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how dare they!

#364

It was there last night as of about Midnight EST. They may remove items on FOC at 1am est (12 central).

You go to the January previews and search Geiger and it popped up.

I ordered my copies from State of Comics though. They don’t have it listed anymore.

Those were the only places I found it last night.

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DIRTY PICKS FOR 1/26/25 FOC


Not much exciting this FOC week. And with football games on just going to put out some quick highlights.

Covers

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Rogue the Savage Land #2 (of 5) (J Scott Campbell Variant)

I feel like the point of this series is to pump out sexy Rogue covers.

 

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Rogue the Savage Land #1 (2nd Printing)

As I was saying


 

 

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Mark Spears Monsters #1 (4th Printing)
No one should be surprised this is going to a 4th printing. Beware, there is a 1:20 incentive (different art)

 

New Series

 

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Herculoids #1
Hidden in the furthest reaches of space, the planet of Amzot is legendary for its fabled riches - and for the terrible fates that befall anybody who seeks to exploit them. Those who survive their encounters tell blood-chilling tales of horrific, imposing monsters that guard the mysterious world - yet the lure of its abundant resources is too great to resist. Raiders and pirates continue to come from across the galaxy, and there is only one force strong enough to stop their constant attacks - The Herculoids
Hanna-Barbera classic cartoon is back. Not the first comic book go around, though. Unfortunately none of Dynamite’s 1000 variant covers are that exciting. Would prefer one have more of a style like the original cartoon. Waiting for a 2nd print personally.

 

 

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Zatanna #1 (of 6) (Sozomaika Variant)
New limited series. Zatanna has her fans, I’m not one of the, but I like the Sozomaika variant. Comes in foil too!

 

That’s it
light on the wallets, at least.

What’s everyone else eyeballing this FOC?

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#367

Sabretooth Dead Don’t Talk #3 Cover A & Diaz Variant

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#368

I actually ordered the Liefeld variant of Herculoids was mg only FOC book this week unless Void Rivals 17 is on FOC?

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I loved Herculoids as a kiddo. Great nostalgia factor for me.

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#370

I did not see it on Lunar’s FOC.

Looks to be next weekend.

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House of Slaughter #30, last issue of the series which typically goes under ordered. The crap going on at Diamond may influence that as well.

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#372

It’s Groundhog’s Day! And unfortunately Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. But before you get all discouraged about another 6 weeks of winter, just know Phil is actually better at getting it wrong than right (i.e., he’s right less than 40% of the time going back 150 years


So I think scientist should look into that
maybe adjust the algorithm they’re using and align it with more current data. Or yank a different animal from their home.

But have you seen the process? The guy is trying to sleep
meanwhile, outside his burrow loud music is playing, people jumping up and down, screaming “PHIL PHIL PHIL!!!” Then they knock on his door, break into his house and yank him out of his bedding
holding him up high, naked for all to see
everyone screaming at him
let’s just say I don’t think it’s his shadow that frightens him back into slumber


 

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Where was I going with this? Oh yes. This week’s FOC. We’ve had some hot books this winter, but this week looks more like things will be a little cool over the next 4-6 weeks
maybe Phil should try comic FOC predictions and give up meteorology.
Anyway, still a few fun things to talk about. So here’s this week’s picks.

 

COVERS

 

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Superman #23 (Szerdy Variant)
The current Superman arc is not the first time Lois has been Superwoman and, nor is this her first cover. But it may be one of the best. Just wish these were not card stock as they’re very unforgiving and subject to spine tick and scratches. Dirty D’s cover of the week.

 

 

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Thundercats #13 (Spears Variant)
Wouldn’t be an FOC without a Mark Spears cover highlighted these days. This one I believe he may have used a photo of Mel Gibson’s William Wallace for inspiration
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Godzilla vs Fantastic Four #1 (Garbett Variant)
Not sure if this got pushed out a week. It doesn’t come out until March 26th, but I’ll highlight it here. Godzilla “team ups” seem to be all the rage at the moment. To the point it’s overdone. But this homage to a vintage boxing advertisement is pretty cool. And who doesn’t like a good Thing vs. cover?

 

 

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Wolverine #7 (Platt Variant)
The ADAMANTINE saga reaches new heights, with a shock twist and surprising return you’ll have to read to believe! The GOLDEN metal means death for WOLVERINE
but is it also the world’s salvation?
Solicitation promises a “key appearance” in this issue. Normally publishers shouldn’t be telling collectors what is a key or not, but you can’t go wrong with this Platt homage of Wolverine 88. I believe the character holding up Wolverine is Romulus, so that may be the key appearance they’re referring to. Or maybe it’s an entirely new character or someone else. Issue 6 comes out this week.

 

 

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Fantastic Four #1 Facsimile Edition (Ross Variant)
I think we’re on the 3rd printing of this facsimile. This time instead of a foil variant they’re offering an Alex Ross variant which is the same art used for a variant dust jacket for the 1st Omnibus. They really need to start printing these in silver age format, though, if they’re going to keep coming out with new printings
give the fans what they want!

 

POP Kill #1 (of 4) (Cover D - Stelfreeze Explicit)

Not going to post a pic of this one as it’s NSFC (Not Safe For CHU). Even the “censored” version is a bit riske’. But it’s getting some attention pre FOC. Could be one people talk about for a while.

 

READS

 

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Detective Comics #1094
The shadows of Gotham extend and darken as Asema’s bladed grip on the city’s underworld tightens. Now, while Batman struggles to keep his city safe, he begins to suspect that he has uncovered the identity of this bloodthirsty menace
and it may be someone very close to Bruce Wayne.
Many have been talking about this arc in Detective being pretty good. It introduced a new villain, Asema, and this issue supposedly will reveal the identity.

 

INDY SPOTLIGHT

 

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Don’t Run With Scissors
In 1982, a tranquil town becomes the backdrop for a series of eerie and unsettling events. During a routine evening patrol, Sheriff Depero encounters a chilling scene: a blood-soaked woman dashes toward him, screaming that her life is in danger. Horror stands at the gates of the city!
Not much going on with Indy’s this week. But this one is from Keenspot
and I think Diamond was their only distributor (doesn’t appear Lunar or PRH are offering this book). So this could be interesting as Diamond could close its doors for good before this book gets distributed.

You can always order these direct from Keenspot. If anything there are some creepy covers!

 

PICK OF THE WEEK

MARVEL RIVALS VARIANTS

Round two of the Marvel Rivals Netease variants are on FOC. Now, shops aren’t likely to be caught sleeping this time around, so don’t expect good flips. But if you’re collecting these best not to take the chance and just pre-order them. Nothing else really speaks to me this week, so for that reasons these are the Dirty D Picks-of-the-Week.

 

 

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Doctor Strange of Asgard #1
 

 

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Immortal Thor #21
 

 

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Moon Knight Fist of Khonshu #6
 

That’s it for this week. Super Bowl next weekend!! Have a great week!

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I watch the Groundhog Day celebration that takes place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania every year live on Youtube. The whole charade:the scrolls, the guys in the groundhog club have goofy ass names, the outfits - its all just looks like a silly good time. I keep telling myself that the wife and I will go there next year, and the following year, we dont
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Back to comics


to add to the Alex Ross Fantastic Four cover, it’s was also an Alex Ross store exclusive cover to Fantastic Four #1 vol. 6.

last thing


Godzilla vs Fantastic Four #1 is on FOC for next Monday, 2/10

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