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This the 2014 archive of Previews. This page should contain items that were first solicited in 2014.

Aquaman

Aquaman #29

Writer: Jeff Parker
Art: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
Cover: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
Alternate Cover: Robot Chicken
Cover Date: May 2014
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: JAN14 0262
Release Date: 26 Mar 2014

It's all-out action as Aquaman feels the wrath It's all-out action as Aquaman feels the wrath of Atlas as he makes his first appearance in The New 52! And the environmental havoc seen in the pages of SWAMP THING may put Arthur on a collision course with a certain Avatar of the Green!

Aquaman #29 Summary Page

Aquaman #30

Writer: Jeff Parker
Art: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
Cover: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
Alternate Cover: MAD
Cover Date: Jun 2014
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: FEB14 0164
Release Date: 23 Apr 2014

Centuries ago, he aided Atlantis in a time of great need and suffered great betrayal for his efforts. Now he's back – but is he bent on revenge, or has he been consumed by madness? Don't miss The New 52 introduction of... Hercules! Good luck, Aquaman!

Aquaman #30 Summary Page

Aquaman #31

Writer: Jeff Parker
Art: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
Cover: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
Alternate Cover: Batman '66 by Michael Allred
Cover Date: Jul 2014
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: MAR14 0181
Release Date: 28 May 2014

The King of Atlantis vs. the Avatar of the Green! It's Aquaman against Swamp Thing, with countless lives hanging in the balance! But why – and what does this mean for rest of The New 52? Find out here!

Aquaman #31 Summary Page

Aquaman #32

Writer: Jeff Parker
Art: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
Cover: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
Alternate Cover: Ant Lucia
Cover Date: Aug 2014
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: APR14 0176
Variant Cover Order Code: APR14 0177
Release Date: 25 Jun 2014

Aquaman thought his battles against ancient Greek monsters and the powerful Swamp Thing were as macabre as life could get - but he'll see how wrong he was when the hideous Chimera attacks!

Aquaman #32 Summary Page

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 #1

Writer: Dan Jurgens
Art: Lan Medina and Ed Tadeo
Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
Alternate Cover: Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund
Cover Date: Jun 2014
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: FEB14 0166
Release Date: 2 Apr 2014

A "FUTURES END" prelude! Spinning out of AQUAMAN, the King of Atlantis and his teammates find themselves targeted by an unknown foe that wants their Atlantean artifacts! Don't miss the start of this all-new series!

Aquaman and the Others #1 Summary Page

Aquaman and the Others #2

Writer: Dan Jurgens
Art: Lan Medina and Ed Tadeo
Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
Cover Date: Jul 2014
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: MAR14 0180
Release Date: 7 May 2014

The Others' plane is blown to bits at 40,000 feet – how will this group of non-flying heroes survive? Plus: Who wants the team's Atlantean relics? And why?

Aquaman and the Others #2 Summary Page

Aquaman and the Others #3

Writer: Dan Jurgens
Art: Lan Medina and Allen Martinez
Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
Cover Date: Aug 2014
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: APR14 0175
Release Date: 4 Jun 2014

Aquaman learns the secret behind the Atlantean relics The Others use! Plus, a member abandons the team during a deadly battle against the Solokovs!

Aquaman and the Others #3 Summary Page

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 Aquaman #29

Writer: Peter J. Tomasi
Art: Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray
Cover: Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray
Cover Date: May 2014
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: JAN14 0301
Release Date: 19 Mar 2014

Batman is ready to settle the score with Ra's al Ghul, who stole Robin's body out of the grave! As the Dark Knight travels to the island where Damian was born, he's set on a collision course with Aquaman!

Secret Origins #2

Writer: Jeff Parker, Ray Fawkes and Scott Lobdell
Art: Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons, Paulo Siqueira and others
Cover: Lee Bermejo
Cover Date: Jul 2014
48 pages, $4.99
Order Code: MAR14 0183
Release Date: 28 May 2014

Batman headlines the second big issue of SECRET ORIGINS, which also features The New 52 origins of Aquaman and Starfire!

