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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
Collector’s Item Special: Rob Williams & Pye Parr
Rob Williams (Suicide Squad, Cla$$war) and Pye Parr (2000AD, Realm of the Damned) rev up for a brand new Image Comics series in November, as Petrol Head makes its debut! So get ready for our very first duel-guest Collector’s Item Special episode, in which Rob and Pye share some comics from their personal collections –... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
Creator Interview: Mike del Mundo
Superstar artist and Toronto native Mike del Mundo enters the Omniverse for the first time! Our number one cover artist of 2022 shares highlights from his storied career, influences and inspiration, as well as his love of hip hop culture. Mike lists some of his favourite comic book covers and artists as well as his... 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 →
Collectors Item Special: Ian Richardson – Penciller, Inker, Covers
Penciller, inker, cover artist… is there anything Ian Richardson can’t do? The creative powerhouse very kindly stepped away from his desk to chat to us about some of his most-prized items in the comic collection he’s amassed over the years as a fan. In this Creator’s Item Special episode, Ian shares a complete 355-issue Marvel... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Final Orbit (1998) Reading Order
When writer Warren Ellis took over WildStorm’s StormWatch series after the FIRE FROM HEAVEN crossover event, he reduced the team’s roster and added a few new characters (including the obligatory hard-drinking, constantly smoking English character with an attitude towards authority) and new concepts. Then, out of the blue… it all ends. And I’m not sure... Continue Reading →
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 →
Invincible Universe Reading Order: Guarding the Globe & Beyond (2002-2018)
If you think Invincible is just another superhero comic, then give it a shot and stick with it. This series regularly breaks the rules in terms of what’s ‘supposed’ to happen in superhero titles. The mistakes Mark Grayson makes far outweigh any errors in judgement that Peter Parker’s ever made. Characters die and don’t come... Continue Reading →
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 →