Related Events: How are the break-up of Kitty Pryde & Colossus, Wolverine's feud with Ogun, the arrival of the Magus on Earth and the reformation of Alpha Flight connected?
Away Game (1984) Reading Order
Minor Crossover: Magik and the New Mutants come to Kitty Pryde's rescue when Emma Frost tries to indoctrinate her into her Hellions
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!
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!
INCOMING! October 2025 Comic Book Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in October 2025!
INCOMING! September 2025 Comic Book Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in September 2025!
What to read before… ONSLAUGHT (1996)
Background Reading: The stories to pick up before the ONSLAUGHT event - from the essential to the optional
X-Nation (1995-1996) Reading Order
Related Events: The Marvel Universe of 2099 reels from the fall of Doom, while the X-Men try to maintain control of Halo City as it floods with mutant refugees
INCOMING! August 2025 Comic Book Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in August 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!
X-Factor Reading Order, 2004-2013: Investigations
Comics Chronology: X-Factor Investigations delve into the darker side of the Marvel Universe in Peter David's epic run
Ultimatum (2009) Reading Order
Major Event: The Ultimate Universe goes through drastic changes when Magneto launches his most ruthless assault on humanity so far
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 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...
INCOMING! March 2025 Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in March 2025!
Hulk Family Reading Order, 2008-2010: Green Hulks vs Red Hulks
Character Chronology: The Gamma-Fam explodes when the Red Hulk, She-Hulk, Skaar and a new, savage She-Hulk join the cast
The Brood Saga (1982-1983) Reading Order
Crossover / Related Events: When the alien Brood take the X-Men hostage, Professor X gather a team of New Mutants... for sinister purposes
March on Ultimatum (2006-2008) Reading Order
Related Events / Crossover: Magneto takes on the Ultimates and the origins of the Ultimate Universe are revealed!
INCOMING! January 2025 Collected Editions
Podcast & Video: The books you don't wanna miss in January 2025!
World War Hulk (2007-2008) Reading Order
Major Event: The Hulk returns to Earth, looking to have his revenge on the Illuminati and anyone who tries to protect them!
Top Ten Ed Brubaker Comics
Podcast & Video: We pick 10 of our favourite stories by the acclaimed writer
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!
Death’s Head II, 1992-Present Reading Order: The Minion Cyborg
After assimilating its final target, the Minion cyborg takes on a part of the persona of a certain Freelance Peace-Keeping Agent...
X-Men Family Reading Order, 1978-1981: The Phoenix Saga
Reading Order: A member of the X-Men becomes their biggest threat in one of the most-popular eras for Marvel's mutants
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'
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
Deadpool & Wolverine Reading Order, 1994-Present: Katanas vs Claws
Reading Order: Every Deadpool/Wolverine clash, team-up and near miss... in order!
The Coming of Gah Lak Tus (2004-2006) Reading Order
Related Series / Crossover: Something is coming to devour the planet Earth in the Ultimate Universe and not even the X-Men, Fantastic Four, the Ultimates and Captain Marvel can stop it
Deadpool vs Wolverine: Ten Recommended Stories
Podcast & Video: We pick five Deadpool and five Wolverine stories – you choose which you'd prefer!
Enemy of the State (2004-2005) Reading Order
Major Crossover: Warped by Hydra and the Hand, Wolverine becomes the deadliest threat in the Marvel Universe
X-Men Family Reading Order, 1971-1977: All-New, All-Different
Comics Chronology: The X-Men’s corner of the Marvel Universe goes through major changes when Cyclops leads a brand new team
World War Hulks (2010) Reading Order
Crossover: Red Hulk, Green Hulk, the She-Hulks and more take on MODOK and the Leader’s whole army of AIM’s Hulks and Hulked-Out Heroes
Fall of the Hulks (2010) Reading Order
Bruce Banner is about to learn the secret behind the conspiracy that began with the Red Hulk, but it’s about to get worse!
Second Genesis (1975) Reading Order
Minor Crossover: When the original X-Men fall to Krakoa, Cyclops leads an all-new, all-different team
Micronauts Triumphant (1984) Reading Order
Minor Crossover: The X-Men and Micronauts switch worlds when Xavier's dark side comes to the fore
Top Ten Comic Book Resurrections
Death comes for all as discussed in our TOP TEN COMIC BOOK DEATHS episode! This time around, though, we look at the characters who returned from the veil. Or perhaps never crossed over to the other side in the first place! There’ll be plenty you’ll recognise and reminiss over, but also some more obscure choices... Continue Reading →
Top Ten ‘90s X-Men Stories
To mark the return of the animated X-Men in the X-Men ’97 series on Disney+, those Omniverse Comics Guide guys take a trip back to the 1990s – the decade that introduced those merry mutants to many - and choose ten of their all-time favourite X-stories from that era to both recommend and remind to... Continue Reading →
Rom Reading Order, 1979-1994: Spaceknight of Galador
The Parker Brothers action figure might not have been a big hit on the toy shelves, but Rom became a cult favorite when he gained is own Marvel Comics series. The Galadorian Spaceknight’s mission… to rid the universe of the malevolent shape-shifting Dire Wraiths who had infiltrated other worlds for their own nefarious purposes. Using... Continue Reading →
The Muir Island Saga (1991) Reading Order
Since Polaris' arrival at Moira MacTaggert's Mutant Research Centre on Muir Island, the behaviour of everyone around her has changed for the worse. It's become clear this is the work of the Shadow King; an old foe of Charles Xavier from some time before he became Professor X and formed the X-Men. This psychic entity... 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!
Geekable: Loki S2, E2 Discussion
Didn't go to New York Comic Con this year?? Fret not! Join Nick and Anas as they go over the highlights so you are prepared for all the awesome Marvel comics coming our way in 2024 and beyond! Avengers news! X-Men announcements! The Ultimate Universe! Vampires waging war! Scarlet Witch! Daredevil! Buckle up true believers.... Continue Reading →
Wraith War (1984-1985) Reading Order
Countless years ago, the Celestials manipulated the Skrull gene pool and, among other things, created an offshoot of Deviant Skrulls called Dire Wraiths. These warped and murderous magic-users were chased from their birth world and found a new home in the Dark Nebula, naming their planet Wraithworld. Two hundred years ago, the Dire Wraiths invaded... Continue Reading →
Bring on the Bad Guys: X-Men
The X-Men might be mutants, but that doesn’t limit them to only fighting other mutants. Whether they’re defending themselves from threats from the stars, other dimensions or even regular humans, these outlaw heroes have a fascinating pool of villains to draw from. So which of the X-Men’s bad guys should we shine the spotlight on?... 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 →
Secret Wars (1984-1985) Reading Order
Major Crossover: The Beyonder whisks some of the biggest heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe to Battleworld
Quick Catch-Up: Pepe Larraz
Acclaimed comic book artist Pepe Lazzaz took a break from drawing commissions at this year’s Portsmouth Comic Con to chat about his Big Game series with Mark Millar, his love of fantasy and sci-fi and designing the X-Men! Listen to the podcast below or on your preferred podcast player, such as Apple or Spotify through... 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
Marvel Cosmic Reading Order: Guarding the Galaxy (2008-2011)
Comics Chronology: A colossal cosmic conflict literally splits the Marvel Universe wide open
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 →
War of Kings (2009) Reading Order
Major Event: The Shi'ar are now ruled by Vulcan, but attempting to add the Kree to his growing empire will risk incurring the wrath of the Inhumans...
Kang Reading Order, 1963-Present: Nathaniel Richards
Comics Chronology: Determined to conquer all time, Kang is regularly oposed by the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and even himself...