Worst Collection Ever

Drax & Thanos

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Iron Man #55 (1973)We take on an actual CLASSIC comic with significant events and debuts that still manages to be stupid with IRON MAN from 1973. Than...

Mad Hatter in Detective Comics

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Detective Comics #573 (1987)The Mad Hatter returns in this issue of DETECTIVE COMICS as he gets released from prison and immediately makes a hat out o...

Annex: Crucible of Power

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Annex: Crucible of Power #1 (1994)Annex is one of those Marvel characters that was introduced via poly-bagged card in the 1993 Annuals. He basically c...

Crisis on Infinity Inc

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Infinity Inc #22 (1986)This week, we are in the midst of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS in this issue of INFINITY INC which sees the Infinity-eers transpor...

Justice: Four Balance

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Justice: Four Balance #1 (1994)Something’s off because we are back in New Warriors land with this Justice/Marvel Boy/Vance Astro mini-series that re...

L.E.G.I.O.N.

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

L.E.G.I.O.N. ’93 #61 (1993)We have no idea what L.E.G.I.O.N. stands for (Licensed Extra-Governmental Interstellar Operatives Network - I looked it u...

Chuck Norris - Karate Kommandos

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Norris - Karate Kommandos #1 (1987)This week, we take on our first-ever Star Comics book, which was a 1980s Marvel Comics line for folks that fe...

Night Thrasher

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Night Thrasher #3 (1993)Well, we’re back in boring New Warriors land but you know, we don’t hate this. I mean, its not good but its not offensive....

Aquaman in Adventure Comics

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Adventure Comics #452 (1977)Guys, we had NO idea that this just happened to be “that one Aquaman story” when picked up this issue of ADVENTURE COM...

Marvel's WEEKEND AT BERNIE'S

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Quasar #17 (1990)In this issue of Shawn’s favorite comic, QUASAR, some random-ass Elder of the Universe decides the time is right to have a bunch of...

Lois Lane Marries Satan

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane #103 (1970)In this fascinating issue of SUPERMAN’S GIRLFRIEND, LOIS LANE, Lois marries Satan. Well, it’s not qu...

Avengers West Coast vs. A Giant Baby

11 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Avengers West Coast #70 (1991)We keep it local this week as we cover AVENGERS WEST COAST from 1991. Here, we have Julia Carpenter Spider-Woman farting...

Total Justice

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Total Justice #2 (1996)Sometimes you can make a comic book out of a toy line and its awesome and then sometimes you can do one and its garbage. This i...

Santa the Barbarian

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Santa the Barbarian #1 (1996)To cap off our Holiday-themed month, we foist upon you SANTA THE BARBARIAN, a Rob Liefeld-curated book about angry Santas...

Holidays and Stuff with Batman and The Outsiders

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Batman and the Outsiders [vol 1] #19 (1985)Continuing on with our Holiday comic book adventures, we check in to see what Batman and the Outsiders are ...

A Ben Grimm X-Mas

07 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Marvel Two-In-One #74 (1981)Ben Grimm and the Fantastic Four go X-Mas shopping and poor, blind Alicia Masters is stuck carrying a bunch of boxes in an...

World's Finest in the 80s

01 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of WORST COLLECTION EVER, Jen and Shawn discuss:World’s Finest Comics #286 (1982)Topics include:why didn’t they call Doctor...

Power Pack

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Power Pack [vol 1] #53 (1990)We did some shopping over the holiday weekend and you lucky folks get to reap the rewards! For the first time, we cover P...

A Superboy Thanksgiving

23 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The New Adventures of Superboy [vol 2] #38 (1983)Happy Thanksgiving everybody! Superboy’s celebrating Thanksgiving here as well by ignorantly starvi...

Cage

16 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Cage [vol 1] #13 (1993)This CAGE book is pretty boring but we do our best to make it work. There’s 90’s excess abound with sinewy cyber-villains a...

