Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in February 2026!
Top 20 Comic Book Collected Editions of 2025
Podcast & Video: The complete rundown of our favourite collected editions of 2025 - is your #1 choice on our list?
INCOMING! January 2026 Comic Book Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in January 2026!
Ultimate Universe Reading Order, 2006-2010: Origins & Ultimatums
Comics Chronology: Earth-1610 goes through a major shake-up that leaves the survivors Spider-Man, the Ultimates and the X-Men notably changed!
Spider-Man, 1986-1987 Reading Order: Fearful Symmetry
Comics Chronology: The death of Jean DeWolff, the unmasking of the Hobgoblin, a horrifying final clash with Kraven the Hunter and the wedding of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson!
What’s Been Happening in… the Amazing Spider-Man: 2025 Edition
Podcast & Video: Been away from Spidey for a while or never read his series? Reed's Reads is here to tell you why you might wanna pick it up!
Marvel Universe, 2004 Reading Order: Disassembled & Reloaded
Comics Chronology: The X-Men reload, the Avengers disassemble, Spider-Man goes through major changes, Wolverine goes on a killing spree, Captain America faces the Winter Soldier & more!
INCOMING! December 2025 Comic Book Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in December 2025!
The Cosmic Spidey Saga (1989-1990) Reading Order
Crossover: Spider-Man gains unimaginable power when he becomes the target of the Prime Movers
Comics For My Kids 2: Barb the Brave, Max & Chaffy, Ultimate Spider-Man
Podcast Exclusive: Get some recommendations for the smaller readers in your life with our second C4MK episode!
JM DeMatteis delves into his back catalogue to talk Spider-Man, Dr Fate & more!
Podcast & Video: JMD returns to talk us through his acclaimed runs on the recently reprinted Spider-Man and Dr Fate & more!
Top Ten Most-Wanted Marvel Omnibus: 2025 Edition
Podcast & Video: The stories and runs we'd like to see in chunky collections from Marvel Comics
INCOMING! August 2025 Comic Book Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in August 2025!
TOP TEN Peter David Comics
Podcast & Video: We celebrate the life and work of champion scribe Peter David with 10 stories that are worthy of your time
The Final Threat (1969) Reading Order
Crossover: Adam Warlock, Captain Marvel and the Avengers oppose Thanos' plan to destroy Earth's sun, but not everyone comes out alive...
INCOMING! July 2025 Comic Book Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in July 2025!
Doom 2099 Reading Order, 1992-1997: The Future is Doomed, Earth-928
Chronology: In a future ruled by sinister corporations, Doom may actually be the closest thing to a hero the world has!
BONUS TIME: Ron Frenz Reveals the True Story Behind the Saga of the Hobgoblin!
Video Exclusive: What really happened behind the scenes in the Marvel offices in the mid-80s when the growing mystery behind the Hobgoblin led to confusion and controversy?
Ron Frenz Interview: The Stories Behind the Stories at Marvel & DC Comics
Podcast/Video: How the Kid Who Collected Spider-Man came to be, the jump to DC Comics, why the DeFalco/Frenz team works & more!
Ultimatum (2009) Reading Order
Major Event: The Ultimate Universe goes through drastic changes when Magneto launches his most ruthless assault on humanity so far
Brand New Day (2007-2008) Reading Order
Themed Event: Spider-Man gets a new shot at life now that no one remembers who's under the mask!
Top Ten ’80s Spider-Man Stories
Podcast & Video: The OCG guys pick their five favourite Spidey stories from the 1980s!
The Infinity Crusade (1993) Reading Order
Major Event: The final part of the '90s Infinity Trilogy - Adam Warlock's 'good' side could be the biggest threat the Marvel Universe has ever faced!
What to read before… SPIDER-ISLAND (2011)
Background Reading: The stories to pick up before the SPIDER-ISLAND event - from the essential to the optional
What to read before… SECRET WARS (1984-1985)
Background Reading: The stories to pick up before the original SECRET WARS event - from the essential to the optional
The Thanos War (1973-1974) Reading Order
Crossover: The Avengers and Captain Marvel face a new threat to the universe - a 'mad god' called Thanos!
The Punisher Reading Order, 1974-1990: Back to the War
Comics Chronology: The Punisher's war on crime begins as the former soldier takes his revenge mission to the streets of Manhattan and beyond!
The Infinity War (1992) Reading Order
Major Event: The saga of the Infinity Gauntlet wasn't the end - now the heroes must contend with a darker threat to the entire cosmos...
The Fall of the Kingpin (1991-1992) Reading Order
Related Events: Daredevil finally gets his chance to topple the Kingpin while the Spider-Man deals with the evolution of the Hobgoblin
Born Again (1986) Reading Order
Minor Crossover: The Kingpin finally obtains the means of destroying Daredevil
The War to End All Skrulls (1985) Reading Order
Crossover/Related Events: Nebula makes her bid to rule what remains of the Skrull Empire, the Avengers and Fantastic Four are drawn in and Spider-Man fights for his life against Firelord
March on Ultimatum (2006-2008) Reading Order
Related Events / Crossover: Magneto takes on the Ultimates and the origins of the Ultimate Universe are revealed!
