Geoff Johns Talks “Throne Of Atlantis”

This winter, it’s not safe to go in the water.

 

Back in September, USA TODAY announced “Throne of Atlantis,” a crossover of epic proportions that will be spanning across the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE and AQUAMAN.

 

While next week's AQUAMAN #14 serves as a prelude to the event, “Throne of Atlantis” will officially kick off in JUSTICE LEAGUE #15, followed immediately by part two in AQUAMAN #15. With both issues hitting shelves on December 26, writer Geoff Johns teased what readers can expect from each series and “Throne of Atlantis” at large.

 

“It’s the Justice League going up against Atlantis,” Johns described to MTV GEEK. “The complexities to that, what Atlantis is, why they attack, what are their view points is really at the heart of the story. The politics and the laws of Atlantis are extremely different than ours and the reasons they attack are a set of circumstances that are a mystery at the center of the story. What triggers the war is a part of the mystery that unravels.” 

 

Below, take a first look at Ivan Reis and Joe Prado’s interior art for JUSTICE LEAGUE #15. For more sneak peeks at this game-changing issue and to read more of what Johns had to say about “Throne of Atlantis,” check out the interviews that he conducted with MTV GEEK, IGN, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES, NEWSARAMA, and COMIC VINE.

 

 

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AQUAMAN, BATGIRL and SWEET TOOTH spotlighted in THE NEW YORK TIMES’ 2012 Graphic Novel Holiday Gift Guide

Last week, we told you about the various DCE titles making the best-of-the-year lists over at AMAZON.COM and BARNES AND NOBLE.

 

Today, we’re pleased to announce that THE NEW YORK TIMES has published their 2012 Holiday Gift Guide, and making the Graphic Novels list was AQUAMAN, VOL. 1: THE TRENCH and BATGIRL, VOL. 1: THE DARKEST REFLECTION.

 

“Two of the best series to emerge from DC Comics’ decision to reintroduce its heroes feature characters that embrace what came before and move forward,” wrote THE NEW YORK TIMES. “In AQUAMAN: THE TRENCH, the writer Geoff Johns is providing the building blocks to make the undersea hero an A-lister, and the artwork by Ivan Reis is magnificent. Over in BATGIRL: THE DARKEST REFLECTION, Gail Simone has returned Barbara Gordon to the cowl, after a miraculous end to her paralysis at the hands of the Joker — though the post-traumatic stress lingers.”  

 

Also mentioned on the list was Jeff Lemire’s SWEET TOOTH, which THE NEW YORK TIMES described as “engrossing.” Click here to check out the full list and congratulations to all!

 

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5.2 Reasons We’re Addicted to Our Super-Heroines

BATGIRL #14 hit comic shops this week, and reading that issue reminded us of exactly how strong Barbara Gordon is—both in the physical sense (we'd last about three seconds doing what she does, as that's probably how long it would take for us to fall over and curl into the fetal position) and in the sense of being just a fantastic, all-around-amazing example of a great, well-written female character.

 

In fact, we here at DC love our female characters. We love them in the totally respectable "we love to read them" way…and, uh…not in the weird "they're printed on our cuddle pillow" way. From the super-strong to the willfully powerful to even the psychotically malicious, we've got some of the most fun, creative and widely recognizable female characters in comics—heck, pop culture, even—and every week a number of them prove their awesomeness by taking center stage in some of the best titles currently on shelves.

 

Whether via comic books, toys or collectibles, it truly is a great time to be a fan of the DCU females. We’re certainly in that camp. You could even say we have a bit of a heroine addiction. It’s one addiction we’re very proud to have. So proud, in fact, that we’re listing off the 5.2 Reasons We’re Addicted to Our Super-Heroines!

 

1. Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman has been around since 1941 and she still looks great—especially with Cliff Chiang drawing her monthly in the pages of the critically acclaimed and brilliantly written Wonder Woman series by Brian Azzarello. Infusing Greek mythology with superheroics, Azzarello has crafted a Wonder Woman tale that encompasses everything that makes the character great and conveys it all through a tone vastly different from what's come before—one a little more mature and sophisticated while still balancing superhero adventure and fantasy. From her compassion and strength of character to her, you know, actual strength and general badassery, it's really no wonder we love Wonder Woman.

