In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the Webtoon Canvas horror series, The Pale Woman by UnFrozen70. They talk about its unique visual style as brought about the constraints of the webtoon format, its eerie atmosphere and intentionally opaque plot, and Eric educates Phillip about Kwanzaa!

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the Image series Home Sick Pilots by Dan Watters and Casper Wijngaard. They break down its weird, unique mashup of haunted horse horror, punk rock, and mecha genres, its unusually vibrant color scheme for a horror comic, and Eric asks Phillip to weigh in on controversial takes on Gundam.

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Just in time for election season, Phillip and Eric kick off the first part of their retrospective on the DC/Wildstorm political superhero series, Ex Machina by Brian K. Vaughn and Tony Harris. They talk about the comic as a time capsule of post-9/11 New York, its approach of a former superhero becoming mayor of New York and putting out political fires, and The Omnibus gives its official endorsement for 2024 US presidential race!

In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino's run on the DC comic Green Arrow! They do a deep dive into Sorrentino's bold page designs and use of color, creative sound effect design in comics, and discuss their feelings about Justin Hartley and This is Us.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk the modern classic, the Marvel comic Hawkeye by Matt Fraction and David Aja! They discuss Aja's brilliant, experimental layouts, the boldness of telling a murder mystery from the perspective of a dog, and remind people the important distinction between  emanata and enema.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the stylish Nick Fury series by James Robinson and ACO, the best comic of 2017 that no one read! They break down ACO's striking page design and circular layouts, digital colors and screen tones, and go off the rails with tangents about Namor and Roger Moore Bond movies.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric are back with another watch/commentary episode on talk the groundbreaking Milestone/DC comic Static and its animated adaptation, Static Shock! They talk about the significance of the character and the Milestone imprint and then watch two episodes of the cartoon, one very special episode dealing with racism and an armadillo man, another with Static teaming up with NBA players moonlighting as superheroes.

Yep, this might be the episode where we jumped the shark. But hey, you still get our witty banter!

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk with cartoonist and fellow comics grad Alex L. Combs about breaking into comics and his upcoming nonfiction graphic novel on transgender history being published by Candlewick Press. He talks about being influenced by Ranma ½ and Dykes to Watch Out For, making a webcomic about working as a stripper, and drops insights about trans history like medieval attitudes towards queer people and Chevalier d'Éon. Plus, Alex advises the podcast on a bold new direction to juice the numbers!

For anyone looking to break into comics, this is a must-listen!

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https://alexlcombs.com/
Twitter: @alexlcombs

In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk the Vertigo series Unknown Soldier, a gritty war drama by Joshua Dysart and Alberto Ponticelli. Travel back in time to the 2000s and hear them break down this hidden modern classic with the six perspectives, the complexities of telling a story based in real-world conflict, and reminisce about Kony 2012 and comics with Batman's wang.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk Blankets, the graphic memoir by Craig Thompson. One of them lambasts the comic, the other half-heartedly defends it! They talk expressionism, being timely in its timeliness, and reminisce about bad family dramas on the WB.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk the sci-fi slice of life web comic turned graphic novel, On A Sunbeam by Tillie Walden. They talk about bending the boundaries and tropes of science fiction, how far you can test your readers' patience with meandering first acts, and their suggestion to boost comic sales by starting beef with cartoonists like rap stars back in the day.

The webcomic:

https://www.onasunbeam.com/

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk about the sublime Uncle Sam, the Vertigo limited series by Steve Darnell and Alex Ross. They discuss repurposing American symbolism and presidential quotes, its way of telling the stories of marginalized groups throughout American history, and beg Hideo Kojima and Justin Simien for money.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric mix things up by talking about cartoonist Keith Knight and do a commentary on two episodes of his Hulu series Woke. Listen to them react to the realism of the show's portrayal of being a struggling cartoonist, its tackling of the complexities of race and identity with humor, and ragging on the fine arts world.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric return to the shonen action manga Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Now that Eric is finally caught up, they discuss their reactions to Denji's character development, the differences between Part 1 and Part 2, and Eric tells Phillip on what he's learned from rewatch binge of Law and Order: SVU.

In this very special episode, Phillip and Eric not only talk about Godzilla: Aftershock, the prequel comic to the Legendary film Godzilla: King of the Monsters, but also interview the artist and colorist behind its creation, Drew Edward Johnson and Allen Passalaqua. We get to hear the behind-the-scenes process of creating the art of a Godzilla comic and working on established IPs, the key to designing Toho styled kaiju, and some hilarious stories about breaking into the industry in the mid nineties by interviewing for a job at Wildstorm without knowing about it.

Plus, Phillip publicly admits his admiration for the 2014 Godzilla film in a way that is not at all electronically doctored!

Timestamp for interview: 30:48.

