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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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01:01:26

Cat + Gamer and Chainsaw Man

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/11/18

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking two award-nominated manga series: the slice of life comedy Cat + Gamer by Wataru Nadatani, and the demented shonen action series Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Plus, they announce a bold new direction for their webcomic that's sure to juice the algorithm!Read their kung-fu crime webcomic Black Ghost on the following platforms: WEBTOON Tapas

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00:48:29

The Killer by Matz and Luc Jacamon

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/11/07

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the French graphic novel series, The Killer written by Matz and illustrated by Luc Jacamon and being adapted into a Netflix film directed David Fincher. They discuss its influences from the existential hitman genre and noir genre, its novelistic structure and writing style, and Eric continues to lambast Phil for killing cinema.

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01:16:25

The Flash (and Blue Beetle)

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/10/27

In this episode, Phillip and Eric didn't have time this week to finish reading the comic they wanted to discuss, so here's a prerecorded episode back in August, a commentary for The Flash movie. They slog through the first half and hear their moans of pain and apathy for this thoroughly average movie. Also, Eric gushes about watching Blue Beetle and calls Phil racist for not having seen it yet.

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00:45:49

Goodbye, Eri by Tatsuki Fujimoto

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/10/20

In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss the manga, Goodbye, Eri by Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto. They discuss Fujimoto's unique blend of the coming-of-age story with his characteristic dash of genre fantasy, its cinematic visual framing to emulate movies, and Eric shames Phil for contributing to the death of cinema.

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00:41:15

Everything is Fine by Mike Birchall

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/10/09

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking about the Harvey Award nominated horror Webtoon series, Everything is Fine by Mike Birchall. They discuss its superb use of tonal dissonance between the cartoony art and dark story for creepiness and suspense, its use of using the parameters of weekly publishing on Webtoon to inform its visual choices, and their experiences growing up and living in the horror of middle-class American suburbia.

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00:57:30

MW by Osamu Tezuka

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/09/29

In this episode, Phillip and Eric go over the manga series MW by the legendary Osamu Tezuka, "the Father of Manga." They discuss his adapting his cartoonish style to the then-emerging industry trend of gritty, darker manga, the complexities of human morality in its thriller with political undertones, and whether Eric would be evil for saving a woman and a baby out of the path of a speeding bus and pushing a criminal in their place instead.

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00:53:35

It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth by Zoe Thorogood

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/09/22

In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth, an Image Comics graphic novel memoir by Zoe Thorogood. They talk about its unique visual style that can only work in the comics medium, Thorogood's spinning a narrative out of her breakdown of being told she's the future of comics, and Eric confesses how he suffers from Human Target syndrome.

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01:08:07

Shin Ultraman, Part 2

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/09/11

Phillip and Eric conclude their watch of Shin Ultraman! Eric pontificates on the resonant themes of this film's statement about humanity, while Phillip just asks for more Ultraman fanservice.

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01:11:53

Shin Ultraman

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/09/11

In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their series on the Hideaki Anno's Shin Heroes reboot with Shin Ultraman, directed by Shinji Higuchi and written by Ano himself. Phillip schools Eric on the history of this beloved Japanese franchise, and Eric reviews a disgustingly sweet Ultraman drink.

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01:10:24

Shin Kamen Rider, Part 2

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/08/17

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are conclude their watch and commentary of 2023's Shin Kamen Rider, written and directed by Hideki Ano. Eric continues to press Phil for his Kamen Rider knowledge, only to be disappointed for his lack exhaustive memory.

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01:06:54

Shin Kamen Rider

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/08/06

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are mixing it up and taking a slight break from talking comics to talk Shin Kamen Rider, the 2023 film written and directed by Hideaki Anno. They talk Phillip's longstanding love for the Kamen Rider franchise, Eric's love for the works of Anno, and rebranding the podcast to just "K" a la Elon Musk and X.

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00:59:07

Across the Spider-Verse

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/07/28

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking a break from talking comics to talk about possibly the best movie based on a comic property, as well as the best superhero movie and best movie of 2023, Across the Spider-Verse. Plus, Eric chastised Phil not watching Shin Kamen Rider.

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01:01:17

Eisner Awards 2023 - Flung Out of Space by Grace...

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/07/19

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are discussing Abrams Comicarts's Flung Out of Space by Grace Ellis and Hannah Templar, the graphic novel about author Patricia Highsmith and Eisner nominee for Best Reality-Based Work. They discuss its use of color and superb layout design, its refusal to shy away showing its subject's many flaws, and Eric calls Phillip out on still not having watched Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury.

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01:01:23

Eisners Awards 2023 - Star Trek and She-Hulk

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/07/13

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the IDW Star Trek series by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Ramon Rosanas, nominated for Best New Series, and Marvel's She-Hulk, by Rainbow Rowell, Rogê Antônio, Luca Maresca, and Takeshi Miyazawa, nominated for Best Continuing Series. This is mainly Eric lecturing Phillip on 40 years of Star Trek for 45 minutes.

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00:55:11

Eisner Awards 2023 - Look Back by Tatsuki Fujimoto

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/07/02

In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss the Eisner-nominated manga Look Back by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of Chainsaw Man. They also give a sobering discussion of the #comicsbrokeme hashtag and revelations that came out about scumbag indie comic publishers like Iron Circus, and the realities facing comic creators today. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:00:33

Eisner Awards 2023 - Clementine by Tillie Walden

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/06/17

In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss Image/Skybound's Clementine by Tille Walden, a Walking Dead graphic novel based on the character from the Telltale games. They discuss the blending of Tille Walden's YA sensibilities with Robert Kirkman's and Telltale's established Walking Dead universe, her keeping to the black and white color scheme of that universe, and they pitch a YA graphic novel featuring Spawn, Savage Dragon, and the Youngbloods as teenagers. Music by rodneyretro

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01:09:27

Eisner Awards 2023 - Lore Olympus, Vol. 1 by Rachel...

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/06/09

In this episode, Phillip and Eric start their breakdown of the 2023 Eisner nominees! They do a quick run-over of this year's nominations, their thoughts on the controversy around Thomas Woodruff, and analyze the physical print edition of Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro Twitter thread from a Webtoon artist on reformatting webtoon for print. https://twitter.com/Pluvias_/status/1646153438969880581?s=20

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01:21:02

Black Adam - Part 2

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/06/07

Phillip and Eric finish the rest of the wretched Black Adam movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Hear Eric cry as his neurons shut down, discuss their pitch for a Cyclone YA graphic novel, and debate why Dr. Fate can make magic shields, but the JSA still needs a jet to get anywhere in this movie. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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00:57:03

Spawn by Todd MacFarlane and The Maxx by Sam Keith

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/05/19

Phillip and Eric travel back to the '90s to break two signature Image books of the era, Todd MacFarlane's Spawn and Sam Keith's The Maxx. They talk about the ridiculousness of peak '90s superhero books, what has aged well and not aged well, and Eric lambasts Phillip for his taste in video games. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:31:55

Mob Psycho 100, Hellsing: Ultimate, and Spy x Family

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2023/05/13

In this episode, Phillip and Eric switch things to watch and commentate on anime adaptations of three popular manga series: Mob Psycho 100, Hellsing: Ultimate, and Spy x Family. That's right, they caved in to juice the algorithm. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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