Dear Watchers: an omniversal comic book podcast
Your Watchers, Guido & Rob
Recent Episodes
🎙️ What happens when the Bat meets the Merc in the most meta multiverse ever?
One is the world’s greatest detective. The other talks to the readers more than his therapist. Together, they shatter the fourth wall and maybe the entire omniverse!
Ep. 173 Batman/Deadpool: The Cosmic Kiss Caper
from Batman/Deadpool #1 (DC/Marvel, 2026)
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We’re diving into the unpredictable crossover chaos of Batman/Deadpool by Grant Morrison and Dan Mora! We begin with this record-breaking comic and unpack its surprising tone, before exploring the deeper themes of metafiction and DC/Marvel blending in related stories from The Amalgam Age 2026 event. Along the way, we trace the alternate universe legacy of fourth-wall-breaking storytelling, then wrap with speculation about what other mash-ups or media adaptations this might inspire.
Reading / Watch List:
- Batman/Deadpool #1 (DC/Marvel, 2026)
- Written by Grant Morrison; art by Dan Mora; colors by Alejandro Sanchez
- A Magician Walks Into a Universe (Amalgam Age 2026, DC/Marvel)
- Writers: James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, Scott Snyder
- Sticks & Snikts (Amalgam Age 2026)
- Writer: Tom Taylor; art by Bruno Redondo
- Harley & Hulk’s Amazin’ Saturday!!!!!! (Amalgam Age 2026)
- Writer: Mariko Tamaki; art by Amanda Conner
- New Friends in Old Places (Amalgam Age 2026)
- Writer: G. Willow Wilson; art by Denys Cowan & Klaus Janson
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🎙️ What if Jean Grey was resurrected instead of Colossus?
Mutant destinies collide as we revisit one of the X-Men’s most “astonishing” eras — and imagine a fiery twist to its resurrection storyline.
Ep. 172 — What If Jean Grey Was Resurrected Instead of Colossus?
from Astonishing X-Men #1–6 “Gifted” (2004, Marvel Comics) and What If? Astonishing X-Men #1 (2010, Marvel Comics)
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We’re diving into Joss Whedon and John Cassaday’s acclaimed Astonishing X-Men run — a fan-favorite relaunch that redefined Marvel’s mutants for a new era. But today we’re asking: what if the Phoenix rose again in place of Colossus?
We begin with the modern classic Astonishing X-Men: Gifted (2004), following Cyclops, Emma Frost, Kitty Pryde, Wolverine, and Beast as they rebuild the team amid a “cure” for mutation. Then we explore Jim McCann and Ibraim Roberson’s What If? Astonishing X-Men #1 (2010), where Ord’s experiment revives Jean Grey instead — igniting chaos, temptation, and tragedy across the X-Men.
Along the way, we discuss Whedon’s impact on the franchise, Emma and Jean’s ever-evolving rivalry, and how this alternate resurrection might have reshaped mutantkind — from Avengers vs. X-Men to the Krakoan age. Finally, we ponder future X-Men adaptations and whether Jean’s return is always inevitable.
Reading / Watch List:
- Astonishing X-Men #1–6: “Gifted” (Marvel Comics, 2004) — Writer: Joss Whedon, Artist: John Cassaday
- What If? Astonishing X-Men #1 (Marvel Comics, 2010) — Writer: Jim McCann, Artist: Ibraim Roberson
- (Optional follow-up) Avengers vs. X-Men #0–12 (Marvel Comics, 2012) — Writers: Multiple
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🎙️ What if Superman fought Frankenstein and Dracula?
It’s spooky season in the Omniverse, and we’re inviting two gothic horror icons into the DC Universe! Time to find out what happens when the Last Son of Krypton crosses paths with the Lord of Vampires and the Creature of Promethean Science.
Ep. 171 What If Superman Fought Dracula & Frankenstein?
from Superman Vol. 1 #344 (DC Comics, 1980)
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We’re diving into Superman’s horror-tinged team-up tale! We begin with Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1818) and Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897), two genre-defining novels that have influenced centuries of storytelling, including comic books. Then we visit Superman #344 from the Bronze Age of DC Comics, where the Man of Steel faces off against reimagined versions of Frankenstein’s Monster and Count Dracula. Along the way, we explore how public domain monsters fit into superhero mythologies, and wrap with speculation about the future of monster crossovers and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.
Reading / Watch List:
- Superman Vol. 1 #344 (DC Comics, 1980) – “The Monsters Among Us!”
- Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley (1818)
- Dracula by Bram Stoker (1897)
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🎙️ What If We Opened a Portal to New York Comic Con 2025 to Reveal Our Highlights?
NYCC is our annual pilgrimage through fandom—and this year we opened a portal to relive it all! From retro creators and cosplay encounters to surprise Marvel reveals and new comic treasures, we’re sharing the sights, sounds, and stories that made 2025’s con unforgettable.
Ep. 170 What If We Opened a Portal to New York Comic Con 2025 to Reveal Our Highlights?
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We just got back from New York Comic Con 2025, and instead of our usual multiverse deep-dive, we’re giving you a guided tour of our con experience—through our three classic segments: Origins of the Story, Exploring Multiversity, and Pondering Possibilities. We chat about tradition, community, legendary creators like Bob Wiacek, fan-favorite artists like Russell Dauterman, and what Marvel’s latest shows (Daredevil: Born Again, Wonder Man, Vision Quest) tell us about the MCU’s future.
From sentimental traditions and crowd energy to exclusive merch and unforgettable encounters—this episode is both a recap and a celebration of the con that feels like home.
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🎙️ Two Publishers, Both Alike in Dignity…
What if DC and Marvel were one shared multiverse? We’re diving into the biggest crossover in years to explore the ultimate fan fiction gone corporate canon.
Ep. 169 Deadpool Batman #1: What If Marvel & DC Were the Same Company?
from Deadpool Batman #1 (Marvel/DC, 2025)
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They said it couldn’t be done… but they did it anyway! We're diving into Deadpool Batman #1, the first co-published Marvel/DC crossover in decades. From Deadpool in Gotham to Wonder Woman and Cap co-founding a shared past, we explore this jam-packed issue filled with seven stories by top creators like Zeb Wells, Frank Miller, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Kevin Smith, Al Ewing, and Ryan North.
We begin with the long history of intercompany collaborations (and our past coverage on them), then break down each vignette from this new shared Earth—including Rocket Raccoon with a Green Lantern ring, a silent Jeff & Krypto tale, and Old Man Logan vs. Dark Knight Returns. We finish with a massive surprise tease of the original Amalgam Universe returning (Logo! Thanoside! Super Soldier!).
Is this a one-off event? Or the beginning of a new omniversal era? Either way, we’re pondering possibilities from across both comic book cosmoses.
Reading / Watch List:
- Deadpool Batman #1 (Marvel/DC, 2025)
- Captain America Wonder Woman: The Gun and the Sword by Chip Zdarsky & Terry Dodson
- Old Man Logan & Batman: Showdown by Frank Miller
- Logo: Enter Logo by Ryan North & Ryan Stegman
- Deadpool Batman: The Dead of Night by Zeb Wells & Greg Capullo
- Daredevil Green Arrow: The Red and the Green by Kevin Smith & Adam Kubert
- Rocket Raccoon Green Lantern by Al Ewing & Dike Ruan
- Jeff & Krypto: Catch by Kelly Thompson & Gurihiru
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