 

 

2. Bats and Cats and Birds (Oh My!)

When it comes to strong female characters, like with all things, Batman has it covered. From the feline fatale Catwoman to the aforementioned butt-kicking Batgirl to the all-female team the Birds of Prey (whose member Katana will soon be getting her own ongoing) to the Batwoman and even the Huntress (and by extension her BFF Power Girl), the female members of the Bat Family almost make us want to go to Gotham and commit a crime just so we can experience their awesomeness firsthand. We don't think we'd be able to handle the hospital bills, though.

 

 

3. Amaya, Princess of House Amethyst

Although a newer member of DC COMICS – THE NEW 52, Amaya of House Amethyst (appearing monthly in the pages of Sword of Sorcery) had us along for the ride from the get-go—simply by way of its cool creative team—but once the story’s action took us to Gemworld, things took a turn toward Awesome Town (about 28 miles outside of Crazy Town and a few stops away from Amazingville). Amaya’s hilarious sarcasm and "what am I even doing here" attitude brings a great level of fun and teenage cynicism to an already entertaining fantasy adventure.

 

 

4. Ame-Comi

We've been really big fans of the Ame-Comi line of statues for quite some time. From the extremely creative designs to the fun little details, they're a great addition to our shrine of nerdiness (also known as, you know, our office). But what's even more excellent is that their popularity spawned a new digital first series Ame-Comi Girls, which features characters inspired by the line. It's a really fun read scripted by the All-Star Western team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, and each installment gets us excited about who is going to appear next and what twist to classic comic mythos and characters will occur.

 

 

5. Kickass Co-Stars

Whether we’re talking about the water-controlling warrior queen Mera from the pages of Aquaman, the alluring, if psychotic Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad, the face-punching powerhouse Cassie Sandsmark in Teen Titans, or Horsewoman, Exoristos and Shining Knight from Demon Knights, you don't have to headline a title to steal the show.

 

 

5.1 The Awesomeness that is Supergirl

 

 

5.2 The Upcoming Return of Stargirl

 

 

Nothing like awesome comics and stunning statues to feed our little Heroine addiction. So what are your reasons for loving DC’s heroines? Let us know in the comments!

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JUSTICE LEAGUE Group Solicits

JUSTICE LEAGUE #17

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

Variant cover by STEVE SKROCE

1:100 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

On sale FEBRUARY 20 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• The epic, full-length conclusion to “THRONE OF ATLANTIS” hits as Aquaman and the League make a sinister discovery that changes both the outcome of the war and the future of the Justice League!

• What is THE GRID—and what does it mean to expanding the Justice League?

This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

 

AQUAMAN #17

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by PAUL PELLETIER and ART THIBERT

1:25 B&W Variant cover by PAUL PELLETIER and ART THIBERT

On sale FEBRUARY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• A startling epilogue to “THRONE OF ATLANTIS”!

• With the secrets of Atlantis revealed, Aquaman is confronted by a horrible myth from Atlantis’s past that’s connected to his own. Plus: Mera confronts a longtime enemy.

 

GREEN ARROW #17

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art and cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO

1:50 Variant cover by DAVID FINCH

“We Can Be Heroes” blank variant cover available

On sale FEBRUARY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Welcome the new team of writer JEFF LEMIRE and artist ANDREA SORRENTINO!

• As Ollie struggles to come to terms with the loss of his fortune, his company and his heritage, he discovers a shocking truth about his father that ties to his time stranded on an island before he became Green Arrow.

• Plus: Green Arrow battles the deadly archer known as Komodo!

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by DAVID FINCH

On sale FEBRUARY 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• The march toward TRINITY WAR begins with part one of “WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS”!

• Green Lantern! Green Arrow! Catwoman! Katana! Vibe! Hawkman! Stargirl! They aren’t the world’s greatest super heroes—they’re the most dangerous! But why does a team like the JLA need to exist? What is their ultimate mission? And who is pulling the strings?

• Plus: Find out why Martian Manhunter is the most dangerous of them all. Period.

This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 VARIANT COVERS

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 is available with cover art by DAVID FINCH.

The standard edition cover features the flag of the United States.

