Shownotes
In this episode of the Multiverse Comics podcast, the hosts return from their holiday break and dive into a discussion about their favorite comics from 2025 and what they're looking forward to in 2026. The episode covers personal anecdotes from the holidays, including a visit to Mile High Comics, and touches on the rising popularity of absolute books like Absolute Batman. They also discuss the revival of DC Vertigo and highlights from various comic runs and upcoming crossovers. The hosts enthusiastically share their excitement for the new Superman-Spiderman crossover and other anticipated releases. 00:00 Welcome Back from Holiday Hiatus 00:33 Travel Adventures and Family Traditions 05:05 Comic Book Store Visits in the UK 08:25 Drunken Tales and Cultural Experiences 12:35 A Memorable Trip to Mile High Comics 22:24 Year in Review: Favorite Comics of 2025 31:59 Looking Forward to 2026: Anticipated Comics 37:35 British War Comics Revival 39:42 DC Omega and Absolute Series 42:14 Favorite Comic Issues of 2025 46:15 Nostalgic Trade Paperbacks 46:46 DC's Finest Collections 54:17 Vertigo's Return and Creator-Owned Content 01:01:19 The Future of Comics and Storytelling 01:09:25 Comic Shop Operations and Customer Insights 01:11:49 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Releases