Author: Dave Molyneaux

Spider-Island (2011) Reading Order

No one’s noticed the new breed of bed bugs that have infested Manhattan Island. And why should they? Who notices bed bugs?! But when people bitten by the bugs start developing powers akin to your friendly-neighbourhood Spider-Man, that’s when the Avengers, Agent Venom, Shang-Chi, Spider-Girl and others will start taking notice! The bizarre Spidey-foe known... Continue Reading →

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Beast World (2024) Reading Order

The Titans are officially the world’s premiere super-team, having taken the reins from the disbanded Justice League (see THE LEAP). Having stationed themselves in a new Titans Tower, the team have been investigating Brother Blood’s apparent new direction. Now calling himself ‘Brother Eternity’, the Titans’ long-term foe has made an ally of Tempest and appears... Continue Reading →

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The Leap (2022-2023) Reading Order

Blockbuster is dead. His heart ripped out by the murderous Heartless. And now that Blüdhaven’s without it’s crimelord, someone’s bound to come along to fill the void. But what is Heartless’ connection to Nightwing? And why does he kill parents? Perhaps Tony Zucco – the man who murdered Nightwing’s parents, the Flying Graysons – holds... Continue Reading →

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Shadow War (2022) Reading Order

Deathstroke has taken over the new Secret Society of Super-Villains, turning them into Deathstroke Inc (during THE LAZARUS TOURNAMENT). But his behaviour has become increasingly erratic, lately… and increasingly dark. He’s also taken on Respawn – a clone created by Ra’s al Ghul using genetic material from Deathstroke and Talia al Ghul. His daughter, Ravager,... Continue Reading →

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Fear, Blood and Shadows (2014) Reading Order

The saga of Shadowman shifts direction completely with the ‘everything you knew is a lie’ approach. Jack Bonice, the son of the previous Shadowman, appeared to be the best possible host for the Shadow Loa, picking up the mantle from the man who sacrificed everything to save the world. Jack even managed to kill his... Continue Reading →

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Agent of ARMOR (2009) Reading Order

The genetically-enhanced Thundra hailed from an alternate future where women reigned supreme and births took place in a laboratory. Despite being the champion of Earth-712, Thundra knew she wouldn't be around forever and travelled back in time to take a cell sample from the Hulk in order to spawn a worthy heir. In another diverging... Continue Reading →

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The Lazarus Tournament (2021-2022) Reading Order

Recent events have seriously rocked the status quo of the Batman and the extended Bat-Family. Primarily, the death of butler, father-figure and confidant Alfred Pennyworth (during CITY OF BANE, 2019-2020) and the loss of Bruce Wayne’s fortune (due to the events of THE JOKER WAR, 2020-2021). With the family shattered and Batman struggling to deal... Continue Reading →

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Infested: The Road to Spider-Island (2011) Reading Order

The Jackal is back! The madman who originally cloned Spider-Man returns with another insane plan. And this time, it’ll impact the entirety of Manhattan Island. The prequel to SPIDER-ISLAND begins here! Spider-Man has recently become a member of the Future Foundation and recently lost his Spider-Sense in a clash with Alistair Smythe. Flash Thompson recently... Continue Reading →

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JLA/Avengers (2003-2004) Reading Order

The event we’d been waiting for since 1983. Who knew we’d see both universes in one huge event (see DC VERSUS MARVEL) before we’d see their two biggest teams together in one story! Originally, under Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas and George Pérez, the Justice League of America and the Avengers would face both the Lord... Continue Reading →

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Unlimited Access (1997-1998) Reading Order

Since he was given the power to manipulate realities as Access (during DC VERSUS MARVEL), Axel Asher has been discreetly fixing cross-overs between universes to prevent the return of the Brothers. But his powers are about to change and an unexpected enemy is about to raise his head as various timelines from the Marvel Universe... Continue Reading →

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The Dark Age (2013-2014) Reading Order

Earth 2 is in crisis and new heroes have risen to serve as the world’s protectors (during THE GATHERING). But it seems the world is still not free from the threat of Darkseid, despite the sacrifice made by Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman. Darkseid’s right-hand man, Steppenwolf, is still trapped on Earth and has made... Continue Reading →

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Homecoming (1975-1977) Reading Order

In the days before event-level crossover events, Marvel Comics made the most of their shared universe in a more subtle way. Titles could be followed individually, but there was a bigger pay-off if you read multiple titles which painted a much grander picture. ‘Homecoming’ is a mix of related stories, along with a direct crossover... Continue Reading →

