Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in December 2025!
Top Top Halloween Comics: 2025 – Scary Stories To CHILL To…
Podcast & Video: It's spooky season once again - so Eric & Dave have ten suitable stories to send shivers down your spines!
New Manga Spotlight: Shueisha – October to December 2025 Releases
Podcast Exclusive: Get the heads up on must-read new manga coming in the final quarter of 2025!
Lex Education – The Lex Luthor Starter Kit
Let's talk about Lex, bay-bee! Get to know Mr Luthor, whether you're a new fan or an older one!
INCOMING! September 2025 Comic Book Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in September 2025!
INCOMING! August 2025 Comic Book Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in August 2025!
The Comic Book Speakeasy – Did ‘Superman’ (2025) win us over?
Podcast & Video: Will Eric & Dave be swayed back to the idea of a whole new universe of superhero films?
New Manga Spotlight: Don’t Mess With The Shy Guys – July to September 2025 Releases
Podcast Exclusive: Get the heads up on must-read new manga coming in the third quarter of 2025!
Top Ten Most-Wanted DC Omnibus: 2025 Edition
Podcast & Video: The stories and runs we'd like to see in chunky collections from DC Comics
INCOMING! June 2025 Comic Book Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in June 2025!
Top Ten ’80s Spider-Man Stories
Podcast & Video: The OCG guys pick their five favourite Spidey stories from the 1980s!
INCOMING! May 2025 Comic Book Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in May 2025!
The Comic Book Speakeasy – Breaking down DC’s CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS
Podcast & Video: To commemorate the 40th anniversary of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS (1985-1986), Eric & Dave share a few drinks and talk over the highlights of the crossover that completely changed the course of DC history
New Manga Spotlight: What is Love? – April to June 2025 Releases
Podcast & Video: Get the heads up on must-read new manga coming in the first quarter of 2025!
INCOMING! April 2025 Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in April!
Top Ten Comic Book Fight Scenes: 2025 Edition
Podcast & Video: Dust off those knuckles and put up your dukes for Round 2 - that's right, fight fans, it's another ten bust-em ups!
Top Ten Cosmic Comics
Podcast & Video: The OCG guys recommend 10 sci-fi sagas from a number of comics universes!
INCOMING! February 2025 Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in February 2025!
Top 20 Comic Book Collected Editions of 2024 – Part One (#20-11)
Podcast & Video: The first part of our two-part rundown of our favourite collected editions of the year
Comic Shenanigans – Eric Anthony’s guest-spot on the long-running podcast
Podcast: Eric Anthony explains his interview process and shares his favourite Omniverse experiences
New Manga Spotlight: Shōjo Manga – January to March 2025 Releases
Podcast Exclusive: Get the heads up on must-read new manga coming in the first quarter of 2025!
The Superman Legacy Trailer Gets the Spotlight in The Comic Book Speakeasy
Podcast & Video: We discuss that Superman trailer and share some of our favourite old reads from 2024
Top Ten Ed Brubaker Comics
Podcast & Video: We pick 10 of our favourite stories by the acclaimed writer
Top Ten Stories for Halloween II: 2024 Edition
Top Ten Stories for Halloween From outright terror to psychological horror, we bring you 10 recommended comics for the Halloween season
Top Ten DC’s New 52 Era
Podcast & Video: Finding the gems among DC Comics' New 52 relaunch
INCOMING! October 2024 Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss this October!
Valiant Universe Starter Kit
Podcast & Video: Not sure where to begin your journey into the Valiant Universe? Here’s our guide to ease you in!
Deadpool & Wolverine: Slightly-Late, But Very NSFW Movie Review [Spoilers!]
Podcast & Video: Dividing the Omniverse! Eric & Dave review the Deadpool & Wolverine movie
INCOMING! September 2024 Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss this September!
TOP TEN Mark Millar Comics
Podcast & Video: We pick 10 of our favourite stories by the acclaimed writer
Top Ten Most-Wanted Marvel Comics Omnibus – 2024 Edition
Podcast & Video: We pick the ten Marvel Omnis we most want to see!
INCOMING! August 2024 Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss this Summer!
Deadpool vs Wolverine: Ten Recommended Stories
Podcast & Video: We pick five Deadpool and five Wolverine stories – you choose which you'd prefer!
INCOMING! July 2024 Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss this July!
New Manga Spotlight: Odd Couples – July to September New Releases
Podcast Exclusive: Get the heads up on new manga coming in the third quarter of 2024!
Top Ten Comic Book Maxi-Series
Podcast & Video: Ten recommended stand-alone epics
The Comics Speakeasy: Would You Rather Be A Mutant Or An Inhuman?
Podcast & Video: Is Carnage better than Venom? What’s the greatest Marvel era? And will Dave answer any of Eric’s questions properly?
INCOMING! June 2024 Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: Here’s what’s heading your way this June!
