Making Sense of the DC Multiverse
Polygon has launched “Issue At Hand,” a new entertainment show hosted by Susana Polo, the publication’s Entertainment Editor and resident comic book expert. The premiere episode focuses on the DC Comics multiverse, a fundamental aspect of DC’s storytelling universe that has fascinated fans and creators alike for decades.
In the first episode, Polo breaks down the complexities of the DC multiverse, addressing key questions that both longtime comic readers and newcomers often ask: Why are there so many dimensions within the DC universe? How did this multiverse concept originate? And how are all these different dimensions and realities connected to one another?
The multiverse is a core element of DC Comics’ worldbuilding, enabling countless storylines, alternate realities, and creative possibilities. By exploring these foundational concepts, “Issue At Hand” aims to help audiences better understand the interconnected nature of the DC universe and the strategic storytelling decisions that have shaped it over decades of publications.
New episodes of the show will premiere every other Thursday, establishing a consistent schedule for viewers interested in deep dives into comic book lore and analysis.