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 →
2099 Reading Order: The Original World of Tomorrow (1992-1997)
Originally intended to launch as a one-shot graphic novel 'Marvel World of Tomorrow' under Stan Lee and John Byrne, Marvel's 'futureverse' project instead became a line of 2099 titles set in a dystopian future of Earth-928. A new 'Age of Heroes' would dawn in this corporately-controlled America as future versions of pre-existing characters would begin... 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 →
Collectors Item Special: Nick Ricci from Geekable Podcast
Nick Ricci from the most upbeat comics podcast on the planet – Geekable Podcast – shares five of the most treasured runs in his comic collection. But don’t be fooled by his age, Nick’s all set to hit us up with examples of comics from throughout the decades! Nick’s an old friend of the Omniverse... Continue Reading →
Secret Invasion: The Infiltration (2007-2008) Reading Order
The CIVIL WAR has spilt the costumed heroes of America into two factions: those who'll sign the Superhuman Registration Act and those who won't. Even the Avengers are split in two with the SHRA-approved Mighty Avengers led by Ms Marvel & Iron Man hunting Luke Cage's outlaw New Avengers. But, on a mission in Japan,... 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 →
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 →
Marvel Cosmic Reading Order: Annihilated (2003-2008)
The cosmic side of the Marvel Universe had taken a back seat for a few years, but we’d really see Marvel start dipping our toes back into those space-centric tales in the early 2000s with Captain Marvel (Genis-Vell) returning to space, Thanos gaining his own series and Beta Ray Bill returning to the spotlight. But,... 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 →
When Attuma Strikes! (1964-1965) Reading Order
The barbaric Atantean called Attuma makes his debut, making his intentions to rule the undersea kingdom of Atlantis abundantly clear! Don’t let those bunny ears fool you – this warlord is more that capable of stealing the throne from Namor Sub-Mariner and of going go toe-to-webbed-toe with the Fantastic Four. And even if luck isn’t... 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 →
Their Darkest Hour (1964) Reading Order
The Enchantress and the Executioner are introduced to the Marvel Universe and quickly ally themselves with Baron Zemo – the man responsible for the death of Bucky Barnes. Having already defeated his Masters of Evil, Captain America is keen to face the foe who cost the life of his best friend and his time on... 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 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 →
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 →
Day of Judgment (1999) Reading Order
When Etrigan the Demon manipulates the fallen angel Asmodel into becoming the Spectre’s newest host, all Hell literally freezes over. As the dead begin to rise and chaos takes hold of the world of the living, it’s up some the Justice League and the magic-using heroes of the DC Universe to gather together and find... 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 Thanos Imperative (2010-2011) Reading Order
They fought off the Annihilation Wave. They freed Hala from Ultron and the Phalanx. But then, the war between the Shi’ar Empire and the Kree/Inhuman alliance tore a hole in the fabric of space and time – the Fault – which threatens to spew forth the undying invaders from the Cancerverse. Can the Guardians of... Continue Reading →
Realm of Kings (2009-2010) Reading Order
The WAR OF KINGS is over, but the universe itself is literally scarred. Black Bolt’s plan to weaponise the Terrigen Mists against Vulcan and the Shi’ar failed, but the detonation of the Terrigen Bomb has torn a colossal rift in the fabric in time and space. Both the Shi’ar and the Kree-ruled Inhumans have chosen... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Annihilation (2006-2007) Reading Order
Some of the major cosmic powers in the Marvel Universe are about to butt heads in a big way. A rift has opened form the Negative Zone into the positive matter universe and Annihilus plans to take full advantage. With the heroes busy fighting amongst themselves (during CIVIL WAR, 2006-2007), the fate of everything is in the hands of some unlikely heroes. ... 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 →
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 →
Ultimate Spider-Man Reading Order: Peter Parker (2000-2018)
Sure there are some truly amazing Spider-Man stories out there, but Marvel realised there's an intimidating amount of history for potential new readers to take on, so they launched a fresher take on the Marvel Universe in 2000. The Ultimate Universe began with Ultimate Spider-Man as its flagship series and what a fantastic series it was! Taking Spider-Man back to his roots, this teenage Peter Parker was... 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 →
Kang Reading Order: Nathaniel Richards (1963-Present)
Kang the Conqueror has been one of the Avengers’ most intriguing enemies. His main goal has been to dominate not just the world, but every world in every era. He's the master of time and that means there are numerous versions of him, often leading Kang to try and outdo his past and future selves,... Continue Reading →
Annihilation: Conquest (2007-2008) Reading Order
The Annihilation Wave led to the Annihilation War (which, of course, all happened during ANNIHILATION). Once it was all over, the universe learned it needed to be prepared in the highly unlikely event that it could all happen again someday. But no one was banking on the Phalanx... 'Annihilation: Conquest' steps things up a notch... 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 →