FOC PICKS FOR 3/30/2026
Was away this weekend, so running late on my FOC picks. Not going to waste any more time, so jumping right into it this week. A lot of new Indy’s this week…you’ve been warned.
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Punisher #3 (Marvel Television Variant)
Just take a look at Punisher #218 Jon Bernthal variant…this could become a popular comic during convention season, especially after the latest season of Daredevil and summer’s Spider-Man movie. Dirty D Cover-of-the-Week.
REPRINTS
New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident #1 (Dan Mora – 2nd Print)
Nice Mora variant cover for the Dakota Incident. Could be low ordered since there is a Cover A.
ONE & DONE
Batman / Wonder Woman: Truth #1
Batman and Wonder Woman team up for a classic caper brought to you by superstar talent writer Jeph Loeb (Batman, Superman/Batman) and artist Jim Cheung (Justice League)! The Lasso of Truth has been stolen, and the Caped Crusader and Amazon Princess race to ensure a safe return before it falls into the wrong hands. You won’t want to miss the aftermath of Batman: HUSH featuring the devious duo foolish enough to steal from Wonder Woman…The Joker and Harley Quinn!
INDYS and MORE INDYS
A supernatural, action/packed, and sometimes erotic, stand/alone saga that adds a new layer to the Mercy Sparx Universe. The supernatural bazaar and brothel, Club Nephilim, is led by the rogue angel Ladara, a former servant of Heaven who now tends to her own flock of outcasts. Although offered an apology and a return to the divine realms, Ladara rejected it to pave her own way. While Mercy Sparx is determined not to become a powerful archetype in her own world, ramifications continue to unfold on a grand scale as a result of her actions!
In the kingdom of Empiria, modern times have come. Now, anyone can have the power of a wizard by using magic crystals. They can power a magic mirror to talk with a friend across the kingdom, tune into your favorite show, or power a magic broom. Princess Mae didn’t spend her entire life studying magic just to be a shill for her father’s crystal business. He gets rich off his people while doing nothing to make their lives better. She made the sacrifice to have real power so she can protect her people, not exploit them. In Dragon City, Randy, a punk rock unicorn, is just trying to take the subway home. There it is. That look. He hates that look. These old timer unicorns were born before the Reformation. They must have had their horns taken by dragons. When they were young, by the look of it. Now they view the youngest generation with both pride and envy. The crops are failing, the cows skinny, and jobs are scarce. Justin lost his job at the dairy a few months ago. That doesn’t stop his elf neighbor from stopping by every night to drink his beer. Watch his mirror. Burn through his crystals. Then Petra shows up at Justin’s favorite bar. Why would a pretty lady like her be interested in a down-on-his-luck ex-farmer? She is the best thing to happen to him in years.
Brothers Bruno and Pietro are a pro-wrestling tag team drawn to a remote where something is amiss. The locals don’t take kindly to wrestlers, yet their stadium is packed with spectators from near and far to see muscle-bound heels and babyfaces toss one another around the squared-circle. There’s more than just glory on the line– –it’s a fight for their lives!
Powerhouse creative team Rob Guillory and Sam Lotfi (Mosely) reunite for a psychological sci-fi thriller at the center of the Earth! It’s Roy Wilder’s first day on the most dangerous job in the world. After a catastrophic nuclear attack, humanity’s last energy source is Lucifium. The mineral, buried miles beneath Earth’s surface, is accessible only by teleportation and navigation through an inhospitable subterranean maze. The motley brotherhood of “divers” employed by the ONIS corporation gambles their bodies and minds in pursuit of a better future for themselves and their loved ones. The high-risk, high-reward mission attracts the daring and desperate alike, and all must be unflinching to survive under the leadership of grizzled rig boss Jax Ridley. But even the boldest will break when Roy’s initiation cracks the seal on a harrowing corporate secret… and the depths come alive to awaken the crew’s inner demons. Innards is a high-pressure, terrifying thrill ride for fans of Event Horizon and The Abyss.
Planet Atmos: Exordium #1 (of 9)
Some heists succeed, some fail, and some fail so spectacularly as to set off a chain of events that irrevocably alter a planet’s future. After triggering security alarms in the underground stronghold of an intergalactic pharmaceutical conglomerate, a ragtag group of thieves must use every trick at their disposal to escape and survive. The fates of legendary racing pilot, Pesh Chosen and the fugitive known as Addy Aker collide and neither them, nor Planet Atmos, will ever be the same. Planet Atmos: Exordium is the first entry in the Planet Atmos universe of games and stories.
Main Cover by legendary artist David Mack (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Kabuki) A thrilling new series in the spirit of Super Sentai and Power Rangers, from Okemus creator TJ Sterling. Tisena—the last Okemus Hunter from the future—now calls present/day New York City home. But instead of fighting to save her own future, she’s focused on protecting ours. When Mesar, her only ally, is captured by the rogue military group known as Faction 6, Tisena must stop them from exploiting the power of the Okemus Hunters to create deadly weapons of mass destruction. As her search for Mesar intensifies, she crosses paths with Amara Andrews, a fiery and brilliant FBI agent searching for her missing sister, who is determined to help Tisena bring down Faction 6.
Priyanka is a Bollywood uber-fan who has been obsessed with film star Ayesha Sen since she was a kid—she’s watched her movies over and over, and knows her dances beat for beat. But after a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet her idol goes awry, and Ayesha announces her impending retirement from movies, Priyanka decides that if Ayesha isn’t going to live the life she’s supposed to, Priyanka would be more than happy to take over for her… Bollywood body horror meets erotic fiction in writer Aditya Bidikar’s debut series with rising star artist SOM (Crocodile Black), a twisted exploration of celebrity culture, identity, and image that’s perfect for fans of The Substance and David Cronenberg.
GIMMICK of the WEEK
Exquisite Corpses #12 (Polybagged with Trading Card Variant)
Don’t forget to grab your trading card! One issue to go.
PICK of the WEEK
Red Roots #1
The lives of a professional killer and a high school teacher are bound by a terrifying, mysterious force.
“Red Roots is the shining example of what comics can be at their best. A wholly original concept with characters you are instantly invested in as they traverse a story with twists and turns you could never predict. This is the comic series you’ve been waiting your whole life for.” —Robert Kirkman
We don’t know much about this new series coming about, but there seems to be some buzz about it…Kirkman’s endorsements is interesting.
The main site also has a preview.
Dirty D Pick-of-the-Week!
Parting Thoughts
Lots of Indy’s this week. Not a whole lot of Marvel and DC to speak of. Enjoy the week!