Top Ten Comic Book Cover Artists
Podcast & Video: Spotlighting ten breath-taking cover artists, from long-standing industry legends to modern greats
Top Ten Mini-Series
Podcast & Video: Mini-series, one-off trades – we recommend some of our favourite done-in-one stories
New Manga Spotlight: April-June ’24 New Releases
Our embedded manga expert Raph Cascarino gives us the lowdown on three impending releases for April, May & June 2024. Based in Japan, Raph has already read all three of our spotlight books and beyond, so he can tell us if they’re worth sticking with! This episode, Raph gives Dave the details on Ninja vs... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Comic Book Resurrections
Death comes for all as discussed in our TOP TEN COMIC BOOK DEATHS episode! This time around, though, we look at the characters who returned from the veil. Or perhaps never crossed over to the other side in the first place! There’ll be plenty you’ll recognise and reminiss over, but also some more obscure choices... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! May 2024 Collected Editions
We take a look at the collected editions we’re most excited for in May’s releases. From repackaged classics to all-new modern day gems, we pick our ten favourites from DC, Image & Marvel. Get ready to drain your wallets and add some incredible books to your shelves! Listen to the podcast below or on your... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Most-Wanted DC Comics Omnibus
It’s unlikely that you’ve failed to notice the slew of announcements from DC Comics regarding their 2024 slate of new and reprinted collected editions! Everything from Superman: The Triangle Years to Deathstroke the Terminator… Scalped to Batman: Bruce Wayne - Murderer and Fugitive will finally be gracing our shelves in chunky hardcover format, this year.... Continue Reading →
Top Ten ‘90s X-Men Stories
To mark the return of the animated X-Men in the X-Men ’97 series on Disney+, those Omniverse Comics Guide guys take a trip back to the 1990s – the decade that introduced those merry mutants to many - and choose ten of their all-time favourite X-stories from that era to both recommend and remind to... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! April ’24 Collected Editions
We take a look at the collected editions we’re most excited for in April’s releases. From repackaged classics to all-new modern day gems, we pick our ten favourites from Dark Horse, DC, Image & Marvel & Oni. Get ready to drain your wallets and add some incredible books to your shelves! Listen to the podcast... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Most-Wanted Image Comics Omnibus & Compendiums
Phew! That’s a title an’ a half! Image Comics have joined the omnibus game, releasing (or planning to release) super-chunky volumes of some of their best-loved series. Rat Queens, Bitter Root and Unnatural have all been collected in oversized hardcover format, with Time2 and the Astro City Opus Edition on their way! For those who... Continue Reading →
Kickstarter Spotlight: Early March Update
New To Kickstarter Rengor #1-3 By JAKE ALLEN, SCOTT COLBY, FIGUE, SHANNON POTRATZ Theatre of Pain! The next thrilling chapter of Rengor: The Last Vol'garnian! For more info or to back this project click HERE Our Sins are Scarlet By Skylar Patridge, Jordan Alsaqa, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Bram Meehan, Megan Brown, Jake Williams & Riley Farmer... Continue Reading →
TOP TEN Love Stories
Love is in the air for Eric & Dave as they share some of their stand-out favourite comic book love stories! From well-known classics to a few that may be new to you, they choose some of the most stirring pairings they love to see, then share a tale that hit ‘em right in the... Continue Reading →
New Manga Spotlight: First Quarter ’24 Recommendations
Our embedded manga expert Raph Cascarino gives us the lowdown on three impending releases for February & March 2024! Based in Japan, Raph has already read all three of our spotlight books and can tell us if they’re worth sticking with! This episode, Raph gives Dave the details on Initial D Omnibus vol.1, God Bless... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! The must-read collected editions for March ’24
We take a look at the collected editions we’re most excited for in March’s releases. From repackaged classics to all-new modern day gems, we pick our ten favourites from DC, Image, Marvel & Titan. Get ready to drain your wallets and add some incredible books to your shelves! Listen to the podcast below or on... Continue Reading →
Kickstarter Spotlight: Early February ’24 Update
One To Watch Out For Tim Sale and Sarah Byam’s Billi 99 Now in colour! Clover Press Presents The First Ever Hardcover Edition of Tim Sale’s Full Length Comic Book Debut, Now Colored by José Villarrubia For more info or to get notified about this project click HERE New To Kickstarter Cauldron: Forbidden Appetites By... Continue Reading →
The Comics Speakeasy: The Comic Book Q&A!
The purveyors of fine reading from the OCG gather at the Comics Speakeasy to share a drink (or three) and answer YOUR questions! That’s right! This time around, some of you kindly sent us videos featuring the questions you wanted to ask us! Eric & Dave go truly international, firing answers back to Japan, Ireland,... Continue Reading →
Kickstarter Spotlight – Late January ’24
