Sandbox/July 2014 Solicits

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Aquaman

Aquaman #33

• Writer: Jeff Parker
• Art: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
• Cover: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
• Alternate Cover: Batman 75
• Cover Date: Sep 2014
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: MAY14 0186
• Variant Cover Order Code: MAY14 0187
• Release Date: 23 Jul 2014

With threat after threat – including the arrival of the deadly Chimera – demanding Arthur's attention, it's fallen to Mera to hold Atlantis together, even if most of the city wants her dead! The conspirators hiding in the shadows of the city's darkest reaches can't hide forever – but can Mera get to them before Atlantis comes apart?

Aquaman #33 Summary Page

Aquaman Annual 2

• Writer: Jeff Parker
• Art: Yvel Guichet and Jason Gorder
• Cover: Yvel Guichet and Jason Gorder
• Cover Date: 2014
• 48 pages, $4.99
• Order Code: MAY14 0189
• Release Date: 30 Jul 2014

During his battle with Hercules, Aquaman unleashed an ancient evil from the days of the Greeks -- so he's called in Wonder Woman to help him clean up the mess! You can be sure the Queen of the Amazons and the King of Atlantis have plenty to talk about...if they can hear each other over the bloodcurdling screams of the Giant-Born!

Aquaman Annual #2 Summary Page

Aquaman and the Others

Aquaman and the Others #4

• Writer: Dan Jurgens
• Art: Lan Medina and Allen Martinez
• Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Cover Date: Sep 2014
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: MAY14 0188
• Release Date: 2 Jul 2014

Who is the mysterious armored figure that wants Aquaman's trident and the Others' Atlantean relics? And, more important, why?

Aquaman and the Others #4 Summary Page

Other Aquaman Appearances

Batman and Robin #33

• Writer: Peter Tomasi
• Art: Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray
• Cover: Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray
• Alternate Cover: Batman 75
• Cover Date: Sep 2014
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: MAY14 0238
• Variant Cover Order Code: MAY14 0239
• Release Date: 23 Jul 2014

"ROBIN RISES"! Picking up right where this month's ROBIN RISES #1 left off, it's Batman vs. the Justice League as the Dark Knight decides to follow the Chaos Shard back to its source: Apokolips!

Justice League

Justice League #32

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Variant Cover: Ant Lucia
• Variant Cover 2: Howard Porter
• Cover Date: Aug 2014
• 32 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: APR14 0158 MAY14 0173
• Variant Cover Order Code: APR14 0159 MAY14 0174
• Combo Order Code: APR14 0161 MAY14 0176 ($4.99)
• Release Date: 18 Jun 16 Jul 2014

Lex Luthor continues his acclimation to his life as a one of the world's greatest heroes as they search for the mysterious power threatening to unravel our world. But are his sights really set on the Dark Knight? And are the Dark Knight's set on him? Plus, someone else is targeting Luthor and his new allies - a man who believes himself Luthor's superior in every way... and maybe he is! he may be right! Here comes The Chief and his treacherous Doom Patrol to The New 52!

Justice League #33

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Variant Cover: Batman 75
• Variant Cover 2: Mikel Janin
• Cover Date: Sep 2014
• 32 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: MAY14 0177
• Variant Cover Order Code: MAY14 0178
• Combo Order Code: MAY14 0180 ($4.99)
• Release Date: 30 Jul 2014

The shocking conclusion to "THE INJUSTICE LEAGUE" leads to a startling confrontation with the all-new, all-dangerous Doom Patrol! And in the wake of it all, a secret will be revealed that will bond two members forever – and break two members apart. Plus, Shazam unlocks a new power that will send a shockwave through the League.

Crossovers

Future's End

Aquaman and the Others: Futures End #1

• Writer: Unknown
• Art: Unknown
• Cover Date: Nov 2014
• 32 pages, $3.99 for 3-D Motion cover, $2.99 for Standard cover
• Order Code 3-D Motion Cover: MAY14 0288
• Order Code Standard Cover: MAY14 0289
• Release Date: 03 Sep 2014 (Advance Solicited)

The Dead King leads the Others in a final assault on Atlantis to end Mera's reign forever!

Justice League: Futures End #1

• Writer: Unknown
• Art: Unknown
• Cover Date: Nov 2014
• 32 pages, $3.99 for 3-D Motion cover, $2.99 for Standard cover
• Order Code 3-D Motion Cover: MAY14 0278
• Order Code Standard Cover: MAY14 0279
• Release Date: 10 Sep 2014 (Advance Solicited)

The mystery of the Martian Manhunter is revealed at last as his decades-long plan for world domination comes to fruition! Continues in this month's JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED: FUTURES END #1!

Justice League United: Futures End #1

• Writer: Unknown
• Art: Unknown
• Cover Date: Nov 2014
• 32 pages, $3.99 for 3-D Motion cover, $2.99 for Standard cover
• Order Code 3-D Motion Cover: MAY14 0280
• Order Code Standard Cover: MAY14 0281
• Release Date: 17 Sep 2014 (Advance Solicited)

In the concluding chapter of the epic story that began in this month's JUSTICE LEAGUE: FUTURES END #1, the armies of Mars rise against the unsuspecting population of Earth – and only the combined might of the Justice League and the Legion of Super-Heroes can stand against them!