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Son of Banner (2009-2010) Reading Order

Skaar, the son of the Hulk, recently arrived on Earth, seeking revenge against his father (during PLANET SKAAR). But the Red Hulk has sapped the Green Goliath of his gamma-spawned might, turning him back to Bruce Banner permanently (during HULK NO MORE!). Banner's convinced that the Hulk will return, so he decides to take Skaar... Continue Reading →

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Deadly Knights (1994) Reading Order

It had been 12 years since the last Marvel/DC crossover when two of the darkest characters in either universe finally collided. The Punisher (Frank Castle) of Earth-7642 brings his war on crime brings him to Gotham City. His hunt for Jigsaw will attract the attention of Batman (John-Paul Valley, formerly known as Azrael). He returns... Continue Reading →

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The Alpha Lanterns (2008) Reading Order

The Guardians of Oa wrote ten new laws to give the Green Lantern Corps the means to defeat the Sinestro Corps (during THE SINESTRO CORPS WAR). The first new law allowing Green Lanterns to use lethal force against the Sinestro Corps has been implemented. And, while they gained victory, the change to the way the... Continue Reading →

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The Muir Island Saga (1991) Reading Order

Since Polaris' arrival at Moira MacTaggert's Mutant Research Centre on Muir Island, the behaviour of everyone around her has changed for the worse. It's become clear this is the work of the Shadow King; an old foe of Charles Xavier from some time before he became Professor X and formed the X-Men. This psychic entity... Continue Reading →

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Planet Skaar (2009) Reading Order

When the Hulk finally found happiness it was on an alien world, of all places. But fate conspired against him and an explosion in Sakaar's main city took the life of his wife and unborn child (during PLANET HULK). When he left Sakaar, seeking revenge against the Illuminati (during WORLD WAR HULK) he didn't know... Continue Reading →

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First Contact (2014) Reading Order

Expelled from their native Earth 2 via a Boom Tube, Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) and Robin (Helena Wayne) were cast into Prime Earth – the mainstream reality in the DC Multiverse. So far they’ve avoided running into this world’s counterparts of Batman and Superman, but that’s all about to change! SCROLL DOWN to the bottom for... Continue Reading →

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Showdown (1983) Reading Order

Lex Luthor and Brainiac had been long-standing foes of the Man of Steel for some time. But Action Comics #544 would mark a change of pace them both, upgrading them and making them even more formidable to mark Superman’s 45th anniversary. Minor Crossover: The two separate threads - Brainiac’s transformation and Lex Luthor’s upgrade -... Continue Reading →

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Devil’s Reign (1997) Reading Order

Unlike most intercompany crossovers, 'Devil's Reign' actually takes place within the respective mainstream Marvel Universe and Top Cow Universe continuities. Mephisto is dead. Murdered by his son Blackheart (as witnessed by Wolverine, Ghost Rider and the Punisher) who then claimed the throne of Hell. But you can't keep a good devil down for long! Hiding... Continue Reading →

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Hulk No More! (2009) Reading Order

Who is the Red Hulk? And is the fixation on his identity distracting everyone from an even bigger mystery? Ben Urich and Peter Parker join the sensational She-Hulk on a mission to discover the truth. They may not get the answers they're looking for, but they will witness a drastic change in the original Hulk...... Continue Reading →

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Forever Evil (2013-2014) Reading Order

ARGUS formed the Justice League of America to take down the Justice League if they ever stepped over the line. But little did they realise, another version of the League was trying to break through from Earth 3! The Crime Syndicate have fled their reality and taken over the Prime Earth. In fact, they’ve been... Continue Reading →

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Son Of Hulk (2008-2009) Reading Order

The Illuminati sent the Hulk on a mission to space to destroy a sentient satellite, but the mission was also a trick to relocate him to an uninhabited world where he could find peace. Instead, he went off-course and landed on the savage world of Sakaar which challenged even his immense strength and invulnerability. Despite... Continue Reading →

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Dead Days (2007) Reading Order

The Marvel Zombies were a surprise hit when they made their debut, initially invading the Ultimate Universe, then getting their teeth into a mini-series of their own as written by Robert Kirkman of 'The Walking Dead' fame. Earth-2149 was an world infected by a zombie virus that turned its inhabitants (or the super-human population, at... Continue Reading →