Find Drew Johnson's work here:
https://drewedwardjohnson.bigcartel.com/
Twitter: @Drew_E_Johnson

Find Allen Passalaqua's work here: 

https://linktr.ee/angryf

Battlepug webcomic with Mike Norton

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk about the long-awaited, highly touted, and deeply resented DC comic Doomsday Clock by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank. Does this sequel to the legendary Watchmen live up to the hype, let alone needed to be made?

Nope. But it did make for a riveting discussion, so check it out!

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk about the goddamn Batman in the infamous DC comic All Star Batman and Robin by Frank Miller and Jim Lee. Because hey, every once in a while, you got to talk about the bad comics.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk the Image comic Pretty Deadly by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Emma Rios. They discuss the Western genre, kinetic action layouts, and the speed of which black superheroes can braid their hair into cornrows.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk the Image comic Monstress by Majorie Liu and Sana Takeda! They discuss writing in the fantasy genre, how to not write exposition, and the time limit on Westworld spoilers. Plus, check out the sexy new theme song approved for commercial use!

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk the DC Comic Mister Miracle by Tom King and Mitch Gerads! Listen to what Eric calls one of the best comics of the last decade, a deep dive into the mechanics of nine panel grids, and how superheroes should treat retail workers. Don't miss what is easily their smartest and stupidest discussion to date!

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk about The Vision, the 2015 Marvel comic by Tom King and Gabriel Walta. They go in-depth on this subversive superhero comic that was a major influence on WandaVision, puzzle through figure what the deal is with the Whizzer, and how Biden would've been a longtime supporter of the Sentinel program.

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On this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their discussion on Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch's run on The Ultimates! They do a deep dive into the more political and complex second half of The Ultimates, argue about superheroes wearing helmets, and make yet another astounding discovery of Comixology censorship that will leave you shaking your head.

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On this episode, Phillip and Eric talk Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch's run on The Ultimates! They revisit this Bush era superhero series that redefined the direction of Marvel and served as a major influence for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in a deep dive that had to split into two episodes!

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk Infidel, the Image horror comic by Pornsak Pichetshote and Aaron Campbell. They talk about how to pull off horror in the language of comics, systemic racism, and living in Staten Island if Spider-Man destroyed the ferry.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss the Image horror graphic novel Houses of the Unholy by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. They break down this legendary duo's stretching their usual noir stories by adding a horror twist, the use of satanic ritual abuse hysteria as a storytelling device, and Eric accuses Phillip of worshipping the devil.

On this episode of The Omnibus, Phillip and Eric continue their discussion of the Marvel comic Truth: Red, White, and Black, by Robert Morales and Kyle Baker. Plus, an astounding discovery about the Comixology version gets made mid-episode!

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This episode of the The Omnibus, Phillip and Eric discuss the Marvel comic Truth: Red, White, and Black, by Robert Morales and Kyle Baker. A hidden gem of a superhero comic about Isaiah Bradley, the black Captain America, and a comic that's so layered, this had to be a two-parter!

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The premiere episode of the comics theory and criticism podcast, The Omnibus! In this episode, we talk Prince of Cats, the Image graphic novel by Ron Wimberly.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk the Image superhero comic Local Man by Tim Seely and Tony Fleecs. They break down how it approaches the '90s superhero genre with affectionate mockery, its use of two (and later three) distinctly different art styles to establish an unique visual language that pays homage to the eras of Image Comics, and Phillip educates Eric on the obscure '90s action show, Vanishing Point.

Phillip and Eric conclude their retrospective on Grant Morrison's epic Batman run with the final part of BATMAN INCORPORATED with Chris Burnham, featuring the death of Damien Wayne and the final showdown with Talia Al'Ghul. They also discuss Eric's new fascination with cat manga, Phillip failing to materialize Damson Idris into the MCU, and how Phillip still hasn't seen On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their breakdown of Grant Morrison's epic Batman run with the second part of the Batman Incorporated arc debuting during the New 52 with artists Chris Burnham, Frazier Irving, and more! They discuss Morrison's deep dive into the backstory of Talia al Ghul, Chris Burnham's rough and tumble art style, and reveal the global expansion of The Omnibus Incorporated!

In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk the first part of the third act of Grant Morrison's epic run on Batman with Batman Incorporated, featuring art by Yanick Paquette, Chris Burnham, and more. They talk about Morrison's reinvention of Batman as a global crimefighting organization, the reintroduction of the Golden Age Batwoman and the extended Bat family, and figuring out who's in charge of the all the spy agencies in the DC universe.

In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss the conclusion of the second act of Grant Morrison's Batman epic with The Return of Bruce Wayne and the final part of Batman and Robin with Frazier Irving. They break down Frazier Irving's surreal, moody art, discuss the philosophy of "vibes, not plot", and weigh in on the stupid Drake/Kendrick Lamar feud.

