Comic Cover of the Week
Doctor Strange #386
MARVEL
Cover Art by Niko Henrichon
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Derf's Picks of the Week
Boom!
Jim Henson's Labyrinth #1 (of 12)
Dark Horse
Doctor Star & Kingdom Lost Tomorrows #1
DC Comics
Action Comics #998
Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #39
Justice League (2011- ) of America #25
Mera Queen of Atlantis #1 (of 6)
Terrifics #1
Wonder Woman #41
Dynamite
Kiss/Army of Darkness #1 (of 5)
IDW
G.I. Joe vs. Six Million Dollar Man #1
Transformers vs. the Visionaries #3 (of 5)
MARVEL
Darth Vader (2017-) #12
Doctor Strange #386
Moon Knight #192
Thanos (2016-) #16
Until next time, get your READ on!
Saturday, February 24, 2018
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!
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Derf's Picks for February 21, 2018
BOOM!
Kong on the Planet of the Apes #4
Lucas Stand Inner Demons #1 (of 6) (MR)
WWE #14
Dark Horse
Hellboy & B.P.R.D. 1955 Burning Season (One-Shot)
Mata Hari #1 (MR)
DC Comics
Batman Sins of the Father #1 (of 6)
Batman Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #4 (of 6)
Brave & the Bold: Batman & Wonder Woman #1 (of 6
Damage #2
Wonder Woman Conan #6 (of 6)
MARVEL
Deadpool vs. Old Man Logan (2017-2018) #5 (of 5)
Doctor Strange Damnation #1 (of 5)
Mighty Thor #704
Punisher: The Platoon (2017-2018) #6 (of 6) (MR)
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016-) #17
Until next time, get your READ on!
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Classic Cover of the Day - Saturday Showcase Edition
Classic Cover of the Day
the Uncanny X-men Vol. 1, #119
MARVEL
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