Our coverage of the titanic, gargantuan ANNIHILATION SAGA continues. We covered a few major space wars, but this one is the biggest yet, the War of Kings. We got Kree! We got Shi'ar! We got pirates and Inhumans and planet destroying nega-bombs! And all throughout this the Guardians of the Galaxy are... well, they are trying their best but they aren't having the best day. In this episode, we are looking at "Nova" #26-28, "Guardians of the Galaxy" #14-19, "War of Kings" #4-6, and "War of Kings: As...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 73
Our coverage of the massive, mammoth ANNIHILATION SAGA continues. We're eight episodes in, and the end is...well it's in sight but it's still a speck on the horizon! We've left the Annihilation War & the Conquest War behind us. The bugs are gone. The bots are gone too. We've even done a bit of galaxy guarding in between bouts of invasions that may or may not be a secret. Does that mean things have calmed down? Haha, oh you sweet summer child. Things are never easy in Marvel cosmic. This ...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 72
Our coverage of the mind bendingly epic ANNIHILATION SAGA continues. We've fought the Annihilation War, we survived the Conquest War, and now it's time for another galactic conflict, the War of Kings. That means learning who the Inhumans are and what their deal is. Aren't they the stars of a forgotten terrible corner of the MCU? I've heard that's a thing but fortunately, we're focusing on some pretty fun comics. Oh, you need to know which comics specifically? Sure, that's fair. In this episode, ...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 71
Our coverage of the massive, mammoth ANNIHILATION SAGA continues. We're six episodes in, and the end is nowhere in sight! We've left the Annihilation War & the Conquest War behind us. The bugs are gone. The bots are gone too. Seems like as good a time as any to take a actual break but with these overachievers? Never gonna happen. Especially not when they have to be dragged kicking and screaming into Marvel's big event of the year: "Secret Invasion." Don't worry, we're not reading that. Inste...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 70
The ANNIHILATION SAGA rages on! Though the war with the bugs has been fought and won, the war with the machines has just begun. Actually, that's a shorter war than the last one, and today's episode will bring us to the end of it. We are talking the second half of "Annihilation Conquest." That means discussion on "Nova" #4-12 and Annual #1, "Wraith" #1-4, and "Annihilation: Conquest" #1-6. But this is the far off galaxy in a Marvel book! This war may be wrapping up soon, but the next space war is...
Jun 18, 2021•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 69
Our coverage of the massive, mammoth ANNIHILATION SAGA continues. We're four episodes in, and the end is nowhere in sight! We've left the Annihilation War behind us. The bugs are gone. Kree space is pretty swiss cheesed and it's time for some well earned R&R...or at least it would be if the universe weren't instantly threatened by ANOTHER force in the pages of "Annihilation: Conquest: Prologue." Jake and Elias take a good look at that one-shot and, much like the last Annihilation conflict, d...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 68
Tune in today as we continue our coverage of the ANNIHILATION SAGA. We're three episodes in, and the end is nowhere in sight! It all comes to a head this week as our heroes come together for the first time and battle the Negative Zone hordes in earnest. We are looking at "Annihilation" #1-6, as well as the all the issues from "Annihilation: Heralds of Galactus" and the first three issues of "Nova." After so much preamble, it is fun to finally be reading about wars in the stars. Thanks for listen...
