Derf's Picks of the Week (August 20, 2025)

 

Welcome to another wonderful day of new comics.

Do you have any titles that have been calling your name yet?

The one I am interested in the most this week is

the one-shot, Marvel All-On-One #1.

I guess it's Clobbering Time.

Speaking of time, let's check out my picks this week.

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DARK HORSE

Resident Alien: The Book of Changes #1

The Umbrella Academy: Plan B #2

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DC COMICS

Absolute Batman #11

Absolute Flash #6

Batman / Superman: World's Finest #42

Justice League Red #1

Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #3

Nightwing #129

Superman Unlimited #4

Titans #26

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IDW

Event Horizon: Dark Descent #1

Mothra: Queen of the Monsters #5

TMNT: Journeys #1

TMNT: Mutant Nation #9

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The Cold Witch: A Tale of the Shrouded College #4

Escape #1

Ghost Pepper #2

G.I. Joe #10

Gunslinger Spawn #46

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #4

Witchblade #13

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MARVEL

The Amazing Spider-Man #10

Black Cat #1

Exceptional X-Men #12

Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #2

Marvel All-On-One #1

Psylocke #10

All-New Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider #1

Star Wars #4

Venom: Black, White & Blood #1

Wolverine #12

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Well, that's all I have for this week.

I hope you found something that tickled your fancy.

Until next time, get your READ on!

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Comic Cover of the Week

Black Cat #1

MARVEL

Cover Art by Adam Hughes

Derf's Picks of the Week (09/04/24)

 

First Week of September is hitting hard!

What are your thoughts about the Absolute Power storyline from DC Comics?

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BOOM!

Farscape: 25th Anniversary Special #1

Firefly: Malcolm Reynolds Year One #1

Minor Arcana #1

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DARK HORSE

Arkham Horror: The Terror at the End of Time #2

Duck and Cover #1

Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures - Crash and Burn #1

Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures - Echoes of Fear #1

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DC COMICS

Absolute Power #3

Batman #152

Justice Society of America #11

Plastic Man No More! #1

Trinity Special: World’s Finest #1

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IDW

Star Trek #500

TMNT: Best of - Dark Leo #1

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Gunslinger Spawn #35

The Holy Roller #8

Rook: Exodus #5

Scarlett #4

Spawn #356

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MARVEL

Daredevil #13

Exceptional X-Men #1

Get Fury #5

Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #1

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #24

Moon Knight Annual #1

Scarlet Witch #4

The Spectacular Spider-Men #7

Star Wars: The Acolyte - Kelnacca #1

The Ultimates #4

Venom War #2

Venom War: Spider-Man #2

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Well, that is all for this week.

I wonder what next week will bring?

Until next time, get your READ on!

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    COMIC COVER OF THE WEEK

Exceptional X-Men #1 (Variant Cover)

MARVEL

Cover Art by Pablo Villalobos

DC: Dark Legion | Official Trailer

 

The earth is depending on you! You’ll need a bigger league... Confront The Batman Who Laughs in the upcoming strategy Game DC: Dark Legion launching later in 2024. Follow to stay up to date on upcoming news: Twitter:   / dcdarklegion   Facebook:   / dcdarklegion   Discord:   / discord   Instagram:   / dcdarklegion  

Justice League: the Snyder Cut (Official Trailer)

 

Is it March 18 yet?

Wonder Woman 84 (Official Trailer)

DERF'S PICKS OF THE WEEK (MAY 20,2020)

Justice League #44

    Oh, Happy Day!  It is the return of NEW COMICS!  Granted, not all companies have released new comics, but we are heading in the right direction.  I hope all of you continue to stay home and stay safe.  If you are curious as to what I am looking forward to getting my hands on this week, here are my picks.

DC COMICS

BATMAN GIANT #4

JUSTICE LEAGUE #44

JUSTICE LEAGUE ODYSSEY #20

RED HOOD OUTLAW #45

IDW

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS INFERNAL TIDES #3 (OF 5)

STAR WARS ADVENTURES CLONE WARS #1 (OF 5)

Sure this list is short, but it is a step in the right direction.  I hope you have seen something you are interested in.  Remember to stay home and to stay safe.

