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 →
2099 Reading Order: The Original World of Tomorrow (1992-1997)
Originally intended to launch as a one-shot graphic novel 'Marvel World of Tomorrow' under Stan Lee and John Byrne, Marvel's 'futureverse' project instead became a line of 2099 titles set in a dystopian future of Earth-928. A new 'Age of Heroes' would dawn in this corporately-controlled America as future versions of pre-existing characters would begin... Continue Reading →
The Gathering (2012 – 2013) Reading Order
As part of the second wave of DC Comics’ New 52 relaunch of the entire DC Universe, two new series – Earth 2 and Worlds’ Finest – would hark back to the pre-Crisis version of the Justice Society of America characters. Utilising the concept of Earth 2 but with a modern spin, these stories featured... Continue Reading →
Marvel Cosmic Reading Order: Guarding the Galaxy (2008-2011)
The galaxy has been taking a pounding (see our previous Marvel Cosmic Reading Order). First, the Annihilation Wave tore through, wiping out whole worlds and killing the entire Nova Corps. Then the attempt by the Phalanx to take control of the Kree Empire caused further harm. Now the Earth is about to be invaded by... Continue Reading →
Collectors Item Special: Nick Ricci from Geekable Podcast
Nick Ricci from the most upbeat comics podcast on the planet – Geekable Podcast – shares five of the most treasured runs in his comic collection. But don’t be fooled by his age, Nick’s all set to hit us up with examples of comics from throughout the decades! Nick’s an old friend of the Omniverse... Continue Reading →
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 →
Secret Invasion: The Infiltration (2007-2008) Reading Order
The CIVIL WAR has spilt the costumed heroes of America into two factions: those who'll sign the Superhuman Registration Act and those who won't. Even the Avengers are split in two with the SHRA-approved Mighty Avengers led by Ms Marvel & Iron Man hunting Luke Cage's outlaw New Avengers. But, on a mission in Japan,... Continue Reading →
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 →
Marvel Cosmic Reading Order: Annihilated (2003-2008)
The cosmic side of the Marvel Universe had taken a back seat for a few years, but we’d really see Marvel start dipping our toes back into those space-centric tales in the early 2000s with Captain Marvel (Genis-Vell) returning to space, Thanos gaining his own series and Beta Ray Bill returning to the spotlight. But,... Continue Reading →
Kal-El Returns (2022-2023) Reading Order
Despite the injuries he suffered defending Earth from the Breach (during THE GOLDEN AGE), Clark Kent passed the mantle of Superman to his son, Jon Kent, and left Earth with the Authority to liberate Warworld from the tyrannical Mongul. Meanwhile, the freshed-faced young Superman would free the island nation Gamorra from its own cruel master... Continue Reading →
Collectors Item Special: Ian Richardson – Penciller, Inker, Covers
Penciller, inker, cover artist… is there anything Ian Richardson can’t do? The creative powerhouse very kindly stepped away from his desk to chat to us about some of his most-prized items in the comic collection he’s amassed over the years as a fan. In this Creator’s Item Special episode, Ian shares a complete 355-issue Marvel... Continue Reading →
The Spot Reading Order: Jonathon Ohnn (1984-present)
When the Kingpin tasks scientist Dr Johnathon Ohnn with emulating Cloak's powers, he gains the ability to tap into the Spotted Dimension and use wormholes as weapons. As the Spot, Ohnn's criminal career is sporadic, with the character veering from laughing stock to homicidal nightmare. Must Reads: Story arcs marked with a ✔ are must-read stories... Continue Reading →
Collector’s Item Special – Adam Grabarnick, Running Out of Space
Director and podcaster Adam Grabarnick hosts the Running Out Of Space podcast (available on all the best podcast players and on YouTube) regularly invites guests onto the show to talk about their collections – anything from action figures, to pryex… sneakers to wind-up toys. He even’s had a guest or two talk up their comic... Continue Reading →
The Golden Age (2021) Reading Order
Still impacted by his Anti-Life Equation infection (during DARK NIGHTS: DEATH METAL), Superman’s life is about to be placed in further jeopardy. Is it time for Jon Kent to accept that the Golden Age of childhood is over and he may need to become the next Superman? This event is also part of INFINITE FRONTIER... Continue Reading →
Final Orbit (1998) Reading Order
When writer Warren Ellis took over WildStorm’s StormWatch series after the FIRE FROM HEAVEN crossover event, he reduced the team’s roster and added a few new characters (including the obligatory hard-drinking, constantly smoking English character with an attitude towards authority) and new concepts. Then, out of the blue… it all ends. And I’m not sure... Continue Reading →
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 →
The Thanos Imperative (2010-2011) Reading Order
They fought off the Annihilation Wave. They freed Hala from Ultron and the Phalanx. But then, the war between the Shi’ar Empire and the Kree/Inhuman alliance tore a hole in the fabric of space and time – the Fault – which threatens to spew forth the undying invaders from the Cancerverse. Can the Guardians of... Continue Reading →
Collected Editions Spotlight: Adam Strange Between Two Worlds – The Deluxe Edition
Dave from the Omniverse Comics Guide presents a super quick overview of the upcoming Adam Strange: Between Two Worlds - The Deluxe Edition oversized hardcover. Once the greatest hero of the distant planet Rann, he's now a wanted man on Earth. Pursued by the police and hunted by aliens, Strange has learned that his adopted planet... Continue Reading →
Authority Reading Order: The WildStorm Years (1999-2011)
Warren Ellis took the reins of WildStorm Universe’s StormWatch series from Image Comics in 1996, and dragged it to new heights - mixing more mature storytelling with a semi-political edge. Following a relaunch that added Bryan Hitch as the title’s semi-regular new artist, Ellis wiped out almost the entire line-up with the FINAL ORBIT crossover... Continue Reading →
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 →
Invincible Universe Reading Order: Guarding the Globe & Beyond (2002-2018)
If you think Invincible is just another superhero comic, then give it a shot and stick with it. This series regularly breaks the rules in terms of what’s ‘supposed’ to happen in superhero titles. The mistakes Mark Grayson makes far outweigh any errors in judgement that Peter Parker’s ever made. Characters die and don’t come... Continue Reading →
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 →
Doom Patrol Reading Order: The New Earth/Vertigo Era (1987-2011)
Known for some of the most bizarre stories in the DC Universe, the Doom Patrol are about to get stranger! Following the death of the original line-up at the hands of Madame Rouge and General Zahl, Robotman became part of a new Doom Patrol when he met Celsius, Negative Woman and Tempest. The team remained... Continue Reading →
Annihilation (2006-2007) Reading Order
Some of the major cosmic powers in the Marvel Universe are about to butt heads in a big way. A rift has opened form the Negative Zone into the positive matter universe and Annihilus plans to take full advantage. With the heroes busy fighting amongst themselves (during CIVIL WAR, 2006-2007), the fate of everything is in the hands of some unlikely heroes. ... Continue Reading →
Kang Reading Order: Nathaniel Richards (1963-Present)
Kang the Conqueror has been one of the Avengers’ most intriguing enemies. His main goal has been to dominate not just the world, but every world in every era. He's the master of time and that means there are numerous versions of him, often leading Kang to try and outdo his past and future selves,... Continue Reading →
Annihilation: Conquest (2007-2008) Reading Order
The Annihilation Wave led to the Annihilation War (which, of course, all happened during ANNIHILATION). Once it was all over, the universe learned it needed to be prepared in the highly unlikely event that it could all happen again someday. But no one was banking on the Phalanx... 'Annihilation: Conquest' steps things up a notch... Continue Reading →