New To Kickstarter Safer Places By Kit Anderson A new collection of stories about isolation, memory, liminal spaces, and small magic from up-and-coming author Kit Anderson! For more info or to back this project click HERE Fumigator #1 By In a futuristic, dystopian Havana, José Gonzales is a fumigator for the Ministry of Health, cleaning... Continue Reading →
NEW RELEASES! INDIE / ALTERNATIVE February ’24 Collected Editions
Ablaze The Fall of the House of Usher: A Graphic Novel by Edgar Allan Poe (Author), Raul Garcia (Author, Artist) In this graphic novel edition of The Fall of the House of Usher, Raul Garcia adapts his animated short, The Fall of the House of Usher, now streaming on Prime Video, and as a part... Continue Reading →
NEW RELEASES! Dark Horse / Image February ’24 Collected Editions
Dark Horse CREEPY ARCHIVES VOLUME 5 TPB by Bill Parente (Author), Tom Sutton (Illustrator), Steve Ditko (Illustrator), Reed Crandall (Illustrator), Donald Norman (Illustrator) The Eisner Award winning Creepy Archives series is now available in value-priced paperback editions! Collects Creepy magazine issues 21–25. Eerie Archives Volume 4 tpb by Bill Parente (Author), Tony Williamsune (Illustrator), Tom... Continue Reading →
NEW RELEASES! February ’24 DC/Marvel Collected Editions
DC Batman Justice Buster Vol.2 tpb by Eiichi Shimizu (Author), Tomohiro Shimoguchi (Illustrator) Continuing where Batman Justice Buster Vol. 1 left off, Gotham City is more bold, more destructive. As Batman tries to rise to meet these new threats, he develops a computer system, ROBIN, to help him analyze and subdue the rising criminal tide... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! February ’24 Collected Editions
We take a look at the collected editions we’re most excited for in February’s releases. From repackaged classics to all-new modern day gems, we pick our ten favourites from Dark Horse, DC, Marvel & Titan. Get ready to drain your wallets and add some incredible books to your shelves! If you want the full run... Continue Reading →
Kickstarter Spotlight Mid-January Update 2024
Don't miss out on these awesome projects... New To Kickstarter Hope & Sin #2: The Debauchery Verses By Corey Hardiman They may be polar opposites, but they will find love… even if they have to kill each other to do it. NSFW. For more info or to back this project click HERE Pagan Valley By... Continue Reading →
Top Twenty Comic Book Collected Editions 2023 – Part 2: #10-1
Part two of two! Catch part one HERE! To wrap up the Omniverse Comics Guide’s first year, we run through our TOP 20 COLLECTED EDITIONS OF 2023! Eric and Dave have selected their own personal top ten books offer up the can’t-miss collected editions from the last 12 months. In part two, they go through... Continue Reading →
Top 20 Comic Book Collected Editions 2023 – Part 1: #20-11
To wrap up the Omniverse Comics Guide’s first year, we run through our TOP 20 COLLECTED EDITIONS OF 2023! Eric and Dave have selected their own personal top ten books offer up the can’t-miss collected editions from the last 12 months. In part one, they go through their respective #10-6 with offerings from Dark Horse,... Continue Reading →
Top Ten George Pérez Stories
This week, Eric and Dave dig through their long boxes and book shelves to pick some of their favourite stories written or drawn (or both!) by George Pérez – the man who couldn’t stop himself from flooding his covers and interior pages with a cast of thousands! From his time on the New Teen Titans... Continue Reading →
NEW RELEASES! Indie / Alternative January ’24 Collected Editions
1First Comics ILLUMINATI TRANSPORT GN VOL 02 GOOBLE GOOBLE tpb (W) Matthew Fillbach, Shawn Fillbach (A/CA) Shawn Fillbach, Matthew Fillbach Jim Kowalski continues his adventures transporting the dangerous, the mysterious, and the ridiculous! Working with his friends Geech the talking dog and Rico the crystal skull, Jim faces his most daunting challenge yet when he... Continue Reading →
NEW RELEASES! Dark Horse / Image January ’24 Collected Editions
Dark Horse B.P.R.D. OMNIBUS VOLUME 9 TPB by Mike Mignola (Author), John Arcudi (Author), Laurence Campbell (Author) The agents must destroy the dragon and the countless monsters it creates. Elsewhere, Russian occult director seeks help from a demon as he follows her through Hell. Order and Outrage Volume 1 by Jim Starlin (Author), Rags Morales... Continue Reading →
NEW RELEASES! DC/Marvel January ’24 Collected Editions
DC Batman Vol.6: Abyss tpb by Joshua Williamson (Author), Jorge Molina (Illustrator) The Dark Knight will leave Gotham and enter the Abyss! While unraveling a mystery that involves his closest allies, Batman will come to face-to-face with a new villain who turns the darkness into his greatest threat. Collects Batman #118-121, #124. Batman Detective Comics... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! January ’24 Collected Editions
Yes, 2024 is looming large! And we take a look at the collected editions we’re most excited for in January’s releases. From repackaged classics to all-new modern day gems, we pick our ten favourites from Boom!, Dark Horse, DC, Image, Marvel & Vault. Get ready to drain your wallets and add some incredible books to... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Female-Led Comics
As requested by our very own super-Producer Mica, here Eric & Dave’s ten favourite comic books with female leads! But a number of fantastic femme feature characters have been mentioned in other Top Tens already, this year. So don’t expect the choices to be all the obvious ones! With spies, superheroes, adventurers and journalists leading... Continue Reading →
THE COMICS SPEAKEASY: The greatest Moment in History?
