TIME TO MEET YOUR MAKER!

In Part 2 of ULTIMATE JUNEVASION, returning guest Owen (OwenLikesComics) joins Aeric to break down the comic book history of Earth-1610’s Reed Richards… aka THE MAKER! The former Ultimate Mister Fantastic is taking center stage in Hickman and Hitch’s ULTIMATE INVASION this month, so venture back into the character’s past to find out how he became the biggest villain in the Ultimate Universe… and how he may be the key to bringing it back! Plus this week’s Comics Countdown and more!

Time Stamps:
00:00:50 Intro
00:02:50 Geeksplained: The Maker w/ Owen
02:05:25 Comics Countdown
02:20:46 Wrap-Up

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"Sayonara" by SAKEROCK
“He’s Awake” by Marco Beltrami

Geeksplained Podcast Vol. 6

256. Geeksplained: The Maker w/ OwenLikesComics

YOU THINK THIS “A” STANDS FOR PODCAST!?

It’s time! ULTIMATE INVASION #1 drops this week, so to celebrate we’re rewinding the clock back to 2002! Aeric is joined by returning guest Dallas (Comics Collective Podcast) to put the Geeksplained Spotlight on Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch’s THE ULTIMATES! Plus this week’s Comics Countdown, and more!

Time Stamps:
00:00:49 Intro
00:08:08 Spotlight on THE ULTIMATES w/ Dallas
01:23:46 Comics Countdown
01:41:56 Wrap-Up

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"Sayonara" by SAKEROCK
“Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

257. Spotlight: THE ULTIMATES (2002) w/ Dallas Taylor

THE ULTIMATE INVASION HAS BEGUN!

In the finale of ULTIMATE JUNEVASION, Aeric counts down the TOP 10 ESSENTIAL ULTIMATE COMICS! From the birth of the original Ultimate Universe to the dawn of a new one, these are ten comics to get you up to speed on everything Earth-1610. Plus the Weekly Review returns with Episode 1 of SECRET INVASION, we let you know what comics to pick up this week in the Comics Countdown, and more!

Time Stamps:
00:00:51 Intro
00:05:03 Essential Ultimate Comics
00:49:54 Weekly Review
00:58:55 Comics Countdown
01:09:25 Wrap-Up

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"Sayonara" by SAKEROCK
“The Assailant” by Alexander Temple and Alex Seaver
“Nick Fury” by Kris Bowers

258. Top 10 ESSENTIAL Ultimate Comics

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!

THE INVASION HAS BEGUN! The Book Club Bois are back, and just in time for the birth of a new universe! Join Aeric, Malcolm, and a returning Jacob as they dive headfirst into Jonathan Hickman’s new ULTIMATE UNIVERSE!

Ever since the SECRET WARS, Reed Richards of Earth-1610 has been trying to go home. And now, much to the chagrin of The Illuminati, he may have just unlocked the path to do just that. With a renewed sense of purpose, The Maker has a new mission: to remake the Ultimate Universe in his own image! But this experiment may not go the way anyone expects… Find out what The Maker has made in Part One of ULTIMATE INVASION!

Covers Ultimate Invasion (2023) #1-2 by Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch

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"Alive" by Warbly Jets

Geeksplained Book Club

Book Club: Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate Universe Part 1 (Ultimate Invasion #1-2)

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!

Our coverage of Jonathan Hickman’s Ultimate Universe continues, as the Book Club Bois discuss the third and fourth chapters of ULTIMATE INVASION!

With The Maker’s new Ultimate Universe firmly established, the experiment is fully underway! All that’s left now is to introduce… a variable. ENTER KANG, who threatens to unravel the tapestry Reed has made due to an age-old vendetta. But who is this time-traveling conqueror, and what does Howard Stark have to do with the events to come? Find out here as ULTIMATE INVASION concludes!

Covers Ultimate Invasion (2023) #3-4 by Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch

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Book Club: Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate Universe Part 2 (Ultimate Invasion #3-4)

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!

The Ultimate JANvasion continues, as the Book Club Bois discuss the starting line for Jonathan Hickman’s new vision for Earth 6160 in ULTIMATE UNIVERSE #1!

The City has been sealed with The Maker and Howard Stark aka Iron Man trapped inside! Now Howard’s son Tony aka Iron Lad leads an effort to fix the world that Reed Richards manipulated alongside Doctor Doom, Thor Odinson and Lady Sif! But with the clock ticking until The City reopens, can Tony fix what The Maker has broken? And what of the shadowy rulers that have occupied the power vacuum in place of Richards? It’s a race against time as the fate of the New Ultimate Universe hangs in the balance!

Covers Ultimate Universe #1 (2023) by Jonathan Hickman and Stefano Caselli

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Music Sampled:
"Alive" by Warbly Jets
“Doctor Who Titles” by Murray Gold

Book Club: Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate Universe Part 3 (Ultimate Universe #1)

THE ORIGIN OF THE GREEN GOBLIN!

This month features a deep dive into Harry Osborn’s journey to become the Green Goblin of Earth 6160! What steps were taken to bring us to this point, and is Harry a hero… or something else?

Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #5 by Jonathan Hickman and David Messina

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Book Club: Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate Spider-Man #5

DADDY ISSUES!

Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the latest chapter of Jonathan Hickman’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! Peter and Harry are still reeling from their confrontation with the Kingpin – but they’ll need to recover quickly, as a new player arrives to throw a wrench in their plans!

Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #7 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto

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Book Club: Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate Spider-Man #7

HAPPY SPIDEY-CEMBER!

In our final Book Club of 2024, the Bois dig into the twelfth issue of Jonathan Hickman’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! It’s Christmastime in the Parker household, and not everyone is feeling the holiday spirit. But when MJ is faced with her past in the form of uninvited family, her holiday cheer may turn into holiday FEAR!

Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #12 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto

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Book Club: Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate Spider-Man #12

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Rachael joins Sean on this episode to talk the first 13 issues of Marvel’s original Ultimate Spider-Man series, despite her having never read a comic before now (and maybe never again)?! Written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Mark Bagley, this title revamped the story of Spider-Man for a new generation in late 2000. Listen for a conversation about the 2000s, horror movies, difficulties reading picture books, and more.

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Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man Reminds Us of the 'Joys' of the 2000s

Talking new comics (DC, Marvel, & Indie) every Thursday at 5pm PT/ 8pm ET, this week with guests Ambrosha @comics_and_cupcakes, Aaron @kingkrakoa, and host Dimithri Perera @thisisdimithri! Watch the episode on YouTube too at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBBc4fcCH2U! 

This week’s new comics:
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*Justice League Red #4 (DC Comics)
*X-Men of Apocalypse #1 (Marvel Comics)
*Capes #1 (Image Comics)
*Absolute Flash #9 (DC Comics)
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*Wonder Woman #27 (DC Comics)
*Final Boss #1 (Image Comics)
*The Guy in the Chair #2 (Dark Horse Comics)
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Comic Talk (November 20th, 2025): Batman/Deadpool #1, One World Under Doom #9, Absolute Flash #9, The Ultimates #18, and more!

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