May 21, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 67
Today we continue our coverage of the ANNIHILATION SAGA, a project we're going to be tackling for many episodes to come! This week, we take a bit of a breather from the main action to delve into three mini series that are tangentially related to, or touched by, the Annihilation wave. "Annihilation: Silver Surfer," "Annihilation: Super Skrull," and "Annihilation: Ronan" were all wildly different from each other, but don't just take this description's word for it, go on and listen! Trade readers c...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 66
Today we begin our coverage of the ANNIHILATION SAGA. This is the comic story that eventually will lead to the beginning of the modern "Guardians of the Galaxy" comics. We've read old comics before, but we aren't satisfied just to skin the surface of this one. That's why we are going to read the run in its entirety, an endeavor that will continue on through many episodes! We hope you'll enjoy reading along. This week, we start with "Drax the Destroyer: Earthfall" #1 – #4, "Annihilation: Prologue...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 65
This month's MMM book club is 1997's "Thunderbolts" by Kurt Busiek, Mark Bagley & Vince Russell, Joe Rosas, and Comicraft's Dave Lanphear & Oscar G. (along with a whole host of others for the one-shots, annuals, and Hulk issue.) Who are the Thunderbolts you ask? Well, (spoilers) as Elias found out while reading, they're a bunch of villains pretending to be heroes! Only in Giuliani's New York could that happen. Next episode: We're beginning the ANNIHILATION SAGA with "Drax the Destroyer: ...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 64
This month, Jake and Elias look at characters who have gotten the big push, and whether things worked out for them. That means looking at marketing, how the films inform the comics, and discussing the ephemeral x-factor that makes a new character stick. And also we'll literally talk about "X-Factor" along with all the other X-books! Next month's book club: We're heading back to the 90s with "THUNDERBOLTS" by Kurt Busiek, with art primarily by Mark Bagley. We'll be reading "Thunderbolts Classic, ...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 63
This month's MMM book club is 2014's "Moon Knight" by Jeff Lemire, Greg Smallwood, Jordie Bellaire, and Cory Petit as well as a bunch of other artists and colorists who get their time in the MMM sun. Egypt, alters, one giant asshole of a moon god, and space werewolves ??? You best believe this series has it all and Jake & Elias are here to gush over it and introduce you to your new favorite Marvel hero: Mr. Knight. Fuck that tux is stylish. Next month's book club: We're heading back to the 9...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 62
So what’s this all about? Well, Jake and Elias gazed into their crystal balls and came up with ten things that they are certain will happen at Marvel in the year 2021. Some things may happen in the story, or to the creators, or in the movies or cartoons. Plus, Jake and Elias were so confident in their predictions, they decided to raise the stakes with a high risk bet! Check in with them throughout the year to see who is winning, and who is doomed. Next month’s book club: We’re taking a glance be...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 61
What's that in the darkness? Who's that in the sky? Do you know the Quiet Math and the Odd Sentences? If not, don't you worry because by the end of this month's book club, focusing on Jonathan Hickman and Dustin Weaver's "S.H.I.E.L.D.," you'll still have no idea but at least you'll have had fun trying to figure it all out. Plus, we welcome guest of the Pod and host of the "ARGonauts" podcast,Marn! Also, don't worry, Jake was just in 1956 trying to figure out why Howard & Nathaniel are such g...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 60
Face front merry marchers! 2020 was a doozy of a thing huh? But there were lots of great comics we loved. Some of them were even published by Marvel! That's what we're talking. It's not exactly a "best of" list, but you'll find out our favorite creators and characters, our biggest disappointments, most pleasant surprises, and lots more! If you're anything like us, you probably need some comic book closure. That's what your fine hosts are hoping to provide you with! Next month's book club: The bo...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 59
Excelsior, true believers! It's time to dig into the book that catapulted Marvel to the tops of the Manhattan skyline: "Amazing Spider-Man" by Lee & Ditko. That's right, after a bit of a mix up last episode thanks to ol' Excited Elias and Jovial Jake, we're discussing the web-slinging, rooftop swinging, definitely-not-murder-plotting Spider-Man and the many, MANY villains in the first 12 issues of his solo series, his debut in "Amazing Fantasy" #15, and his very first Annual. Next month's bo...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 58
This month, we decided to stop beating around the bush. We're talking all Jonathan Hickman all the time. First half of the episode! It's all about "X-Men" stuff, and Hickman is the so-called Head of X! Second half of the episode! We're really getting into Hickman's Marvel career, starting with his humble beginnings and working through his biggest ongoings. You want to hear about his Marvel deep cuts? We got that covered too. Will we ever talk about Hickman's work again after this episode? Uh... ...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 57
This month's book club was so massive, so big that we needed to bring in a special guest to help us out. No, it's not John Cassady, though that would be sweet. No, it's not Joss Whedon because, uh, how to put this delicately? Well, here's a Rundown with some details , and we get into it in the episode. It's fellow site contributor Joe Skonce! He's here to talk about all 25 issues of "Astonishing X-Men," make bad jokes with Jake and Elias, and talk about that big metal man who punch good: Colossu...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 56
In this episode, we are talking about long comic book runs. How exactly do we define a "long run?" You'll have to listen to find out! And we get into why we prefer stories that span years, or just a few months, and list off a few of our favorites, and a couple of classics. I told you there'd be lists! We'll also talk about what we've been reading, and you better believe that includes some X-Men. A book club episode is coming up! If you are reading along, you better finish up the entire 25 issue ...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 55
In this episode, the Make Mine Multiversity book club is back, ready to transport you to Earth-70105, where things are the same, things are different, and one shift ripples out into the world. What If Iron Man wasn't Tony Stank? What IF WWII had a different hero? What If Spider-Man was as creepy as the name sounded? Find out, dear readers, if YOU DARE. Or if you like listening to Jake and Elias make absolute fools of themselves. Next month's book club: twenty-five, count 'em, 25(!) issues of the...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 54
In this episode, we talk about X-Men. I know, we talk about X-Men a lot on this show, but this time is different. This time you'll hear two Jewish comic book fans discussing how Judaism has been portrayed in the last few years of Marvel's merry mutants. There has been a lot of menorahs. But there's also been some deeper cuts, and we are excited to talk about them! Plus we'll talk about the repercussions from the "Empyre" event, and do a round up of our favorite ongoing books.