The purveyors of fine reading from the OCG gather at the Comics Speakeasy to share a drink (or three) and ask the big questions… What’s the worst super-suit? Which Ninja Turtle weapon would you choose? Which comic book hideout would you choose? What era would you travel back in time to? and more! Listen to... Continue Reading →
Kickstarter Spotlight: Late November
Don't miss out on these awesome projects... New To Kickstarter Magnus #4 By Frederick Littles, Devin Arscott, Bruno Abdias, King Bola The epic intergalactic saga continues! Get the next installment of this EPIC comic series! In the midst of an intergalactic war, Magnus stands at the precipice of destiny. For more info or to back... Continue Reading →
NEW RELEASES! December ’23 -Manga
Ablaze Terror Man vol.2 by Dongwoo Han (Author), JinHo Ko (Artist) When Jungwoo’s abilities allow him to predict the collapse of a department store, his ordinary persona is not enough to convince those around him to evacuate. With the help of his caretaker, a Russian woman with a mysterious past, he teams up with a... Continue Reading →
NEW RELEASES! December ’23 -Indie & Alternative Collected Editions
Ablaze Zombie Makeout Club vol.2 by Peter Richardson (Author, Artist) Powered by the mysterious phenomenon of "Black Blood" and effortless gorepunk aesthetics, various youngsters in Death City find themselves tangled up together and pitted against the mysterious organization that seeks to harvest their bodies and abilities. Collecting Volume 2 of the popular Webtoon in print... Continue Reading →
NEW RELEASES! December ’23 – Image & Dark Horse Collected Editions
Dark Horse ANDRZEJ SAPKOWSKI'S THE WITCHER: THE LESSER EVIL HC Writer: Andrzej Sapkowski, Jacek Rembis, Artist: Adam Gorham, Jordie Bellaire A tragic tale of passion, vindication, and the root of evil is presented in this graphic novel adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski's original short story. In search of a reward, Geralt brings the carcass of a... Continue Reading →
NEW RELEASES! December ’23 -DC & Marvel Collected Editions
DC Absolute Watchmen (2023 Edition) By Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons Considered the greatest graphic novel in the history of the medium, the Hugo Award-winning story chronicles the fall from grace of a group of superheroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the superhero is dissected as an unknown assassin stalks... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! December ’23 Collected Editions
We take a look at the collected editions we’re most excited for in December’s releases. From repackaged classics to all-new modern day gems, we pick our ten favourites (along with a quick round up of other releases) from Dark Horse, DC, Marvel, Oni & more. Get ready to drain your wallets and add some incredible... Continue Reading →
Top Ten DC Comics Team-Ups
From old friendships to first meetings. Eric & Dave pick ten of their all-time favourite team-up stories featuring some of DC Comics’ finest characters! With so many issues featuring their impressive cats of characters over the years, how can they possibly hope to boil it down to just five choices each? Dipping into the decades... Continue Reading →
Kickstarter Early November Update
Don't miss out on these Kickstarter finds... One To Watch Out For Cauldron: Forbidden Appetites From Raid Comics A horror comics anthology book!Arthouse meets Grindhouse. Edgy Contemporary Supernatural Tales for Mature Readers. A Deluxe High Quality Archival Hardcover. For more info & get notified when launching click HERE New To Kickstarter Jaq Hayman By Caleb(Donnie)A.... Continue Reading →
Geekable: Loki S2, E3-4 Dissection
Anas returns to Geekable, this week, to talk about the sheer epicness of PlayStation’s Spider-Man II game! But, of course, we have questions… Will there be Daredevil DLC? How's Wolverine's game going to tie into the same universe? How will Spider-Man III be the "Avengers Endgame" of the story?? What characters do we want to... Continue Reading →
Geekable: Halloween Spooktacular!
Nick and this week’s guest Warlion Comics take a look through Marvel’s past, present and future Marvel Comics horror titles to give you some Halloween recommendations! Also, they discuss how modern Marvel compares with early 2000s Marvel to see which is better! Listen to the podcast below or on your preferred podcast player, such as... Continue Reading →
Geekable: Loki S2, E2 Discussion
Didn't go to New York Comic Con this year?? Fret not! Join Nick and Anas as they go over the highlights so you are prepared for all the awesome Marvel comics coming our way in 2024 and beyond! Avengers news! X-Men announcements! The Ultimate Universe! Vampires waging war! Scarlet Witch! Daredevil! Buckle up true believers.... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Stories for Halloween
OK, so neither Eric or Dave are major horror guys. But that doesn’t mean they can’t suggest some great comics for the spookiest season! From monsters to ghosts, the risen dead to the terrors clinging to life… the Omniverse Comics Guide guys are gonna hit you up with a variety of stories. Some frighteners for... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! New Manga November ’23 Biggest Releases
Our embedded manga expert Raph Cascarino gives us the lowdown on three impending releases for November 2023. Based in Japan, Raph has already read all three of our spotlight books and can tell us if they’re worth sticking with! This episode, Raph schools manga-noob Dave on Innocent Omnibus vol.1, Gannibal vol.1 and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure... Continue Reading →
Geekable: Loki S2, E1 Discussion
Nick and Anas dive head-first into episode 1 of Loki’s six-part Season 2 on Disney+ and share their thoughts, feelings, predictions, excitement, and more! Spoilers if you haven’t watched the episode, yet! What do we think will happen with Kang? Why is this show pivotal to the MCU?!? PLUS! This week’s pop culture news includes... Continue Reading →
Kickstarter Spotlight: Late October Update
Don't miss out on these Kickstarter finds... New To Kickstarter Stray Shadow #1 By Nick Miller & Samuel Maques After being gifted with incredible abilities that also saved his life, Ethan Harris returns to Silverstone City as The Stray Shadow. Now searching for the deadly assassin who murdered his brother, Ethan will soon learn his... Continue Reading →
NEW RELEASES! November ’23 Collected Editions – Indie/Alternative
Ahoy Comics SECOND COMING: TRINITY Writer: Mark Russell, Art: Richard Pace, Leonard Kirk The book that turned the comics industry upside-down with “quite a bit of humor…[and] a lot of heart” (The New York Times) is back for its third act. Written and co-created by 2022 Eisner winner Mark Russell (Not All Robots, BILLIONAIRE ISLAND),... Continue Reading →
NEW RELEASES! November ’23 Collected Editions – Dark Horse & Image
