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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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00:59:02

The Power Fantasy by Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2026/01/29

Phillip and Eric break down the first volume of the alternate history superpower Image comic series The Power Fantasy by Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard! They discuss its new take on the "beware the superman" narrative, the dissonance of its vibrant color scheme with the subject matter, and give fake lamentations about their graduate alma mater shutting down due to running up a $24 million deficit.

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01:13:35

Captain America: Brave New World starring Anthony...

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2026/01/25

In this episode, Phillip and Eric attempt to continue their rewatch of David Fincher's The Killer adaptation, but things go awry and instead subject themselves to Captain America: Brave New World starring Anthony Mackie. They break down how immensely boring the film is, Phillip educates Eric on who Joaquin Torres is, and talk about how they should've watched M.A.N.T.I.S. instead.

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01:00:55

Aliens Vs. Avengers by Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribić

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2026/01/18

For their first comic talk of 2026, Phillip and Eric break down the surprisingly good Marvel crossover, Aliens Vs. Avengers by Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribić. They discuss how it subverts the expectations of the cheap cash grab IP crossover, its exploration of the narrative themes Hickman gravitates towards, and how Alien: Earth is better than anyone gives it credit for.The Patrick H. Willems video essay on Hollywood franchises that inspired this episode.

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01:21:58

The Killer (2025), directed by David Fincher - Part 1

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2026/01/08

Eric finally gets Phillip to watch the Netflix adaptation of The Killer graphic novel, directed by David Fincher. They discuss its capture of the introspective spirit of the comic, Fincher's directorial style making him a great fit for the graphic novel, and twenty minutes about Gang of London season 3, Avengers: Doomsday teasers, and the kidnapping presidents abroad.

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00:54:16

Absolute Martian Manhunter by Deniz Camp and Javier...

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2026/01/01

Phillip and Eric close out 2025 with a conversation about the best comic of the year, Absolute Martian Manhunter by Deniz Vamp and Javier Rodriguez from DC's Absolute line. They discuss its trippy art style afforded by the freedom of the Absolute imprint, its themes of empathy and alienation in a genre-bending story, and continue their mockery of Cynthia Erivo.

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01:18:08

Spider-Man 3, directed by Sam Raimi - Part 2

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/26

Phillip and Eric are back to complete their rewatch of Sam Raimi's much-maligned Spider-Man 3 starring Tobey Maguire, Kirstin Dunst, and James Franco. They also talk about Thomas Hayden Church being in the new Knives Out installment, and what constitutes murder when applied to a man made of sand.

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00:54:46

Absolute Batman by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/07

Phillip and Eric are back from their Thanksgiving hiatus to break down one of the hottest comics of the year, Absolute Batman by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, one of the flagship titles of DC's Absolute line. They discuss Snyder's reimagining of billionaire Bruce Wayne as an angry and brutal middle-class engineer, the series influences from Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns and Year One, and Cynthia Erivo's tweets about black American culture.

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01:17:19

Spider-Man 3, directed by Sam Raimi

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/11/15

Phillip and Eric are the first part of a rewatch of Sam Raimi's infamous Spider-Man 3 starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst and featuring Sandman, Venom, Green Goblin, Gwen Stacey, and too many subplots. They see if the film has aged better as Phillip claims and debate the difference between a host and a maitre'd.

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00:59:03

We Only Find Them When They're Dead by Al Ewing and...

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/11/07

Phillip and Eric break down the Boom! Studios sci-fi comic, We Only Find Them When They're Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo. They discuss the series's unique concept and gorgeous illustration impaired by structural issues with its storytelling, its striking cover designs, and Eric chides Phillip for not making the time to watch crappy Gundam movies but not Andor.

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01:00:02

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance starring Nic Cage -...

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Just in time for Halloween, Phillip and Eric wrap up their rewatch of the vulgar auteur classic Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance starring Nicholas Cage and directed by Neveldine and Taylor. They also discuss more Ghost Rider lore, Idris Elba's career choices, Lizzo and culture culture, and how Suits lost the plot.

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00:55:40

Tenmaku Cinema by Yūto Tsukuda and Shun Saeki

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/10/27

In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss the latest series from Food Wars! creators, the shonen cinephile manga Tenmaku Cinema by Yūto Tsukuda and Shun Saeki. They debate the quality of the book's writing and depth of cinema knowledge, what it means to be a passionate lover of any art form, and how much Riverside FM is an awful, terrible recording platform that sucks.

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01:04:42

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance starring Nic Cage -...

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/10/18

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are rewatching and talking the underrated cinematic masterpiece that is Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, at least according to Eric. They talk Nic Cage's hammy acting, having a Ghost Rider movie directed by the team of utterly insane Crank movies, and Phillip shares his thoughts on the Spider-Man Magic: the Gathering set despite not playing Magic.

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00:49:44

Drops of God by Tadashi Agi

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/10/11

In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss the wine connoisseur family drama manga series, Drops of God, by Tadashi Agi. They discuss making a compelling narrative out of people standing around talking like sommeliers, its use of beautiful imagery to turn wine descriptions into something like a super power, and how Phillip is too uncultured to hyperdecant his wine.

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01:15:30

CW Rewatch and Commentary - Superman and Lois pilot...

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/24

In this episode, Eric finally makes Phillip watch the first episode of the CW series Superman and Lois starring Tyler Hoechin and Elizabeth Tulloch! Plus he bashes Phillip for taking the time to watch Captain America: Brave New World, but won't take the time to watch superhero movies and tv shows that are actually good, let alone good movies.

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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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