Until next time, get your READ on!

Classic Cover of the Day

Classic Cover of the Day

Justice League of America Vol. 1, #143

DC Comics

Derf's Picks of the Week

Justice League  (Issues #19-21)

DC Comics

AQUAMAN #46
BATMAN #67
JUSTICE LEAGUE #20

Dynamite

ARMY OF DARKNESS BUBBA HOTEP #2 

IDW

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS A DARKENED WISH #1

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LAZARUS RISEN #1 (MR)

MARVEL

AGE OF X-MAN AMAZING NIGHTCRAWLER #2 (OF 5)
AGE OF X-MAN NEXTGEN #2 (OF 5)
AVENGERS #17
AVENGERS NO ROAD HOME #6 (OF 10)
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #3
MEET THE SKRULLS #2 (OF 5)
SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #3
SPIDER-MAN CITY AT WAR #1 (OF 6)
SPIDER-MAN LIFE STORY #1 (OF 6)
STAR WARS #63
STAR WARS SOLO ADAPTATION #6 (OF 7)
WOLVERINE INFINITY WATCH #2 (OF 5)

Until next time, get your READ on!

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

Comic Cover of the Week

JUSTICE LEAGUE #11 (VARIANT)

DC Comics

Cover by Francesco Mattina

Comic Picks of the Week

BOOM!

JIM HENSON BENEATH DARK CRYSTAL #1 (OF 12) 

DC Comics

BATMAN #50

CATWOMAN #1

DEATHSTROKE #33 

HARLEY QUINN #45

JUSTICE LEAGUE #3

D.E.

ELVIRA MISTRESS OF DARK #1 

IDW

JUDGE DREDD UNDER SIEGE #2 

TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE MOVIE PREQUEL #1 

IMAGE

MEDIEVAL SPAWN WITCHBLADE #3 (OF 4)

SPAWN #287 

WALKING DEAD #181

MARVEL

ASTONISHING X-MEN #13 

CAPTAIN AMERICA #1

COSMIC GHOST RIDER #1 (OF 5)

STAR WARS #50

STAR WARS LAST JEDI ADAPTATION #4 (OF 6)

Until next time, get your READ on!

Classic Cover of the Day

Classic Cover of the Day

Green Lantern #25

DC Comics

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.

Classic Cover of the Day ~ Len Wein Edition

Classic Cover of the Day

Justice League of America Vol.1, #100

DC Comics

Story by Len Wein

Justice League - 2017 SDCC Sneak Peak (HD)

Justice League - Official Trailer #1

Justice League Official Comic-Con Trailer

Straight Outta Comic-Con!

Classic Cover of the Day ~FLASHback Friday Edition

Classic Cover of the Day

The Flash Vol. 1 #276

DC Comics

Justice League: Doom

Today I would like to review the animated film, Doom starring the Justice League from DC Comics.  First of all let me say I am a big fan of the animated movies from DC Comics, but this was not my favorite film that they have released recently.  Don't get me wrong, it was a decent film and the animation as well as voices were astonishing, but when I think of the Legion of Doom I think of Bizarro, Grundy, and Sinestro.  I understand that they were trying to have villains for the team members they showed, but if you are going to have Hal Jordan as the Green Lantern, you need to have Sinestro as his nemesis in the Legion.  I am not a big fan of Cyborg being in the league but it really did fit for the film.  I would have love to seen Aquaman though. 
All in all the film is worth a viewing.I do not want to give the story away so I will not go into detail of the plot.  I will say however, the Green Lantern effects and Bane scenes were great!  I give this film a strong 7 out of 10.  Like I said earlier, it is not my favorite DC animated film, but it is good none the less.

The Spirit of '76

I cannot remember where I found this gem on the web, I think it might have been Comic Art Community. 

Anyway, check out the Justice League circa 1976 courtesy of a DC Comics Calendar.

You just have to love the styles of Adams and Giordano!