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. Creator : Marcus McNeal For more info & to back this project click HERE Pilgrim's Dirge #1-3 Is God a Librarian... Continue Reading →
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 →
The Origin of Three Jokers: Live with Jason Fabok & Brad Anderson @FanExpo Canada
OCG Podcast Exclusive! During Fan Expo Canada 2023, Omni-Eric had the privilege of hosting a panel with Jason Fabok and Brad Anderson - the art team behind Batman: 3 Jokers. Recorded live from the hallowed halls of the MT Convention Centre, Eric - along with the assistance of fellow fan folk - ask Jason and... 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 →
Collectors Item Special: Kevin Boyd
This week the Omniverse Comics Guide welcomes comic historian and director of comic relations for Fan Expo, Kevin Boyd. Kevin shares some insights into the upcoming FanExpo Canada, held at the Metro Toronto convention centre 24th to 27th August 2023. Kevin also takes the time to sift through some of the items from his... 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 →
The Warworld Saga (2021-2022) Reading Order
A vision of Superman’s dark destiny on Warworld was revealed in the FUTURE STATE event. And it seems that future is now! The weakened Clark Kent still reels from the injuries he suffered in space during THE GOLDEN AGE, so it’s hardly the most convenient time to learn of the existence of a number of... 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 →
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 →
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 →
The Passenger (2021) Reading Order
In the possible future of the DC Universe known as FUTURE STATE, Superman’s mission to Warworld with the Authority goes horrifically wrong and the entire team are stranded there for decades. The only surviving member to avoid capture is Midnighter. And he’s about to receive help from an unknown benefactor who could turn the tide... 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 →
USA Comic Con Tracker 2023
Wilmington Geek Expo 2023 - Wilmington, NCSaturday 1st April@ Wilmington Convention Centre For info & tickets click HERE ETSU-Con 2023 - Johnson City, TNSaturday 1st & Sunday 2nd April@ East Tennessee State University For info & tickets click HERE QuadCon Des Moines 2023 - Des Moines, IKSaturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd April@ Merle Hay Mall... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Collector’s Item Special – Mike from The Hardcover Comic
This month on the Collector's Item Special, Mike from The Hardcover Comic YouTube channel visits the Omniverse to share some of the treasured items from his collection from manga and Marvel to European comics. He also delves into the world of custom binding. Big thanks to Mike for stopping by and sincerely hope you all... 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 →
Book Of The Month Club – Silver Surfer Epic Collection: Freedom
Back for another BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB, Eric and special guest Adam Chapman hitch a ride on the Silver Surfer's board on a trip through the Marvel cosmos, written and directed by Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers. This series would mark the first time Norrin Radd was free to travel the spaceways since he... Continue Reading →
Collector’s Item Special – Featuring Lou Koller of Sick of It All
Hardcore legend Lou Koller talks about the upcoming Sick of It All tour and shares some of the key comics in his impressive collection! 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 &... 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 →
Book of the Month Club: “Batman: Strange Apparitions”
For this edition of the BOMC, Eric Anthony and special guest Adam Chapman head to the Bat-Archives and find a classic tale of the Dark Knight detective. The seminal Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers run on Detective Comics is often cited as a major inspiration for multimedia versions of Batman, but is it really that... Continue Reading →
Creator Interview: JH Williams III
The Omniverse welcomes the legendary and multi award winning illustrator JH Williams III! JH is best-known for his collaborations with Alan Moore (Promethea), Neil Gaiman (Sandman: Overture) and Batwoman with both Greg Rucka and his current partner in comics, W Haden Blackman. The duo are currently working on their phenomenal Image Comics series, Echolands. Want... 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! Enjoy... 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? Want to listen to the episode on your preferred podcast player, such as Apple or Spotify? Head... 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. Want 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 Want to listen to... 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 →
Canada Comic Con Tracker 2023
Toronto Comic ConFriday 17th till Sunday 19th March@ Metro Toronto Convention Centre For tickets and info click HERE OMNIVERSE COMICS GUIDE will be here, moderating a live panel so look out for the Omniverse Logo! Island Entertainment Expo 2023 - Charlottetown, PESaturday 25th & Sunday 26th March@ Prince Edward Island Covention Centre For tickets &... Continue Reading →
UK Comic Con Tracker 2023
UKCGF Bristol - UK Comic & Gaming Festival Saturday 18th March @ Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol For tickets & info click HERE OMNIVERSE COMICS GUIDE WILL BE THERE! Come & chat to us as well as early access to OCG content. Comic Con Scotland & AberdeenSaturday 18th & Sunday 19th March@ PJ & Live For... 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 →