Aquaman: Futures End #1

• Writer: Unknown
• Art: Unknown
• Cover Date: Nov 2014
• 32 pages, $3.99 for 3-D Motion cover, $2.99 for Standard cover
• Order Code 3-D Motion Cover: MAY14 0286
• Order Code Standard Cover: MAY14 0287
• Release Date: 24 Sep 2014 (Advance Solicited)

Mera has claimed the throne of Atlantis for herself – and she's sentenced her unfaithful husband, Aquaman, to death!

Other Aqua-character Appearances

Aqualad: Tiny Titans

Tiny Titans: Return to the Treehouse #2

• Writer: Art Baltazar & Franco
• Art: Art Baltazar
• Cover: Art Baltazar
• Cover Date: Sep 2014
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: MAY14 0391
• Release Date: 02 Jul 2014
• Issue 2 of 6

The Tiny Titans journey to the Fortress of Solitude, where they meet up with the Man of Steel! Can he help them get their treehouse back? Only if he's not super-busy!

Aquagirl: Marina (Batman Beyond)

Batman Beyond Universe #12

• Writer: Christos Gage and Kyle Higgins
• Art: Dexter Soy and Thony Silas
• Cover: Khary Randolph
• Cover Date: Sep 2014
• 48 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: MAY14 0357
• Release Date: 23 Jul 2014
• Digital First

As Lord Superman stands on the edge of triumph against a physically and emotionally exhausted Justice League, Terry McGinnis returns from the Justice Lords' world armed with a secret weapon! Don't miss the stunning conclusion of "Justice Lords Beyond."

Black Manta

New Suicide Squad #1

• Writer: Sean Ryan
• Art: Jeremy Roberts
• Cover: Jeremy Roberts
• Variant: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• Cover Date: Sep 2014
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: MAY14 0162
• Release Date: 09 Jul 2014

The world has changed for Task Force X, a.k.a. the Suicide Squad. Director Amanda Waller no longer has the autonomy she once had. New members disrupt the team dynamic. And the team takes on an international scope. New members Joker's Daughter, Deathstroke and Black Manta join Harley Quinn and Deadshot for a mission in the most dangerous and unpredictable place in the world: Vladimir Putin's Russia!

Collections

DC Universe vs. The Masters of the Universe TP

• Writer: Keith Giffen, Tony Bedard and Paul Kupperberg
• Art: Dexter Soy, Pop Mhan and others
• Cover: Ed Benes
• 160 pages, $14.99
• Order Code: JAN14 0350 MAY14 0379
• Release Date: 23 Apr 27 Aug 2014

When He-Man and friends go in search of Skeletor on Earth, they find themselves at odds with the heroes of the DC Universe! Can these heroes stop Skeletor and his mysterious new master? Collects the six-issue miniseries plus DC COMICS PRESENTS #47.

After escaping to Earth, Skeletor sets in motion a plan to drain the planet's magic. He-Man and company go in search of Skeletor but find themselves at odds with the heroes of the DC Universe! Collecting the six-issue miniseries, plus DC COMICS PRESENTS #47.

Forever Evil HC

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: David Finch and Richard Friend
• Cover: David Finch and Richard Friend
• 240 pages, $24.99
• Order Code: MAY14 0364
• Release Date: 03 Sep 2014

The Justice League is dead! And the villains shall inherit the Earth! In this new hardcover collecting the seven-issue miniseries, the Crime Syndicate takes over the DC Universe, and no one can stand in the way of them and complete domination – no one except for Lex Luthor!

Justice League Vol 5: Forever Heroes HC

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Doug Mahnke, Christian Alamy, Jesus Merino and others
• Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
• 168 pages, $22.99
• Order Code: MAY14 0363
• Release Date: 10 Sep 2014

In these tales from JUSTICE LEAGUE #24-29, the Crime Syndicate hunts down the few heroes foolish enough to challenge them – including Dick Grayson! But Owlman has other plans for Nightwing... and Ultraman, too! Also, Cyborg is one of the last Justice League members left to fight against the villains that have taken over. How can he possibly find a way to defeat them? Who can he turn to? Two words: Metal Men!

Toys

DC Comics Cover Girls: Mera Statue

• Order Code: MAY14 0420
• Release Date: October 2014
• $99.95
• Limited Edition of 5,200
• Designer: Stanley "Artgerm" Lau
• Sculpter: Jack Mathews

The Queen of the sea, Mera, is captured beautifully as she rises from the ocean in the latest Cover Girls statue from DC Collectibles designed by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau. Measures Approximately 10.37" Tall. Allocations May Occur.

DC Comics Icons: Aquaman Statue

• Order Code: MAY14 0421
• Release Date: October 2014
• $99.95
• Limited Edition of 5,200
• Sculpter: Gentle Giant Studios

The King of Atlantis and Ruler of the Seven Seas rises from the depths in this stunning statue of the aquatic hero! Measures Approximately 10.12" Tall. Allocations May Occur