Our coverage of the titanic, gargantuan ANNIHILATION SAGA come to a universe shattering conclusion. We've fought the bugs, we've fought robots, we've fought kings, we've fought each other, we've even fought The Sphinx but now, we're fighting eldritch abominations from another universe. We're in the endgame now and it looks like we are ALL Groot. Topping off our 158(!) issue, six month look at this run is "The Thanos Imperative," an six issue mini with a prologue and epilogue issue, aptly named "Ignition" and "Devastation," that endeavors to put a nice-ish bow on the many threads we've been following. For those reading along in the trades, good news! It's just one book: "The Thanos Imperative."Next time, we take a bit of a break from reading and have a relaxed chat about the six months or so we've been away from modern Marvel. We promise not to grouse too much.

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Make Mine Multiversity Episode 76: This Episode Is...Inevitable

Our coverage of the mind-meltingly sprawling ANNIHILATION SAGA continues! But! Not for much longer! This is the penultimate episode true believers, and next time we will reach the end of our journey. But today we are saying goodbye to our wayward protagonist Nova as we read "Nova" issues #32-35. Then we are taking a stargate to the bird quadrant of the galaxy and reading the "Realm of Kings: Imperial Guard" miniseries. There's a whole lot more sphinx stuff than you would expect.Next time is the end of the road with "The Thanos Imperative." You can read the whole story in any collection, but for our completionists the issues are called "Thanos Imperative: Ignition," then "Thanos Imperative" #1-6, and finishing up in "Thanos Imperative: Devastation." We'll see you at the end when the dust clears!

Make Mine Multiversity Episode 75: It Is Critical You Pay Attention At This Time!

Our coverage of the titanic, gargantuan ANNIHILATION SAGA continues. We're in double digits baybee, hitting the big 1-0, and that means we're nearing the end. It's so close, I can almost taste the space destruction. But first, we've got to get through the first half of "Realm of Kings" with "Realm of Kings" #1, "Realm of Kings: Inhumans" #1-5, "Realm of Kings: Son of Hulk" #1-4, "Nova" #29 – #31, and the final issues of Abnett & Lanning's "Guardians of the Galaxy:" #20-25.It's a lot to read but don't worry, it's the last long one for a good while AND it's a much easier read than "War of Kings." Trade readers can find the one-shot and mini-series in "Realm of Kings," Nova in "Nova" Vol.6: Realm of Kings, and Guardians in "Guardians of the Galaxy" Vol. 4: Realm of Kings. Next time, we conclude "Realm of Kings" with the final issues of "Nova" and the final "Realm of Kings" mini. The reading order is "Nova" #32-35, "Realm of Kings: Imperial Guard" #1-5, and "Nova" #36. Trade readers can find them in the same trades as above, sans the "Guardians" one.

Make Mine Multiversity Episode 74: Whose Realm Is It Anyway?

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: Ascension" #3-4. It's a lot of comics!And if you are following along, then next time we are breaking into the "Realm of Kings." That means reading "Realm of Kings" #1, "Guardians of the Galaxy" #20-25, "Realm of Kings: Inhumans" #1-5, "Realm of Kings: Son of Hulk" #1-4, and "Nova" #29 – #31. It's another big chunk of comics, but the end is near! We hope you are enjoying this run as much as we are.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Make Mine Multiversity Episode 73: Who Will Rule?

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 time, things take a turn for the royal as Vulcan & Black Bolt, the Shi'ar and the Kree, duke it out in the War of Kings! We're reading, brace yourselves, "War of Kings: Darkhawk" #1-2, "Nova" #23-25, "War of Kings" #1-3, "War of Kings: Warriors" #1-2, "War of Kings: Ascension" #1-2 and "Guardians of the Galaxy" #13 (with a sneaky "War of Kings: Savage Sword of Skaar" #1 in there too.) And if that's not enough, we even have a bespoke reading order."War of Kings: Darkhawk" #1"Nova" #23"War of Kings: Darkhawk" #2"War of Kings" #1"Nova" #24"War of Kings" #2"War of Kings: Savage Sword of Skaar""War of Kings: Warriors" #1-2"War of Kings: Ascension" #1"Guardians of the Galaxy" #13"Nova" #25"War of Kings" #3"War of Kings: Ascension" #2</strong>Reading in trade? You can find them all in "Guardians of the Galaxy" Vol. 3: War of Kings Part 2, "Nova" Vol. 5: War of Kings, "War of Kings: Warriors" and "War of Kings." If you've got the "War of Kings" omnibus, you've got all the issues and if you've got the "War of Kings" hardcover, you should also have everything that's in "War of Kings: Warriors."

