Derf's Picks of the Week (January 7, 2026)

 

It's a New Year but it's business as usual today.

The only difference about theses picks is that it's my first ones of 2026.

Let's find out what kind of year it will be.

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BOOM!

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest #1

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DARK HORSE

Carmen Red Claw: Belly of the Beast #1

Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: The Ghost Ships of Labrador #2

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories – Tides of Terror #4

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DC COMICS

Absolute Batman: Ark M Special #1

Absolute Green Lantern #10

Absolute Superman #15

Batman #5

DC K.O.: Knightfight #3

JSA #15

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DYNAMITE

The Blue Falcon and Dynomutt #5

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IDW

Star Trek: Voyager – Homecoming #4

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Battle Nexus #2

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder #4

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #2

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IMAGE

The Scorched #47

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MARVEL

The Amazing Spider-Man #19

Nova: Centurion #3

Marvel: Black, White & Blood and Guts #4

Spider-Man Noir #4

Star Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon #5

Ultimate Wolverine #13

Wolverine #14

X-Men #23

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We that's it for this week.

I hope you saw something you will enjoy,

I know I did.

Until next time, get your READ on!

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Comic Cover of the Week

the Amazing Spider-Man #19 (Variant)

MARVEL

Cover Art by Lee Bermejo

Derf's Picks of the Week (September 10, 2025)

 

Greetings All!

I apologize for posting a few days behind schedule.

Unfortunately, I had to work so I am behind in my posting.

So, let's just get right to it.

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DARK HORSE

Hellboy in Love: The Art of Fire #2

Star Wars: Tales from the Nightlands #1

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DC COMICS

Absolute Batman #12

Action Comics #1090

Aquaman #9

Batman: Dark Patterns #10

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League for Justice #3

Fire & Ice: When Hell Freezes Over #6

Green Lantern Corps #8

Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #2

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DYNAMITE

The Blue Falcon and Dynomutt #1

Space Ghost #2

ThunderCats #18

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IDW

Godzilla #2

Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens #4

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IMAGE

King Spawn #49

Spawn #368

Transformers #24

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MARVEL

Captain America #3

Edge of Venomverse #1

Exceptional X-Men #13

Imperial War: Nova – Centurion #1

One World Under Doom #7

Punisher: Red Band #1

Red Hulk #8

Spider-Verse vs. Venomverse #5

Star Wars: Jedi Knights #7

Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #4

Ultimate Wolverine #9

The Undead Iron Fist #1

X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1

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Well, that is it for this week.

Until next time, get your READ on!

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Comic Cover of the Week

Punisher: Red Band #1

MARVEL

Cover Art by Tyler Kirkham

Derf's Picks of the Week (2/8/23)

 

There are some really good issues hitting the shelves this week.

Let's see if you agree on my picks for this week.

BOOM!

Harrower #1

DARK HORSE

Space Job #1

Stranger Things: Tales From Hawkins #1

DC COMICS

Lazarus Planet: Next Evolution #1

IDW

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Armageddon Game - The Alliance #4

TMNT: Best of - Krang #1

IMAGE

Blood Stained Teeth #9

Little Monsters #10

Monarch #1

Spawn #338

MARVEL

The Amazing Spider-Man #19

The Avengers: War Across Time #2

Black Panther #14

Captain America: Symbol of Truth #10

Daredevil #8

Ghost Rider #11

Joe Fixit #2

Storm & The Brotherhood of Mutants #1

Until next time, get your READ on!

R.I.P. Steve Dillon

We have lost another comic legend today.  The great Preacher creator as well as well known Punisher artist, Steve Dillon has died.  Cause of death is still undetermined but comic fans all around the world are in mourning.

Rest In Peace Steve!

the Punisher #7 and #8, an amazing tale of a hero

This is not going to be an ordinary comic review, it's more of a praise to the Nathan Edmondson and Kevin Maurer for writing such a wonderful story arc.  In the first six issues, Frank had his hands full with the Doles Soles gang, Electro, and a military strike force known as the Howling Commandos.  Everyone wanted him dead and they almost accomplished that very goal.  