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 →
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 →
The Kree-Skrull War (1971-1972) Reading Order
The Earth finds itself slap-bang in the middle of the war between two alien races - the empirical Kree and the shapeshifting Skrulls. It’s a war that's gone on for millennia, give or take. Whoever claims the Earth first will likely win the war. The Kree - being the master tacticians they are - figure it's... Continue Reading →
Y2K (2000) Reading Order
It’s the dawn of a new Millennium! And one of Superman’s deadliest foes is about to get an all-new, all-powerful makeover. Who could pose enough of a threat to Metopolis that it would encourage Lex Luthor to side with the Man of Steel? And when it’s all over, what will become of the City of... Continue Reading →
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 →
Outerverse Reading Order: Tales from the Outer Dark (2010-Present)
Entirely separate to the Hellboy Universe, the Outerverse still centres around the occult but features a world that’s been so greatly impacted by it that it diverges quite heavily from our own. Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden created two illustrated novels – ‘Baltimore, or, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire’ and ‘Joe Golem and... Continue Reading →
Man-Thing Reading Order: Project Sulfer (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 →
Joe Golem and the Drowning City (2018-2019) Reading Order
Joe Golem made his debut in the illustrated novel ‘Joe Golem and the Drowning City’ by Mike Mignola & Christopher Golden. But the duo decided to build on Joe’s history in four comic book mini-series published by Dark Horse Comics, with the latter two - The Drowning City and The Conjurors - interpreting the novel... Continue Reading →
JLApe: Gorilla Warfare (1999) Reading Order
The Justice League go ape when a mysterious foe from Gorilla City blasts them with a morphogenic that turns most of the team into gorillas. Will the JLApe give in to their animalistic side and join their shadowy nemesis or can their fight their base instincts and save humanity from the same fate? Crossover: This eight-part crossover events... Continue Reading →
High Evolutionary Reading Order: Herbert Wyndham (1966-Present)
Obsessed with evolving humanity to its next stage ahead of time the High Evolutionary has been both a help and a hindrance to the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, X-Men and Adam Warlock over the years. He’s created intelligent animal-beings, a citadel that can launch into space and an entire planet. And he comes from Manchester.... Continue Reading →
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 →
Aliens vs Predator vs the Omniverse (1991-2019)
Dark Horse Comics picked up the licenses for Aliens and Predator in 1988 and, in 1989, decided pit them both against each other in Dark Horse Presents #34-36. A year later, they battled it out in Aliens vs Predator #1-4 and Dark Horse realised they were onto something. By the ‘90s, intercompany comics crossovers were... Continue Reading →
I Die Like The Stars (1988-1989) Reading Order
The Silver Surfer has returned to the stars! After narrowly thwarting the assassination attempt on Galactus by the Elders of the Universe, the Surfer and Nova banished some of the Elders and their Soul Gems through a black hole. The 'Devourer of Worlds' then consumed the rest. Seeking a distraction after losing his beloved Mantis, the Surfer has agreed to accompany Nova on... Continue Reading →
War of Kings (2009) Reading Order
The alien Kree were once a proud empire and a warrior race, but they recently suffered terrible losses (during ANNIHILATION and ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST). Thousands of years earlier, they experimented on early homo-sapiens to create the Inhumans as living weapons. Despite the Supreme Intelligence granting them their freedom many of years ago, the Inhuman king Black... Continue Reading →
War of the Elders of the Universe (1987-1988) Reading Order
The Collector referred to himself as one of the Elders of the Universe not long before his death during THE KORVAC SAGA (1977-1978), but we wouldn't learn much more about the identities of the other Elders until 1982’s 'Marvel Super Hero: Contest of Champions' mini-series revealed the Grandmaster to be among their number when made... Continue Reading →
At War With Unity (2013-2014) Reading Order
Aric of Dacia has returned to Earth having used the X-O Manowar armour to liberate the Visigoths from the alien Vine. He lands his ship in Bucharest Park in Romania and claims the area for the Visigoths. But claiming a country isn’t going to be received well in the modern world. And a super-powered problem... Continue Reading →
Event Leviathan (2019-2020) Reading Order
Brian Michael Bendis introduces a new mystery to the DC Universe as part of his run on the Superman titles as the heroes are left wondering... who is Leviathan? Is it a person? A group? Both? What are their intentions? For all his power, even Superman finds he's not going to be able to confront... Continue Reading →
The comics that Inspired the MCU
When it launched in 2008 with ‘Iron Man’, the Marvel Cinematic Universe began paying homage to Marvel Comics stories throughout the decades while giving us new spins on ideas comics fans had seen before. Over time, the translations have become less direct and are now more of a nod and a wink to the comics.... Continue Reading →