WORST. COMIC. PODCAST. EVER!

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: A teaser image for the 2025 James Gunn-directed Superman movie was released last week, and a lot of people had a lot of thoughts about it. Including the three of us. We will offer up our thoughts on the still image.  Jerry missed out on FCBD wrap-up last week, so he offers his thoughts on the books that came home with him. Some of the pre...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: With the start of the new series just hours away, it's time to get caught up on Doctor Who . To help us break down the new Doctor and the Companion, we brought in friends of the show Brent Kincade and Kymmie Beiger to give us the low down on the wibbly-wobbly TARDIS-travelling, sonic screwdriver-carrying Time Lord that will debut on Disne...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: We are just days away from the 2024 Free Comic Book Day, held at participating local comic shops around the country. We review the books you can look for, from mainstream books from Marvel and DC to a manga-inspired take on Popeye.  If your FCBD travels take you to downtown Kansas City, stop by and see John and Jerry at Clint's Comics fro...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: The nominees for this year's Eisner Hall of Fame were announced last week, with the results to be announced at San Diego Comic-Con. We review the candidates and make arguments for or against their inclusion. DC Comics announced a new line of books to hit shelves in July. DC Absolute appears to be their take on the Marvel Comics Ultimate l...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: Cullen attended a signing at Cosmic Monkey last weekend with creators Joëlle Jones and Becky Cloonan. Scott Dunbier, late of IDW Comics, announced that he will be forming his own publishing company, with details to roll out at San Diego Comic-Con this summer.  Comics lost another legendary creator last week with the passing of Trina Robbi...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: We lost two comic creators in the past week due to different causes. So take a minute this week to make sure the people in your tribe know you love them and that they matter.  Jerry did some shopping at Collectorama last weekend. What did he find? And why did Cullen not come up with Alpha Flight #6? John and Jerry spent some time with fel...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: Word came out this past week that Roy Thomas has received a creator credit in the upcoming Deadpool vs Wolverine movie. But Wolverine was created when Thomas was editor-in-chief of Marvel comics. Should an editor get a creator credit?  We finally got some details for the new DC's Finest line of books starting next fall. How many will we b...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: The guys are back in the studio after making a brief stop at Xavier's School for Gifted Children, circa 1997. We've watched the first two episodes of X-Men '97 on Disney+ and are in love with what we watched. Listen in as we fanboy over the return of our favorite mutants to the animated screen.  We also saw a trailer for the new Star Wars...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: Cullen and John are running the studio this week while Jerry takes a week off. What kind of monkey hijinx will these two get into? John recounts his quick trip to Seattle following Planet Comicon. Inquiring minds want to know - did John pick up Richie Rich and Cadbury #19 at the thrift shop? The guys discuss what should be natural super-v...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: We are recording live on the Planet Comicon show floor at the Hero Initiative table. Listen in as we recount Friday and Saturday - the crowds and the creators and the crowds and the panels, and did we mention the crowds? We had a great time at our WCPEver panel Saturday night. And despite John and Cullen's choices for road trip companions...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: Listeners, we made it! We are just two days away from the start of the 2024 Planet Comicon! We've made our lists of who we want to see and what books we want to get signed. Get the full details of who we are most excited about meeting! We also have a full slate of panels on Friday and Saturday. Get the low down on what comic creators we w...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: We get to find out what John was doing last weekend when he wasn't watching Madame Web . He found some comic book stores in St. Louis and came home with a lot of Legion appearances.  ComicsPRO was last week and the news was coming out left and right. DC is embracing Wednesday Comics. Marvel wants to hold at $3.99. And there is not a title...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: So many things to talk about this week, like the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, of the Fantastic Four casting news. And pay no attention to whatever is showing in theaters right now.  Jerry stopped in at a local show, followed by a visit to Clint's Comics in downtown Kansas City.  Marvel and DC are reuniting and it reads so good, with two...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: We got together to record the podcast ahead of the Super Bowl. Of course, we all picked the Chiefs to win, but somehow that didn't get recorded. Nonetheless, we are brilliant prognosticators. Trust us! Marvel announced a new Doctor Doom one-shot from Hickman and Greene, to which we say, "TAKE OUR MONEY!" John has a look at some recent pop...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: Thanks to our friends at The Comic Book Panel group on Facebook, we were invited to interview AHOY Comics writer/editor Tom Peyer as well as writer Mark Russell , who has had a lot of books published at AHOY.  Tom Peyer is a long-time industry vet, and we are sure you have some of his books in your collection. For the last five years, he...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: So what do you do after you recorded 500 shows? Get back together the following week and record #501. John's been looking at the April solicits for Marvel. What are the chances that we might be able to read a new Spider-Man book that month? We are just five weeks away from Planet Comicon. Make plans now to attend our panel at 6 PM on Satu...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: Wow, we did it! We reached our 500th episode without being canceled. Thank you to our loyal listeners - you keep us going strong.  John and Jerry made a trip down to Clint's Comics and then had lunch at Waldo Pizza. And the next time we go to Waldo Pizza, we want all of you to join us.  We are hosting an interview with Tom Peyer and Mark...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: Turns out that those uncrackable slabs that people have been putting their books into the last two decades have a flaw that is being exploited. What the heck is going on at CGC?  Echo was added to Disney+, giving us the complete series on the same day. We share some thoughts about this new MCU show.  Cullen got the opportunity to host som...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: John is back in the studios after a holiday break and has a lot to catch up on. We dive into the issue of popular characters going into the public domain, as recently seen with the original take on Mickey Mouse from Steamboat Willie . We discuss the pros and cons of this, and you better believe we are counting down the days until we can h...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: How was your holiday break? Watch anything good? We were all given a gift from the good people at Disney+ with the season two release of What If? over the last week of December. We had so much fun seeing new spins on existing characters and concepts, being introduced to new characters in the MCU, and getting to see Happy Hogan Hulk out. ...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: It's the final show of the year, so let's spend some time looking back on our favorite movies, TV series, and comic books of the past year. Be sure to let us know your favorites of the year.  We have our Pick 3 choices sponsored by Clint's Comics.  We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or wa...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: We are less than a week away from Christmas, things are starting to slow down or go quiet... and then the Internet provides. We take a look at last week's debate between Mark Waid and Mark Millar.  The upcoming holiday weekend will give us some new nerd-viewing for the long weekend. Will you see Aquaman 2 in theaters? Will you watch Rebel...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: Without discussing it in advance with each other, this became a Batman-heavy episode. Not that there is anything wrong with that. But we had Batman books for our Pick 3 (sponsored by our friends at Clint's Comics) and there is a new Batman film on Amazon Prime.  As the year comes to an end, we take a look at the domestic box office totals...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: Ivan Reis is leaving DC.  The art of John Romita, Jr.  Listener feedback and thanks! As always, we have our Pick 3 choices sponsored by our friends at Clint's Comics. We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact us on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or by e...

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: We all enjoyed our Thanksgiving meals and are ready to dive into the upcoming holiday season.  We revisit The Marvels (still in theaters!) and Blue Beetle (now on MAX!) from earlier this year.   Cullen starts up our annual look at gifts for the nerds in your life - or for yourself. It's still OK to treat yo' self.  As always, we have our...