Derf's Picks of the Week (March 25, 2026)

 

Greetings to ALL my fellow Comic Nerds out there.

I apologize for my absence the past few weeks.

I went through:

 -home renovations

-family health scare

-vandals causing my internet to go down

&

-just recently had health issues of my own.

I'm feeling much better now.

But that is not why you re here...

So, let's see what comics hit the shelves today.

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BOOM!

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / TMNT III #5

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DARK HORSE

MegaGhost #1

Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders #1

Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts #3

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DC COMICS

DC / Marvel: Superman / Spider-Man #1

Detective Comics #1107

The Flash #31

Green Lantern #33

Justice League Unlimited #17

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DYNAMITE

ThunderCats #25

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IDW

Star Trek: The Last Starship #6

TMNT: Saturday Morning Adventures #35

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder #6

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IMAGE

Capes #5

Gunslinger Spawn #52

Skinbreaker #7

Spawn: The Dark Ages #4

Void Rivals #28

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MARVEL

The Amazing Spider-Man #25

Dungeons of Doom #3

Fantastic Four #9

The Fantastic Four: First Foes #1

Inglorious X-Force #3

Marvel Knights: Punisher #4

Predator: Bloodshed #2

Psylocke: Ninja #3

Punisher #2

Rogue #3

Sai: Dimensional Rivals #3

Uncanny X-Men #25

Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon #2

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Well, that's it for this week.

Until next time, get your READ on!

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Comic Cover of the Day

Psylocke: Ninja #3 (Virgin Variant)

MARVEL

Cover Art by Aka

Lanterns (Official Teaser)

 

Comic Cover of the Week

Comic Cover of the Week

Green Lanterns #46 (VARIANT)

DC Comics

Cover Art by Brandon Peterson

Saturday Showcase: John Stewart

    Today marks the last Saturday Showcase spotlight for Black History Month, so I decided to end with my favorite African-American hero of all time.  I chose Green Lantern Corps member, John Stewart.  I know he is used more than past Saturday Showcases have been, but I feel his story is still important.

    We were first introduced to John Stewart back in the '70's (December '71/January '72 to be precise).  His first appearance was in Green Lantern #87 and he was created by Neil Adams and Dennis O'Neal.  He is noted as being DC Comics's first black superhero.  He was created at a time when a positive role model was needed.  Why should all the heroes be white?  It wasn't right!  So Neal went to then editor Julius Schwartz to pitch his idea and John Stewart was born.

    One thing I always loved about John is that he spoke his mind.  He was the first lantern to say no to a mask.  He had nothing to hide.  He was a black hero and not a villain so why hide his face?  Exactly!  Hal may be the most popular lantern, but in my opinion, John is the most loved.  That is why I feel that it is the John Stewart lantern than shows up in the cartoons and animated films of the past few decades.

    Another reason I love John, is the simple fact that he represents the military. It is no secret that John served as a sniper in combat.  His experience as a sniper has come in handy as a Green Lantern and has saved many lives.  In the Blackest Night saga alone he can be credited with saving thousands of lives with his quick thinking and sniper skills.

    In a world full of villains, it is nice to turn to comics and find heroes that inspire us to do right.  John is such an inspiration to all, not just the African-American community but all.  I have always felt that John could be the Lantern that the DC films needs to concentrate on.  I would pay to see a stand alone John Stewart Lantern film or a Justice League film with John in t.  With the success of the Black Panther, the time is NOW!

    Until Next time, get your READ on!

Saturday Showcase: Guy Gardner

   
    Anyone who knows me knows that I am a huge Green Lantern fan.  I am a big fan of the Hal Jordan era, but I have to say I really dig the Guy Gardner era as the Green Lantern.  I realize he is a big fixture in the DC Universe, but I feel Guy still doesn't get enough props and that is why he is the focus of today's Saturday Showcase.

    Guy had a huge role in the '80's era of DC Comics, but he was first introduced to us in March of '68 in Green Lantern Vol. 2 # 59.  Originally he was created by Gil Kane and John Broome but some changes needed to be made to increase his popularity.  So, his appearance was changed thanks to Joe Staton and Steve Englehart , and it was his run in the '80's that really caught the reader's attention.  

    I think I first really liked the Guy Gardner Green Lantern while he was a member of the JLI or Justice League International with fellow members Blue Beetle, Mister Miracle, and of course Batman.  Guy and Bats really didn't see eye to eye which made for great reading.  Anyone who follows comics is aware of the one punch story that occurred between Bats and Guy.  For you new comers, here is the panel in which I refer.

     The famous "One Punch" occurred in Justice League International #5.  

    Besides the Green Lantern Corps, Guy has been affiliated with the Red Lanterns for a short while.  He was able to keep his rage in check and used his time with the Red Corps for good in the long run.  And as you already know from the above panel, Guy was also a member of the Justice League International.  While a member of the JLI, he meet the one true love of his life with fellow member, Ice.

    JLI Team Photo (More members would be added later including Fire and Ice)

        Even though Guy has made appearances in several comic titles ( including his own) as well as a few animated series and some video games,  he has never reached the full potential that his character has.  He should be in film in my opinion. One day perhaps, one day.

Picks of the Week

My comic picks for the week of March 8, 2017

Another new week means new comics, do you know what titles to pick up?

Well, here is my list of attention grabbing titles.

BOOM!

Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern #2 Main Cvr

Dark Horse:

Hellboy and B.P.R.D. 1954 Ghost Moon #1

DC Comics:

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #16

Justice League of America #2

Justice League Power Rangers #3 (of 6)

IDW:

Transformers Annual 2017 #1

MARVEL:

Man-thing #1 (of 5)

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016-) #5

Well, that's it for now.  Until next time, get your READ on!

Cover of the Week

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #16

DC Comics