Podcast & Video: We take your questions in our brand new Comic Book Speakeasy episode!
The Joker War (2020-2021) Reading Order
Major Event: The Joker has control of both Gotham City and Batman's arsenal - even if the Dark Knight wins, his most-valued secret is lost!
INCOMING! December 2025 Comic Book Collected Editions
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!
Their Dark Designs (2020) Reading Order
Related Events: A hidden threat to Batman inspires the Joker to attack Bruce Wayne directly as they journey to the Joker War!
INCOMING! September 2025 Comic Book Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in September 2025!
Different Worlds (1988) Reading Order
Crossover: Surely Superman and Wonder Woman would make the perfect super-couple, right...?
INCOMING! August 2025 Comic Book Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in August 2025!
Batman Family Reading Order, 1989-1990: The Many Deaths of the Batman
Comics Chronology: Batman searches for a new sense of purpose in the wake of the fall of Robin and Batgirl!
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!
Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985-1986) Reading Order
Major Event: A cataclysmic battle for the multiverse results in the rebirth of the DC Universe
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
Nightmares, Inc (1984-1985) Reading Order
Crossover: Nocturna and the Night-Thief return to torment Batman who's still reeling from the loss of another Robin...
Passion Nocturnale (1983) Reading Order
Crossover: A new femme fatale enters the Batman's life leaving the Dynamic Duo divided while a killer stalks the streets
Top Ten Cosmic Comics
Podcast & Video: The OCG guys recommend 10 sci-fi sagas from a number of comics universes!
Returning Reflections (1985) Reading Order
Crossover: Two of the Flash's Rogues come to Gotham City, figuring a powerless Batman won't stand a chance against them
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
Lazarus Planet (2022-2023) Reading Order
Major Crossover: A clash between Batman and Robin results in the the world being subjected to the Lazarus Rain - new meta-powers hit the DC Universe!
Top Ten Ed Brubaker Comics
Podcast & Video: We pick 10 of our favourite stories by the acclaimed writer
Knight Terrors (2023) Reading Order
Major Event: The population of Earth is forced into sleep, leaving it up to Deadman and a handful of other unlikely heroes to save the world
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022-2023) Reading Order
Major Event: With the Justice League gone, who will stand against the Great Darkness before it eradicates the multiverse?
Legacy (1996) Reading Order
Crossover: Two of Batman's deadliest foes join forces in the sequel to Contagion
City of Bane (2019-2020) Reading Order
Crossover: Bane gains a new partner who helps him take over Gotham City... and it's Batman?
Road to Dark Crisis (2022) Reading Order
Crossover: Before the Dark Crisis, the Justice League must die!
Deadbolt (1998) Reading Order
Crossover / Related Events: The prelude to 'Legacy' sees a new vigilante on Gotham's streets
Joker Reading Order, 1956-1986: Earth One – The Silver & Bronze Age
Reading Order: From a thief with a gimmick to a psychotic major threat, the Joker becomes Batman’s biggest foe once again
Secrets and Shadows (2022) Reading Order
Related Events: The fallout of ‘Shadow War’ takes us through to ‘Lazarus Island’
INCOMING! September 2024 Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss this September!
The Search for Mera (1968-1969) Reading Order
Minor Crossover: Aquaman frantically scours the ocean for Mera when she falls prey to kidnappers
Top Ten Mini-Series
Podcast & Video: Mini-series, one-off trades – we recommend some of our favourite done-in-one stories
Shadow War (2022) Reading Order
Deathstroke has taken over the new Secret Society of Super-Villains, turning them into Deathstroke Inc (during THE LAZARUS TOURNAMENT). But his behaviour has become increasingly erratic, lately… and increasingly dark. He’s also taken on Respawn – a clone created by Ra’s al Ghul using genetic material from Deathstroke and Talia al Ghul. His daughter, Ravager,... Continue Reading →
The Lazarus Tournament (2021-2022) Reading Order
Recent events have seriously rocked the status quo of the Batman and the extended Bat-Family. Primarily, the death of butler, father-figure and confidant Alfred Pennyworth (during CITY OF BANE, 2019-2020) and the loss of Bruce Wayne’s fortune (due to the events of THE JOKER WAR, 2020-2021). With the family shattered and Batman struggling to deal... Continue Reading →
JLA/Avengers (2003-2004) Reading Order
The event we’d been waiting for since 1983. Who knew we’d see both universes in one huge event (see DC VERSUS MARVEL) before we’d see their two biggest teams together in one story! Originally, under Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas and George Pérez, the Justice League of America and the Avengers would face both the Lord... Continue Reading →
Batman Family Reading Order, 1987-1988: Deaths in the Family
Comics Chronology: Things get dark for the Dark Knight when two members of the Bat-Family fall to the Joker!
Deadly Knights (1994) Reading Order
It had been 12 years since the last Marvel/DC crossover when two of the darkest characters in either universe finally collided. The Punisher (Frank Castle) of Earth-7642 brings his war on crime brings him to Gotham City. His hunt for Jigsaw will attract the attention of Batman (John-Paul Valley, formerly known as Azrael). He returns... Continue Reading →
First Contact (2014) Reading Order
Expelled from their native Earth 2 via a Boom Tube, Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) and Robin (Helena Wayne) were cast into Prime Earth – the mainstream reality in the DC Multiverse. So far they’ve avoided running into this world’s counterparts of Batman and Superman, but that’s all about to change! SCROLL DOWN to the bottom for... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Contagion (1996) Reading Order
Crossover: Batman races to find a cure when Gotham City is hit by a deadly plague
Batman Reading Order: Origins – Year One to The Long Halloween
Comics Chronology: The Batman begins, making his mark in Gotham City and facing foes for the first time!
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 →
Hunt And Be Hunted (2013) Reading Order
Robin and Supergirl of Earth 2 were catapulted from their reality (during THE GATHERING) and became stranded on Prime Earth. Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) took on the identity of ‘Karen Starr’ and spent the last five years amassing a fortune to pay for the research that might enable their return home. Robin (Helena Wayne) focused on... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Legends (1986-1987) Reading Order
Major Crossover: Darkseid turns humanity against the world's greatest heroes - which could spell the end of the Justice League!
Aliens & Predator Versus The Omniverse, 1991-2019: AVP vs Other Universes
Comics Chronology: The Xenomorphs & Yautja face off against characters from 2000AD, Archie, Dark Horse, DC, Dynamite, Image & Valiant
