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PODCAST

The Omnibus Comics Podcast

Eric Wong and Phillip Fleming

A comics theory and criticism podcast hosted by comic creators and MFA grads Eric Wong and Phillip Fleming.

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01:05:24

What Makes A Good Action Comic?

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2022/09/30

In this episode, Phillip and Eric shift gears to break down the elements of how to do action in comics, with examples from Dragon Ball Z, Jack Kirby, Nextwave, David Aja, We3, and more! They discuss the qualities of clarity, kinetic energy, and emotional excitement with examples of doing it through the pure illustrative skill of movement and body posing, widescreen panel layouts, and cool, unconventional layouts to show dynamism. Plus Eric gives a rant on Ip Man 4: The Finale and its clumsy

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01:06:32

The Green Lantern by Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2022/09/23

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are breaking the DC comic series, The Green Lantern, by Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp. They discuss its melding of police procedural with cosmic weirdness, Liam Sharp's innovative and decorative style page designs, and debate whether the Green Lantern Corps should be defunded. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:08:03

Dune: The Graphic Novel - Adapted by Brian Herbert,...

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2022/09/16

In this episode, Phillip and Eric break down the graphic novel adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic Dune from Abrams, with art by Raul Allen and Patricia Martin. They discuss the challenges of adapting a prose novel to a visual medium, the challenges of adapting this particular prose novel to comics, and Eric goes onto a rant about who is to blame for Paper Girls not getting renewed for a second season. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro

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01:10:03

The Good Asian by Pornsak Pichetshote and Alexandre...

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2022/09/02

Phillip and Eric break down the Chinese American noir detective comic and 2022 Eisner winner for Best Limited Series, The Good Asian by Pornsak Pichetshote and Alexandre Tefenkgi from Image. They talk about its unique blend of noir crime and Chinese American history, its dissection of the model minority and respectability politics, and Eric teaches Phillip just how stupid some people on Twitter are when it comes to Asian American cinema. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music

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01:04:06

Going Remote: A Teacher's Journey - Interview with...

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2022/08/26

In this episode, Phillip and Eric welcome back friend of the podcast and cartoonist Pete Glanting to talk about his upcoming debut graphic novel, Going Remote: A Teacher's Journey, with writer Adam Bessie. Published through Projected Censored and Seven Stories press, this comic is part nonfiction about the consequences of replacing classroom teaching with remote instruction and during the coronavirus pandemic, part memoir about Bessie living with his cancer diagnosis. Pete talks about being

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01:15:16

Interview with Cartoonist and Black Ghost colorist,...

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2022/08/19

In this episode, Eric chats with cartoonist, colorist, and comics professor James Kettner! He talks about coming up at SVA with future comic stars like Raina Telgemeier and Nate Powell, spilling the beans on his coloring process for our webtoon comic Black Ghost, and interning at Marvel in the middle of the '90s crash and being AIM buddies with Bryan Singer. Check out James Kettner's work here: https://kettnerd.com/ And his coloring on our Webtoon series, BLACK

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01:00:10

Debuting Our Own WEBTOON Series! - Black Ghost

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2022/08/03

Phillip and Eric engage in shameless promotion and talk about their own brand new comic on Webtoon, BLACK GHOST. Their entry into Webtoon's Call to Action contest is a kung fu comic set in Chinatown, San Francisco in the 1920s. Listen to them talk about the process of making it, and Eric also discusses some world-shattering news from Comic-Con! Our comic: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/black-ghost/list?title_no=793035 Please like, share, and/or subscribe! Reach us by email at

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01:07:13

2022 Eisners Part IV - Reckless, Oni Press, Lauren...

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2022/07/23

Phillip and Eric wrap up the 2022 Eisners with their own version: the 2022 Omni Awards. They chat casually about all the other nominees they've read. Plus, Eric gives the inside scoop on how he could've turned around Oni Press! (probably). Trickster, Traitor, Dummy, Doll: https://thenib.com/trickster-traitor-dummy-doll/ New episodes every second and fourth Friday of the month! And if you like listening to us banter, check out our Gundam podcast! Reach us by email at

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01:13:27

2022 Eisners Part III - The Good Asian, Spy x Family,...

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2022/07/08

Part three of 2022 Eisner nominees discussion, with Phillip and Eric talking about the Image limited series The Good Asian by Pornsak Pichetshote and Alexandre Tefenkgi, the manga smash success Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the even bigger manga smash hit Spy x Family Tatsuya Endo, and the Image series Ultramega by James Harren. Plus, Eric promotes Phillip to a new position within The Omnibus LLC! New episodes every second and fourth Friday of the month! And if you like listening to us banter,

