The Omnibus

Feb 03 2025 127 ep. 66 mins
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A comics theory and criticism podcast hosted by comic creators and MFA grads Eric Wong and Phillip Fleming.

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Saga of the Swamp Thing: Book One - By Alan Moore and Stephen Bisette

Feb 03 2025 60 mins  
In this episode, Phillip and Eric tackle the legendary Alan Moore run of the DC comic series Saga of the Swamp Thing. They talk about its literary yet weird reimaging of Swamp Thing, its sophisticated page designs, and Eric fires Phillip from his role as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (and Belonging?) Officer.

Mouse Guard by David Petersen

Jan 28 2025 53 mins  
In this episode, Phillip and Eric tackle the first volume of the fantasy anthropomorphic mice series, Mouse Guard by David Petersen. They break down its detailed, print-making influenced illustrations, the elegant simplicity of its panel layouts, and its extensive worldbuilding centered around being as small as a mouse. Plus, Eric makes Phillip talk about Magic: the Gathering again

Wonder Woman, new 52 era by Brian Azarello and Cliff Chiang

Jan 15 2025 58 mins  
In this episode, Phillip and Eric look back on the DC Comics modern classic, the new 52 run of Wonder Woman byBrian Azarello and Cliff Chiang. They discuss its then-controversial changes to established lore and backstory to Diana and the Amazons, Cliff Chiang's sublime design, and Eric and Phil discuss some DC movie memes on Twitter.

Scarlet by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev

Jan 09 2025 79 mins  
In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the creator-owned apolitical but political thriller comic Scarlet by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev. They discuss how a middle-aged white guy from suburban Ohio created a comic in 2010 that eerily resembled the protests and anti-establishment sentiment in the decade to follow, its trademark Bendis thumbprint of heavy dialogue, and

Dandadan by Yukinobu Tatsu

Jan 01 2025 60 mins  
Phillip and Eric end 2024 by talking the genre-bending manga series Dandadan by Yukinobu Tatsu! They discuss its quirky blend of sci-fi/fantasy shonen action with romantic comedy, its cast of nuanced characters that defy genre archetypes, and whether Phil believe in ghosts or aliens are more likely than Eric finding true love over the internet.

The Pale Woman by UnFrozen70

Dec 13 2024 48 mins  
In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the Webtoon Canvas horror series, The Pale Woman by UnFrozen70. They talk about its unique visual style as brought about the constraints of the webtoon format, its eerie atmosphere and intentionally opaque plot, and Eric educates Phillip about Kwanzaa! And to see more of the comic we're talking about, subscribe to our new Substack, ⁠

Home Sick Pilots by Dan Watters and Casper Wijngaard

Dec 06 2024 50 mins  
In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the Image series Home Sick Pilots by Dan Watters and Casper Wijngaard. They break down its weird, unique mashup of haunted horse horror, punk rock, and mecha genres, its unusually vibrant color scheme for a horror comic, and Eric asks Phillip to weigh in on controversial takes on Gundam. And to see more of the comic we're talking about

Yu-Gi-Oh! by Kazuki Takahashi

Nov 29 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk about the manga series Yu-Gi-Oh! by Kazuki Takashi, and the basis for the anime, card game, and media franchise. Because a manga around a children's card game seems ripe for discussion.

Ultimatum by Jeph Loeb and David Finch

Nov 15 2024 72 mins  
In this episode, Phillip and Eric break down the infamous Marvel comic Ultimatum by Jeph Loeb and David Finch. Because sometimes, you gotta talk about the bad comics to learn about what not to do.

Ultimate Spider-Man by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto

Nov 08 2024 62 mins  
In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk about the reboot of the Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto. They discuss Hickman's reimagining of a middle-aged Peter Parker who has a wife and kids in lieu of personal tragedy, his adherence and deviations to the classic Spider-Man formula, and Phillip educates Eric on 50 Cent's petty grudges.