Alba and colleague Kathleen Wisneski, co-organized the ComicsVerse podcast alongside the site following a class at Columbia University in 2012 entitled "Comic Books and Graphic Novels as Literature.

"[3] In his Open Letter, Alba writes that "comics saved my life" by teaching him how to cope with severe bullying and develop self-confidence.

[7] ComicsVerse writer and Kat Vendetti spoke to the BBC in 2018 regarding Ms Marvel, Captain America, and the first Muslim women superheroes.

[3] The podcast has earned attention for its in-depth discussion of politics, human rights, and social justice as well as character analyses, creator interviews, and coverage of comics-related events like the New York Comic Con.

[1] The podcast balances discussion of mainstream superhero comics with niche graphic narratives, using different genres and media to investigate political topics.