Worst. Comic. Podcast. Ever!

For this week, that answer is six or seven. But that should come as no surprise to the loyal listeners of the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! See, we were down one co-host, as John was on the DL with a bum leg. You may not realize it, but leg injuries severely diminish a podcaster's ability to talk about comics. Jerry was on the DL for a month with his knee surgery last year, so it's a real thing. Never fear though, John is getting back to normal and should make a triumphant return next week. Then, Cullen and Jerry got a late start with recording. As you may have noticed with past episodes, the later we start, the loopier we get. It took multiple takes for us to get one that lives up to the high expectations for a WCPE episode. But once we got rolling, we like to think that we put together a really good episode. Really good! Seriously, this has to be one of the top.... oh, I don't know... let's just say it's in the top 228 for best episodes ever by the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! We do a deep dive into the Wal

In honor of the 227th episode of the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!, we spotlight the legendary career of actress Marla Gibbs, star of the 1980s TV comedy 227. From IMDb, "Armed with an acid dry wit and a full arsenal of sarcasm and sass, African-American character comedienne Marla Gibbs showed up on 70s TV with a bang in middle age (44). Landing the feisty maid role on the popular ground-breaking CBS comedy, The Jeffersons (1975), eventually led to her very own sitcom, 227 (1985), a decade later and international celebrity. A divorced mother with three children (Angela Elayne Gibbs, Dorian, Joseph) at the time of her initial success, it was a job transfer from Detroit to Los Angeles, while working as a United Airlines reservation clerk, that set up this more-than-welcome surprise and change of destiny." In addition to our career retrospective of Marla Gibbs, we take time to discuss: The first episode of Titans has hit the DC Universe streaming service. We have all watched the first episode, and are ready to s

On this week's episode of the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: We dive into the new Aquaman trailer. We wonder about the Wonder Comics announcement. We shoot through the news about James Gunn taking aim at the next Suicide Squad movie. We peruse our piles of recent reads.  We analyze the announcements from New York Comic Con.  We provide our Pick 3 for new books coming out next week.  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 email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! and we hope you enjoy the show.  The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is proudly sponsored by Clint’s Comics. Clint’s is located at 3941 Main in Kansas City, Missouri, and is open Monday through Saturday. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find whatever it is that you need. You

On this week's episode of the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!, we bring you: Stories from our trip to Cave Con in Springfield, MO. We saw a lot of friends, both at tables and roaming the aisles. We bought a lot of comics, and saw some incredible original art. And we once again crossed paths with Ming Chen, who just loves our WCPE in Kansas City logo.  We have read Heroes in Crisis #1 from DC Comics. There is a lot going on in this first issue, so we try to work through what we read, what we saw, and where we think things may be going.  Cullen has an interview with writer Sam Humphries and artist Jen Bartel, the creators on the new Image series Blackbird, which hit comic book shops this past week. Trust us, you should go back and buy this issue. NOW! Well, wait, finish this podcast first, then go buy Blackbird NOW!  Speaking of comic book shops, we have our weekly picks for new books coming out next week.  John took advantage of his new DC Universe account to watch the first TV episode of Wonder Woman from 1975.

Another Friday means another episode of the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! - the longest-running lowest-rated show in our market. It really means a lot to the guys to have YOU coming back each week, so thank you! Unfortunately, we start out our show on a somber note, as we learned of the passing of artist Norm Breyfogle shortly before recording. Breyfogle was the premiere Batman artist throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. His distinct look of the Dark Knight is remembered fondly by his fans, which included us. His death reminds us to once again promote the Hero Initiative, which helped provide Breyfogle some assistance over the last two years.  As always, we have our weekly Pick 3 for books coming out next Wednesday. We also go over some recent purchases and reads from our comic stacks.  Finally, we dive into the ugly topic of #Comicsgate. Maybe you are aware, or maybe you are just finding out about this for the first time. We welcome your feedback on our discussion. If you are in the Springfield, Missour

Welcome to Marvel Saga, a mostly monthly podcast from the creative minds behind Comic Reflections and the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! Comic Reflections, hosted by Nicholas Prom, looks at comics from the Silver and Bronze Ages. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!, co-hosted by Jerry McMullen, is a weekly show looking at comics, movies, and TV shows with reviews, previews, and interviews. In this episode, Spider-Man is having green issues in New Mexico; Magneto adds a brotherhood; Daredevil inherits a shocking foe; and a member of the Fantastic Four makes a deal with a devil.  