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 time, things take a turn for the royal as Vulcan & Black Bolt, the Shi'ar and the Kree, duke it out in the War of Kings! We're reading, brace yourselves, "War of Kings: Darkhawk" #1-2, "Nova" #23-25, "War of Kings" #1-3, "War of Kings: Warriors" #1-2, "War of Kings: Ascension" #1-2 and "Guardians of the Galaxy" #13 (with a sneaky "War of Kings: Savage Sword of Skaar" #1 in there too.) And if that's not enough, we even have a bespoke reading order."War of Kings: Darkhawk" #1"Nova" #23"War of Kings: Darkhawk" #2"War of Kings" #1"Nova" #24"War of Kings" #2"War of Kings: Savage Sword of Skaar""War of Kings: Warriors" #1-2"War of Kings: Ascension" #1"Guardians of the Galaxy" #13"Nova" #25"War of Kings" #3"War of Kings: Ascension" #2Reading in trade? You can find them all in "Guardians of the Galaxy" Vol. 3: War of Kings Part 2, "Nova" Vol. 5: War of Kings, "War of Kings: Warriors" and "War of Kings." If you've got the "War of Kings" omnibus, you've got all the issues and if you've got the "War of Kings" hardcover, you should also have everything that's in "War of Kings: Warriors."

Make Mine Multiversity Episode 72: War of Kings Good, Darkhawk Bad

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, we cover "Guardians of the Galaxy" #7-12, "Secret Invasion: Inhumans" #1-4, and "Secret Invasion: War of Kings" #1. We also briefly touch on "X-Men: Kingbreaker," though the less said about that particular miniseries, the better.Next time though, it's all smooth sailing. We are reading "War of Kings: Darkhawk," "Nova #23-25," "War of Kings #1-3," "War of Kings Warriors #1-2," and "War of Kings: Ascension #1-2." If you want to try and jump between series, we've even got a preferred reading order for you! Try reading the issues like this:"War of Kings: Darkhawk" #1"Nova" #23"War of Kings: Darkhawk" #2"War of Kings" #1"Nova" #24"War of Kings" #2"War of Kings: Savage Sword of Skaar""War of Kings: Warriors" #1"War of Kings: Warriors" #2"War of Kings: Ascension" #1"Guardians of the Galaxy" #13"Nova" #25"War of Kings" #3"War of Kings: Ascension" #2

Make Mine Multiversity Episode 71: Annihilation Saga Part Seven: Blackagar Boltagon Awakens

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.Instead, strap on your jet-packs and get ready to chat with Cosmo because it's the start of the modern era for the "Guardians of the Galaxy" with their first six issues, as well as some big changes for our poor beleaguered Richard Rider over in "Nova" #13-22. Reading in trade? You can find them all in "Guardians of the Galaxy" Vol. 1: Legacy, "Nova" Vol. 3: Secret Invasion and Vol. 4: Nova Corps.Next time, the Invasion peters out but the guarding doesn't! We'll be reading, in this order, "Guardians of the Galaxy" #7-12, "Secret Invasion: Inhumans" #1-4, and "Secret Invasion: War of Kings" #1. And, if you feel so inclined to read something terrible, "X-Men: Kingbreaker #1-4." Trade readers can find the "Guardians" in Vol. 2: Secret Invasion, "Secret Invasion: Inhumans" in a volume of the same name, and the "SI: War of Kings" either in the "Road to War of Kings" book alongside "Kingbreaker" OR in the "War of Kings" main trade.

Make Mine Multiversity Episode 70: Annihilation Saga Part Six: New Guardians, Who Dis?

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 right around the corner.Next time, peace! Sort of. We'll be reading the first six issues of "Guardians of the Galaxy" by Abnett and Lanning, and "Nova" #13-22, also by Abnett and Lanning. As far as reading orders go, it doesn't get more straightforward than this. Seriously, keep an eye on this space, reading orders are going to get complicated. But for now, enjoy the origins of everyone's favorite superhero team that features a tree and a raccoon.