Dark Horse Comics AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER - AZULA IN THE SPIRIT TEMPLE TPB By Writer: Faith Erin Hicks, Artist: Peter Wartman, Adele Matera, Cover Artist: Peter Wartman with Adele Matera A brand new stand-alone comics story from the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender! Azula continues her destabilizing campaign against the Fire Nation and... Continue Reading →
NEW RELEASES! November ’23 Collected Editions – DC & Marvel
DC Comics New Releases Absolute Batman: The Court of Owls 2023 Edition by Scott Snyder (Author), Greg Capullo (Illustrator) The best-selling epic that introduced Gotham City’s dread Court of Owls is back in stunning Absolute format! The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke (Author), J. Bone (Contributor), David Bullock (Contributor), Michael Cho (Contributor), Dave Stewart (Illustrator)... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! November ’23 Collected Editions
We take a look at the collected editions we’re most excited for in November’s releases. From repackaged classics to all-new modern day gems, we pick our ten favourites (along with a quick round up of other releases) from Dark Horse, DC, IDW, Marvel & more. Get ready to drain your wallets and add some incredible... Continue Reading →
Geekable: Let’s Talk Comics with Reed Reads
Welcome the incredible Geekable Podcast to the Omniverse! Every week, Nick will bring a co-host aboard to talk comics, and comic-related movies and TV! Lee from Reeds_Reads joins our host Nick discuss what they're currently reading, loving, disliking, and what they hope to see more of in modern comics! A fun episode with explosive comic... Continue Reading →
Assassin’s Creed Spotlight
To celebrate the new release of The Making of Assassin's Creed: 15th Anniversary HC (Deluxe Edition) as well as the launch of the new game Assassin's Creed: Mirage, here's a rundown of all comic and manga releases based on the popular Ubisoft game franchise, so far... Assassin's Creed Origins vol.1-2 tpb by Anthony Del Col... Continue Reading →
Top Ten John Byrne Stories
This week, Eric and Dave dig through their long boxes and book shelves to pick some of their favourite stories written or drawn (or both!) by John Byrne – a man who’s made his mark on pretty much every major Marvel and DC character. From his time on the X-Men, Superman, the Avengers, Wonder Woman,... Continue Reading →
Kickstarter Spotlight: Early October ’23 Update
Jump on these exciting new kickstarter projects before its too late! New To Kickstarter Nobody's Princess #1 - 3 The adventure continues in this medieval fantasy/comedy comic book mini-series about self-discovery and rebellious heroism. Creators: Eric Keepers & Catriona Laird For more info & to back this project click HERE Pilgrim's Dirge #1-3 Is God... Continue Reading →
The Avengers Starter Kit
This week, the Eric and Dave seek out those entry-level Avengers stories to ease new readers into the world of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. This is the perfect starter kit to get into arguably Marvel’s most-popular team! With hundreds of stories to choose from, the boys whittle it down to just 10 of the most-accessible and... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! October ’23 Collected Editions
We take a look at the collected editions we’re most excited for in October’s releases. From repackaged classics to all-new modern day gems, we pick our ten favourites (along with a quick round up of other releases) from Dark Horse, DC, IDW, Marvel & more. Get ready to drain your wallets and add some incredible... Continue Reading →
Bring on the Bad Guys: X-Men
The X-Men might be mutants, but that doesn’t limit them to only fighting other mutants. Whether they’re defending themselves from threats from the stars, other dimensions or even regular humans, these outlaw heroes have a fascinating pool of villains to draw from. So which of the X-Men’s bad guys should we shine the spotlight on?... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Geoff Johns Stories
He’s been the co-founder and co-chairman of DC Films, he’s been the Chief Creative Officer of DC Entertainment. But most importantly of all, Geoff Johns has been one of the most prolific writers at DC Comics in the last 25 years, and what shines most in his story-telling is just how knowledgeable and respectful he... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! September ’23 Collected Editions
We take a look at the collected editions we’re most excited for in September's releases. From repackaged classics to all-new modern day gems, we pick our ten favourites (along with a quick round up of other releases) from Dark Horse, IDW, Marvel & more. Get ready to drain your wallets and add some incredible books... Continue Reading →
COMICS SPEAKEASY: Creator Battles & Upcoming Movies
The perveyors of fine comics from the Omniverse Comics Guide gather at the Comics Speakeasy to share a drink (or two) and pit their favourite creators against each other, suggest the line-up for the Disney+ X-Men TV show and pick the best casting so far from a comic-inspired film! Listen to the podcast below or... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Mysteries
Whether it’s crime stories, superheroics or fantasy… there’s nothing quite like adding a little mystery to draw us in and keep us reading! In this week’s episode, we select ten comic book conundrums that kept us reading issue after issue of some of our favourite titles. As always, there’ll be some you recognise and some... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! August ’23 Collected Editions
We take a look at the collected editions we’re most excited for in August releases. From repackaged classics to all-new modern day gems, we pick our ten favourites (along with a quick round up of other releases) from Dark Horse, Image, Marvel & more. Get ready to drain your wallets and add some incredible books... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Hidden Gems
From the obscure to the forgotten. Hidden Gems are the ones that got away. The books you know are great, but you aren’t hearing anyone talk about them. In this episode, we dig up some bright, shiny treats from numerous publishers and from creators great and small to give you something worthy of your time... Continue Reading →
Bring on the Bad Guys: 10 Superman Villains’ Stories
When folks stack up comics’ greatest rogues galleries, Superman’s bad batch don’t often get a look-in. So, leave it to the Omniverse Comics Guide to remind you just how great those evildoers are by picking out ten villains, along with a story for each that really stuck with us like a Kryptonite shiv. Which of... Continue Reading →
Portsmouth Comic Con Spotlight Feature
