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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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  • S1E11: Fantastic Four #39-42 - Daredevil, Doom, & Ben Leaves The Team

    S1E11: Fantastic Four #39-42 - Daredevil, Doom, & Ben Leaves The Team
    Jan 19 2026

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    In this episode of Reading the Multiverse, I go over Fantastic Four #39-42, where we see the Fantastic Four lose their powers, Doctor Doom strikes when they’re most vulnerable, and Daredevil unexpectedly steps in to guide the team through chaos. Also, Ben Grim walks away and the Frightful Four strike back making this stretch of issues where Stan Lee and Jack Kirby decided to trade neat endings for brutal cliffhangers that keep stacking.

    Stories Covered In This Episode

    Fantastic Four 39, A Blind Man Shall Lead Them!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Frank Giacoia and Wally Wood, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four 40, The Battle of the Baxter Building, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Vince Colletta, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four 41, The Brutal Betrayal of Ben Grimm, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Vince Colletta, and Lettered by Sam Rosen

    Fantastic Four 42, To Save You, Why Must I Kill You?, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Vince Colletta, 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 the podcast on YouTube
    • Connect with Joe (musclesandthemultiverse) on Threads
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    25 Min.
  • S1E10: Fantastic Four #35-38 - The Frightful Four, Reed Proposes, & Skrull Revenge

    S1E10: Fantastic Four #35-38 - The Frightful Four, Reed Proposes, & Skrull Revenge
    Jan 12 2026

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    In this episode of Reading the Multiverse, I go over Fantastic Four #35-38, a stretch packed with big changes as Reed and Sue get engaged, new villains debut, and Marvel’s universe starts colliding in unexpected ways. From Dragon Man, to Skrull politics, and the debut of the Frightful Four, this episode highlights how much of Marvel’s future is quietly being set up.

    Stories Covered In This Episode

    Fantastic Four 35, Calamity on the Campus, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Chic Stone, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four 36, The Frightful Four, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Chic Stone, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four 37, Behold! A Distant Star!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Chic Stone, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four 38, Defeated by the Frightful Four!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Chic Stone, 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 the podcast on YouTube
    • Connect with Joe (musclesandthemultiverse) on Threads
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    24 Min.
  • S1E9: Fantastic Four #31-34 - The Storm Family Tragedy & An Atlantean War

    S1E9: Fantastic Four #31-34 - The Storm Family Tragedy & An Atlantean War
    Jan 5 2026

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    In this episode of Reading the Multiverse, I go over Fantastic Four #31–34 where we learn about Sue and Johnny’s family history, the team faces the Invincible Man, they help Namor in his Atlantean war, and a billionaire nearly tears the team apart.

    Stories Covered In This Episode

    Fantastic Four 31, The Mad Menace of the Macabre Mole Man, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Chic Stone, and Lettered by Sam Rosen

    Fantastic Four 32, Death of a Hero!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Chic Stone, and Lettered by Sam Rosen

    Fantastic Four 33, Side-By-Side with Sub-Mariner!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Chic Stone, Colored by Stan Goldberg, and Lettered by Artie Simek

    Fantastic Four 34, A House Divided!, written by Stan Lee, Penciled by Jack Kirby, Inked by Chic Stone, 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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    26 Min.
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