Sandbox/October 2015 Solicits

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Aquaman

Aquaman #45

• Writer: Cullen Bunn
• Art: Trevor McCarthy
• Cover: Alec Morgan
• Variant Cover: Michael Golden (Monsters Variant)
• Cover Date: Dec 2015
• 32 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: AUG15 0177
• Variant Cover Order Code: AUG15 0178
• Release Date: 28 Oct 2015

With the shocking secrets of Thule and the plot against Atlantis revealed, Aquaman finds himself transported to an alien world that holds even more revelations to this conspiracy!

Aquaman #45 Summary Page

Other Aquaman Appearances

Detective Comics #45

• Writer: Peter J. Tomasi
• Art: Marcio Takara
• Cover: Andrew Robinson
• Variant Cover: Bill Sienkiewicz
• Cover Date: Dec 2015
• 32 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: AUG15 0236
• Variant Cover Order Code: AUG15 0237
• Release Date: 07 Oct 2015

A brand-new epic begins as the superstar team of writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Marcio Takara takes the new Batman on his first mission with the Justice League! When Jim Gordon is approached by the Justice League to solve a series of mysterious mass murders, he must turn his focus away from Gotham City and test his mettle with the World’s Greatest Heroes!

Justice League

Justice League

Justice League #45

• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Art: Francis Manapul
• Cover: Francis Manapul
• Variant Cover: Szymon Kudranski (Monsters Variant)
• Cover Date: Dec 2015
• 32 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: AUG15 0166
• Variant Cover Order Code: AUG15 0167
• Release Date: 21 Oct 2015

Geoff Johns is joined by superstar artist Francis Manapul for this special issue featuring the all-new, all-powerful Justice League! In the aftermath of the cataclysmic events of JUSTICE LEAGUE #44, members of the League have gained great power - the power of Gods! - but at a great price. And that price may be their destruction, unless Wonder Woman and Mister Miracle can help the League escape the curse of the New Gods and hold on to their humanity.

Justice League Summary Page

Justice League of America

Justice League of America #5

• Writer: Bryan Hitch
• Art: Bryan Hitch and Daniel Henriques
• Cover: Bryan Hitch
• Variant Cover: Whilce Portacio (Monsters Variant)
• Cover Date: Dec 2015
• 32 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: AUG15 0174
• Variant Cover Order Code: AUG15 0175
• Release Date: 07 Oct 2015

With the League utterly defeated by Rao, only the failsafes devised by Batman can possibly save them now!

Other Aqua-character Appearances

Aqualad (Garth)

Titans Hunt #1

• Writer: Dan Abnett
• Art: Paulo Siquiera
• Cover: Paulo Siquiera
• Cover Date: Dec 2015
• 32 pages, $3.99
• 1 of 12
• Order Code: AUG15 0164
• Release Date: 21 Oct 2015

CONVERGENCE is over, but the ripples are still being felt, especially by a young precog named Lilith. What are these visions she’s having of a Teen Titans team the world never knew? And why does she feel compelled to seek out Dick Grayson, Roy Harper, Donna Troy and an Atlantean named Garth and warn them that something dark and sinister is coming after them? Who are Mal, Gnarrk, Hank Hall and Dawn Granger, and what is their connection to the others—and to the fate of every soul on Earth? This is the Secret History of the TEEN TITANS!

Mera

DC Comics Bombshells #3

• Writer: Marguerite Bennett
• Art: Marguerite Sauvage and Laura Braga
• Cover: Ant Lucia
• Variant Cover: Kate Leth (1:25)
• Cover Date: Dec 2015
• 40 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: AUG15 0188
• Release Date: 14 Oct 2015

A dark ritual is performed in a German cabaret, and a supernatural servant is brought forth to serve the Reich— has Zatanna been manipulated by The Joker’s Daughter? Plus, Batwoman leaves Gotham City, and Amanda Waller introduces her to an unearthly ally. And Wonder Woman gets into combat as she joins Mera on the European war front.