The Omniverse Comics Guide headed to Portsmouth Comic Con 2023 to take a look at some of the incredible talent, intriguing Kickstarter projects and to chat with some of the creators over the course of the hot and sticky June weekend! Andrew Clemson As a UK based comic writer, Andrew is best known for the... Continue Reading →
TOP TEN Fight Scenes
Get ready for a selection of ten of the greatest knock-down drag-outs in comics as we delve into our TOP TEN favourite fight scenes of all time! From known classics to a few that may be new to you, we select the punch-ups that are still ringing in our ears even after the book has... Continue Reading →
Marvel G-L Collected Edition Reviews
HAWKEYE OMNIBUS by Matt Fraction, David Aja, Javier Pulido, et al It's Marvel's most critically acclaimed comic in recent memory! Clint Barton continues his fight for justice. and good rooftop BBQs! With Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, he's out to get some downtime from being one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. but when the... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! July ’23 Collected Editions
We take a look at the collected editions we’re most excited for in July’s releases. From repackaged classics to all-new modern day gems, we pick our ten favourites (along with a quick round up of other releases) from Dark Horse, Image, Marvel & more. Get ready to drain your wallets and add some incredible books... Continue Reading →
TOP TEN Brian Michael Bendis Comics
Very few comic creators have been as prolific and influential as Mr. Brian Michael Bendis. From Torso to Daredevil, Ultimate Spider-Man to The New Avengers, BMB has forever changed multiple multiverses within the realm of comics, as well as heavily influencing many television and movie adaptions featuring characters he's written, or flat out created. Currently,... Continue Reading →
Omniverse/Geekable Team-Up with Jerome Opeña
The Omniverse Comics Guide and Geekable Podcast join forces once again! The immeasurably talented Jerome Opeña joins Dave & Nick to share inspiration, his comic-buying habits and that Marvel Comics project he’s always dreamed of!The acclaimed artist on Uncanny X-Force, Seven to Eternity, Avengers: Rage of Ultron, Fear Agent, Spawn and Vengeance of the Moon... Continue Reading →
TOP TEN Comic Book Deaths
Some are broadcast in advance, some shock us at the turn of a page. Death comes for us all, including those who are fictional. In this week’s episode, we view comics from the Reaper’s side and pick our ten favourite moments when characters have crossed the veil. From the obvious to the obscure – just... Continue Reading →
COMICS SPEAKEASY: The Death of Continuity?
The fine fellows from the Omniverse Comics Guide gather at the Comics Speakeasy to share a pint (or two) and chat about the many happenings in the comic book realms, including... Jim Lee becoming the supreme creative overlord of DC Comics and Dave recommends some so-bad-they're good films for Eric's viewing pleasure! But the central... Continue Reading →
DC Multiverse Collected Editions Reviews
ABSOLUTE ALL-STAR SUPERMAN By Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely The Underverse ruled by Bizarros. The time-eating Chronovore. Jimmy Olsen, superhero? Nothing is impossible in ALL-STAR SUPERMAN. Except for the fact that Superman... is dying. Now with time running against him, the Man of Steel must tie up loose ends and make sure that he leaves the... Continue Reading →
SPOILER REVIEW: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3
For the very first time, Dave and Eric hit the cinema on different continents to travel through the Marvel Cinematic Universe and hang out with the Guardians of the Galaxy! Both chaps are fans of GOTG comics and films so naturally, their interest is piqued for the final instalment of the franchise as we know... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! June’ 23 Collected Editions
As summer makes its way around the corner, Eric and Dave thumb through their comic catalogue for the month of June and make their wish list and recommendations for collections being released in June. What's making their summer reading list this time around, and which books would they recommend to fellow fans? Tune in and... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Most Wanted Non-Marvel/DC Omnibus
We've listed our most wanted Marvel omnibus editions, our most wanted DC omnis... but what we really want collected are chunky editions from all the other comic publishers! This week we share our wish list of dream beefy books we hope to one-day own, ranging from indie/creator-owned titles to some of the most popular franchise... Continue Reading →
Transformers
Whether you are Autobot or Deceptecon fan these transformer comics will be top of your list... Transformers: Robots in Disguise5 Book Series By various artists Recommended Reading Age: 9+ GO TEAM 'BEE! BUMBLEBEE leads an all-star team of AUTOBOTS to Earth to find rogue DECEPTICONS... but in this all-new story based on the hit Cartoon... Continue Reading →
Top Ten John Romita Jr Comics
This week, Eric and Dave dig through their long boxes and shelves to pick some of their favourite stories drawn by legendary artist John Romita Jr. Few artists have been as prolific and influential as JR Jr, arguably the most recognizable artist to ever pencil the heroes of the Marvel universe. From Spider-Man to Superman,... Continue Reading →
Bring On the Bad Guys: Ten Spider-Man villain stories
There aren't too many superheroes who have as unique, strange and intimate a rouges gallery as your "Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man". This week, Dave and Eric travel down the spindly web of Spider tales specifically centred around some of their favourite villains and villainous motivations. Of course, these gents love to throw a curveball your way... Continue Reading →
Legends of Minecraft
Love Minecraft so do we! The original Minecraft Series was owned and published through Dark Horse Comics but as always there are now more across multiple publishers. Here are are some of our recommendations... Minecraft Graphic Novel Series3 Volume Series By Sfé R. Monster & Sarah Graley Recommended Reading Age: 8+ Tyler is your everyday... Continue Reading →
We Love Animals
Whether it is a superhero cat or detective alligator animals and comics go hand in hand. Check out some recommendations for comics containing your favourite animals friends! Watch out not everyone is cute and cuddly... Narwhal Unicorn of The Sea!7 Book Series Recommended Reading Age: 5+ By Ben Clanton The perfect first book for young... Continue Reading →
Action & Adventure
Whether your running from dinasours or pirates these stories are non stop! Here are our recommendations for heart racing stories... Bumble & Snug3 Volume Series Recommended Reading Age: 4+ By Mark Bradley Best friends Bumble and Snug are bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as... Continue Reading →
Catch A Pokemon