Batman: Hollywood Knight

09 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Batman: Hollywood Knight #1 (2001)“Batman” makes it out to the west coast finally but its not “Batman” Robin’s here too but he’s actually ...

Silver Surfer & Nova

02 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Silver Surfer [vol 3] #11 (1988)Its back to the Marvel cosmic universe as Silver Surfer and Nova search for pirates in Mos Eisley-ish kind of place th...

Doorway To Nightmare

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Doorway To Nightmare #2 (1978)Its Halloween and we celebrate by checking out one of DC’s many horror anthology series, this one hosted by Madame Xan...

Ravage 2099

19 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ravage 2099 #21 (1994)Here’s one of those books that is supposedly written by Stan Lee although Stan Lee investing considerable time in a disgraced ...

Dark Nights: Metal

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dark Nights: Metal #1 (2017)This week, we dabble in the current crop of books that are just as dumb as the ones from year’s past. Why does everythin...

X-Factor in the 80s

05 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

X-Factor #30 (1988)Despite the Walt Simonson art, this X-Factor book fails to impress. However, we do have Beast in his “ode to the 1984 San Diego P...

Sovereign Seven

28 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sovereign Seven #17 (1996)Well…this was a weird one. Not weird in a good way but weird in a confusing way. Sovereign Seven is the Polyphonic Spree o...

Captain America & Nomad

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Captain America #325 (1987)Cap is BACK! Not sure why he keeps showing up on the show but this issue where him and Nomad beat up on a morbidly obese dr...

Cable

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Cable #11 (1994)It’s back to the 90s we go as Shawn and Jen delve in an X-Books offshoot with CABLE. Join us as Cable uses his nebulous and infinite...

Tales Of Evil

31 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tales of Evil #3 (1975)We go back to the Atlas/Seaboard catalog this week as we are introduced to the Man-Monster, a dude who turns into a Hulk / fish...

Lois Lane's 2nd Superman

23 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane #132 (1973)In this charming comic, two lovesick psychopaths devise a way for an up-and-coming scientist to get leth...

Skrull Kill Krew

16 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Skrull Kill Krew #2 (1995)In this dumb ham of a book, a bunch of gnarly 90s Marvel stereotypes band together to murder Skrulls that are living in plai...

DC Comics Superhero Mad Libs

10 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We opted this week to take a different approach to our show and try out some DC Comics Mad Libs that Shawn’s brother sent over. Lots of ridiculous w...

The Wanderers

02 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Wanderers #12 (1989)This is an infamous book where a group of superhero clones/scientists jet around the universe to help ensure evolution and lif...

Barbie Fashion

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Barbie Fashion #31 (1993)Barbie is the Vincent Chase of toys and has infinite links to shared universes that you may have never imagined. Also, some o...

U.S. 1

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. 1 #1 (1983)Topics include:Yelp for funeralsour cat eats our comicsgiant cinnamon buns with black icingshout out to scurvyJeremy Piven replaces al...

Marvel Comics Presents

29 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Marvel Comics Presents #45 (1990)Topics include:Jen defines a “shadow birth”how did that guy get so fat?Wonder Man tells Thor to “suck it”Shoo...

Batman vs. Aliens

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Batman / Aliens #1 (1997)Topics include:the secret of Hollywood and what notShawn makes an ass of himself in front of Fear FactoryBatman is a huge jer...

Brave & The Bold / Metamorpho

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Brave and The Bold #68 (1966)Topics include:RIP Adam Westbig animated neon signs need to make a comebackBatman strengthens his trunkMetamorpho did...

Secret Defenders

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Secret Defenders #18 (1994)Topics include:bwowmWonder Woman movie review! (spoiler: we liked it)God tries to start a fencing club, creates womenshout ...

Wonder Woman

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Wonder Woman #247 (1978)Topics include:Steve Trevor is Lois LaneWonder Woman is your guide to salted meatsInversion, the constantly screaming inside-o...

