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Welcome back! We are all in the studio this week for our Planet Comicon wrap-up. We discuss what we did at the Hero Initiative table, how the panels went for us, and all of the good memories from the weekend.  We all got to stop in at a variety of stores over the last week, picking up new comics and old books along the way.  Of course, with everything going on with Planet, we are behind on some of...

We are still in recovery mode from Planet Comicon at the end of March. We promise to get back into the studio next week, but we still want to share something with you this week. John stayed busy on the show floor, conducting some interviews with some of the many guests.  Wait, you want to know which guests you might hear before you press play? Well, we are a full-service show at a self-service pri...

So, what did everyone do last weekend? For the guys of the Worst Comic Podcast Ever, well, we manned the Hero Initiative table at Planet Comicon . We set up at Boulevard Brewery for a drink and draw fundraiser. We hosted five panels with the likes of Dan Mora, Adam Kubert, Paul Dini, Chris Claremont , and many more. We did a live podcast panel complete with guest artists. And somehow, we even made...

Welcome to Planet Comicon ! In just 48 hours, we expect to see all of you stopping by the Hero Initiative table (#139) or attending our panels throughout the weekend.  To kick things off, we will be at Boulevard Brewery on Thursday night from 4-8 PM for a Planet Comicon Kick-Off Party. Come out and hang with us when you get off work.  We have our weekly Pick 3 choices, sponsored by our friends at...

A new comic book industry magazine launched this past week, with the totally original title of Comics! The Magazine. Coming to us from Chip Zdarsky and his friends, are we ready for a new Wizard Magazine? We are just 10 days away from Planet Comicon. Who are we going to see there? Come see us at the Hero Initiative table (#139) or attend our panels on Friday and Saturday.  We have our weekly Pick...

Look what Wednesday has given you! A brand-spankin' new episode of the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! It's going to be a great day, as new comics are out today and you have Cullen, Jerry, and John to talk nerdy with for the next hour. The big book of the week has to have been DC KO #5 , wrapping up the battle between Luthor Superman and Darkseid . And as much as this was an ending to the mini-series...

Welcome back, our friends, to the show that never ends! It's time for another WCPE Book Club. This month, we are looking at Marvel's The X-Men Vs. The Avengers from 1987. Written by Roger Stern* and drawn by Marc Silvestri*, this is the first major match-up between the two powerhouse teams. Sit back and enjoy the musings of Cullen, Jerry, and Earth-2 John (a.k.a. John Hilderbrand ) as we pick thro...

ComicsPro, the comic shop retailer network, held its annual meeting last week in Los Angeles. Many of the publishers used the opportunity to showcase new projects and announcements. DC led the way with some absolute - or should we say  ABSOLUTE - book news that has everyone ready for more.  Speaking of DC Comics , does the publisher have a flagship team book right now? It's an interesting debate,...

DC KO #4 came out last week, getting us to the champion to go up against Darkseid. So who won the tournament? And will they be able to defeat Darkseid? We got a trailer for the Spider-Noir series debuting in May on Amazon Prime. Be honest -- you need some more Nicolas Cage in your life, right? Don't panic, but Planet Comicon is coming up soon. You'll find us on the show floor staffing the Hero Ini...

After last week's Book Club discussion on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow , it's time to get back to talking about comics, TV shows, and the other nerdy topics our wives are tired of hearing us talk about. You're welcome! The new Wonder Man series dropped on Disney+ at the end of January. We have all watched it, mostly loved it, and have lots of thoughts to share on Simon and Trevor.  John got caught...

Every year, it feels like January is 45 days long - it just goes on and on and on, which means that you had plenty of time to read our selection for the WCPE Book Club. This month, we are looking at Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow from 2022. Writer Tom King, artist Bilquis Evely , and colorist Matheus Lopes craft an amazing journey for Supergirl and her newfound companion, Ruthie, who is looking to a...

Cullen is back in the studio this week after hosting all of the panels at Fan Expo Portland last weekend. He got to spend a lot of time with a lot of great talent, and he has some stories to share.   Some new TV shows are catching our attention right now, with Star Trek: Starfleet Academy on Paramount and The Beauty on FX. Which ones are you watching? And don't forget that Wonder Man debuts this w...