Spider-Man 2099 Reading Order, 1992-1997: The Original Earth-928 Timeline
Character Guide: The future of the Marvel Universe looks bleak, Miguel O'Hara picks up a certain web-slinger's legacy
Kraven’s Last Hunt (1987) Reading Order
Crossover: Kraven the Hunter is going to defeat Spider-Man this time, even if it kills him
One Nation Under Doom (1995-1996) Reading Order
Major Event: Doctor Doom rules the future! The world of 2099's last hope lies in Doom...
Doctor Doom Reading Order, 1982-1991: The Doom/Kristoff War
Comics Chronology: Doom's demise leads into the first of the Secret Wars and a fight against himself!
Wordburglar brings back his ‘Rapplicable Skills’
Interview: Comic book aficionado & emcee... Wordburglar is back - and this time he's restoring all the glory to one of his finest albums!
The Fall of the Hammer (1994) Reading Order
Crossover: In the year 2099, Alchemax create their own pantheon of heroes to take out the future versions of Spider-Man, Doom, Punisher and the X-Men
The Rise of the Hammer (1993-1994) Reading Order
Related Events / Crossover: The build-up to the first 2099 event 'The Fall of the Hammer'
INCOMING! September 2024 Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss this September!
Secret Wars II (1985-1986) Reading Order
Major Event: The Beyonder comes to Earth to learn about desire, but he may prove to become an unstoppable threat
TOP TEN Mark Millar Comics
Podcast & Video: We pick 10 of our favourite stories by the acclaimed writer
JM DeMatteis (Re)enters the DeMultiverse – now on Kickstarter!
Podcast & Video: Our special guest JM DeMatteis explains the next phase of his DeMutliverse Kickstarter and reveals why he'll always love Spider-Man's clone!
Top Ten Most-Wanted Marvel Comics Omnibus – 2024 Edition
Podcast & Video: We pick the ten Marvel Omnis we most want to see!
INCOMING! August 2024 Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss this Summer!
Secret War (2004-2005) Reading Order
Crossover: A group of heroes are about to find out about a SHIELD mission they never knew they carried out...
Avengers Disassembled (2004-2005) Reading Order
Major Event: The Avengers experience the worst day in their long history when one of their own turns against them.
Spider-Island (2011) Reading Order
No one’s noticed the new breed of bed bugs that have infested Manhattan Island. And why should they? Who notices bed bugs?! But when people bitten by the bugs start developing powers akin to your friendly-neighbourhood Spider-Man, that’s when the Avengers, Agent Venom, Shang-Chi, Spider-Girl and others will start taking notice! The bizarre Spidey-foe known... Continue Reading →
The Infinity Gauntlet (1991-1992) Reading Order
Major Event: Thanos wipes out half the Universe with the Infinity Gems - how do the remaining heroes defeat a foe with the power of a god?
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 →
Ultimate Universe Reading Order, 2000-2005: The Ultimate Age of Heroes
Comics Chronology: A groundbreaking modern reworking of the Marvel Universe begins with the Fantastic Four, Ultimates, Spider-Man and the X-Men!
Omniverse Book Club – Spider-Man: Coming Home
For this edition of the Book Club, the Omniverse welcomes @reed_reads to the show to discuss a classic Spidey story, “Coming Home”. Written by J.M Strazynski and illustrated by the incomparable John Romita jr, this turn of the century tale finds our friendly neighbour hood Spider-Man swinging through New York only to encounter one of... Continue Reading →
Geekable: Loki S2, E3-4 Dissection
Anas returns to Geekable, this week, to talk about the sheer epicness of PlayStation’s Spider-Man II game! But, of course, we have questions… Will there be Daredevil DLC? How's Wolverine's game going to tie into the same universe? How will Spider-Man III be the "Avengers Endgame" of the story?? What characters do we want to... Continue Reading →
Spider-Man Reading Order, 1984-1985: Saga of the Alien Costume
Comics Chronology: Spider-Man gets a new black costume, resumes his feud with the Hobgoblin and comes face-to-face with the Beyonder
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 →
2099 Reading Order, 1992-1997: The Original World of Tomorrow
Chronology: The future incarnations of Spider-Man, Hulk, the X-Men, the Punisher and Doom rally against corporate greed in a dystopian timeline
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 →
Marvel Cosmic Reading Order, 2003-2008: Annihilated
Comics Chronology: The cosmic corner of the Marvel Universe is invaded - introducing the new Guardians of the Galaxy
The Spot Reading Order, 1984: Jonathon Ohnn (1984-present)
One of Spider-Man's strangest foes - get ready for the bizarre history of the Spot!
Ultimate Spider-Man Reading Order, 2000-2018: Peter Parker, Earth-1610
Comics Chronology: A fresh incarnation of Peter Parker becomes the Spider-Man of a brand new Ultimate Universe!
The Comics That Inspired the Marvel Cinematic Universe: The tales behind the MCU in chronological order
Comics Chronology: The key events from the MCU in the order they took place in the Marvel Comics