Whether your favourite is pikachu or snorlax you are going to love these Pokemon comics... Magical Pokemon Journey10 Book Series By Yumi Tsukirino Recommended Reading Age: 6+ Hazel has a crush on Almond, a Pokemon trainer. Her grandfather promises to make a love potion that will turn Almond's head -- but only if she will... Continue Reading →
Sport & Hobbies
Football, basketball, or just love sports here are our recommendations for you... Bike On Bear! Recommended Reading Age: 4+ By Cynthea Liu & Kristyna Litten Bear can do almost anything. His one-paw pawstand is perfection. He can solve the trickiest of equations. He can even out-build a brigade of beavers. But the one thing Bear... Continue Reading →
Super Heroes
No matter who you are or where you came from anyone can be a superhero! Here are our top recommendations to prove it... Marvel Super Hero Adventures3 Book Series Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Captain Marvel Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Spider-Man Marvel Super Hero Adventures: To Wakanda and Beyond By various artists Recommended Reading Age: 6+ Marvel's greatest... Continue Reading →
My Little Pony
Love My Little Pony? Well here our recommended My Little Pony Comics so you can enjoy their adventures on paper as well as the screen... My Little Pony: Generations4 Book Series By Casey Gilly Recommended Reading Age: 9+ Generations old and new come together to save all of pony-dom in this adventure that features the... Continue Reading →
Fearless Gamers
No matter your device, or game of choice if you love all things video game related check out these recommendations Press Start!13 Volume Series Recommended Reading Age: 5+ By Thomas Flintham Uh-oh, Animal Town is in trouble! Meanie King Viking has created a dreaded robot army to spread No Fun across the land. On top... Continue Reading →
Fairytales & Fantasy
Ghosts & Ghouls, Dragons & Magic, the possibilities are endless and wonderful. If like us you love the get lost in a world when anything can happen these are our recommendations... Johnny Boo14 Book Series By James Kochalka Recommended Reading Age: 4+ Johnny Boo is the best little ghost in the whole world, because he's... Continue Reading →
Science Fiction
If robots, space, and aliens are your things then here are the comics we most recommend you explore next... FriendBots2 Book Series by Vicky Fang Recommended Reading Age: 5+ Blink is scanning the playground for treasure, but Block is pretty sure there’s no gold to be found. When Blink finds a penny and decides to... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! MAY ’23 Collected Editions
And just like that...Spring has sprung and the guys from the "Guide" reunite and review some of comics they are excited for coming out in May 2023. This time around, Eric and Dave choose collected editions, compendiums and omnibus for series that neither of them have read as of yet. A lot of hopeful and... Continue Reading →
Dark Horse – Collected Editions Reviews
BIRDKING vol.1 Daniel Freedman, CROM Bianca, teenage apprentice to an infamous arcane blacksmith, is forced to flee her homeland and seek out Atlas, a fabled land of light ruled by 'the clean god.' She is joined by a mysterious guardian spirit known only as the 'BirdKing.' Together they will have to overcome dozens of enemies... Continue Reading →
Batman Starter Kit: Entry-Level Dark Knight Stories
This week, the boys from the Omniverse dive deep into the archives to find the perfect starter kit to get into reading the Batman. Easily the most popular and recognizable comic book character, there are literally thousands of stories that have been told about the Dark Knight since his creation. But, if you were to... Continue Reading →
TOP TEN Life Changing Comics
Yes! This episode is as epic as the title suggests! (We're kidding, but it is a good one.) Dave and Eric return for another fun dive into the Omniverse book shelves and find some personal favourite comics that had a significant effect on both of their fandoms as well as their lives. In true nerdy... Continue Reading →
Collected Editions Spotlight: Snow Angels Library Edition
To mark the release of the Snow Angels Library Edition, here’s a rapid fire overview of the book!Two of the most acclaimed comics creators of their generation--writer Jeff Lemire and artist Jock--together for Eisner Award-winning science fiction saga set in a brutal world like no other. Milli and Mae don't really know how their people... Continue Reading →
Comics Speakeasy: Comic Con Special – March ’23
After a weekend of Comic Con adventures on both sides of the pond, Eric and Dave get together in their "Speakeasy" lounge chairs and share some fun stories. They talk about some of the conventions special guests and interactions, mind blowing cosplayers, and some of their convention purchases. Thanks to everyone who met up with... Continue Reading →
Kickstarters & Creators from UKCGF Bristol Comic Con
Here are just a few of the great creators & kickstarters we managed to meet at UKCGF Bristol Comic Con Benjamin Dickson Writer, artist & lecturer you may know Ben from his most popular works, the critically-acclaimed A New Jerusalem & The Queens Favorite Witch. Mostly specialising in historical drama, he has also collaborated on... Continue Reading →
Image Comics: S-Z – Collected Editions Reviews
SAVAGE DRAGON ARCHIVES vol.1 by Erik Larsen The earliest adventures of fandom's favorite fin-head are collected for the first time in one volume as Savage Dragon defends Chicago from Overlord and the Vicious Circle! Considered by many to be the definitive Savage Dragon saga, this is the complete Overlord epic from start to finish, culminating... Continue Reading →
DC Comics: Black Label – Collected Editions Reviews
BASKETFUL OF HEADS By Joe Hill, Leomacs, Riccardo La Bella, Dave Stewart & Deron Bennett June Branch visits her boyfriend, Liam, on Brody Island for a relaxing last weekend of summer. After an escaped group of criminals breaks into the house that June and Liam are watching, Liam is taken by them. June grabs a... Continue Reading →
Creator Interviews – Fred Kennedy writer Dead Romans
This week radio personality and writer Fred Kennedy visits the Omniverse to chat about his upcoming Image comics series "Dead Romans." Fred delves into his love for ancient history, and explains where the inspiration for "Dead Romans" comes from and why Nick Marinkovich was perfect artistic choice to help tell it. Being an avid fan... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Most Wanted DC Omnibus
Back with another top ten list, this week Dave and Eric travel through the Omniverse and discuss which DC series they would love to see collected in Omnibus format. Which decade does Eric have a soft spot for? And who is the clever sleuth that Dave can't get enough of? Tune in and find out!... Continue Reading →
The Mark Waid TOP 10!
