Unpacking the Massive-Verse ‘Rebuild’ era with Kyle Higgins and Ryan Parrott

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!

NEWS

1. Marvel reveals 'Godzilla vs. X-Men' details, out May 2025
2. Marvel reveals Storm's new armor in 'Storm' #6 and future titles
3. Marvel releases X-MANHUNT connecting covers by Phil Noto
4. New 'X-Manhunt' trailer teases eight-part X-crossover out March 2025
5. New Spider-Man villain Hellgate introduced in 'Spider-Man' #1
6. New murder mystery 'I Am Their Silence' coming July 2025
7. EXCLUSIVE SCOOP: Lake Como Comic Art Festival 2025 creator lineup
8. Rob Liefeld's 'Youngblood Deluxe' coming April 16th
9. Joe Quesada's teases Amazing Comics upcoming titles and creators
10. ‘Superman’ Estate Sues Warner Bros. Discovery, DC Comics To Block Release In Key Territories

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. The Seasons #1 (Rick Remender, Paul Azaceta)
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6 (Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra)

Nathan:

1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6 (Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra)
2. Superman: Lex Luthor Special #1 (Joshua Williamson, Eddie Barrows)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Ice Cream Man #43 (Matt Fraction, Martin Morazzo)

Dave - Redcoat #9 (Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Absolute Superman #4 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)
2. Nathan: Ultimates #9 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Spectacular Spider-Men #12 (Alessandro Cappuccio)`
2. Nathan: Gatchaman: Only One Earth #1 (Tommy Lee Edwards)

Interview: Radiant Black Kyle Higgins, Ryan Parrott - FOC on Radiant Black 31 (Feb 3), which kicks off the "Rebuild" era of the Massive-Verse-- new jumping on points for Radiant Black and Rogue Sun (Rogue Sun #25 FOC February 17), etc. 

1. For both: The Massive-Verse has grown into a universe full of interconnected stories. What inspired the decision to begin this new "Rebuild" era, why now? 
2. How do Radiant Black #31 and Rogue Sun #25 serve as jumping-on points for new readers?
3. For Kyle (Radiant Black): With Marshall now fully stepping into the role of Radiant Black post-Catalyst War, what unique challenges will he face, both as a hero and as a person, in this new chapter?
4. For Ryan (Rogue Sun): Aurie’s sudden emergence as a second Rogue Sun in issue #25 raises plenty of questions. Can you tease a bit about her background and how her relationship with Dylan will evolve?
5. Why didn’t you renumber with #1 issues?
6. For both: The theme of legacy plays a big role in both Rogue Sun and Radiant Black. How does the idea of who "deserves" to be a hero shape the stories you’re telling in this new era?
7. Massive-verse movie I Am No/One update? 
8. Fun question: If Marshall and Dylan were forced to swap cities — Marshall in New Orleans and Dylan in Chicago — who would handle the switch better, and which city’s villains would give them the most trouble?
9. Kyle I’d be remiss not to ask: Spider-Verse vs. Venomverse, anything you can tease?