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Reading The Multiverse: A Marvel Comics Journey

Reading The Multiverse: A Marvel Comics Journey

By: Earth's Mightiest Nerds
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Reading the Multiverse: A Marvel Comics Journey, explores the characters and the tales that built the Marvel Universe, issue by issue through Marvel’s comic history, starting with Fantastic Four #1.


Hosted by Joe from Muscles & The Multiverse, each episode blends story, commentary, and laid-back humor for a quick ride through Marvel’s ever-evolving world, from its cosmic beginnings to its modern chaos.


As a mostly first-time reader, Joe shares honest reactions to the art, writing, characters, the moments that still hold up, the ones that haven’t aged so well, and the surprises that make Marvel’s history so much fun to revisit.


Whether you’re an MCU fan who wants to know the source material or a lifelong comic reader up for a nostalgic re-read, this podcast brings you the stories, art, and chaos that shaped the Marvel Universe, one era & run at a time.

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Episodes
  • S1E17: Fantastic Four #60-63 - Reed Gets Sucked Into The Negative Zone & Dr. Doom Goes Power Cosmic

    S1E17: Fantastic Four #60-63 - Reed Gets Sucked Into The Negative Zone & Dr. Doom Goes Power Cosmic
    May 25 2026

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    In this episode of Reading The Multiverse: A Marvel Comics Journey, I finish out the Dr. Doom Power Cosmic arc, Reed gets sucked into the real Negative Zone, and we have a new villain, Blastaar, from the Negative Zone.

    Stories Covered In This Episode

    Fantastic Four 60, The Peril and the Power!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, and Lettered by Sam Rosen

    Fantastic Four 61, Where Stalks the Sandman?, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, Colored by Stan Goldberg, and Lettered by Sam Rosen

    Fantastic Four 62, ...And One Shall Save Him!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, Colored by Stan Goldberg, and Lettered by Sam Rosen

    Fantastic Four 63, Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, and Lettered by Sam Rosen

    Resources, Episodes, & Links Mentioned In This Episode:

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    • Check out Joe with more Marvel content on YouTube
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    24 mins
  • S1E16: Fantastic Four #57-59 - Dr. Doom Steals The Silver Surfer's Powers

    S1E16: Fantastic Four #57-59 - Dr. Doom Steals The Silver Surfer's Powers
    May 18 2026

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    In this week's episode of Reading The Multiverse: A Marvel Comics Journey, I go over 3 issues of the Fantastic Four that mainly center around Doctor Doom stealing the Silver Surfer's Powers and if the Fantastic Four or really anyone else can stop him!

    Stories Covered In This Episode

    Fantastic Four 57, Enter… Dr. Doom!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four 58, The Dismal Dregs of Defeat!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four 59, Doomsday, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Resources, Episodes, & Links Mentioned In This Episode:

    • Join the Earth's Mightiest Nerds Discord Channel by signing up for the Earth's Mightiest Nerds Newsletter (completely free and I promise you won't be spammed!)
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    23 mins
  • S1E15: Fantastic Four #55-56 & Annual 4 - The OG Human Torch Fights The Human Torch & Klaw Returns

    S1E15: Fantastic Four #55-56 & Annual 4 - The OG Human Torch Fights The Human Torch & Klaw Returns
    Mar 2 2026

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    In this episode of Reading The Multiverse: A Marvel Comics Journey, Joe covers the return of the Silver Surfer who has a face-off against The Thing, the return of Klaw who appears to be too much for the Fantastic Four, and the original Human Torch, Jim Hammond, fights the Human Torch of the Fantastic Four.

    Stories Covered In This Episode

    Fantastic Four 55, When Strikes the Silver Surfer!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, and Lettered by Sam Rosen

    Fantastic Four 56, Klaw, the Murderous Master of Sound!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four Annual 4, The Torch That Was!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, and Lettered by Sam Rosen

    Resources, Episodes, & Links Mentioned In This Episode:

    • Join the Earth's Mightiest Nerds Discord Channel by signing up for the Earth's Mightiest Nerds Newsletter (completely free and I promise you won't be spammed!)
    • Check out Joe with more Marvel content on YouTube
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    25 mins
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