Previews/March 2018 Solicits

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Aquaman

Aquaman #34

• Writer: Dan Abnett
• Art: Mirko Colak
• Cover: Andy Kubert
• Variant Cover: Joshua Middleton
• Cover Date: May 2018
• 32 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: JAN18 0251
• Variant Cover Order Code: JAN18 0252
• Release Date: 21 Mar 2018

"King Rath: Secret Origin"! Even after a decisive victory is won by Aquaman and the resistance, King Rath tightens his grip on Atlantis by unleashing an ancient magic that has not been seen for thousands of years. But little is known about the true origin of the man who calls himself king... until now! Witness the shocking origin of the nefarious King Rath in this special issue!

Mera

Mera: Queen of Atlantis #2

• Writer: Dan Abnett
• Art: Lan Medina
• Cover: Nicola Scott
• Cover Date: May 2018
• 32 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: JAN18 0253
• Release Date: 28 Mar 2018

As the reluctant Queen Mera continues to work toward a peace between the surface and the sea, her rule is challenged by the former king of Atlantis, Orm the Ocean Master! But Orm is torn between his duty to Atlantis and his love for his new surface family — and both he and Mera will clash over the futures they choose to fight for!

Justice League

Justice League #40

• Writer: Christopher Priest
• Art: Pete Woods
• Cover: David Yardin
• Variant Cover: J.G. Jones
• Cover Date: Early May 2018
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: JAN18 0313
• Variant Cover Order Code: JAN18 0314
• Release Date: 07 Mar 2018

"JUSTICE LOST" part one! Trapped aboard the crippled Watchtower, the combined Justice League and Justice League of America teams clash over leadership and the urgent question of who can be rescued... and who will be left behind. Meanwhile, the Green Lanterns face critical choices over how to deal with the League's two most powerful figures!

Justice League #41

• Writer: Christopher Priest
• Art: Pete Woods
• Cover: David Yardins
• Variant Cover: J.G. Jones
• Cover Date: Late May 2016
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: JAN18 0315
• Variant Cover Order Code: JAN18 0316
• Release Date: 21 Mar 2018

"JUSTICE LOST" part two! What does justice mean in a lawless world? This is the question the team must struggle with when the League finds itself trapped between warring factions, helpless refugees and mercenaries with advanced weaponry, all manipulated by Deathstroke's frenemy the Red Lion. Meanwhile, Batman forces a showdown between himself and the League's biggest fan.

Other Aqua-character Appearances

Aqualad (Garth)

Titans #21

• Writer: Dan Abnett
• Art: Paul Pelletier and Andrew Hennessy
• Cover: Paul Pelletier and Andrew Hennessy
• Variant Cover: Nick Bradshaw
• Cover Date: May 2018
• 32 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: JAN18 0348
• Variant Cover Order Code: JAN18 0349
• Release Date: 14 Mar 2018

"Titans Apart" part two! Arsenal hits rock bottom when he is betrayed by his closest ally and left for dead, and to make matters worse, his oldest friends, the former Titans, don't seem to trust him anymore. How far will Roy Harper go to discover the truth behind the conspiracy that no one else can see? And will the truth set him free... or will it destroy him?

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Aqualad (Jackson)

Teen Titans #18

• Writer: Ben Percy
• Art: Alisson Borges
• Cover: Dan Mora
• Variant Cover: Joelle Jones
• Cover Date: May 2018
• 32 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: JAN18 0346
• Variant Cover Order Code: JAN18 0347
• Release Date: 28 Mar 2018

"The Following" part two! When Robin's murder investigation casts suspicion on Beast Boy's new employer, Nevrland, Beast Boy finds himself the odd man out on the Teen Titans. Caught between his best friends and his new purpose in life, Beast Boy sets out to prove that Nevrland is completely aboveboard... but what he finds will lead Beast Boy down a dangerous path!

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Bombshell Mera

Bombshells United #13

• Writer: Marguerite Bennett
• Art: David Hahn
• Cover: Emanuela Lupacchino
• Cover Date: May 2018
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: JAN18 0276
• Release Date: 07 Mar 2018

The Batgirls are back... but some will be called to leave Gotham City behind. Alysia and Felicity head for Hawaii to investigate the mysterious radio signals causing trouble across the world, but they find a new voice for the revolution!

