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Reading The Multiverse: A Marvel Comics Journey

Reading The Multiverse: A Marvel Comics Journey

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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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  • S1E14: Fantastic Four 51-54 - The First Appearance of Black Panther
    Feb 16 2026

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    In this episode of Reading The Multiverse: A Marvel Comics Journey, Joe covers the fallout of the victory against Galactus and the Fantastic Four's travel to a mysterious new land, Wakanda! We also get some progress updates on what's happening with Inhumans as they are stuck in the Great Refuge.

    Stories Covered In This Episode

    Fantastic Four 51, This Man... This Monster!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four 52, The Black Panther!, written by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, Colored by Stan Goldberg, and Lettered by Sam Rosen

    Fantastic Four 53, The Way It Began..!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four 54, Whosoever Finds the Evil Eye..!, 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!)
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    26 mins
  • S1E13: Fantastic Four #47-50 - The Galactus Trilogy
    Feb 3 2026

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    In this episode of Reading The Multiverse: A Marvel Comics Journey, Joe covers one of the most well-known Fantastic Four arcs in all of comics, the Galactus Trilogy. However, the episode does start off with wrapping things up, sort of, regarding meeting the Inhumans for the first time. From there we get introduced to the Silver Surfer and Galactus and the existential cosmic threat they bring to Earth.

    Stories Covered In This Episode

    Fantastic Four 47, Beware The Hidden Land written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four 48, The Coming Of Galactus!, written by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, Colored by Stan Goldberg, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four 49, If This Be Doomsday!, written by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, Colored by Stan Goldberg, and Lettered by Sam Rosen

    Fantastic Four 50, The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer!, written by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, Colored by Stan Goldberg, 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!)
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    25 mins
  • S1E12: Fantastic Four #43-46 & Annual 3: Reed & Sue's Wedding & The Inhumans Arrive
    Jan 26 2026

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    In this episode of Reading the Multiverse, I go over Fantastic Four #43-46 and Annual 3, where we have the event we've all been waiting for, the wedding of Reed and Sue. We also wrap up the Frightful Four arc we've been going over and we get the formal introduction to the Inhumans including Black Bolt.

    Stories Covered In This Episode

    Fantastic Four 43, Lo! There Shall be an Ending!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Vince Colleta, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four 44, The Gentleman's Name is Gorgon!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, and Lettered by Sam Rosen

    Fantastic Four 45, Among Us Hide... The Inhumans, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four 46, Those Who Would Destroy Us, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Joe Sinnot, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four Annual 3, Story A - Bedlam at the Baxter Building!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Vince Colleta, Colored by Stan Goldberg, 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!)
    • Check out the podcast on YouTube
    • Connect with Joe (musclesandthemultiverse) on Threads
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    33 mins
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