This issue is available in 52 U.S. flag variant editions, one for each state plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico

In addition, you may order a shrinkwrapped pack of the standard edition of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 plus all 52 variant covers, with a suggested retail price of $149.99 US. There is no minimum purchase needed to order this item.

 

KATANA #1

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art by ALEX SANCHEZ

Cover by DAVID FINCH

1:50 Variant cover by DAVID FINCH

On sale FEBRUARY 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• From the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA and BIRDS OF PREY!

• KATANA is a former assassin on a noble quest to restore the OUTSIDERS to their former glory!

• Will she succeed, or will she be overcome by the power of her sword, the SoulTaker?

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA’S VIBE #1

Written by ANDREW KREISBERG and GEOFF JOHNS

Art by PETE WOODS

Cover by DAVID FINCH

1:50 Variant cover by DAVID FINCH

On sale FEBRUARY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• No, that’s not a typo. Vibe stars in his own ongoing monthly title, starting with this debut issue cowritten by GEOFF JOHNS!

• One of the most unlikely members of the Justice League of America ever (okay, THE most unlikely) will soon discover he’s one of the most powerful individuals on Earth. But how did Vibe get his abilities? What is the cost to them? And why does the JLA want him on the team so desperately?

• Plus: We’ve seen the Red Room and the Black Room, but what is...the Circus?

 

THE FLASH #17

Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL and BRIAN BUCCELLATO

Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

1:25 B&W Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

On sale FEBRUARY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The finale of “GORILLA WARFARE” as Barry’s battle with Grodd comes to its bone-crunching conclusion!

• Don’t miss the introduction of one of The Flash’s greatest foes!

 

WONDER WOMAN #17

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO

Art by TONY AKINS and DAN GREEN

Cover by CLIFF CHIANG

1:25 B&W Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG

On sale FEBRUARY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Wonder Woman, War and Orion must join forces to save Zola’s baby from Hermes!

• Orion’s reasons for helping Wonder Woman lead to a disastrous betrayal!

• Plus: The truth about the dreaded First Born is revealed! Woe to the world...

 

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #17

Written by FRANK TIERI

Art and cover by JOE BENNETT and ART THIBERT

On sale FEBRUARY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• THE SHADOW THIEF makes his first appearance in The New 52!

• Hawkman’s mission to uncover the secrets of Thanagarian weapons on Earth leads him into the path of a deadly of Xerxes!

 

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #17

Written by DAN JURGENS

Art and cover by DAN JURGENS and RAY McCARTHY

On sale FEBRUARY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Guest starring the TEEN TITANS!

• Are the Teen Titans here to help Firestorm—or will they use any means necessary to stop him from losing control of his powers?

 

DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #17

Written by JOE KEATINGE

Art by RICKEN

Cover by RYAN SOOK

On sale FEBRUARY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS fans take note as ARSENAL takes the stage in this special issue!

• Roy Harper is all too familiar with the road to hell being paved with good intentions, so he’s not totally surprised when an attempt to help Killer Croc leaves him running for his life on the streets of Japan.

• Guest-starring Red Hood and Starfire!

 

EARTH 2 #9

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art and cover by NICOLA SCOTT and TREVOR SCOTT

1:25 B&W Variant cover by NICOLA SCOTT and TREVOR SCOTT

On sale FEBRUARY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• As a new story arc begins, DR. FATE makes his Earth 2 debut!

• Supernatural powers are emerging on Earth 2, and that means new heroes on the scene—not to mention new villains!

• Plus: The debut of the new Wotan!

 

WORLDS’ FINEST #9

Written by PAUL LEVITZ

Art by KEVIN MAGUIRE, GEORGE PEREZ and SANDRA HOPE

Cover by BARRY KITSON

On sale FEBRUARY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Power Girl and a wounded Huntress are attacked on Power Girl’s island headquarters by a mysterious and deadly new group of villains!

• What do the villains have to do with the missing Michael Holt and the radioactive monster known as Hakkou?

 

Click here to see a gallery of covers for the above titles.

 

(The cover for GREEN ARROW #17 by Andrea Sorrentino)

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JUSTICE LEAGUE Group Solicits

JUSTICE LEAGUE #16

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

Backup story art by GARY FRANK

Variant cover by LANGDON FOSS

1:100 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

“We Can Be Heroes” Blank variant cover available

On sale JANUARY 23 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• “THRONE OF ATLANTIS” continues!

