Derf's Domain: Aquaman

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Derf's Picks of the Week (October 8, 2025)

Who's ready to get Knocked Out?

DC Comics latest epic event titled DC K.O. is starting this week.

I truly cannot wait to see these epic battles unfold.

What about you?

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DARK HORSE

The Guy in the Chair #1

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories – Tides of Terror #2

Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins 2 #4

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DC COMICS

Absolute Batman #13

Action Comics #1091

Aquaman #10

Batman: Dark Patterns #11

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League for Justice #4

Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #9

DC K.O. #1

Green Lantern Corps #9

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DYNAMITE

Harley Quinn X Elvira #1

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IDW

Godzilla #3

Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens #5

TMNT: Journeys #2

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IMAGE

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #321

Transformers #25

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MARVEL

The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1

Amazing X-Men #1

The Avengers #31

Binary #1

Imperial War: Imperial Guardians #1

Laura Kinney: Sabretooth #1

Longshots #1

Marvel: Black, White & Blood and Guts #1

Marvel Knights: Punisher #1

Marvel Knights: The World to Come #3

Return to Planet Hulk #1

Spider-Man '94 #2

Spider-Man & Wolverine #6

Star Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon #2

Strange Tales #1

World of Revelation #1

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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 Week

Aquaman #10 (Variant)

DC COMICS

Cove Art by Marcio Takara

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Derf's Picks of the Week (March 12, 2025)

"Beware the Ides of March" ~ William Shakespeare

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DC COMICS

Absolute Superman #5

Action Comics #1084

Aquaman #3

Batman: Dark Patterns #4

Batman and Robin #19

DC vs. Vampires: World War V #7

Green Lantern Corps #2

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DYNAMITE

Space Ghost #11

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IMAGE

Geiger #12

Spawn #362

Transformers #18

Violator: Origin #6

Witchblade #9

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MARVEL

Alien: Paradiso #4

The Amazing Spider-Man #69

Deadpool #12

Hellhunters #4

Iron Man #6

Nick Fury vs. Fin Fang Foom #1

Phoenix #9

Power Man: Timeless #2

Sabretooth: The Dead Don't Talk #4

Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #2

West Coast Avengers #5

X-Factor #8

X-Men #13

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Well, as you can see, this was a short list week for me.

I hope you found something to entertain you this week.

Until next time, get your READ on!

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Comic Cover of the Week

X-Men #13 (Variant)

MARVEL

Cover Art by Miguel Mercado

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Justice League: the Snyder Cut (Official Trailer)

Is it March 18 yet?

Saturday, December 22, 2018

Saturday Showcase: Ocean Master

Ocean Master (New 52)

This weekend the film Aquaman was released. In honor of its release, I decided to showcase the one and only Ocean Master. Usually I try to showcase individuals that some may not have heard of or know enough of, but any DC Comics fan knows exactly who is the Ocean Master.

First appearance: Aquaman #29 (September 1966)

Orm Curry is the half-brother of Arthur Curry (Aquaman). He was created by Bob Haney and Nick Cardy and first appeared in Aquaman #29 back in 1966. Orm is one of those characters that can leave you guessing. What do I mean? Well, when we were first introduced to the character Orm, he was Arthur's human half-brother, but when the New 52 got it's hands on him he became Atlantean. So, you can almost say that the Ocean Master and Orm are actually two different people.

Human no more

I am a fan of the original version of Ocean Master. The story-lines were more creative and had a little more imagination. I mean, he was an Ocean Master who was born on land.
However, during the New 52 Throne of Atlantis arc, King Orm totally kicked ass! So, I ask you, which version of Orm is your favorite. If you find yourself confused, just do what I do and blame all these events on the Flash. (LoL, of course I am referencing the "headache" that is now known as Flashpoint)

Time for War

All I can say is that I am ready to see Aquaman and I know the films version of Orm will do the Ocean Master justice. From what I have seen and heard, Aquaman will be the best live action DC movie ever. Do yourself a favor, go see the movie and then go to a book store and find you a trade or two that star the brothers of the sea and their battles to be.

Patrick Wilson as Ocean Master aka King Orm

More about Ocean Master

ABILITIES:

-skilled military tactician-

-magical manipulation-

-utilizes mystically-powered trident-

-Atlantean physiology grants:

superhuman strength, stamina, and endurance

-ability to survive in aquatic environment-

-telepathic mind control over marine life-

Team Affiliations:

Anti-Justice League

Injustice Gang

Secret Society of Super Villains

Game of Waves

Until next time, get your READ on!

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Comic Cover of the Week (Nov. 7, 2018)

Comic Cover of the Week

JUSTICE LEAGUE #11 (VARIANT)

DC Comics

Cover by Francesco Mattina

Friday, October 5, 2018

Aquaman - Extended Trailer

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Saturday Showcase: the Trench

the Trench

With all the excitement from Comic Con and all the new trailers, I thought I would use to showcase the Trench monsters from Aquaman. In past showcases, I have talked about characters that have been around for years, but after watching the trailer, I wanted to talk about the Trench.

Arthur and Mera battle the Trench creatures

For those of you who don't know, the Trench are a long forgotten race of underwater predators that evolved from one of the three surviving kingdoms of Atlantis. The other two kingdoms being the Xebelians and Atlantians of course. (From the trailer it appears all 3 kingdoms are represented) The Trench have loyalty to the Dead King, but they will follow whoever wields the Dead King's scepter. Orm thought it was powerful and that is what controlled them where as Arthur thought the sight of the scepter made them follow due to tradition and loyalty to the Dead King.

Outnumbered, just the way Arthur likes it.

The Trench first appeared in 2011 during the New 52 days of the DC Universe. They were created by Geoff Johns & Ivan Reis. The trench was also used by King Orm in his war with the surface world and Justice League. Honestly, the Trench story line is what made me realize how much of a bad ass Aquaman really was. So when I saw the SDCC trailer for Aquaman and saw the Trench monsters in it, I knew I had to write this post and share my approval. I am excited to see the film, not only to see the Trench but to see how they are used in the film.

In the end, the Trench are some bad ass mofos and I am glad it didn't take years to get the recognition they deserve. If you haven't seen the trailer yet, please feel free to watch it here and now.

Aquaman Trailer

Until next time, unleash your inner NERD!