Worst Collection Ever

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 that they have to go through space tar to get to. Surfer takes clothes from two dead guys to fit in like he’s in some sort of Salvation Army / Hunger Games deal. He ends up looking like a kid wearing an adult fireman’s outfit. Meanwhile, Nova (the Fra...

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 Xanadu (because Zatanna was probably in the JLA or something). This issue revolves around some physics girl who opens up a gate to Hell using SCIENCE~! and accidentally looks at a demon with large lady hips for too long and she gets possessed. Madame Xan...

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 white-collar exec turned super-powered eco-warrior turned thorny Sabretooth story is dubious. I mean, maybe he did. I don’t know….he’s rich and could do whatever he wanted. Maybe it was a passion project. Or…maybe it was a passionFRUIT project and Sta...

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 everything - literally EVERYTHING - have to revolve around the fact that Thomas and Martha Wayne had sex. If Bruce wasn’t born, nothing would ever happen in the DCU. Its true…you know it. Also, we talk about Shawn’s trip to some Buffalo, NY comic book stores a...

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 Padres” outfit and Iceman wearing his Asgardian championship belt so not all is lost. Plus, Thomas Haden Church makes an appearance and then promptly explodes (probably from all that star power) and a sentient ship makes chili burgers and it is gross....

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 of comic book teams, playing host to what seems to be 30,000 active members. There’s some weird slavery/manipulation stuff going on and the main heroine is named after dishwashing liquid.  Jen did some drinking in this episode. We end up talking a...

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 drug lord was too hard to pass up. We also learn that Cap packs sandwiches before heading out on a nautical mission and that Nomad once had a raging Tom Selleck mustache. All this plus we discuss the impressive, mammoth collection that this book came...

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 powers to fend off Magneto’s Acolytes because their snow base just happens to be made of the same body meat-like metal substance that he is made of. Also, there is this brother duo on the Acolytes that job so hard to Cable that they make the Mulkey B...

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 being when doused with hot water. His character trajectory perplexingly mirrors that of Zac Efron’s character in the 2017 BAYWATCH remake. Seriously, go watch that then listen to us or reverse that order. Either way, you are destined to experience...

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 lethally entwined in their implausible, perilous relationship. I mean, this dude gets straight up KIDNAPPED so that Superman can attempt “make Lois happy.” It’s not healthy. We also talk about comic book video games! Continue the conversation with Shawn a...

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 plain sight among us. Its a sci-fi trope thats been done plenty of times but this time, the catalyst is tainted burger meat. We only have ourselves to blame. Also, Captain America plays peek-a-boo with a 14-yr old kid in this book who might be a de-aged...

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 word substitutions that somehow create cohesive and plausible comic book stories. Join us for such random topics as: sad Batcave tours Cyborg’s moisturizing routine Wonder Woman’s bumpy ride Flash in Cheetah City and many more dumb events Continue the c...

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 life on other planets. We think. Not entirely sure on that. There’s also a planet of people who look like they only use the Joker’s makeup products from the first BATMAN movie. And for some reason, we spend the last 15 minutes of this episode talking a...

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 old woman crashes her car into Barbie’s convertible and is rewarded with a motorcycle license. And let’s not forget a special appearance from Ed Begley Jr. as a paleontologist who meets a tragic end. Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Tw...

U.S. 1 #1 (1983) Topics include: Yelp for funerals our cat eats our comics giant cinnamon buns with black icing shout out to scurvy Jeremy Piven replaces all trucks Jen wants to marry Optimus Prime Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at  worstcollectionever@gmail.com Also, get hip to all of our episodes on YouTub...

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” Shooting Star kills a bunch of carnies the Old Lady Haircut Gang Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at worstcollectionever@gmail.com Also, get hip to all of our episodes...

Batman / Aliens #1 (1997) Topics include: the secret of Hollywood and what not Shawn makes an ass of himself in front of Fear Factory Batman is a huge jerk in the jungle Alfred makes a mean xenomorph soup the most overwrought panel in the history of comics Jen is a mercenary who gives out puppies Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or...

The Brave and The Bold #68 (1966) Topics include: RIP Adam West big animated neon signs need to make a comeback Batman strengthens his trunk Metamorpho did our taxes Shawn makes a colorblind person identify colors rosary ownership are schools named after US Presidents anymore? Bob Haney rips off BACK TO THE FUTURE Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Thr...

Secret Defenders #18 (1994) Topics include: bwowm Wonder Woman movie review! (spoiler: we liked it) God tries to start a fencing club, creates women shout out to Wallace Shawn and THE PRINCESS BRIDE Zombie Pac-Man bwowm Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at  worstcollectionever@gmail.com Also, get hip to all of...

Wonder Woman #247 (1978) Topics include: Steve Trevor is Lois Lane Wonder Woman is your guide to salted meats Inversion, the constantly screaming inside-out man Wonder Woman inspires Gremlins 2 again, how does Elongated Man work? Batman sends a telegram Hercules the Pig! a very chatty Kraken Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email...

Femforce #63 (1993) Topics include: tips on how to properly read your comics shout out to David Ogden Stiers as Martian Manhunter poor Hollywood geography representation stunt work on BEETHOVEN 2 the curse of the straw hat Secret Origins: MAGIC MIKE Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at worstcollectionever@gmail...

Black Axe #1 (1993) Topics include: extreme can openers boomboxes in the 80s the world’s most bored superhero Batman indulges in some “trucker speed” Seth Rogen and a party sub gone awry Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at  worstcollectionever@gmail.com Also, get hip to all of our episodes on YouTube in its ow...

Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #112 (1968) Topics include: does Groot need a proper pediatrician? Das Un Comic-Con with Angus Scrimm and Hans Gruber traumatic outdoor childhood experiences Jimmy Olsen steals a back hoe death by gopher Thor drinks an entire lake Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at  worstcollection...

Guardians of the Galaxy #12 (1991) Topics include: we got mentioned in the AV Club…hooray! “Athlete” Shawn Marek putting over The Dollop and Dave Anthony Taserface, the Cop Rock blues band mansplaining the Guardians of the Galaxy aliens on Jupiter revisited Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at  worstcollectione...

Jen and Shawn read YOUR listener correspondence and it goes SWIMMINGLY. Topics include: tips for surviving comic book conventions Jen and Shawn's cosplay aspirations Crystal Gayle and McDonald's Jen goes in on Damian Wayne (he had it coming) Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at worstcollectionever@gmail.com Also, ge...