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01:12:11

2022 Eisners Part II - Daniel Warren Johnson...

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2022/06/24

Phillip and Eric continue their 2022 Eisner nominee breakdowns with a spotlight on writer/artist Daniel Warren Johnson! We're talking his entry in the Eisner-nominated anthology, Superman: Red and Blue, his Eisner-nominated limited series, Beta Ray Bill: Argent Star, and his creator-owned Image series Extremity! And much to Phillip's chagrin, Eric gives a quick talk on his Daniel Warren Johnson's art for Magic: the Gathering cards! New episodes every second and fourth Friday of the month! And if

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01:12:33

2022 Eisners Part I - Lore Olympus, Kaiju No. 8, and...

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2022/06/10

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are kicking the first part of their multi-episode 2022 Eisner breakdowns! They give their predictions and picks for Eisner winners, and talk Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe and Batman: Wayne Family Adventures on WEBTOON, and the manga series Kaiju No. 8 by Naoya Matsumoto. Plus, they have some laughs at the synchronicity of shallow wokeness from the military industrial complex! "US Marines celebrate Pride with rainbow bullets. Yes,

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00:55:38

Working at Tapas - Webtoons Localization Editor

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2022/05/27

In this episode. Phillip asks Eric about being a webtoon localization editor for Tapas! If you've curious about localization and getting into webtoons, this episode is a must-listen! The Omnibus podcast is now biweekly! New episodes every second and fourth Friday of the month! And if you like listening to us banter, check out our Gundam podcast! Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:05:02

The Department of Truth by James Tynion IV and Martin...

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2022/05/13

The Omnibus is back! We're talking the Image Comics conspiracy thriller Eisner nominated series, The Department of Truth by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds. Phillip and Eric debate the effectiveness of its moody, surreal art style, its dissection of far-right conspiracy theories as a storytelling device, and whether white people are a creation of Dr. Yacub. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:26:52

Season One Finale - Interview with Joshua Dysart

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2021/12/03

Eric and Phillip close out this season of the podcast with an interview from the writer of Unknown Soldier, Joshua Dysart himself! They have a great and insightful conversation about the origin and research process of Unknown Soldier, plus talk about his other comics, Living Level Three, Goodbye Paradise, and his new book Odin's Eye! Plus, Phillip and Eric have a special announcement about an exciting new project they've been working on, a Gundam focused podcast, The Mobile Suit Podcast! Reach us

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01:25:11

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2021/09/17

In this episode, Phillip and Eric get woke, sell out to the algorithm, and just talk about a popular Marvel movie...or do they? They go deep on representation discourse and critique its fallacies, offer up "messianic visibility" as a counter to the argument of "narrative plenitude," class disparities, respectability politics, and the debate over the best way to eat rice. "Who Actually Gets to Create Black Pop Culture?" by Bertrand

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01:08:31

Me and the Devil Blues by Akira Hiramoto

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2021/09/10

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking manga with the underrated and criminally ignored Me and the Devil Blues by Akira Hiramoto. They talk the blues legend Robert Johnson, their gateways into manga, and how Eric will finally get canceled this time! Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:45:00

Comics Colorist Allen Passalaqua Returns!

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2021/09/03

In this very special episode, Phillip and Eric welcome back their former grad professor, colorist Allen Passalaqua! They shoot the shit on Star Trek, Gundam, isekai anime, and eventually get around to talking about comics. Find Allen Passalaqua's work here: https://linktr.ee/angryf Battlepug webcomic with Mike Norton Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:01:50

Jessica Jones by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2021/08/28

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the original Jessica Jones series, Alias aka Alias: Jessica Jones by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos! Listen to their discussion of tackling a dialogue-heavy story with innovative layouts, the use of decompression, and Phillip educating people on the difference between a mutate and a mutant. Plus, Eric shares another pandemic retail horror story! Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro.

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01:24:11

The Simpsons commentary with Peter Glanting

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2021/08/20

In this very special episode, Phillip and Eric do a commentary on two classic Simpsons episodes with fellow cartoonist and Simpsons super fan, Peter Glanting! They're watching the two comic book focused episodes, "Three Men and a Comic Book" and "Radioactive Man," and reminisce about their favorite Simpsons jokes, share personal stories on comic shops and conventions, and give advice on interviewing for jobs without the letter "e." Jiminy Jillikers! Check out Pete's comics and illustrations here:

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00:59:29

Defining Comics vs. Graphic Novels

The Omnibus Comics Podcast ·

2021/08/13

In this episode, Phillip and Eric go full-tilt academic and discuss the definition and usage of "comics." Listen to them talk about the difference between genres and mediums and conflating the two terms, people who misuse "graphic novel," and Eric's continuing subseries on pandemic retail horror stories. The NPR interview Eric rants about here. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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