Femforce

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Femforce #63 (1993)Topics include:tips on how to properly read your comicsshout out to David Ogden Stiers as Martian Manhunterpoor Hollywood geography...

Black Axe

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Black Axe #1 (1993) Topics include:extreme can openersboomboxes in the 80sthe world’s most bored superheroBatman indulges in some “trucker speed”...

Jimmy Olsen Ruins Everything

09 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #112 (1968)Topics include:does Groot need a proper pediatrician?Das Un Comic-Con with Angus Scrimm and Hans Grubertrauma...

Guardians of the Galaxy in the Early 90s

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Guardians of the Galaxy #12 (1991)Topics include:we got mentioned in the AV Club…hooray!“Athlete” Shawn Marekputting over The Dollop and Dave An...

Listener Mail - April 2017

28 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jen and Shawn read YOUR listener correspondence and it goes SWIMMINGLY.Topics include:tips for surviving comic book conventionsJen and Shawn's cosplay...

The Night Man

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Night Man #10 (1994)Topics include:Forgotten Publicists* (the podcast)opening soon…Six Flags EterniaHE-PARK (Curves for Men)show…don’t tellt...

Captain Atom v. Firestorm

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Captain Atom [vol 2] #5 (1987)Topics include:Shawn is losing his damn mind over the world todayPremium SpudsMake sure that man gets his kettle cornCap...

Spider-Woman Revisited

11 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Spider-Woman #8 (1978)Topics include:a real-life man wearing a cape out in publica terrible video game ideaLAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENTthe Newsboy...

Justice Machine

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Justice Machine [vol 2] #4 (1987)Topics include:the Justice Machine stays at a comedy condoPatrick Stewart cosplays as MoondragonBatman gets adopted!S...

JLA vs Animals

28 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Justice League of America #223 (1984)Topics include:The Justice League trailer is grey glopcomic book shopping in Buffaloa new podcast pitch for Joe R...

Darkhawk / Sleepwalker

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Darkhawk #20 (1992)Sleepwalker #17 (1992)Topics include:Shawn thinks about starting an Eclipso podcastChris D’Elia and Dane Cook make Morrissey feel...

Strange Adventures

14 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Strange Adventures #198 (1967)Topics include:David Lynch runs amokThe Creeper’s back hair saves the daywerewolf Homer SimpsonJen writes a Batman par...

Wolverine

28 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Wolverine [vol 2] #58 (1992)Topics include:our thoughts on the animated JUSTICE LEAGUE DARKthe existence of ketchup-flavored potato chipsBarista, the ...

Tiger-Man

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tiger-Man #1 (1975)Topics include:haggling for action figures at conventionsJackie Earle Haley goes on a crime spreestreetlights were the original Ins...

Listener Mail - February 2017

15 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jen and Shawn take on listener correspondence with varying results. Topics include: - Adventures in Babysitting - Marvel's alternate timelines - force...

Girls' Romances

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Girls' Romances #157 (1971)Topics include:Love Is Foreverdeep V's and silk shirtsArby's IslandShawn reboots UNSOLVED MYSTERIESContinue the conversatio...

Gunfire

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Gunfire #4 (1994)Topics include:Super Bowl LI predictionswhat we thought of NBC's PowerlessVH1 entertains the DC UniverseGeorge Costanza in a wig or J...

What If? / Black Goliath

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:What If? #37 (1983)Black Goliath #1 (1976)Topics include:yarn bombsMister Fantastic commits “scientifical...

Justice League Task Force

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Justice League Task Force #18 (1994)Topics include:Shawn gets bored with the Mini NES ClassicMartian Manhunter is grossly underusedThe Ray is a Domino...

Super-Villain Team-Up

16 Jan 2017

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Super-Villain Team-Up #3 (1975)Topics include:an update on Marvel's Porcupine and Goldface's Ponzi scheme from last weekJen cuts a Big Barda-themed al...