Justice League United #14

• Writer: Jeff Parker
• Art: Paul Pelletier and Rob Hunter
• Cover: Tony Harris
• Cover Date: Dec 2015
• 32 pages, $3.99
• Order Code: AUG15 0176
• Release Date: 14 Oct 2015

"Warzone" continues as more long-lost DC heroes join the fray! What bizarre force is causing Sgt. Rock, Enemy Ace and the Creature Commandos to fight the same, insane war over and over again, and how can the team of Stargirl, Batgirl, Steel, Robotman, and Vandal Savage set things right?

Aquagirl: Marina (Batman Beyond)

Batman Beyond #5

• Writer: Dan Jurgens
• Art: Bernard Chang
• Cover: Bernard Chang
• Variant Cover: Dan Panosian
• Cover Date: Dec 2015
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: AUG15 0228
• Variant Cover Order Code: AUG15 0229
• Release Date: 07 Oct 2015

It’s all-out war for Neo-Gotham and humanity as Brother Eye and his army pour over the city, with the cyborg Justice League in the lead! But this isn’t a city that will go down without a fight; it’s a city with history—and with defenders. Be on the lookout for some fan favorite characters coming out of the woodwork to stand in humanity’s last defense and to join Batman Beyond in the DCU!

Black Manta

New Suicide Squad #13

• Writer: Sean Ryan
• Art: Philippe Briones
• Cover: Juan Ferreya
• Variant Cover: Cary Nord (Monsters Variant)
• Cover Date: Dec 2015
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: AUG15 0200
• Variant Cover Order Code: AUG15 0201
• Release Date: 14 Oct 2015

A brand new story begins! Task Force X tries to pick up the pieces after their harrowing mission against the League, and more questions are raised about the enigmatic Vic Sage.

Deathstroke #11

• Writer: Tony S. Daniel and James Bonny
• Art: Tyler Kirkham
• Cover: Tony S. Daniel
• Variant Cover: E.M. Gist
• Cover Date: Dec 2015
• 32 pages, $2.99
• Order Code: AUG15 0181
• Variant Cover Order Code: AUG15 0182
• Release Date: 28 Oct 2015

It's the Suicide Squad vs. Deathstroke! He's battled gods, slain his enemies, and even sacrificed parts of himself he never thought he could live without! But Deathstroke's biggest challenge still lays ahead, and if he wants to succeed he'll need to defeat the assembled might of the Suicide Squad! Will this be his chance to get back at Harley Quinn after their previous battle?

Toys

DC Comics Icons Aquaman Action Figure

• Publisher: DC Collectibles
• Order Code: AUG15 0315
• Release Date: 24 Feb 2016
• $25.00

DC Collectibles’ Icons line of action figures adds four new characters from some of the DC Universe’s most memorable events and stories! Each figure comes with multiple accessories!

AQUAMAN – LEGEND OF AQUAMAN -- 6"

DC Retro Aquaman versus the Great White Shark Playset

• Publisher: Figures Toy Company
• Order Code: AUG15 2448
• Release Date: 28 Oct 2015
• $79.99

Aquaman battles the Great White Shark with this retro action figure pack! For the first time ever, this pack includes the exclusive Webbed Hands Aquaman! Window box packaging.

Other

Books

The Official DC Super Hero Cookbook Deluxe Edition

• Writer: Matthew Mead
• Publisher: Downtown Bookworks
• 128 pages, $26.99
• Order Code: AUG15 1915
• Release Date: 14 Oct 2015

More than fifty tasty, simple recipes are inspired by DC's beloved characters including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Aquaman, and many others! From the Up, Up and Away Parfait to Green Arrow Fruit Kebobs to Holy Guacamole and the Martian Manhunter Malted, the colorfully presented recipes are fun to prepare and to eat. Step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and fans of all ages will enjoy flipping through finish photos featuring classic DC comics art and action figures. This deluxe edition is packaged with a 128-page, wir-o bound cookbook along with 3 cookie cutters, 2 sheets of logo stencils, and character cut-outs for awesome food styling.

Links

• September 2015 Solicits
• October 2015 Solicits