In issue #7, Frank finds himself in Southern Mexico getting patched up from the Howling Commandos' bullet that almost claimed his life.  He knew it would be dangerous, but he had no choice.  While he was passed out from surgery, the doctor called on the local "police" knowing who he just helped.  Frank should have felt lucky because he had a police escort to hell.  When he reaches his "final" destination, he finds himself in Guanacaste. which is a city on the Coasta Rica and Nicaragua border.  This city is home to El Diablito aka Mr. Ortiz.  Well, Mr. Ortiz is in the business of making money and with that being said, Frank is worth more alive than dead, but that doesn't mean he cannot have a little fun.  After they mess Frank up, they throw him in a cell with another American.  This American happens to be a medic on a special forces team that was sent to shadow Mr. Ortiz. The medic and Frank hatch a plan to get out and get help.  What they don't know is, while they have escaped El Diablito's base of operations, the merc Crossbones is on his way for the Punisher.  When Frank realizes whose on their trail, he knows it is time for War.

Frank and the medic give Crossbones a little bit of Hell on Earth, even manged to trick the merc with a mine. An epic battle occurs and Frank is close to winning but Crossbones has the "best" of them, well at least for the moment.  Frank gives up his freedom to let the medic, Tom live as well as find the remains of his fallen brethren and send them back home.  Crossbones agrees because his payday is Frank and that is all he wants.

It is in that moment were this comic book became a touching story about Patriotism and the Brotherhood of Soldiers.  Unless you are or were in the military, it might be hard to understand, but you never leave a soldier behind.  Frank gave Tom the chance to live on and fight another day, and he gave the rest of the unit the ability to go home and Rest In Peace.  The story ends with Tom's point of view and how things have changed since that meeting with the Punisher.  Frank has earned a permanent spot on his team, and he knows that Frank will always have his back.

Well done Marvel, well done indeed!  

These two issues have a perfect rating of 10 out of 10, 'nuff said!

The Punisher #1 (2014) Comic Review

Check out my review of the Punisher #1 over at Somewhatnerdy.

http://somewhatnerdy.com/home/the-punisher-1-2014-comic-review/

the Punisher by Gabrielle Dell'Otto

Derf's Comic Picks of the Week

 

The Trial of the Punisher #1 hits shelves tomorrow. 

This is just one of the comics that made my list this week.

 

http://somewhatnerdy.com/home/derfs-comic-picks-of-the-week-14/

Cosplay of the Day-MARVELous Monday Edition

Nicole Marie Jean as She-Punisher

 

 

 

 

 

Don't forget to check out my interview on www.somewhatnerdy.com

 

http://somewhatnerdy.com/home/interview-with-nicole-marie-jean/ 

 

 

Punisher: Nightmare #1 Review

Punisher: Nightmare #1 Comic Review is live at somewhatnerdy.

 

http://somewhatnerdy.com/home/punisher-nightmare-1-comic-review/

 

 

Classic Cover of the Day

Classic Cover of the Day

the Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 #201

Classic Cover of the Day

Classic Cover of the Day

the Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 #135

Iron Punisher

I saw this and I knew I had to share it with you.

http://perronegro300.deviantart.com/art/Iron-Punisher-315800259

Space: Punisher #1 Comic Review

http://somewhatnerdy.com/home/space-punisher-1-comic-review/

Untold Tales of Punisher Max #1 (Review)

Check out my review at www.somewhatnerdy.com .

Link to review:

http://somewhatnerdy.com/home/untold-tales-of-punisher-max-1-review/

Cosplay of the Day

Lady Punisher

Model: Tamar Wolfe

Costume: Tamar Wolfe

Photography by Dana Harper

Incredible Hulk # 8 preview

Check out this Incredible Hulk #8 preview art by Michael Komarck!

The Incredible Hulk and the Punisher, all in one issue?  This is going to kick ass!

 

Originally seen at Marvel.com

Vengance, roll out!

I recieved the kick ass Wreck-Gar transformers as one of my Christmas gifts. I then thought to myself, what if  Wreck-Gar teamed with the Punisher and acted as his motorcycle? The possibilities are endless.

Here is a look of Wreck-Gar in robot mode in case some of you would like to see him.  :)

the Punisher Vs Anti-Venom

Another trade I read recently was Anti-Venom.  I will do a review on it in the future, but I wanted to share this kick ass art panel from the story.

What if the Punisher was War Machine?

I found an old sketch I did in 2005. 

The focus of the sketch was what if the Punisher was the man to become the War Machine. 

Who knows...What if?