Goldface / Man Elephant

09 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:Guy Gardner #7 (1993)Savage She-Hulk #17 (1981)Topics include:Martin's Fantasy Island memoriesGrace Jones v...

Avengers / Guardians Of The Galaxy

03 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Avengers #167 (1978)Topics include:The Chewing podcast networkPeter Cetera is doing just fineThe People BuzzerJupiter has gas monsters on itsuper-hero...

Santa v. Superman

19 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

DC Comics Presents #67 (1984)Topics include:the definition of mirththe Earth's core gets compromised AFContinue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on...

NFL SuperPro

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

NFL SuperPro #1 (1991)Topics include:SuperBat: the MLB-sponsored Batman/Superman comica good villain planformer guest Ken Reid assists SuperPro!Quenti...

Alpha Flight / The Demon [Guest: Kevin Kraft of MAD SCIENTIST PARTY HOUR]

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn are joined by fellow podcaster and comic book aficionado KEVIN KRAFT (Mad Scientist Party Hour, The Jason Ellis Sho...

Death Cubed / Metal Men

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:Death 3 #1 (1993)Metal Men #48 (1976)Topics include:Mr. Burns, there's a phone call for you...Is it about m...

Stratosfire!

22 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Iron Man Annual #9 (1987)Topics include:Are Huey Lewis AND the News alive?War Machine's intense flat-top fadeShawn becomes Marvel's 3rd bovine-based s...

All-Star Comics

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

All-Star Comics #72 (1978)Topics include:The Huntress is uselessAlan Scott's man-splained heroicsWhatever happened to Power Girl's babyContinue the co...

Iceman / Opticus

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is right before everything changed forever....Iceman #1 (1984)Superman #334 (1979)Topics include:accounting practices of the X-MenSuperman starts...

Heroes For Hire / Justice League Europe [Guest: Brian Marek]

01 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn are joined by Shawn's actual brother BRIAN MAREK. Check out Brian's pierogi creations on Facebook at https://www.fa...

Tales of the Teen Titans / Werewolf By Night

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:Tales of the Teen Titans #71 (1986)Marvel Team-Up #93 (1980)Topics include:Cyborg sits on a desk "cool teac...

Karate Kid / World Championship Wrestling

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:Karate Kid #14 (1978)WCW World Championship Wrestling #1 (1992)Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen...

Man-Thing / Golden Glider

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:Fear #17 (1973)The Flash #251 (1977)Topics include:Man-Thing's forehead earsCasper invents a growing bedWha...

Venom / Legacy

03 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:Venom: The Madness #3 (1993)Legacy #0 (1993)Topics include: Juggernaut is a dating coachAnn Nocenti creates...

X-Factor / Clayface [Guests: Andrew Jupin & Stephen Sajdak of WE HATE MOVIES]

27 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn are joined by comedians and fellow Sideshow Network podcasters Andrew Jupin and Stephen Sajdak of WE HATE MOVIES. C...

Captain Marvel / The Spectre

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:Captain Marvel #60 (1978)The Spectre [vol 2] #11 (1988)Topics include:Shawn & Jen buy a Fiatmovies we s...

Black Lightning / Black Cat

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss: Black Lightning [vol 1] #6 (1978)Felicia Hardy: The Black Cat #1 (1994)Topics include:the horror of carbon...

Thunder Petal / Secret Wars II

05 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Swamp Thing #133 (1993)Secret Wars II #3 (1985)Topics include:the crack in our apartment wallAbby Holland realized her husband is a treea man made out...

The Mighty Thor / Superboy in Hawaii

29 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:Thor #395 (1988)Superboy [vol 4] #23 (1996)Topics include:Shawn gets lost in the desertwomen's high fashion...

Ms. Marvel / Freedom Fighters

22 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:Ms. Marvel [vol 2] #18 (2007)Freedom Fighters #2 (1976)Topics include:what will the aliens think of usBeast...

