The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast

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 Crea...

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

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 ro...

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 stor...

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 interviewi...

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.c...

The Omnibus is back from its unscheduled hiatus to wrap up discussion on the 2021 Eisner Awards and nominees for Best Continuing Series! Listen to hosts Phillip and Eric talk about their picks for the category and how none of the comics they voted for won! Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their 2021 Eisner Awards breakdown with the nominees for Best Single Issue! Plus, Eric takes a bold stance on a hot button social issue that might finally get him canceled! The nominees: The Burning Hotels, by Thomas Lampion (Birdcage Bottom Books) Hedra, by Jesse Lonergan (Image) The Other History of the DC Universe #1, by John Ridley and Giuseppe Camunc...

Due to some unexpected life issues, we take a break from our Eisner nominees discussion, but never fear, Phillip and Eric had a prerecorded backup episode! They watch and commentate on the CW series Arrow based on the Green Arrow comic, specifically the season seven episode "Emerald Archer." Listen to them talk about CW foibles, their love for the characters Ragman and Wild Dog, and Eric shares th...

In this episode, Phillip and Eric kick off their 2021 Eisner Awards breakdown with the nominees for Best Webcomic! They discuss the limitations and benefits of each digital platform, the power of the infinite scroll in dictating sequential narrative, and learn about hot tub streamers and the word "peccadillo." The nominees: BFF,  by Clément C. Fabre, Joseph Saffiedine, and  Thomas Cadène...

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. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretr...

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. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https...

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. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https...

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...

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 attitud...

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. Reach us by email at theom...

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. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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://w...

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. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodney...

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. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.co...

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 desi...

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! Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://tr...

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. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com.

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. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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! Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro