DIRTY D’s F.O.C. PICKS – 10/26/25

Yo, CHU. Going to make this quick. Short on time, and lots to do today. Going to skip the commentary on most. So getting right to it.

COVERS

Of all the Batman/Deadpool covers, I like these two the best.

 

 

 

 

 

Nothing too crazy. Just different. Different is good. (Sometimes)

 

 

You don’t always have to draw Wonder Woman’s breasts coming right at you to make it an interesting cover. Some deep thought on this one.

 

NEW ONES

 

Doctor Strange #1 (Fanyang Variant)

STEPHEN STRANGE, STRANDED! After becoming Sorcerer Supreme of Asgard, Strange lost his chance at redemption – and revenge against Doom – when Loki murdered Thor, cutting Midgard off from the other nine realms. With no way home and few allies remaining in Asgard, Strange travels to Alfheim to investigate an emerging crisis. But in an unfamiliar land, can Strange prevent elves and angels from going to war over a mysterious coffin? Maybe with some help from Heven’s own ANGELA! Derek Landy and Ivan Fiorelli join forces for a bold, new era of Doctor Strange that will take him on a true JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY

Angela is back.

 

 

When Black Sabbath (not the Beatles) became the worlds most famous band, the universe was changed, musically and otherwise. Lost arts, like Alchemy, were made common, schools taught about transfiguration and alternate science, Demons were summoned and some stuck around. Lana LOVES music. She has played in bands all through high school and now, in college, she still plays in her ex’s fledgling metal band. Secretly, she stays so she can play her own music after her ex leaves band practice. At her age, she is starting to think pursuing music might not be the path destined for an independent songwriter. With the Billboard music charts being dominated by the Heaviest of metal, Lana is content practicing her songs with her band mate, Jimmie. Bands like hers are doomed to the local scene. She’s not even brave enough to find a full band. The two-piece are finishing up their best practice yet when they are drawn into a spiritual battle to keep metal on the top of the charts.

 

 

From the dynamic creator and artist, Tyler Kirkham (Amazing Spider-Man, Green Lantern), comes a thrilling new action hero: Tommy Brazen in FINAL BOSS! Get ready for an over-the-top adventure that’s a high-octane nod to classic action stories. Trying to forge a new path, Tommy uses his newfound powers for various paid enforcer gigs and street fights, only to uncover a past far more complex than he ever imagined.

 

 

‘Saxon barbarians harry Britain from the east. In the North, the Pictish threat looms. From the West, Hibernians send raiders from the land that shall one day be called Ireland. Aurelianus, newly anointed king, must defend Britain against all of these threats, whilst also dealing with the growing rebellion amongst his own people. For there are stories of another, more worthy king. One anointed by the old Celtic gods whom the Christians refer to as the Devil Spawn…’An exciting new miniseries from acclaimed Artist and Writer, Liam Sharp. Epic brutality comes to the Spawn Universe.

 

 

A dark, macabre adventure awaits down the Witches’ Road that will reshape Wiccan- and the magical fabric of the Marvel Universe- forever Wiccan and Hulkling arrive back on Earth,but nothing can ever be easy for Marvel’s favorite (former) space emperors! With Hulkling grievously wounded, it’s up to Wiccan to save the day – but what lengths will he be willing to go to do so?

 

POTENTIAL FIRSTS

 

Gwen Stacy takes the investigation of her father’s death into her own hands—and sets out to unmask Spider-Man!• Meanwhile, Spider-Man Noir’s got another new rogue on his hands—meet PLASMA-MAN!

 

 

ALL PATHS LEAD TO ENDGAME! In preparation for the Maker’s return in ULTIMATE ENDGAME, the Ultimate Guardians have been traveling all across time and space, recruiting members new and old Travel across all the corners of the Ultimate Universe! Don’t miss the dawn of many new characters, including ULTIMATE DAREDEVIL!

More Like Ultimate Mullet…

 

GIMMICKS

 

 

 

After being added to Marvel Rivals earlier this year, Sue’s iconic Malice costume became one of the game’s most sought-after costumes. To celebrate its popularity, FANTASTIC FOUR #6 will include a redeem code for players to unlock an exclusive new in-game MALICE WILL RULE spray. (Terms and conditions apply. See book for details.) Today, fans can check out the main covers for FANTASTIC FOUR #6-8 along with newly revealed variant covers, including a Hidden Gem variant cover by Malice co-creator John Bryne. FANTASTIC FOUR #6 will also feature a special Marvel Rivals variant cover spotlighting artwork from the game.

I believe all issues comes with a code for a Marvel Rivals Skin/Spray.

 

 

INDY SPOTLIGHT

 

DO NOT DISTURB is a mystery/thriller with a great supernatural twist, set within an infamous hotel called The Argyle. The story follows private investigator Randall Halsey who has been hired to find a missing young woman, only to realize she (and him) have been murdered. Not letting death stand in the way of solving the mystery, Randall has to maneuver through both the human and supernatural worlds that lay within the walls of The Argyle, traveling through time itself to set things right.

 

 

A tavern boys sheltered life is overturned by the arrival of a towering, draconic woman, a wayward soldier from a distant war who single-handedly lays waste to his entire village. He swears an oath of righteous vengeance but in order to fulfill it hell have to seek training from the warrior woman herself. Ferocious is epic fantasy on an intimate scale, a revenge thriller like no other, one that stirs the heart as it goes for the jugular.

 

Parting Thoughts

Sorry for being short this week! Gotta move! Laters!