Bombshells United #14

• Writer: Marguerite Bennett
• Art: Sandy Jarrell
• Cover: Sandy Jarrell
• Cover Date: May 2018
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: JAN18 0277
• Release Date: 21 Mar 2018

The islands explode with danger as a mysterious and malevolent radio signal mutates all who hear it!

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Justice League of China Aqua-Man

New Super-Man and the Justice League of China #21

• Writer: Gene Luen Yang
• Art: Brent Peeples and Matt Santorelli
• Cover: Philip Tan
• Variant Cover: Bernard Chang
• Cover Date: May 2018
• 32 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: JAN18 0324
• Variant Cover Order Code: JAN18 0325
• Release Date: 14 Mar 2018

"Seas of Change" part two! The Justice League of China is on its own and restoring balance to the world one problem at a time. But when a fleet of North Korean warships arrives on their shores hunting down an emerging aquatic metahuman, Kong Kenan and his friends may be in over their heads - literally! The saga of the Aqua-Man of North Korea continues here!

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Wildstorm Arthur Curry

Wildstorm: Michael Cray #6

• Writer: Bryan Hill
• Art: N. Steven Harris and Dexter Vines
• Cover: Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz
• Variant Cover: Larry Stroman
• Cover Date: May 2018
• 32 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: JAN18 0358
• Variant Cover Order Code: JAN18 0359
• Release Date: 14 Mar 2018

The hunt for Arthur Curry continues, but Cray's decisions and plans are beginning to push his teammates to the brink of abandoning him. And when Cray's tumor begins to act in ways that it hasn't before, his underwater brawl may end with Cray floating up to the surface as a dead man.

Collections

Justice League Rebirth DLX Coll HC Book 01

• Writer: Bryan Hitch
• Art: Bryan Hitch, Jesus Merino, Matthew Clark, Neil Edwards, Tom Derenick, Sandu Florea, Daniel Henriques, Scott Hanna, Andy Owens, Sean Parsons and Trevor Scott
• Cover: Tony S. Daniel
• 312 pages, $34.99
• Order Code: JAN18 0377 (APR17 0416)
• Release Date: 28 Feb 2018 (12 Jul 2017)

A new day dawns for the Justice League as they welcome a slew of new members into their ranks. But can the world's greatest superheroes trust these new recruits? And will the members of the League be able to come together against an ancient evil that threatens to reclaim not just the world, but the entire universe?! Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE: REBIRTH #1 and JUSTICE LEAGUE #1-11.

Justice League Rebirth DLX Coll HC Book 02

• Writer: Bryan Hitch, Shea Fontana, Tom DeFalco and Dan Abnett
• Art: Bryan Hitch, Paul Pelletier, Fernando Pasarin and Philippe Briones
• Cover: Paul Pelletier and Sandra Hope
• 344 pages, $34.99
• Order Code: JAN18 0386
• Release Date: 11 Apr 2018

An army of aliens known as the Timeless have attacked Earth, sending a wave of destruction through history. Now, the League has been split up, scattered through time to key moments of power...and if the Timeless succeed, superheroes will never have existed. From Wonder Woman at the birth of the Olympian gods to Cyborg in the distant 31st century, each Justice League member is fighting alone against overwhelming odds. Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE #12-25.

Dark Nights: Metal HC

• Writer: Scott Snyder
• Art: Jonathan Glapion and Greg Capullo
• Cover: Greg Capullo
• 200 pages, $29.99
• Order Code: JAN18 0379
• Release Date: 06 Jun 2018

The Dark Knight has uncovered one of the lost mysteries of the universe... one that could destroy the very fabric of the DC Universe! The dark corners of reality that have never been seen till now! The Dark Multiverse is revealed in all its devastating danger - and the threats it contains are coming for the DC Universe! Collects the best-selling DARK NIGHTS: METAL #1-6.

