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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Derf's Picks of the Week (July 16, 2025)

Greetings All!

It's the Middle of July and we have some new comics to discuss.

But first, how about that Superman movie?

James Gunn has done it again!

I cannot wait to see what he comes at us with next!

Anyway, lets get back to my picks for this week.

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DARK HORSE

Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #20

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories-The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents #5

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DC COMICS

Absolute Batman #10

Absolute Flash #5

Batman / Superman: World's Finest #41

Detective Comics #1099

Gotham City Sirens: Unfit for Orbit #3

Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #2

Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #2

Superman Unlimited #3

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DYNAMITE

ThunderCats #16

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IDW

Mothra: Queen of the Monsters #4

Star Trek: Red Shirts #1

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10

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IMAGE

Ghost Pepper #1

G.I. Joe #9

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #3

King Spawn #47

Spawn #366

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MARVEL

Bring on the Bad Guys: Abomination #1

Deadpool / Wolverine #7

Death of the Silver Surfer #2

Exceptional X-Men #11

Giant-Size House of M #1

Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #1

Imperial #2

Predator vs. Spider-Man #4

Star Wars #3

X-Men: Age of Revelation #0

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Well that is all I have this week.

I hope you found something that catches your eye.

Until next time, get your READ on!

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Comic Cover of the Week

Wonder Woman #23 (Variant)

DC COMICS

Cover Art by Adam Hughes

Friday, September 6, 2024

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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IMAGE

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

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Justice League: the Snyder Cut (Official Trailer)

Is it March 18 yet?

Saturday, August 22, 2020

Wonder Woman 84 (Official Trailer)

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

DERF'S PICKS OF THE WEEK (FEBRUARY 19, 2020)

DCEASED UNKILLABLES #1 (OF 3) CARD STOCK HORROR VARIANT

Well, the week of love has come and gone.

Don't worry friends, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

You can still share your LOVE of comics this week on Wednesday.

Why Wednesday? Because it's New Comic Book Day...Silly!

Let's take a look at what I will be picking up this week.

DC COMICS

AQUAMAN #57

BATMAN #89

DCEASED UNKILLABLES #1

FLASH FORWARD #6 (OF 6)

HE MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE MULTIVERSE #4 (OF 6)

JUSTICE LEAGUE #41

WONDER TWINS #12 (OF 12)

DYNAMITE

DEATH TO ARMY OF DARKNESS #1

IDW

TRANSFORMERS #17

TRANSFORMERS GALAXIES #4

IMAGE

SPAWN #305

MARVEL

2020 MACHINE MAN #1 (OF 2)

FANTASTIC FOUR #19

REVENGE OF COSMIC GHOST RIDER #3 (OF 5)

WOLVERINE #1 (DX)

Well, I hope you find something that you will love to read this week.

As for me, it's time to get a third job so I can afford my comic addiction.

Until next time, get your READ on!

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Classic Cover of the Day

Classic Cover of the Day

Justice League of America Vol. 1, #143

DC Comics

Saturday, March 17, 2018

With the news that they cast Kristen Wiig as Cheetah for Wonder Woman 2, I thought it would be a good time to showcase this amazing villain. I first saw Cheetah on my Saturday Cartoons as she had a major role in the Legion of Doom. I always liked her battles with Wonder Woman as a child so the character stuck with me throughout the ages.

One thing that any comic fan can tell you is that there is more than one Cheetah, but the story stays the same. She was made to be a Wonder Woman villain. She is to Wonder Woman what Joker is to Batman. You cannot have one without the other.

Cheetah was first created in 1943 by the talented William Marston and H.G. Peter. Her appearance in Wonder Woman #6 was a fine introduction to this Beautiful but Evil foe. Wonder Woman always tries to save the Cheetah, but they never seem to listen. The first Cheetah was Priscilla Rich. She retired her criminal ways and died in her mansion.

The second Cheetah was Deborah Domaine. Deborah is the niece of Priscilla and was at her mansion when she died. Kobra wanted the Cheetah so they kidnapped Deborah and the costume and brainwashed her into the second coming of the Cheetah. This Cheetah made her first appearance in Wonder Woman #274. Her career as the Cheetah ended on the Crisis story-line.