Swamp Thing #32

Writer: Charles Soule
Art: Jesus Saiz
Cover: Jesus Saiz
Cover Date: Aug 2014
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: APR14 0241
Release Date: 04 Jun 2014

Swamp Thing versus Aquaman! See the other side of the battle that exploded between these two forces of nature last month in Aquaman #31! Is Swamp Thing guilty of the crimes Aquaman is accusing him of?

Scribblenauts Unmasked: A Crisis of Imagination #6

Writer: Josh Elder
Art: Adam Archer
Cover: Adam Archer
Cover Date: Aug 2014
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: APR14 0248
Release Date: 18 Jun 2014
Digital First

Maxwell and Superman make several unlikely allies in the fight against General Zod while the rest of the heroes are trapped in the Phantom Zone! Plus: The Anti-Monitor arrives!

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 #29

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
Variant Cover: Robot Chicken
Cover Date: May 2014
32 pages, $3.99
Order Code: JAN14 0243
Combo Order Code: JAN14 0245 ($4.99)
Release Date: ~~19 Mar~~ 16 Apr 2014

The Crime Syndicate couldn't kill him, but will Grid destroy him? Cyborg heads directly for the Syndicate with the Metal Men at his side. But can Vic Stone stop his cybernetic half? And how will this battle against the most brutal and evil beings in the universe change Cyborg and the Justice League?

Justice League #30

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
Variant Cover: MAD
Cover Date: Jun 2014
32 pages, $3.99
Order Code: FEB14 0149
Combo Order Code: FEB14 0151 ($4.99)
Release Date: ~~23 Apr~~ 21 May 2014

It all changes here with the first chapter of "INJUSTICE LEAGUE"! The next era of the Justice League begins as heroes quit, villains join and a Justice League roster you've never seen before emerges, led by the world's greatest hero — LEX LUTHOR?! As the dust settles and the bodies are buried, the violent consequences of FOREVER EVIL must be dealt with — while a mysterious new force sets its target on the League. But is this force friend or enemy? And why does he want Luthor dead? (If you ask Batman, it's a long list.)

Justice League #31

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Ivan Reis and Danny Miki
Cover: Ivan Reis and Danny Miki
Variant Cover: Batman '66 variant by Michael Allred
Cover Date: Jul 2014
32 pages, $3.99
Order Code: MAR14 0175
Combo Order Code: MAR14 0177 ($4.99)
Release Date: ~~21 May~~ 04 Jun 2014

Introducing the new Power Ring! But who is she? What does she want? And how will her presence affect the team?

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.

Justice League of America #13

Writer: Matt Kindt
Art: Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira
Cover: Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira
Variant Cover: Robot Chicken
Cover Date: May 2014
32 pages, $3.99
Order Code: JAN14 0246
Combo Order Code: JAN14 0248 ($4.99)
Release Date: 12 Mar 2014

The fate of the Justice League revealed! Will Manhunter and Stargirl be alive long enough to learn the truth?

Crossovers

Forever Evil

Forever Evil #7

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: David Finch and Richard Friend
Cover: David Finch
Cover Date: May 2014
48 pages, $3.99, 7 of 7
Order Code: JAN14 0237
Combo Order Code: JAN14 0242 ($4.99)
Release Date: ~~26 Mar~~ 21 May 2014

It's evil versus evil in the shocking "take-no-prisoners" conclusion to FOREVER EVIL! What will be the fate of Lex Luthor and his Injustice League? Who will live – and who will die? And why is The Hooded Man the most feared being from the Syndicate's world? Do not miss this startling finale that will leave the DC universe reeling and reveal the secrets to the future!

Other Aqua-character Appearances

Aqualad: Tiny Titans

Tiny Titans: Return to the Treehouse #1

Writer: Art Baltazar & Franco
Art: Art Baltazar
Cover: Art Baltazar
Cover Date: Aug 2014
32 pages, $2.99
Order Code: APR14 0283
Release Date: 04 Jun 2014
Issue 1 of 6

The Eisner Award-winning series is back for an all-new six-issue miniseries! Superboy and Supergirl return to the treehouse to discover... IT'S MISSING! Or is it just... really small? Who could have done such a thing?! Find out as all your favorite Tiny Titans search for answers!