Dark Nights: Metal: The Nightmare Batmen HC

• Writer: Joshua Williamson, Peter J. Tomasi, Tieri, Frank, James Tynion IV, Dan Abnett and Sam Humphries
• Art: Carmine DiGiandomenico, Tony S. Daniel, Ricardo Federici, Francis Manapul, Philip Tan, Rian Kirkham, Ethan Van Sciver and Riley Rossmo
• Cover: Jason Fabok
• 216 pages, $29.99
• Order Code: JAN18 0380
• Release Date: 20 Jun 2018

The Red Death. The Devastator. The Merciless. The Murder Machine. The Drowned. The Dawnbreaker. And the Batman Who Laughs. These evil Batmen-twisted mirror images of the Dark Knight-have been unleashed upon Earth-0 and the Justice League with only one thing on their minds: total devastation. How can the World's Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings who appear to be powerful nightmare versions of familiar figures? Collects BATMAN: THE RED DEATH #1, BATMAN: THE DEVASTATOR #1, BATMAN: THE MERCILESS #1, BATMAN: THE MURDER MACHINE #1, BATMAN: THE DROWNED #1, BATMAN: THE DAWNBREAKER #1, THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS #1 and DARK KNIGHTS RISING: THE WILD HUNT #1.

Dark Nights: Metal: The Resistance TP

• Writer: Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Robert Venditti, Ben Percy, Tim Seeley, Rob Williams, James TynionIV and Jeff Lemire
• Art: Howard Porter, Ethan Van Sciver, Liam Sharp, Tyler Kirkham, Mikel Janin, Doug Mahnke and Bryan Hitch
• Cover: Whilce Portacio
• 248 pages, $24.99
• Order Code: JAN18 0381
• Release Date: 13 Jun 2018

In this DARK NIGHTS: METAL tie-in, the Justice League has scattered around the world to find artifacts that can stand against the invasion of the Dark Multiverse. Plus, an S.O.S. from Dick Grayson sends Robin back to Gotham City to find Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Killer Croc, Black Canary and Green Arrow trapped in a labyrinth of madness and death! Collects TEEN TITANS #12, NIGHTWING #29, SUICIDE SQUAD #26, GREEN ARROW #32, BATMAN: LOST #1, THE FLASH #33, HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #32, JUSTICE LEAGUE #32-33 and HAWKMAN: FOUND #1.

Other

Toys

DC Designer Series Bombshells Mera Action Figure

• Publisher: DC Comics
• $28
• 6.76" high
• Order Code: JAN18 0432 (APR17 0465)
• Release Date: 28 Feb 2018 (18 Oct 2017)

Mera comes in her iconic DC Bombshells sailor outfit and is ready for the high seas armed with her powerful trident. Ant Lucia continues the DC Designer action figure series with his uniquely popular designs of the queen of the deep!

JL Movie DAH-007 Dynamic 8-ction Aquaman Action Figure

• Publisher: Beast Kingdom Co., Ltd
• $60
• Order Code: JAN18 2610
• Release Date: 20 May 2018

From Beast Kingdom. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! The superhero blockbuster, Justice League, features Jason Momoa as the male lead, Arthur Curry the Aquaman, who is invited by Batman to join the Justice League to combat unforeseen enemies and to safeguard the ocean and the humans. Beast Kingdom has released the latest Justice League series of characters under DC comics. First, to grace the stage is Aquaman, one with the power to control the ocean and marine biology. It comes with 30 plus maneuverable joints and several pairs of replaceable palms for easy completion of classic movements as seen in the story. The attached exclusive alloy Poseidon Trident with wave special effects is able to re-create the scene of Aquaman's naval battles.

DC Bombshells Series 3 Mera Vinyl Figure

• Publisher: Cryptozoic Entertainment
• $29.99
• 7" high
• Order Code: JAN18 2407
• Release Date: 25 Jul 2018

From Cryptozoic. The third time has even more charm! Cryptozoic's DC Bombshells are back for Series 3 with a triple dose of stylish vinyl figures: Black Canary, Harley Quinn in an all-new pose, and Mera. Based on the popular line of 1940s-inspired comics and collectibles, each 7-inch figure comes packaged inside a display-worthy window box. Designed by Pedro Astudillo and sculpted by Anders Ehrenborg, they promise to be an explosive part of any collection! Each 7" tall figure comes separately in a display-worthy window box.

