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The Omnibus: A 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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01:03:39

HP Lovecraft's The Shadow Over Innsmouth by Gou Tanabe

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/17

Phillip and Eric are talking the manga adaptation of famed cosmic horror writer HP Lovecraft's short story, The Shadow Ove Innsmouth, by Gou Tanabe and published by Dark Horse. They talk adapting Lovecraft's purple prose to a visual medium, Tanabe's mesmerizing art, and how Phillip thinks he should get the day off for 9/11.

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00:55:53

Crisis on Earth-X, Part 4 - CW Arrowverse rewatch

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Phillip and Eric conclude their rewatch commentary on the final part of the Arrowverse crossover, Crisis on Earth-X. They also talk about House on Mango Street, Love Actually, and the cost of American weddings vs European ones.

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00:58:22

John Ostrander's The Suicide Squad

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/03

In this episode, Phillip and Eric tackle John Ostrander's classic run on DC Comics's The Suicide Squad, the writer and creator of Amanda Waller who made it the supervillain Dirty Dozen that we know today. They discuss its political undertones with President Reagan and Hawk running arms to the Contras, how the Squad's very first mission is against a group of foes called "The Jihad," and Eric shares his thoughts on Kamen Rider: Black Sun!

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00:52:27

Crisis on Earth-X, Part 3 - CW Arrowverse rewatch

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/27

Phillip and Eric continue their rewatch of the CW Arrowverse crossover, Crisis on Earth-X, with the penultimate episode! They also talk about the Ray, why Doctor Light can somehow fly, and Eric tries to help Phil grow out of his Boston-hating ways.

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01:03:53

Kill or Be Killed by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/20

Phillip and Eric break down the thrilling conclusion to the dark vigilante Image comic, Kill or Be Killed by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips! They talk unreliable narration techniques, the ambiguous ending they didn't see coming, and discuss how stupid the Todd Phillips sequel is despite neither of them having seen it.

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01:01:07

Crisis on Earth-X, Part 2 - CW Arrowverse rewatch

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/13

Phillip and Eric continue their rewatch and commentary of part 2 of the CW Arrowverse crossover, Crisis on Earth-X! Plus Eric tries to get Phil excited for Highest 2 Lowest, the new Spike Lee movie premiering this week!

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00:57:26

Kill or Be Killed by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips,...

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/07

Phillip and Eric break down the penultimate arc of the Image vigilante comic Kill or Be Killed by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. They discuss the protagonist Dylan going full Punisher and his comparisons to '70s-era Spider-Man, Elizabeth Breitweiser's use of colors for the moody, atmospheric vibe, and they pitch their absurd ideas for Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men movie.

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00:55:20

Crisis on Earth-X, Part 1 - CW Arrowverse rewatch

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/08/01

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are kicking their rewatch/commentary of probably the best crossover of the CW Arrowverse shows, part one of Crisis on Earth-X! They talk about the story of superheroes fighting Nazis, the Kyle Chandler show Early Edition, and Eric attempts to retool the podcast to being about the HBO series Industry.

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00:54:54

Kill or Be Killed by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/07/24

It's part two of Philip and Eric's discussion of the deconstructive vigilante Image comic, Kill or Be Killed by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips! They discuss the shift in POV from the main character Dylan to former love interest Kira, the subtext of the "angry white vigilante" subgenre, and why sneakerheads who buy expensive shoes should be sent to Alligator Alcatraz.

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00:47:48

Kill or Be Killed by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/07/23

Phillip and Eric are kicking off the first part of their discussion on the Image comic series Kill or Be Killed by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. They discuss its deconstruction of the vigilante hero, its parallels to stories like Taxi Driver and Joker and its roots to the socioeconomic circumstances of its times, and how if Phil would still support Zohran Mamdani if he outlawed Spider-Man and taxed Doctor Strange.

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00:41:47

Sanction by Ray Fawkes and Antonio Fuso

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/07/10

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the Mad Cave Studios crime series set in the Soviet Union, Sanction by Ray Fawkes and Antonio Fuso! They break down how it's a by-the-numbers detective story centered around cynical detectives with little to add to the genre, strange visual choices by the artist, and their reaction to the New York mayoral primary results.

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01:14:48

Blue Beetle - Part 2

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/06/30

Phillip and Eric continue their Blue Beetle rewatch/commentary! They talk about Susan Sarandon's leftist politics, the film's love for the history of Blue Beetle, and why the bad guy somehow has a castle.

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00:50:34

Alan Scott: The Green Lantern by Tim Sheridan and...

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/06/19

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the Eisner-nominated DC superhero miniseries Alan Scott: The Green Lantern Tim Sheridan and Cian Tormey. They discuss the character's history originating in the Golden Age then retconned into a gay superhero, the book's depiction of LGBTQ+ people in 1930s America, and how 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS is the gayest movie ever.

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00:54:03

All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/06/13

Phillip and Eric are talking the modern DC classic, All-Star Superman by the legendary duo of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. They discuss its optimistic and sincere tone, Morrison's portrayal of Superman as an all-powerful but altruistic being, and Eric expresses his dismay over the new Pope not living up to his super expectations.

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00:49:43

Superman For All Seasons by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/06/01

Phillip and Eric are talking the modern classic DC comic Superman For All Reasons by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. They break down Tim Sale's Norman Rockefeller influences on the art for this story, the focus on a grounded, character-driven Superman series, and Eric makes Phillip explain the appeal of Marvelous Ms. Maisel.

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00:48:14

The Sentry by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lae

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Inspired by watching The Thunderbolts*, Philip and Eric are talking the Marvel Knights limited series The Sentry by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee. They discuss its origin and initial marketing scheme as a "forgotten" creation of Stan Lee, Jae Lee's moody art style, and its deconstruction of then superhero tropes.

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01:08:18

Star Wars: Dark Empire by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Phillip and Eric are exploiting the algorithm this week by talking Star Wars while it's still hot, but not the Star Wars anyone expected. They're going over the obscure comic Dark Empire by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy, set after Return of the Jedi featuring a resurrected Palpatine when it was still original. They talk about its trippy art and color scheme by Cam Kennedy, its lackluster writing and pacing by comparison, and their shared hatred of The Rise of Skywalker and toxic Star Wars fans

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00:53:10

Hellboy by Mike Mignola

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Phillip and Eric are talking the Dark Horse creator-owned comic series Hellboy by the legendary Mike Mignola! They discuss Mignola's exquisite and distinctive art style, his Jack Kirby influences, the series drawing upon superhero, gothic horror, pulp, and folklore genres, and Phillip tests if Eric can tell the difference between a quote from Wilson Fisk vs mayor Eric Adams.

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01:05:49

Garth Ennis's Punisher MAX- Part 4

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Phillip and Eric wrap up their breakdown on Garth Ennis's Punisher MAX run, covering the final three arcs. They discuss what is Ennis's definitive statement on what it means to be the Punisher, gush over the "Widowmakers" arc, and Eric asks Phillip to lend him some money to buy a PS5 and Death Stranding 2.

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00:55:41

Garth Ennis's Punisher MAX - Part 3

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/04/16

In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their discussion on Garth Ennis's iconic run on The Punisher MAX. They talk the influence Ennis's readership of war comics on the series, the introduction of Frank Castle's silliest foe to date, and Eric gushes about the Devil May Cry Netflix series.

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