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Wraith War (1984-1985) Reading Order

Countless years ago, the Celestials manipulated the Skrull gene pool and, among other things, created an offshoot of Deviant Skrulls called Dire Wraiths. These warped and murderous magic-users were chased from their birth world and found a new home in the Dark Nebula, naming their planet Wraithworld. Two hundred years ago, the Dire Wraiths invaded... Continue Reading →

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The United (2014-2015) Reading Order

The world now knows the super-team Unity exist following their actions against the Armour Hunters (during ARMOR HUNTERS). But they’ll have to do some serious PR work before the public will fully accept X-O Manowar as a member due to his attempt to take over Romania (during AT WAR WITH UNITY). What they need is... Continue Reading →

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Reverse (2013) Reading Order

Having recently been suspended from the Central City Police Department, Barry Allen has been working at the Keystone Saloon. Iris West, Floyd Gomez, Marissa Rennie & Albert Lim were all trapped in the Speed Force for several months. Since their return (during GORILLA WARFARE), there are hints that they may not be able to tap... Continue Reading →

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Collector’s Item Special: Des Taylor

One of our favourite creators working in comics today… Des Taylor enters the Omniverse! This time, he’s here to talk about some of the comics that influenced him in one of our COLLECTOR’S ITEM SPECIAL episodes.   The writer & artist of Scarlett Couture, The Vesha Valentine Story and The Trouble With Katie Rogers is... Continue Reading →

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Villains Month (2013) Reading Order

To mark the launch of their villain-centric event FOREVER EVIL, DC Comics put their ongoing New 52 titles on hold for a month and ran 52 one-shots starring their biggest bad guys. To encourage readers to pick these issues up, they were numbered as decimal versions of the ongoing titles with each villains’ name adorning... Continue Reading →

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Quick Catch-Up: Pepe Larraz

Acclaimed comic book artist Pepe Lazzaz took a break from drawing commissions at this year’s Portsmouth Comic Con to chat about his Big Game series with Mark Millar, his love of fantasy and sci-fi and designing the X-Men! Listen to the podcast below or on your preferred podcast player, such as Apple or Spotify through... Continue Reading →

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Trinity War (2013) Reading Order

The burgeoning relationship between Superman and Wonder Woman is making the US Government nervous. Amanda Waller and Steve Trevor formed their own Justice League of America (during WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS) to counter the true Justice League shold they ever cross the line. And that time is about to arrive. And with Zatanna now assisting the... Continue Reading →

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World’s Most Dangerous (2013) Reading Order

The Advanced Research Group Uniting Super-Humans (ARGUS) wasn’t created just to liase with the Justice League. It was created to monitor them. But now that Superman and Wonder Woman are an item, the US Government are concerned that there may be a more sinister agenda at work. Amanda Waller is about to create a new... Continue Reading →

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Armor Hunters (2014) Reading Order

Aric of Dacia has been through more than any man on Earth. The sole surviving man of his time and place, Aric has bonded with the alien X-O Manowar armor and settled with the descendents of his people in Nebraska under the protection of MERO (Military Extraterrestrial Recon Outpost). Aric carries out missions for MERO... Continue Reading →

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Collector’s Item Special: Daniel Freedman

Our favourite writer of 2022, Daniel Freedman, returns to the Omniverse! This time, he’s here to talk about some of the comics that influenced him in one of our COLLECTOR’S ITEM SPECIAL episodes. The writer of Birdking & Raiders made a name for himself in 2022 and took the number one spot in our TOP... Continue Reading →

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Hunt And Be Hunted (2013) Reading Order

Robin and Supergirl of Earth 2 were catapulted from their reality (during THE GATHERING) and became stranded on Prime Earth. Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) took on the identity of ‘Karen Starr’ and spent the last five years amassing a fortune to pay for the research that might enable their return home. Robin (Helena Wayne) focused on... Continue Reading →

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Planet Hulk (2006-2007) Reading Order

When the Hulk has one rampage too many, the Illuminati decide it's time to put a stop to his devastating tantrums once and for all. The plan might be logical and humane, but things never go smoothly for the Green Goliath and he soon finds himself fighting for his life! And when all's said and... Continue Reading →

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Unicron (2018) Reading Order