The guys are here with another TOP TEN! This week, Eric and Dave peruse their collections and dig out some classic tales told by none other than comic book legend Mark Waid! Having left an indelible mark (we intend that pun) on both the Marvel and DC universes, as well as his creator owned work,... Continue Reading →
Top 10 Most Wanted: Marvel Omnibus
This week, Dave and Eric meet up to share their most wanted Marvel Omnibus collections that have yet to be published in the format. Which series are deserving of the upgrade, which classic runs leave us scratching our heads why they haven't hit the shelf yet and what are some forgotten stories that long time... Continue Reading →
Comic Speakeasy: 10 Geeky Questions – Jan 23′
For the first Comic Speakeasy meet up for 2023, Dave has a line up of his "10 Questions" to throw Erics way. As they travel the Omniverse and catch waves of tangents along the way, the gentlemen discuss what their preferred vehicle of time travel would be, what their favourite movies of 2022 were, and... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Guilty Pleasures
This week Dave and Eric go through their collections and pick some of their unconventional favourite comics. Which are the comics stories that Dave loves but can't bring himself to recommend? And what are some of the series that Eric can't help but keep on his shelf and does have the audacity to suggest to... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! March ’23 Collected Edtions
Eric & Dave's ten recommended new collected editions for March 2023! Listen to the podcast below or on your preferred podcast player, such as Apple or Spotify through our LinkTree! You can also watch the full video below or on YouTube. Watch & interact with the guys every week on our live broadcast on Twitch! SUSCRIBE... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! February ’23 Collected Editions
On this weeks show, Eric and Dave take a look at the upcoming collected editions being released in February 2023. As always, the gents have prepared top 5 lists with recommendations, as well as their most anticipated volumes to add to the library. What makes the top ten this month?!? Listen to the podcast below... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! January ’23 Collected Editions
Dave and Eric kick off the new year with a list of some of their most anticipated books being released in January. Which books made their pre-order list and which collected editions are worth adding to your shelf? Listen to the podcast below or on your preferred podcast player, such as Apple or Spotify through... Continue Reading →
The Top 20 of 2022 pt 2!
As the year comes to an end, we continue the wrap up of our favourite reads and collected editions of 2022! Which stories make our top ten, and which publisher is our favourite of the year? Listen to Top 20 Comics of 2022 Part 1 to find out what took the 20-11 spots. Listen to... Continue Reading →
Top 20 0f 2022 Pt 1
As we complete another rotation around the sun, the Omniverse Comic Guys list their favourite releases, reads and collected editions of the year. Part one consists of our countdown from numbers 20 -11. To find out what made it to our top ten list, see Top 20 Comics of 2022 Part 2 Listen to the podcast... Continue Reading →
Creator Interview – Daniel Freedman writer of Kali
This week Daniel Freedman drops into the Omniverse for the first time to chat about his two recent Dark Horse books, Kali (illustrated by Robert Sammelin) and Birdking (co-created with CROM). Daniel also shares with us his journey through various creative endeavours such as studying both fine art and commercial art, and how he ended... Continue Reading →
INCOMING! April ’23 Collected Editions
It's that time of the month again where Eric and Dave take you through their wish lists, pre orders and must read recommendations for comics and collections being released in April 2023. With a diversified top ten list ranging from books published from Archaia to Marvel and cosmic to terrestrial stories, tune in and find... Continue Reading →
Image Comics: A-I – Collected Editions Reviews
BATTLE CHASERS ANTHOLOGY by Joe Madureira, Munier Sharrieff, et al Collecting every issue ever published of one of the most beloved comic book series of all time, this oversized graphic novel is bursting at the seams with adventure! Follow young Gully as she searches for her missing father with the help of Garrison, a legendary... Continue Reading →
Spider-Girl & MC2 – Collected Editions Reviews
Spider-Girl Vol. 1: Legacy The earliest adventures of Spider-Man’s daughter from the future – SPIDER-GIRL! May “Mayday” Parker learns the lessons her famous father learned years before – with great power, there must also come great responsibility. Collects Spider-Girl (1998) #0-5. “May "Mayday" Parker (aka Spider-Girl) doesn't have her father's over-whelming sense of responsibility, or... Continue Reading →
Geekable/Omniverse Team-Up: Getting into comics with Nick, Eric & Dave
The Geekable podcast welcomes Eric & Dave over from the Omniverse Comics Guide to talk about all things comics! The trio discuss the state of modern comics, single issues vs collected editions, getting into comics, film adaptations, the greatest decades in comics history and so much more! Plus, Nick tells us which old school Marvel... Continue Reading →
Valiant Entertainment – Collected Editions Reviews
ARCHER & ARMSTRONG vol.1: THE MICHELANGELO CODE It's history in the breaking! After years of meditation and training, 18-year-old Obadiah Archer has been dispatched to New York City to carry out the sacred mission of his family’s sect ― locate and kill the fun-loving, hard-drinking immortal known as Armstrong!Collects Archer & Armstrong (2012) #1-4 “Going... Continue Reading →
