANGER #14-17, CONSTANTINE #9-12, TRINITY OF SIN PANDORA #6-9.

Justice League vol 4: The Grid TP

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Jesus Saiz, Zander Cannon, Gene Ha, Andres Guinaldo and others
• Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• 176 pages, $16.99
• Release Date: 10 Sep 2014

These amazing tales from JUSTICE LEAGUE #18-20 and 22-23 lead into "Trinity War," and spotlight Cyborg, Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman! Plus: Learn the secret behind Pandora's Box!