• Aquaman can barely hold on against Ocean Master even with the League by his side!

• The United States loses faith in the Justice League and enters the battle against Atlantis, setting in motion the creation of the Justice League of America!

• More on the Superman/Wonder Woman alliance!

• Plus: In the backup story, the origin of SHAZAM! continues!

This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

 

AQUAMAN #16

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art by PAUL PELLETIER

Cover by EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA

1:25 B&W Variant cover by

EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA

On sale JANUARY 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• “THRONE OF ATLANTIS” continues!

• Continuing from this month’s JUSTICE LEAGUE #16!

•Torn between Ocean Master and the League in this penultimate chapter of “Throne of Atlantis, Aquaman is pushed toward an impossible choice!

• The monstrous Trench are back — and they’re hungry!

 

WONDER WOMAN #16

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO

Art and cover by CLIFF CHIANG

1:25 B&W Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG

On sale JANUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Wonder Woman and her half brother Milan must grapple with the dangerous New God known as Orion!

• What strange alliance has the terrifying First Born made?

 

THE FLASH #16

Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL and BRIAN BUCCELLATO

Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

1:25 Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

On sale JANUARY 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The Flash takes Grodd into the Speed Force in a last-ditch effort to defeat the mad gorilla! And...he loses?!

• Plus: The Rogues, the introduction of a major villain and a look at the one and only date between Barry Allen and Iris West in The New 52!

 

GREEN ARROW #16

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II and ROB HUNTER

Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ

On sale JANUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Green Arrow must liberate Seattle’s waterfront from the grip of Harrow, a thug who’s running guns into the city!

• Things may seem dire for Green Arrow as he loses his grip on his town and his company — but if he’s going down, he’s going down fighting!

 

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #16

Written by DAN JURGENS

Art and cover by DAN JURGENS and RAY McCARTHY

On sale JANUARY 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Firestorm is Public Enemy #1!

• Ronnie and Jason weren’t exactly getting along before their super-powered alias became a fugitive, so this won’t help matters at all!

• And to make things much worse, Firestorm has been targeted by N.O.W.H.E.R.E.!

 

DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #16

Written by MARC ANDREYKO

Art by ROBSON ROCHA and OCLAIR ALBERT

Cover by RYAN SOOK

On sale JANUARY 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• It’s the finale of the Black Lightning/Blue Devil team-up — and someone’s going to pay a terrible price!

• Is Blue Devil a man in a suit — or a true demon?

• Black Lightning faces off against the hellfire-enhanced gangsters of Tobias Whale!

 

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #16

Written by FRANK TIERI

Art and cover by JOE BENNETT and ART THIBERT

On sale JANUARY 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• “HAWKMAN: WANTED” crashed to its conclusion!

• Carter Hall can’t escape his past!

• Two worlds collide — with Hawkman caught in the middle!

 

EARTH 2 #8

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art by YILDIRAY CINAR

Cover by YILDIRAY CINAR and ART THIBERT

1:25 B&W Variant cover by YILDIRAY CINAR and ART THIBERT

On sale JANUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The alien war criminal Steppenwolf returns! It’s been five years since he lead the forces of Apokolips against Earth — learn what he’s been up to since then!

• Plus: What is the dark secret behind the last Amazon of Earth 2?

 

WORLDS’ FINEST #8

Written by PAUL LEVITZ

Art by KEVIN MAGUIRE, GEORGE PEREZ and SANDRA HOPE

Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE

1:25 B&W Variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE

On sale JANUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Power Girl and Huntress have been searching for a connection to their world, Earth 2, for years, but now they’ve kicked a hornet’s nest of trouble — and the hunters become the hunted!

 

Click here to see a gallery of art for the above titles.

 

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Paul Pelletier joins AQUAMAN as new regular artist

Aquaman’s getting a new look in February – courtesy of new artist Paul Pelletier.
 
Pelletier will team up with regular writer and DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns and colorist Rod Reis starting with February’s AQUAMAN #15 for the soon-to-be-epic “Throne of Atlantis” storyline, which crosses over between AQUAMAN and JUSTICE LEAGUE – featuring the art of recent Atlantis resident Ivan Reis.
 
