Worst Collection Ever

Shawn Marek & Jen Stansfield
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WORST COLLECTION EVER is a comic book podcast where Jen and Shawn poke fun at their own collection of random comic books with loads of crass sincerity and scattershot nostalgia. None of the books in the collection offer anything close to quality or financial worth but our love for all of it is as real as it gets. If you want to follow along, we like to read the books in sequential order as to track the lunacy in real time! Email the podcast and talk to the hosts at worstcollectionever@gmail.com!

  1. 6d ago

    Green Lantern is a Frugal Bar Patron

    Green Lantern [vol 2] #182 (1984) LANTERNS, an honest-to-goodness live action TV show with Green Lanterns in it, is coming our way so let’s see what the Emerald Knight was up to back in the mid-80s. Turns out quite a bit as Hal Jordan bails on the gig and the formidable John Stewart is next in line. Also, Major Disaster is walking the streets and Eclipso is rightfully lurking in the shadows! Highlights include: Hal pours one out for Abin SurWonder Woman no-sells a political assassinationLeather wristbands in the 80sMagenta bootsThe Guardians on Oa are kind of uselessHal’s STEEEEEEL TRAP…..RUSTED!Also, Shawn finally gets around to watching PULP FICTION and is sort of non-plussed by Quentin Tarantino overall. *** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:09:48*** Promo: LANTERNCAST (https://lanterncast.com/)  Continue the conversation with Shawn (@AngryHeroShawn) and Jen (@JenStansfield) 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 own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYT Download the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

    Green Lantern is a Frugal Bar Patron

  2. Aug 7

    Spider-Man is an Elite Combat Strategist

    Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #14 (1978) Spider-Man, Flash Thompson and new friend Razorback are on a race against time to get to Yonkers to stop an evil cult from going nationwide. As it turned out, we didn’t allot for covering the conclusion to this arc but I can assure that it all works out for Spider-Man. Nonetheless, this book does have a surprise reveal and Spider-Man punching Razorback in the face repeatedly. Highlights include: Spider-Man carries Flash Thompson like a mannequinComedian Kyle Kinane joins the Legion of LightJonathan Frakes is here too!All reporters look the sameThe many aliases of Man-BeastA possible ending for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY!Also, Jen and Shawn offer up some thoughts on Season 2 of BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER. Please be advised that we do discuss a few SPOILERS so traverse lightly if you don’t want to get spoiled. *** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:12:36 *** Promo: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FROM THE BEGINNING (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amazing-spider-man-from-the-beginning/id1750730665) Continue the conversation with Shawn (@AngryHeroShawn) and Jen (@JenStansfield) 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 own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYT Download the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

    Spider-Man is an Elite Combat Strategist

  3. Jul 31

    Spider-Man Gets Real Mad at an Arkansas Man

    Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #13 (1977) Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has a new movie coming out this week so let’s see what he was up to in the late-70s! Somehow it involves cults, big rig trucks and a large man dressed as a pig. Highlights include: Spider-Man does some window peepingMeet Razorback, Marvel’s 2nd most famous big-rig truckerPraise for Johnny CashWhen an alien lands, you must eat itRazorback and Professor Pyg wreak havoc as the PIG BOYS~!!Old-timey dynamite contraptions were quite uselessAlso, Jen and Shawn visit Time Warp Comics in Boulder, CO for the first time and Jen buys way too many lenticular covers. *** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:08:46 *** Promo: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FROM THE BEGINNING (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amazing-spider-man-from-the-beginning/id1750730665) Continue the conversation with Shawn (@AngryHeroShawn) and Jen (@JenStansfield) 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 own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYT Download the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

    Spider-Man Gets Real Mad at an Arkansas Man

  4. Jul 24

    Batman Has a Serious Gas Problem

    Detective Comics #32 (1939) Our journey back to early (EARLY!) Batman stories continues - and concludes - as Batman faces off against the Mad Monk inside his wolf-filled castle. Highlights include: Are they vampires or werewolves?Screw it — it’s the Bat-Plane nowBatman and his growing collection of womenThis bag of vampire money will protect you!Batman casually uses a firearmSlam Bradley!Also, Jen and Shawn share some thoughts on BATMAN/GREEN ARROW/THE QUESTION Black Label book as well as the recent Skartaris storyline in WORLD’S FINEST! *** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:08:46 *** Promo: BATGIRL TO ORACLE (https://thebatmanuniverse.net/category/podcast/bto/) Continue the conversation with Shawn (@AngryHeroShawn) and Jen (@JenStansfield) 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 own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYT Download the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