Huntress / Namor

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:The Huntress #18 (1990)Namor The Sub-Mariner #8 (1990)Topics include:our mini SUICIDE SQUAD, SUPERMAN II an...

X-Men / Aquaman

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Uncanny X-Men #192 (1985)Aquaman [vol 5] #5 (1995)Topics include:airport security in the 80sNightcrawler has a tickle partycorgi dragonsThe Fire &...

Amazing Spider-Man / Suicide Squad

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:Amazing Spider-Man #394 (1994)Suicide Squad #52 (1991) Topics include:cheap Lego knock-offsShawn tries out ...

New Warriors / Firebrand

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:New Warriors #26 (1992)Firebrand #6 (1996)Topics include:Jen gets cast in a Paul Feig filmNamorita hates th...

Shadowpact / Hulk v. Farmers

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:Shadowpact #5 (2006)Incredible Hulk #230 (1978)Topics include:Jen grapples with Pokemon GoDetective Chimp j...

Nomad / Camelot 3000 [Guest: Robert J. Peterson]

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn are joined by author Robert J. Peterson. Support Robert and his work over at http://robertjpeterson.com/ as well as...

Metamorpho / Toxic Avenger

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Metamorpho #3 [vol 2] (1993)The Toxic Avenger #10 (1992)Topics include:Metamorpho joins SAMCROsuperb henchmen outfitshigh school yearbook photosdeath ...

Secret Origins / Nova

26 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:Secret Origins [vol 2] #20 (1987)Nova #15 (1977)Topics include:nonplussed paramedicsthe overabundance of ma...

Vengeance / JSA

20 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:Ghost Rider [vol 3] #39 (1993)JSA vs. Kobra #3 (2009)Highlights include:DC ScribblenautsGhost Rider buys Jo...

The Ray / The Shroud

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Ray [vol 2] #23 (1996)The Shroud #3 (1994)Topics include:an honest discussion about clam chowderSting's WCW jacketsThe Ray helps Wonder Woman with...

Barb Wire / MODAM

07 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Jen and Shawn discuss:Barb Wire #1 (1994)Captain America #391 (1991)Highlights include:Mr. DressupFreddie MercuryLADY MALL~!Cap i...

Robin / Starfox

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Shawn and Jen discuss:Robin [vol 4] #90 (2001)She-Hulk [vol 2] #6 (2006)Highlights include:Shifty ShellshockBatman goes on Spring BreakSnak...

What If? / Don Rickles

23 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

People seem to love this one because Don Rickles might show up..What If...? [vol 2] #54 (1993)Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #139Highlights include:cir...

Black & White / Deadly Ernest

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Who is the better Adams: Brian Adams or Bryan AdamsBlack & White [vol 2] #1 (1996)Alpha Flight #31 (1986)Highlights include:Image Comics = podcast...

Premiere Wonder Man / Metal Superboy

09 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Finally a Wonder Man story written by a wholesome personMarvel Premiere #55 (1980)The New Adventures of Superboy #41 (1983)Highlights include:a lousy ...

Deathlok / The Demon

02 May 2016

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Shawn is cranky as hell so strap in... Astonishing Tales #32 (1975) The Demon [vol 3] #17 (1991)Highlights include:Deathlok's meat hairzombie cyborg s...

X-Statix / Guy Gardner [Guest: Jensen Karp]

26 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, we are joined by special guest JENSEN KARP (GET UP ON THIS). Jensen is a podcaster, art gallery owner and an author. His new book...

Count Vertigo / Jon Lovitz

18 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s your favorite 80s SNL cast member versus your favorite superhero non-teamManhunter #7 (1988)The Defenders #131 (1984)Highlights include:Superm...

The Fixer / Valor [Guest: Chris Mancini of COMEDY FILM NERDS]

11 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, we are joined by special guest Chris Mancini (COMEDY FILM NERDS, LA PODFEST). Chris is promoting his Kickstarter for his new grap...