In this episode, Phillip and Eric go over the first part Grant Morrison's Batman and Robin featuring the debut of Dick Grayson as Batman and Damien Wayne as Robin, with art by Frank Quitely, Phillip Tan, Chris Burnham, and more. They discuss the new dynamic of the new Dynamic Duo, the meta-commentary of the return of Jason Todd on post-Watchmen superheroes, and Phillip reacts to a clip from Titans to juice the algorithm!

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are continuing their breakdown of Grant Morrison's run on Batman with the big epic DC event, Final Crisis and Superman Beyond with art by J.G. Jones, Doug Mahnke, et al. They discuss this tangential yet essential tie-in to the death of Bruce Wayne story arc, debate on the quality of the story choices Morrison makes within Final Crisis, and Eric asks Phillip if it's racist to exclude Martian Manhunter from the Justice League.

In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk about the manga series Yu-Gi-Oh! by Kazuki Takashi, and the basis for the anime, card game, and media franchise. Because a manga around a children's card game seems ripe for discussion.

In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their discussion of Grant Morrison's Batman run with Batman R.I.P., drawn by Tony Daniel. They break down Morrison's revamping of Silver Age campiness with a dark twist, their ultimate statement on what it takes to be Batman, and Eric confides in Phillip about some romantic troubles he's been having with his girlfriends Mitsuru and Aegis.

In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their breakdown of Grant Morrison's Batman run with the second arc, The Black Glove with J.H. Williams III and Tony Daniel. They discuss Morrison's reintroduction of campy Silver Age elements like the Club of Heroes and Bat-Mite but with a darker twist, go over J.H. Williams's exquisite panel design, and debate whether the X-Men have privilege.

In this episode, Phillip and Eric kick off the first of a multi-episode breakdown of Grant Morrison's definitive Batman run with Batman and Son with art by Andy Kubert. They talk about the introduction of Damien Wayne, Grant Morrison being a true auteur artist within mainstream superhero comics and laying the foundation for their take on the Batman mythos, and Phillip and Eric voice their hot takes on the latest trends to juice the algorithm!

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are breaking down the Denpa manga Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Beltorchika's Children by Uroaki Sabisi and Takayuki Yanase. They go real deep into the lore of the Gundam franchise, debate of whether a primarily adapted property works well in comics, and Eric makes fun of Phillip for spending money on Gundam toys.

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are discussing the Black Dynamite comic by IDW, written by Brian Ash and drawn by a multitude of artists including Ron Wimberly, Jun Lofamia and more. They discuss the translation of the movie's humor into comic form, quote the movie back and forth, and Eric subjects Phil to a test of his blackness.

In this episode, Phillip asks Eric about two of the comic series personally edited by the latter: the Tapas webtoon series, The Undefeatable Swordsman and the manga series on J-Novel Club, The Frontier Lord Begins With Zero Subjects. They go over the behind the scenes work of webtoon and manga localization, Phil's distaste of light novel titles, and give a brief overview of the critical and commercial bomb that is Sony's Madame Web movie.

Check out the series here:

The Frontier Lord Begins With Zero Subjects: Tales of Blue Dias and The Onikin Alna

The Undefeatable Swordsman

In this episode, Phillip and Eric wrap their discussion on the Image series The Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie. They break down the whether the plot threads came together, the use of differing artists and prose pages for time jumps, and Eric tries to prove how cool he really is to Phil.

In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their breakdown of the Image series, The Wicked + The Divine written by Kieron Gillen and drawn by Jaime McKelvie. They talk McKelvie's use of logos and graphic design, debate the ease of following the plot, and Eric schools Phillip on notable black figures in history!

In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their discussion of the Image series The Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen an Jamie McKelvie. They discuss the next installment's use of guest artists and Phillip schools Eric on Kanye West albums.

In this first part of a four episode series, Phillip and Eric discuss the first eleven issues of the Image series The Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie! They talk about its unique premise of combining godhood with celebrity culture, its basis of its characters off of famous music icons, and Phillip tests Eric's knowledge of Billie Ellish songs.

In this episode, Phillip and Eric break down the infamous Marvel comic Ultimatum by Jeph Loeb and David Finch. Because sometimes, you gotta talk about the bad comics to learn about what not to do.

In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss the Yen Press manga memoir My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness by Kai Nagata. They discuss its unique visual style compared to other manga, its candid discussion of the author's mental health struggles and visiting a lesbian escort agency, and how Phillip has the three strikes of being problematic by not having watched Echo yet.

In this episode, Eric and Phillip kick off 2024 by going back to their roots and revisit the very first comics they ever read: Venom on Trial by Marvel for Eric and The Death of Superman for Phil. Listen to how these comics have and haven't aged very well, plus Eric lambasts Phil for his continuing failure to improve diversity and inclusion by not catching up on the Hulu Wu-Tang show.

Phillip and Eric close out 2023 by finishing their watch and commentary on The Flash movie. Hear Eric's moans of pain as the mediocrity deadens his brain, their suggestions on a variety of different movies and tv shows that would be better to watch, and how Phil is still racist for not having watched Blue Beetle.