Make Mine Multiversity Episode 69: Annihilation Saga Part Five: Age of Ultron In Space

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, dive right into a couple tangential but vital mini-series "Annihilation Conquest: Quasar" #1-4 and "Annihilation: Conquest: Starlord" #1-4. Reading in trade? All are found in the first trade, "Annihilation: Conquest: Book 1."Next time, the conquest comes to an end, but the Saga does not. We'll be reading, in this order, "Nova" #4-7, "Annihilation Conquest: Wraith" #1-4, "Annihilation: Conquest" #1 & 2, "Nova" #8-10, "Nova" Annual #1, "Annihilation: Conquest" #3-5, "Nova" #11-12, "Annihilation: Conquest" #6. If you're reading in trade, "Nova" #4-7, "Conquest" and "Wraith" are all in "Annihilation: Conquest: Book Two" while the other "Nova" issues are found in "Nova" Vol. 2: Knowhere.

Make Mine Multiversity Episode 68: Annihilation Saga Part Four: So Your Wife Turned Into a Dragon

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 listening! The space battles don't stop here though, next time we will continue this epic run with the beginnings of "Annihilation: Conquest." We will be covering the "Annihilation: Conquest Prologue #1" one shot, as well as the miniseries "Annihilation: Conquest: Starlord" #1 – #4, and "Annihilation: Conquest: Quasar" #1 – #4. Those issues can be found in the front half of the big 'ol "Annihilation: Conquest" omnibus or if you prefer trades that weigh less than a medium sized baby, you can get all those issues in the "Annihilation: Conquest Part 1" paperback.

Make Mine Multiversity Episode 67: Annihilation Saga Part Three: This is For Nova Corp!

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 can find these in "Annihilation Book Two" or split between "Annihilation: The Complete Collection" Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.Also, a correction. Simon Furman wrote the back half of the original US Transformers line, many early Transformers UK issues as well as the beginning of the IDW stuff, but NOT the original miniseries. That was Bill Mantlo (#1-2) and Jim Salicrup (#3-4) followed by Bob Budiansky when it became an ongoing (#5-55).Next time, we will close out the first part of the Annihilation Saga with the main "Annihilation" series #1-6, "Annihilation: Heralds of Galactus" #1-2 and "Nova" (2007) #1-3. Trade readers can find the first two in "Annihilation: Book Three" or "Annihilation: The Complete Collection," Vol. 2 as well as "Nova" (2007) Vol. 1: Annihilation. Do not read issues #4-7! Those will be coming up in a couple episodes.

Make Mine Multiversity Episode 66: Annihilation Saga Part Two: Brooding is a Dominant Gene

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" #1, and "Annihilation: Nova" #1–4. Trade readers can find these in "Annihilation Book One" or in "Annihilation: The Complete Collection" Vol. 1.And next time we will continue on with Annihilation: Ronan #1 – #4, Annihilation: Super-Skrull #1 – #4, Annihilation: Silver Surfer #1 – #4. This is a big exciting run and we would love to hear from you!

Make Mine Multiversity Episode 65: Annihilation Saga Part 1

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: Earthfall" #1 – #4, "Annihilation: Prologue" #1, & "Annihilation: Nova" #1–4. Trade readers can find these in "Annihilation Book One" or in "Annihilation: The Complete Collection" Vol. 1. 

Make Mine Multiversity Episode 64: Are We...the Baddies?

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, Vol. 1" which contains - wait for it - "Thunderbolts" (1997) #1-5; "Thunderbolts: Distant Rumblings" #-1; "Thunderbolts Annual" '97; "Incredible Hulk" #449; "Spider-Man Team-Up" #7; and material from "Tales of the Marvel Universe" #1.

Make Mine Multiversity Episode 63: When a Character Gets Their Shot

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 90s with "THUNDERBOLTS" by Kurt Busiek, with art primarily by Mark Bagley. We'll be reading "Thunderbolts Classic, Vol. 1" which contains - wait for it - "Thunderbolts" (1997) #1-5; "Thunderbolts: Distant Rumblings" #-1; "Thunderbolts Annual" '97; "Incredible Hulk" #449; "Spider-Man Team-Up" #7; and material from "Tales of the Marvel Universe" #1.

Make Mine Multiversity Episode 62: I Hate NYC. It’s Course, Rough, Irritating and Gets Everywhere

Make Mine Multiversity focuses on both the current Marvel product and classic Marvel stories. Host Kevin Gregory invites fellow Multiversity Comics (www.multiversitycomics.com) contributors to join in on the conversation, and interviews Marvel creators. 

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