Aquawoman of Earth 2

Earth 2 #24

Writer: Tom Taylor
Art: Nicola Scott and Trevor Scott
Cover: Gene Ha
Variant Cover: Ant Lucia
Cover Date: Aug 2014
32 pages, $3.99
Order Code: APR14 0183
Variant Cover Order Code: APR14 0184
Release Date: 04 Jun 2014

Aquawoman leads Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, and The Flash to battle Beguiler in the middle of the ocean! And Superman makes an unprecedented move that could change the future of Earth 2!

Aquagirl: Marina (Batman Beyond)

Batman Beyond Universe #8

Writer: Kyle Higgens and Christos N. Gage
Art: Thony Silas, Eric Wight and Iban Coello
Cover: Khary Randolph
Cover Date: May 2014
48 pages, $3.99
Order Code: JAN14 0329
Release Date: 19 Mar 2014

In Justice League Beyond, the battle against Brainiac hits Paradise Island! But with a new body made of Nth metal, this Brainiac may be unstoppable! Meanwhile, the Man-Bat saga reaches its conclusion! Will Terry make the ultimate sacrifice to save Neo-Gotham? Plus, discover more about the relationship between Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon – past and future!

Batman Beyond Universe #9

Writer: Kyle Higgens and Christos N. Gage
Art: Thony Silas and Dexter Soy
Cover: Trevor McCarthy
Cover Date: Jun 2014
48 pages, $3.99
Order Code: FEB14 0239
Release Date: 30 Apr 2014

The epic "JUSTICE LORDS BEYOND" crossover starts here! Following the shocking events of BATMAN BEYOND UNIVERSE #8, Wonder Woman is back! But where did she go? And why does she seem like she's hiding something? Find out in the first part of a 4-part, world-spanning event in both "Batman Beyond" and "Justice League Beyond"!

Batman Beyond Universe #10

Writer: Kyle Higgens and Christos N. Gage
Art: Thony Silas, Mateo Guerriro and Dexter Soy
Cover: Khary Randolph
Cover Date: Jul 2014
48 pages, $3.99
Order Code: MAR14 0243
Release Date: 21 May 2014

"JUSTICE LORDS BEYOND" continues! As Batman's journey through the dystopian world of the Justice Lords takes an unexpected and deadly turn, the true meaning of Wonder Woman's return is revealed – you must not to miss this!

Batman Beyond Universe #11

Writer: Kyle Higgens and Christos N. Gage
Art: Thony Silas and Dexter Soy
Cover: Trevor McCarthy
Cover Date: Aug 2014
48 pages, $3.99
Order Code: APR14 0252
Release Date: 25 Jun 2014
Digital First

"Justice Lords Beyond" continues as the shocking truth behind Wonder Woman's return is finally revealed! Plus: Lord Superman vs. Batman - oh yeah, it’s on now!!!

Collections

Justice League vol 3: Throne of Atlantis TP

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Paul Pelletier and others
Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
192 pages, $16.99
Order Code: JAN14 0339
Release Date: 02 Apr 2014

In this sea-splashed epic from JUSTICE LEAGUE #13-17 and AQUAMAN #15-16, Ocean Master leads the undersea forces in an attack on the United States! The Justice League must turn back the tide, but how can they save the world from annihilation?

DC Universe vs The Masters of the Universe TP

Writer: Keith Giffen, Tony Bedard and Paul Kupperbert
Art: Dexter Soy, Curt Swan and Mike DeCarlo
Cover: Ed Benes
160 pages, $14.99
Order Code: JAN14 0350
Release Date: 23 Apr 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.