Cullen had to sit out on this week's podcast, as he received a last-minute invite to moderate some comic book panels at Fan Expo Portland . He'll be back next week with all kinds of stories to share about who he met over the long weekend.  Meanwhile, back in Kansas, John and Jerry are knocking out the podcast this week. We've got a lot of small items to discuss, but nothing that will dominate the...

Due to the timing of our book club last week, we held off looking at some end-of-the-year sales charts for 2025. What were the best-selling individual issues and titles for the past year? If you want to be on top, you'd best have the words " Absolute " and/or " Batman " in your title.  Jerry has an interesting story to share about shopping for a Shazam book last weekend.  There are two new comic b...

It's the start of the new month, which means it's time for the WCPE Book Club. This month, we are looking at Fantastic Four: Unstable Molecules from 2003. Writer James Strum and artist Guy Davis pay homage to the Lee-Kirby issues of Fantastic Four , while adding on a new layer that makes it feel like the next great American novel. For this discussion, we are joined by loyal friend of the podcast T...

With apologies to REM, it's the end of the year as we know it! We have reached the last day of 2025, which presents a good opportunity to reflect on the past year in comics and movies. What did we like, what did we not like, and what needs to change in 2026?  We take a closer look at last week's DC KO issue between the Joker and the Red Hood. Help us figure out who won the matches in this one! Nex...

So, here you go, episode #600! We could have lined up a super-star guest. But we are the worst. We could have put together a greatest hits clips show. But we are the worst. Nope, for episode #600, it's just another week in the studio for the guys.  This episode is going up on Christmas Eve, and there are all kinds of great books being released today at your LCS. Get to the store today to get the b...

The guys got to fulfill a handful of dreams last weekend, as we all gathered at Clint's Comics to help get the store set up following the move to Independence. Cullen flew in from Portland to join Jerry and John (along with our friend Mark Willis !) to move the back issue boxes into order and stock the shelves with hardcovers and trade paperbacks. There is still some work that needs to be done, bu...

Jerry and John made a trip to Independence, Missouri, on Saturday to stop in at the new home for Clint's Comics . Located at 815 N. Noland Rd, it is just four miles north of I-70, which makes it easy to get to. Sharon is still getting the new store in order, so give her another week or two before you rush in to welcome her to the neighborhood. Netflix made like The Godfather and made an offer on W...

We are back with another WCPE Book Club selection this week with a newer mini-series from DC Comics. Join us as we discuss Robin: The Boy Wonder , written and drawn by creator Juni Ba . This 2023 series takes a closer look at Damien Wayne. It's hard enough to live in the shadow of Batman, but you are also in the shadows of Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, and Tim Drake. How does the newest Robin find his...

We have made it to the last Wednesday of November. For many of us, we have a chance to slow down for a few days, rest, watch football, and as always read comic books. For the rest of us, we are beginning the last big retail season of the calendar year. Keep your head above water, stay patient, and make time to read comics. Regardless of what your week looks like, be thankful that today you are lis...

Remember the classic holiday film Miracle on 34th Street ? There's a point in the movie, after a suggestion by Kris Kringle, where the Macy's employees start instructing customers to go across the street to Gimbel's to purchase gifts at a better price. At first, management is flabbergasted by the suggestion, but then they realize the goodwill they are building with their customers. We reference th...

What have the guys been doing in the past week? Well, Cullen set up at the Capitol City Comics Swap. Jerry hit a pair of local comic shops. John got to watch Fantastic Four: First Steps. Sounds like a good time was had by all. John has a look at last week's Top Ten books sold. Jerry highlights some comic offerings over at Humble Bundle. Cullen is back with a new trivia question. We have our weekly...

Welcome to the fourth WCPE Book Club! Where were you in the summer of 1984, when the Avengers packed their bags and headed out west? This month, we are traveling back to California with Volume 1 of West Coast Avengers! Written by Roger Stern with art by Bob Hall, West Coast Avengers has Hawkeye opening up a new branch of the team in Los Angeles, and recruiting Mockingbird, Iron Man, Tigra, and Won...

It's a fun week for our Pick 3 choices, as one of the books is hitting close to home this week. Or maybe stomping close to home. Be on the lookout today as Godzilla rolls into Kansas City looking to make his own burnt ends. Friendly reminder that we have our WCPE Book Club coming up next week! This month's selection is Volume 1 of West Coast Avengers from 1984. If you would like to join us on the...