Pelletier boasts a stellar resume that includes stints on SUPERMAN, THE FLASH and more – but it’s been a while since he’s graced the pages of a DC title. We reached out to Paul to get a sense about what his plans are for the new gig. Take it away, Paul:
 
“I really want to push myself to do the best work I can for Aquaman. Over the years, Geoff Johns and I have had a couple of near misses, so it’s really cool to finally get the chance to work with him on this book. Ivan Reis has set a really high standard for the art on Aquaman, so I’ve got some big shoes to fill. I think Aquaman is going to be a lot of fun to work on, and I look forward to the challenge.”
 
We also reached out to Johns for some thoughts on Paul joining the art team.
 
"I've been a fan of Paul's for a long time now, his HULK work was phenomenal and I'm anxious for everyone to see his work on Aquaman as we delve into the second year. Paul's bringing a sense of regal power to Arthur and Mera,” Johns said. “As we head into THRONE OF ATLANTIS we'll see the Justice League and Aquaman's relationship evolve when the team comes face-to-face with a mystery that explodes into an all-out war between land and sea. We've held off on Atlantis for awhile now, because Atlantis is a place of mystery. They aren't simply people that live underwater. Their society is extremely different from ours. Part throwback and almost part alien. They aren't what you expect. Especially, Aquaman's brother - Ocean Master. They've barely spent any time in our world. They don't understand it. And they don't understand while their former King would ever abandon Atlantis for the chaotic, war-torn surface world we call home. Paul's jumping into the deep end (Sorry! Trust me, aquatic puns just happen when you're working on this book.) with THRONE OF ATLANTIS. Paul and Ivan Reis & Joe Prado tackle a story that goes from Smallville to Gotham to Atlantis to places yet explored in the sea, as the Justice League uncover a secret about Aquaman that no one, not even Arthur himself, knows."
 
Can’t wait? Here’s a handy Throne of Atlantis checklist, so you don’t miss an issue:


Prelude to Throne of Atlantis: AQUAMAN #14
 
Throne of Atlantis Chapter 1: JUSTICE LEAGUE #15
 
Throne of Atlantis Chapter 2: AQUAMAN #15
 
Throne of Atlantis Chapter 3: JUSTICE LEAGUE #16
 
Throne of Atlantis Chapter 4: AQUAMAN #16
 
Throne of Atlantis Finale: JUSTICE LEAGUE #17

 

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Aquaman, geoff johns, Paul Pelletier

Who’s Who in the New 52: Week Four

Today marks the release of the final week of DC Comics’ #0 issues. Each of these special issues is filled with everything from secrets to revelations to origin stories. These will both explain what happened before the launch of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 last summer, as well as plant seeds for future story arcs!

 

If you’ve already picked up your #0 issues today, you’ve probably noticed that in the back of each book (and now online!) is a Who’s Who entry on a major character in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. These pages share information such as each character’s first appearance, base of operations, powers, history, and other appearances. Below, check out the list of which character is being spotlighted on each of this week’s releases and be sure to click on their names to read up on who they are!

 

ALL-STAR WESTERN #0 – Jonah Hex

AQUAMAN #0 – Aquaman

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #0 – Batman

BATMAN, INCORPORATED #0 – Team Batman Incorporated

THE FLASH #0 – The Flash

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #0 – Firestorm

I, VAMPIRE #0 – Andrew Bennett

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #0 – Justice League Dark Team

RED LANTERNS #0 – Red Lantern Corps

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #0 – Hawkman

SUPERMAN #0 – Superman

TALON #0 – Talon

TEEN TITANS #0 – Teen Titans Team

VOODOO #0 – Voodoo

 

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Exclusive First Look at the Covers for the Last Week of ZERO MONTH!

Timed to the one year anniversary of the launch of the historic DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 initiative, DC Comics has introduced 0 month.

 

Below, take an exclusive first look at the final covers for all of the 0 month issues hitting stores on September 26th!

 

ALL-STAR WESTERN #0!

 

 

AQUAMAN #0!

 

 

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #0!

 

 

BATMAN, INCORPORATED #0!

 

 

THE FLASH #0!

 

 

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #0!

 

 

I, VAMPIRE #0!

 

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #0!

 

 

RED LANTERNS #0!