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 53
In this episode, the Make Mine Multiversity book club is back and bringing you one strange, strange mini-series. We love strange here at MMM, and maybe one day the good doctor will come as well, but for now bask in the glory that is the pettiest Marvel villain ever: M.O.D.O.K. and his crew of Z-listers. One of which is now on Krakoa. Who is it? You'll have to listen to find out. Next month's book club: the mini-series "Bullet Points" from 2007. It's like an Elseworlds, but for Marvel. What If th...
Sep 18, 2020•50 min•Ep. 52
In this episode, we decided to talk about X-Men. Again. But we also look at current Marvel books in general and pick our respective favorites as part of a brand new feature. You might be surprised as to how much two men could love "X-Men." Or if this isn't your first episode, you probably won't be surprised at all. But stay tuned because we don't just talk about "X-Men!" We also look to space, New York City's streets, and some strange corners of the Marvel universe.
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 51
In this month's Make Mine Multiversity Book Club, we're taking a time machine back to the mid-2000s to see what Marvel thought teens sounded like, what the youts wanted to see, and why the digital coloring in those years makes Elias sad. Oh, and there's some set-up for an event called "Empyre" and a direct link to the last book club entry? Who knows. Oh, wait. We do. It's time to dig into Alan Heinberg and Jim Cheung's "Young Avengers."
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 50
The Mighty Multiversity Marvel podcast is back with episode 49! Every comics fan has an origin story that leads to a twisty path. This is ours. We talk a bit about our faves, and our least faves, our family and friends who got us into Marvel stuff, and the characters we feel like deserve more respect.
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 49
Make Mine Multiversity is a twice-monthly podcast that premieres on the first and third Friday of every month! It's like payday, but you can't buy food with our voices. The first Make Mine Multiversity book club kicks off with "Avengers" #89-97, collectively known as 1972's "Kree-Skrull War." Why this book? Well, a little event on the horizon called "Empyre." Oh, and here's a timeline of that whole Captain Marvel debacle.</a> But before we get down to that, Jake and Elias take stock of the...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 48
While comics are still slowly returning to the shelves, we're going to keep taking some time until we get back to reviews, and in the grand Marvel tradition of returning after a break with news, we have some! But you'll have to listen to find out exactly what it is. It's another Special<sup>TM</sup> episode of Make Mine Multiveristy you won't want to miss. There's hot takes. There's some Who's Who's of our hosts ala the Direct Competition. There's even something about the Kree-Skrull...
Jul 03, 2020•26 min•Ep. 47
As comics slowly start coming back to the shelves, we're waiting a few weeks before we get back to reviews. And so is Marvel. They published new single issues last week, and new trades this week, and will be alternating the month of June as things get back to normal. Therefore on another special episode of Make Mine Multiversity Kevin, Jake, and Elias take a dive into all of Marvel's event comics of the 2000s and pick their top three. Come for the rankings, stay for the jokes.
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 46
No new comics and less new news means another special episode of Make Mine Multiversity to kick off the month of May. After a brief intro by Kevin, the DC3Cast boys offer their definitive rankings of the Dawn of X books at this moment. While there will be no Free Comic Book Day this weekend, enjoy more lists and reliving this already exciting era for Marvel's merry mutants.
May 01, 2020•45 min•Ep. 45
With no new comics still this month due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, the trio of Kevin, Jake, and Elias wade through all seven of Marvel's relaunches from the 2010s. Journey with them as they try to pick the objectively best book of the eras plus their personal favorites and underrated choices. The episode goes chronologically from Marvel NOW! (2012), All-New Marvel NOW! (2014), All-New, All-Different Marvel NOW! (2015), Marvel NOW! 2.0 (2016), Marvel Legacy (2017), and the current Fre...
Apr 17, 2020•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 44
