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 →
COMIC 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
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 →
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 →
Sins Of Youth (2000) Reading Order
The formation of Young Justice – initially made up of Robin, Superboy and Impulse – caused a bit of a stir among the Justice League of America. Since then, their numbers have grown, along with the concerns of the JLA. Arrowette, the Secret and the new Wonder Girl have joined their ranks. Even under the... Continue Reading →
Kal-El Returns (2022-2023) Reading Order
Despite the injuries he suffered defending Earth from the Breach (during THE GOLDEN AGE), Clark Kent passed the mantle of Superman to his son, Jon Kent, and left Earth with the Authority to liberate Warworld from the tyrannical Mongul. Meanwhile, the freshed-faced young Superman would free the island nation Gamorra from its own cruel master... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
The Golden Age (2021) Reading Order
Still impacted by his Anti-Life Equation infection (during DARK NIGHTS: DEATH METAL), Superman’s life is about to be placed in further jeopardy. Is it time for Jon Kent to accept that the Golden Age of childhood is over and he may need to become the next Superman? This event is also part of INFINITE FRONTIER... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Collected Editions Spotlight: Adam Strange Between Two Worlds – The Deluxe Edition
Dave from the Omniverse Comics Guide presents a super quick overview of the upcoming Adam Strange: Between Two Worlds - The Deluxe Edition oversized hardcover. Once the greatest hero of the distant planet Rann, he's now a wanted man on Earth. Pursued by the police and hunted by aliens, Strange has learned that his adopted planet... Continue Reading →
Authority Reading Order: The WildStorm Years (1999-2011)
Warren Ellis took the reins of WildStorm Universe’s StormWatch series from Image Comics in 1996, and dragged it to new heights - mixing more mature storytelling with a semi-political edge. Following a relaunch that added Bryan Hitch as the title’s semi-regular new artist, Ellis wiped out almost the entire line-up with the FINAL ORBIT crossover... Continue Reading →
Heck’s Angels (1999) Reading Order
While Young Justice put an end to the Acolyte’s attempt to throw the Presence from his thrown in Heaven and replace him with Kali, the effects of the Acolyte’s plan hit Red Tornado right where he lives. Kali’s spell took hold Red Tornado’s adopted daughter Traya Sutton, prompting her to attack her mother. Kathy Sutton... Continue Reading →
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 →
Justice League Dark Reading Order: The Death of Magic (2011-2016)
As part of DC Comics' New 52 initiative that saw the birth of a modernised DC Universe, the Justice League Dark are a team made up of key magic users who gather to combat mystical and supernatural threats. Even though the line-up make it clear they don't want to be a team, fate will keep bringing them together until they... 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 →
Doom Patrol Reading Order: The New Earth/Vertigo Era (1987-2011)
Known for some of the most bizarre stories in the DC Universe, the Doom Patrol are about to get stranger! Following the death of the original line-up at the hands of Madame Rouge and General Zahl, Robotman became part of a new Doom Patrol when he met Celsius, Negative Woman and Tempest. The team remained... Continue Reading →
Legends (1986-1987) Reading Order
Following the CRISIS OF INFINITE EARTHS (1985-1986), the DC Universe has started afresh! At least, for the most part. It's been about five years since the introduction of Superman and, in that time, other heroes have risen with some even forming the Justice League of America. But the League is about to face a crisis of its own when Professor Ivo's bizarre... 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 →
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 →