 

 

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #0!

 

 

SUPERMAN #0!

 

 

TALON #0!

 

 

TEEN TITANS #0!

 

 

And VOODOO #0!

 

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Zero Month, DC Comics-The New 52, All-Star Western, Aquaman, batman: the dark knight, batman incorporated, The Flash, The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men, I Vampire, Justice League Dark, The Savage Hawkman, teen titans, Superman, talon, Voodoo

JUSTICE LEAGUE Group Solicits

JUSTICE LEAGUE #15

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

Backup story art by GARY FRANK

Variant cover by BILLY TUCCI

1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS

1:100 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

On sale DECEMBER 26 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• Part 1 of “THRONE OF ATLANTIS,” crossing over with AQUAMAN!

• Don’t miss the debut of IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO (AQUAMAN) as the new JUSTICE LEAGUE art team!

• Can the Justice League band together to battle the forces of Atlantis?

• And in the backup feature, Shazam comes face to face with Black Adam, and Billy makes a decision that will shock his friends!

This issue’s 1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover connects with the AQUAMAN #15 1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover to form a single image.

This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

 

AQUAMAN #15

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art by ARDIAN SYAF

Cover by EDDIE BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA

1:25 B&W Variant cover by EDDIE BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA

1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS

“We Can Be Heroes” Blank variant cover available

On sale DECEMBER 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Crossover with JUSTICE LEAGUE!

• Part 2 of “THRONE OF ATLANTIS!”

• Atlantis invades the surface world!

This issue’s 1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover connects with the JUSTICE LEAGUE #15 1:25 “Throne of Atlantis” Variant cover to form a single image.

 

WONDER WOMAN #15

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO

Art and cover by CLIFF CHIANG

1:25 Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG

On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Who is Orion — and what are the New Gods?!

• Massive changes are coming for Wonder Woman and the entire DC Universe!

• Get ready for round 1 of Wonder Woman vs. Orion!

 

THE FLASH #15

Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL and BRIAN BUCCELLATO

Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

1:25 B&W Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Flash forward in time as Barry Allen goes to extreme measures to defeat Grodd!

• Barry uses the Speed Mind to glimpse the future, and things are not looking good for him and the Rogues.

• And that’s before things get much, much worse!

 

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #15

Plotted by ROB LIEFELD

Scripted by FRANK TIERI

Art and cover by JOE BENNETT and ART THIBERT

On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• “HAWKMAN: WANTED” continues!

• Hawkman is a fugitive — and everybody wants to kill him for his Nth Metal Armor. Good thing Carter’s always ready for a fight!

• Guest-starring Deathstroke!

 

DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #15

Written by MARC ANDREYKO

Art by ROBSON ROCHA and OCLAIR ALBERT

Cover by RYAN SOOK

On sale DECEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The New Black and Blue team-up of Blue Devil and Black Lightning continues!

• Blue Devil’s suit is the source of his power, and it’s out of control!

• Black Lightning has to stop him…hey, maybe killing him will do the trick!

 

EARTH 2 #7

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art by NICOLA SCOTT and TREVOR SCOTT

Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

1:25 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS

On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Who is Hawkgirl? The secret is revealed!

• Mr. Terrific makes his first appearance on Earth 2 since he left our world!

• Don’t miss the aftermath of “THE GRUNDY APOCALYPSE!”

 

WORLDS’ FINEST #7

Written by PAUL LEVITZ

Art by KEVIN MAGUIRE, GEORGE PEREZ and SCOTT KOBLISH

Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE

1:25 B&W Variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE

On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Robin begrudgingly helps Huntress track down the threat to Wayne Enterprises, but little do they realize that threat is actually tracking them!

• Meanwhile, Power Girl continues to explore the connection between Earth 2, Apokolips and this Earth, only to find herself in a stand-off with...a bunch of heavily armed 10-year-olds?!

 

GREEN ARROW #15

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II and ROB HUNTER

Cover by AARON LOPRESTI

On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Ollie begins a downward spiral as he slowly loses everything!

• Betrayed and alone after the loss of Q-Corps, can the Emerald Archer hold on to his arsenal?

 

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #15

Written by DAN JURGENS

Art and cover by DAN JURGENS and RAY McCARTHY

On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Firestorm vs. Captain Atom!