Optimus Prime was recently cast into Infraspace during a confrontation with Shockwave. There, he was reunited with Bumblebee. Returning to the land of the living using the Matrix - with Pyra Magna acting as a host body - another face-off with Shockwave ended with the revelation that the Primes were never ‘gods’. Now Rom returns... Continue Reading →

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Secret Invasion (2008-2009) Reading Order

The shape-shifting alien Skrulls have infiltrated every government-sponsored super-team in America (see SECRET INVASION: THE INFILTRATION (2007-2008)). But it's not just the 50-State Initiative who are effected. The Skrulls have placed themselves among the outlaw heroes, the villains, the trusted members of society and even politicians. Is it possible to stop an invasion that's already... Continue Reading →

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Sins Of Youth (2000) Reading Order

The formation of Young Justice – initially made up of Robin, Superboy and Impulse – caused a bit of a stir among the Justice League of America. Since then, their numbers have grown, along with the concerns of the JLA. Arrowette, the Secret and the new Wonder Girl have joined their ranks. Even under the... Continue Reading →

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MODOK Reading Order: George Tarleton (1967-Present)

The outlandish Jack Kirby design and some weird and wild stories featuring the gigantic-headed sociopath, make it hard not to love this oddball bad guy. The Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing - aka MODOK – has been a thorn in the side of the Hulk, Fantastic Four, Captain America, Iron Man and more while acting as the head (no pun intended)... Continue Reading →

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Mission: Improbable (2014) Reading Order

Obadiah Archer was raised by the Dominion cult to assassinate their worst enemy, the man called Armstrong. Instead, Archer befriended Armstrong and the duo took down Dominion and a number of related cults known overall as the Sect. Now that he’s in charge of the most powerful and dangerous groups in American history, Project Rising... Continue Reading →

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Day of Judgment (1999) Reading Order

When Etrigan the Demon manipulates the fallen angel Asmodel into becoming the Spectre’s newest host, all Hell literally freezes over. As the dead begin to rise and chaos takes hold of the world of the living, it’s up some the Justice League and the magic-using heroes of the DC Universe to gather together and find... Continue Reading →

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Realm of Kings (2009-2010) Reading Order

The WAR OF KINGS is over, but the universe itself is literally scarred. Black Bolt’s plan to weaponise the Terrigen Mists against Vulcan and the Shi’ar failed, but the detonation of the Terrigen Bomb has torn a colossal rift in the fabric in time and space. Both the Shi’ar and the Kree-ruled Inhumans have chosen... Continue Reading →

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The Kree-Skrull War II (1989) Reading Order

The centuries-spanning enmity between the Kree and the Skrulls may have come to an end, at least temporarily during THE KREE-SKRULL WAR (1971-1972), but these two galactic empires will always be at odds with one another. Since that time, the Skrulls have lost their throneworld to the planet-devouring Galactus during THE TRIAL OF REED RICHARDS... Continue Reading →

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Heck’s Angels (1999) Reading Order

While Young Justice put an end to the Acolyte’s attempt to throw the Presence from his thrown in Heaven and replace him with Kali, the effects of the Acolyte’s plan hit Red Tornado right where he lives. Kali’s spell took hold Red Tornado’s adopted daughter Traya Sutton, prompting her to attack her mother. Kathy Sutton... Continue Reading →

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The Last Days of Magic (2016) Reading Order

As Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange acts as the magical protector of the Earthly dimension and the primary practioner of the mystic arts. But when the Empirikal’s slaughter of all magic users across the dimensions reaches Earth, Strange may discover that magic can’t save him, this time. Doctor Strange may have Doctor Voodoo, Daimon Hellstorm, Magik,... Continue Reading →

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Man-Thing Reading Order: The Fall of Ted Sallis (1971-1989)

Working under Project Sulfur, Dr Ted Sallis creates a new Super-Soldier Serum. When AIM agents and his own wife try to steal the SO-2 Serum from him in the Everglades, he escapes and injects it before falling into the swamp. Transformed in a muck-monster dubbed the Man-Thing, the mindless creature that was once Ted Sallis becomes the guardian of the Nexus of All Realities - the... Continue Reading →

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Harbinger Wars (2013) Reading Order

Both Toyo Harada's Harbinger Foundation and the US Government's Project Rising Spirit have been competing with each other to locate psiots - children with developing superhuman abilities - for decades. The fight to claim these kids is about to come to a head when Generation Zero break loose and take over Las Vegas. Both additional... Continue Reading →

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