    Batman Has a Serious Gas Problem

  5. Jul 17

    Batman Endures Multiple Gorilla Surprises

    Detective Comics #31 (1939) We go way back in time this week as we talk about DETECTIVE COMICS mere months after the debut of the Batman! It is classic Golden Age goodness as (the) Batman squares off against Mad Monk and his menagerie of mammals and reptiles. Highlights include: The debut of the Batarang!Wilfred Brimley, medical professionalBatman is hoarding the cure to rabiesMultiple gorilla encountersBruce Wayne loves his pipeWhat really happened to Bat-HorseAlso, Jen and Shawn talk about some new pick-ups from RetroMania this past weekend as well as their experience as comic book vendors at the event. *** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:25:53 *** Promo: BATGIRL TO ORACLE (https://thebatmanuniverse.net/category/podcast/bto/) Continue the conversation with Shawn (@AngryHeroShawn) and Jen (@JenStansfield) 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 own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYT Download the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

    Batman Endures Multiple Gorilla Surprises

  6. Jul 10

    Storm Got to Be Happy for About 5 Minutes

    Uncanny X-Men #290 (1992) The immense drama that is the UNCANNY X-MEN continues as Storm takes her time contemplating Forge’s marriage proposal, Iceman’s date continues to go sideways and Colossus has a day on the town with his newly-resurfaced brother Mikhail. Highlights include: Storm and Bishop go full Natasha BedingfieldJean Grey literally throws in the towelKrang’s bodyMystique gets crazy eyesArchangel just went out for croissantsForge needs to cool the heck outAlso, if you’re in the Loveland, CO area this Saturday July 11th, come check out Jen & Shawn at the RetroMania event at the Ranch Events Complex. Your hosts will be slinging comic books, action figures and saying hello to y’all. Details can be found right here: https://www.heritageeventcompany.com/loveland-retromania-comiccon-2026.html *** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:15:51 *** Promo: BACK TO THE BINS (https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/back-to-the-bins/) Continue the conversation with Shawn (@AngryHeroShawn) and Jen (@JenStansfield) 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 own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYT Download the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

    Storm Got to Be Happy for About 5 Minutes

  7. Jul 3

    The X-Men Are Life-RUINERS!

    Uncanny X-Men #289 (1992)  It is X-MEN TIME as X-MEN ’97 returns for a second season and we return to some proper X-books! This time out, Bishop and his massive arms have just joined X-Men Gold, causing unintended friction between Forge and Storm. Also, Iceman introduces his girlfriend to his lame-ass parents and Archangel has a fit when Mystique dresses up in one of his old costumes. Highlights include: Awkward team photosMagneto is a zaddyMystique is here for the dramaCybernetic samuraiMeet the HR mutant….Workday!Triple H answers your questions about the X-Men’s financesAlso, Jen and Shawn find a new Entertainmart and buy some new dollar comics! *** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:19:21 *** Promo: BACK TO THE BINS (https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/back-to-the-bins/) Continue the conversation with Shawn (@AngryHeroShawn) and Jen (@JenStansfield) 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 own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYT Download the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

    The X-Men Are Life-RUINERS!

  8. Jun 26

    Supergirl Declares Diplomatic Immunity

    Supergirl [vol 2] #18 (1984) Join us this week as Supergirl continues to wreak havoc in Chicago as she shows off her new headband whilst foiling a jewel heist and recklessly heaving planes to their certain doom. Also, there is an alien terrorizing the seas AND the skies asking for human monies. Maybe. He forgets pretty quickly. Highlights include: The Penguin’s Southern cousin, Boss Cobb!Beware of the Were-KrakenThe ugliest sweater in historyMetal underwear might be comfortable for an alienArgo F YourselfJFK Jr. and his loveliesAlso, Jen and Shawn talk about KRAVEN THE HUNTER and ponder the possibility of additional movies about tertiary Spider-Man characters. *** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:12:48 *** Promo: FORTRESS OF BAILEYTUDE (https://open.spotify.com/show/5dOZfImogWrOr9ytkGqrwR) Continue the conversation with Shawn (@AngryHeroShawn) and Jen (@JenStansfield) 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 own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYT Download the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

    Supergirl Declares Diplomatic Immunity
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WORST COLLECTION EVER is a comic book podcast where Jen and Shawn poke fun at their own collection of random comic books with loads of crass sincerity and scattershot nostalgia. None of the books in the collection offer anything close to quality or financial worth but our love for all of it is as real as it gets. If you want to follow along, we like to read the books in sequential order as to track the lunacy in real time! Email the podcast and talk to the hosts at worstcollectionever@gmail.com!

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  • Creator
    Shawn Marek & Jen Stansfield
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    482
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Worst Collection Ever

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