• Two of the most powerful heroes in the universe go head to head, and things are going to EXPLODE!

• Don’t miss this issue’s shocking conclusion as the first hints of a disturbing new force in the DCU are seen!

 

Click here to see a gallery of the covers for the above titles.

 

(The cover for JUSTICE LEAGUE #15 by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado)

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Justice League, Aquaman, wonder woman, The Flash, The Savage Hawkman, DC Universe Presents, Earth 2, Worlds' Finest, Green Arrow, The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men

5.2 Reasons to Look Forward to Year Two of The New 52

This month marked the one-year anniversary of DC COMICS—THE NEW 52. It's hard to believe a whole year has gone by, but times flies when you're having fun and reading some rad comics. Also when you're playing video games. You think, "One more level and then I'll go to sleep," and next thing you know it's 4 a.m. so you might as well play through till morning.

Excuse us for the ramble. We're a little sleepy...

Anyway, over the past twelve months comic readers saw the early days of the Man of Steel as he rose from champion of the people to the world's greatest super hero, the formation of the world's premiere super team, a Bat punch the heck out of some Owls, a war of the gods, the rise of the Rot and much, much more.

It's been an insanely fun journey so far—but it's only just begun.

As much as we loved Year One, we're incredibly excited for what comes next and so, this week, we're giving our fans 5.2 Reasons to Look Forward to Year Two of The New 52!

1. Comics' Power Couple: Superman and Wonder Woman
In the Justice League arc "The Villain's Journey," two of the world's most powerful heroes began a relationship—one that's sure to have lasting consequences and repercussions throughout the entirety of the DC Universe. We're rather excited to see their relationship unfold and the impact it will undoubtedly have on the rest of the team. And there's also the fun of coming up with couple names: Dian-El... Kaliana... Dialark... Then again, maybe we should leave that to the professionals.



2. The Rise of the Third Army
We spoke about the awesomeness of the Green Lantern Universe previously, but it absolutely bears repeating. Over the past year writer Geoff Johns built an amazing story featuring (among so much more) the almost buddy cop-like relationship between Hal Jordan and Sinestro, the introduction of a new Green Lantern of Earth, and the decent of the Guardians into near kitten-punching villainy. And as fantastic as that's been, we know it'll only keep getting better:



3. Earths of the Multiple Variety
Writer James Robinson and artist Nicola Scott launched Earth 2 as part of the New 52's "Second Wave" of titles and introduced readers to a whole new world of super heroes similar, yet vastly different from our own. From the very first issue it has been a thrill ride filled with unexpected twists and turns—from the sudden death of the Trinity to emergence of a new breed of heroes—and there's literally a whole world of possibilities still out there to explore!



4. Girl Power
Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Supergirl, Batwoman, Worlds' Finest, Birds Of Prey, Catwoman—there are a number of phenomenal books currently on shelves that are written and drawn by all-star creative talent and headlined by female heroes, and this month Amethyst joins those ranks with SWORD OF SORCERY #0. Not to mention brilliant characters like Sir Ystin and Exoristos in Demon Knights, Zatanna and Black Orchid in Justice League Dark and more! Plus, one of our favorite female characters, Stargirl, returns in January in the pages of JLA!




5. Aquaman's Revenge
For quite a while Aquaman held a pretty bad rep. Even just recently he was lampooned in the extremely hilarious Robot Chicken DC Comics Special. But when writer Geoff Johns relaunched Aquaman last year, he accomplished something incredible: he made Aquaman one of the best-selling comics out there, period. It's been a breakout year for our aquatic hero and earlier today USA TODAY broke the story of what's coming next: the "Throne of Atlantis" crossover with Justice League! We can't even begin to imagine the depths of awesomeness this new storyline will take us, but we are more than ready and willing to take the plunge (puns!).
5.1 New Gods


5.2 The Joker's Back



What have you enjoyed most over the past year of The New 52? What are you looking forward to in the coming year? How much pickled peppers can the Pied Piper pipe? Let us know in the comments below!

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5.2 Reasons, The New 52, Batman, Superman, wonder woman, Aquaman, Justice League, Green Lantern, joker, batgirl, supergirl, catwoman, birds of prey, Sword of Sorcery

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