The third version of the Cheetah was Barbara Ann Minerva. She is probably the most popular due to the fact that she was drawn by George Perez. Her first appearance was in Wonder Woman Vol. 2, #7 (1987). She stays the Cheetah even during the New 52 and Rebirth years only to be replaced by the fourth Cheetah. But mark my words, you will see her again.

The fourth Cheetah has a twist. The fourth Cheetah goes by the name Sebastian Ballestros. Yes, the Fourth Cheetah is a man. He is later killed by Minerva and she reclaims the power of the Cheetah. Like I said earlier, you will see her again.

My only question is, which version of the Cheetah will Kristen play? My money is on Minerva. I mean, she is the longest running version of the Cheetah so it would only make sense.

Until next time, get your READ on!

Saturday, January 13, 2018

Saturday Showcase: Silver Swan

While I was going through my comic list for my picks of the week, I noticed that Wonder Woman was going to witness the return of a classic villain. The story arc is titled"Swan Song" and the villain is none other than the Silver Swan.
For those of you who do not know, the Silver Swan is a villain that has tormented Wonder Woman since the '80's.

Swan debuted in issue #288 back in February of '82. The original story states that Helen Alexandros made a deal with Mars to be beautiful and powerful, in return she had to destroy Wonder Woman. A large task, but Helen was willing to do anything to be the star she felt she was. The two women battled and Swan came close to victory, but in the end it was Wonder Woman who was victorious.

Since that battle, the Silver Swan has made many appearances as well as costume changes in the Wonder Woman comic series. Not only has her looked changed, but the actual person to claim the name Silver Swan has changed 3 times. I'll have to wait to read the current story line to see if their is a 4th identity to reveal. Anyway, there has been 3 known women to fight Wonder Woman as the Silver Swan. They are Helen Alexandros, Valerie Beaudry, and Vanessa Kapatelis.

I feel we need to see more of the Silver Swan. I would love for her to make an appearance in a DC film or show, even if just an animated film, to give her the credit she is owed. I was heavy into DC Comics in the '80's and she is on one of the most iconic covers that I owned as a child. The cover was for issue #15 (Vol. 2) back in 1988. You can see for yourself how epic it was by looking below.

I thought the cover was cool as a child, and I still think it is cool to this day. I would love to more of the Silver Swan. Hell, maybe the boys and girls at Funko could make a Silver Swan Pop. That would be AWESOME! Silver Swan is an important part of Dina's past and I urge you to look into the stories starring the battles of Wonder Woman and Silver Swan.

Until next time, get your READ on!

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Comic Cover of the Week

Comic Cover of the Week

Batman #38

DC Comics

Cover Art by Tim Sale & Mikel Janin

First Comic Picks of 2018

Well, well, well, a new year is here and it is time for the first picks of 2018.

No need to wait, so let's have a look.

BOOM!

Planet of the Apes Ursus #1

Dark Horse

Koshchei the Deathless #1 (of 6)

DC Comics

Batman #38

Batman and the Signal #1 (of 3)

Batman White Knight #4 (of 8)

Green Lanterns #38

Justice League #36

IDW

Transformers vs. the Visionaries #1 (of 5)

Image

The Walking Dead #175 (MR)

MARVEL

Rise of Black Panther #1 (of 6)

Rogue & Gambit #1 (of 5)

Star Wars (2015-) #41

Well, the New Year seems to have a lot of promise if these titles are just the beginning. Until next time, get your READ on!

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Wonder Woman - Official Trailer

Friday, December 25, 2015

Wonder Woman animated film (2009)

So, for my Christmas evening viewing I decided to watch the Wonder Woman animated film. I gotta admit, I am a fan of this film. My only problem with the film is the introduction of the invisible jet. I know that is a Wonder Woman must, but if the Amazons were hidden for centuries, where the hell did that plane come from. LoL, I guess it just one of those things that make you go hmmmm.