One-12 Collective DC Justice League Movie Aquaman Action Figure

• Publisher: Mezco Toys
• $79.99
• Order Code: JAN18 2413
• Release Date: 25 Jul 2018

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even greater threat. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to recruit a team to stand against this newly awakened enemy. The One:12 Collective Justice League Aquaman figure features a film accurate sculpt and costuming. The figure also comes equipped with his legendry trident and Mother Box, as well as a display base with logo and adjustable display post. He comes with character specific weapons, 8 interchangable hands and a detailed cloth costume with molded details.

Collectibles

Justice League Movie Buttons

• Publisher: Ata Boy
• Order Code: JAN18 2764
• Release Date: 28 Mar 2018

Based on the blockbuster Justice League movie, these buttons feature the characters who will unite to save the world!

Apparel

Justice League: Save the World T-Shirt

• Publisher: Graphitti Designs
• Order Codes
  • SM JAN18 2231
  • MED JAN18 2232
  • LG JAN18 2233
  • XL JAN18 2234
  • XXL JAN18 2235
• Release Date: 25 Apr 2018
• $19.95 ($22.95 for XXL)

It takes the team to save the world provides the inspiration for the new Justice League: Save The World T-Shirt. Also catch the solo JL: Aquaman and JL: Wonder Woman Shirts. All feature full-color imprints on heavyweight, 100% cotton tees. The JL is here!!

Justice League: Aquaman T-Shirt

• Publisher: Graphitti Designs
• Order Codes
  • SM JAN18 2241
  • MED JAN18 2242
  • LG JAN18 2243
  • XL JAN18 2244
  • XXL JAN18 2245
• Release Date: 25 Apr 2018
• $19.95 ($22.95 for XXL)

It takes the team to save the world provides the inspiration for the new Justice League: Save The World T-Shirt. Also catch the solo JL: Aquaman and JL: Wonder Woman Shirts. All feature full-color imprints on heavyweight, 100% cotton tees. The JL is here!!

Books

DC Comics Variant Covers: The Complete Visual History

• Publisher: Insight Editions
• Writer: Daniel Wallace
• Cover Artist: Frank Cho
• Order Code: JAN18 2146
• Release Date 28 Mar 2018
• $45

A PREVIEWS Exclusive! For the first time ever, explore the complete visual history of DC Comics variant comic book covers in this amazing collection, with an exclusive cover art by Frank Cho. DC Comics cover art is some of the most celebrated in the world, from the first appearance of Superman in Action Comics #1 to the iconic covers that adorn classics such as Batman: The Killing Joke and Watchmen. Now you can explore the world of these alternative works of art with DC Comics Variant Covers: The Complete Visual History, which showcases some of the finest and most famous variant covers ever produced, with insight into the design process from leading comic artists and industry experts. Featuring an astounding collection of covers featuring DC Comics' remarkable characters, DC Comics Variant Covers: The Complete Visual History is the perfect gift for casual fans and comic book aficionados alike. Featured artists include Jock, Adam Hughes, Jim Lee, Alex Ross, Frank Miller, Neal Adams, Darwyn Cooke, Dave Johnson, Mike Allred, Dan Panosian, and Brian Bolland.

Justice League Classic: Race to Save the Day! SC

• Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers
• Writer: Steve Korte
• Artist: Lee Ferguson
• Order Code: JAN18 2149
• Release Date 28 Mar 2018
• $3.99

When The Flash and Superman decide to race each other around the world, they don't let the evil villains creating mayhem along the way slow them down. Because the Justice League is there to help! From Metropolis to China and everywhere in between, this Super Hero team is always quick to come to the rescue. Starring Superman, The Flash, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and Cyborg, this action-packed 8" x 8" storybook joins the highly successful program of DC Comics titles for young readers. A must-have for super hero fans!

Links

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