Aquaman vol 4: Death of a King HC

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons and Rob Hunter
Cover: Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons
192 pages, $24.99
Order Code: JAN14 0337
Release Date: 14 May 2014

Unfolding from the events of "THRONE OF ATLANTIS" comes a mystery that sends Aquaman to the ends of the Earth to solve an ancient murder – one that will reveal a horrific truth and threaten those closest to him today! Plus, as the Scavenger compiles more Atlantean weaponry and artifacts, Aquaman enlists the aid of The Others to help find one missing relic in the Southwestern United States before his enemies can get to it and possess untold power. Collecting AQUAMAN #17-19 and 21-25.

Aquaman vol 3: Throne of Atlantis TP

Writer: Geoff Johns
Art: Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Paul Pelletier, Pete Woods, Pere Perez and others
Cover: Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
192 pages, $16.99
Order Code: FEB14 0252
Release Date: 14 May 2014

Aquaman, who long ago lost contact with his people, must watch as armies emerge from the sea to attack the surface world. The Justice League answers the call to defend the shores from the invading Atlantean horde. But whose side is Aquaman on? With his brother Orm at the head of the undersea army, will Aquaman stand with his Earth-bound super team or his own people? Find out in this exciting title collecting AQUAMAN #0 and 14-16 and JUSTICE LEAGUE #15-17.

Showcase Presents: Super Friends vol 1 TP

Writer: E. Nelson Bridwell and others
Art: Ric Estrada, Ramona Fradon and others
Cover: Alex Toth
448 pages, $19.99
Order Code: FEB14 0262
Release Date: 21 May 2014

Don't miss these tales based on the hit animated TV series "Super Friends," from issues #1-34! Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow and other heroes battle The Riddler, the Time Trapper and others in these all-ages stories.

JLA vol 5 TP

Writer: Mark Waid
Art: Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary, Javier Saltares, Doug Mahnke, Mike S. Miller and others
Cover: Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary
434 pages, $24.99
Order Code: MAR14 0266
Release Date: 11 Jun 2014

In these tales from JLA #47-60 and JLA: HEAVEN'S LADDER, Batman's betrayal and expulsion from the group leads to a loss of trust in the team! How can Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter and Plastic Man face the fairy-tale nightmare of the Queen of Fables and the world-altering abilities of Dr. Destiny.

Brightest Day Omnibus HC

Writer: Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi
Art: Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Ardian Syaf, Scott Clark, Joe Prado and others
Cover: David Finch and Scott Williams
696 pages, $75
Order Code: APR14 0272
Release Date: 20 Aug 2014

In this follow-up to BLACKEST NIGHT, twelve heroes and villains were resurrected by a white light expelled deep within the center of the earth. Now, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Deadman, Jade, Osiris, Hawk, Captain Boomerang and Zoom must discover the mysterious reason behind their return and uncover the secret that binds them all in this massive hardcover collecting issues #0-24 of the hit series!

Toys

Aquaman Kai Action Figure

Order Code: FEB14 2307
Release Date: August 2014
$99.99

DC Comics variant Play Arts Kai Action Figures Wave 4. From Square Enix. Befitting of his characteristic as the super hero of all things aquatic, Aquaman's beautifully streamlined body and paintwork of scale-embellished gold and metallic green show off his submarine powers. Aquaman's weapon, his trident, is recreated in great detail as well, boasting a substantial size and strength. The artificial left hand, possessing the powers of the Lady of the Lake, can be interchanged; and with additional water effect parts, you can recreate dynamic action scenes. The 10 5/8" tall figure includes display stand and interchangeable hand parts.

Other

Games

Justice League Chess Set

Sculpted by Paul Harding
Order Code: MAR14 0301
Release Date: August 2014
$249.95

Now you can decide who wins the ultimate confrontation between the World's Greatest Super Heroes and the World's Vilest Super-Villains with this incredible chess set featuring intricately sculpted resin game pieces of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Lex Luthor, Black Manta, The Joker, Cheetah, Sinestro and Reverse Flash that capture their looks from DC Comics – The New 52. The set comes complete with a high-quality wood board.

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