This is it, loyal listeners! The podcast you have been waiting all week to hear. This is the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!, and we are here today to talk about everything in the world of comics. Well, everything except for Batman's not-so-little Grayson. On this week's show, we have watched the Captain Marvel trailer multiple times this week. LOVE IT! March cannot come quick enough to give us the big screen adventures of Carol Danvers, with some help from her much younger friends, Nick Fury and Phil Coulson. And if by chance you haven't seen the trailer yet, we're going to assume you have been in a medically-induced coma for the last week. Get well soon! Next up is our Pick 3 choices for next week, all of which you can find at your local comic shops nationwide. John's selection is in Crisis, Jerry's pick is a Strange Thing, and Cullen's pick... well, Cullen's pick is certainly an interesting choice. Tune in to find out more. Finally, we take a look at the December solicits from Image, DC and Marvel for books c

The cons have come and gone since we last got together to talk to you! Find out on this week's show what Cullen did and who he saw at Rose City Comic Con. Plus you'll hear about John and Jerry's trip to Free State Comicon and the longbox-filling stack of comics that one of them brought home.  As if that wasn't enough talking, we have our Pick 3 for next week, highlighting a diverse set of books coming out on September 19. However, you know that we can't stop at just one each! For good measure, we throw in some more picks to be looking for when you visit your LCS on NCBD. We wrap things up with a look at the DC Comics that are available at your local Wal-Mart. A story earlier this week revealed two one-shots and two new titles being added to the line in the near future. We discuss why this works and doesn't work, whether its for the casual reader or the hardcore fanboys and/or fangirls! 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 ou

Welcome back, our friends, to the show that never ends. It's podcast time, and we are eager to start talking comics and movies and conventions! Let's start with the cons, as you will find Cullen at Rose City Comic Con this weekend in Portland, OR. While we are not manning a table this year, Cullen will be found in and around artist alley, looking to get a few more autographs in his 100 Cover Hero Initiative books. Check out our Instagram feed (@wcpever) for photos from the con, as well as our Facebook page for any videos from the con. Meanwhile, back in Kansas, expect to find John and Jerry at the Free State Comicon in Lawrence this Saturday. With it being a comic-focused show, the guys will be scouring every fifty cent box looking for the missing issues in their respective collections. Did you see the still images from the new Captain Marvel movie? YES! March cannot arrive soon enough. We are ready to see the big screen debut of Carol Danvers, as well as the return of Nick Fury, Agent Colson, and Ronan the A

In just four weeks, the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! will be making a trip to southwest Missouri for the inaugural Cave Con Springfield, being held at the University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center on September 29 & 30.  To give us the inside scoop on all things related to Cave Con Springfield, as well as Springfield in general and comic caves, we have the organizers behind the convention -- comic book writer Cullen Bunn and comic shop owner Josh Roberts.  We run down the origins of starting a new show in Springfield, plus a look at the incredible guest list. Look for Ming Chen and Bryan Johnson from Comic Book Men, as well as Brian Quinn from Impractical Jokers. Looking for comic talent? Then check out Steve Niles, Ande Parks, Jeremy Haun, Brian Hurtt, Tyler Crook and even Cullen Bunn's arch-nemesis Dennis Hopeless, and this show will be rocking all weekend. 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

Once again, the guys from the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! are back in the studios to talk comics! That's exactly what you are here to hear! Jerry visited the Kansas City Public Library last weekend to see the Will Eisner exhibit, which is a free show through Labor Day weekend. Original pages, complete stories, covers and other artwork showcases Eisner's nearly 70-year artistic career.  We discuss the upcoming Venom movie, coming out in early October. We speculate about the potential rating for this film, and if it will help or hurt attendance. We have our Pick 3 for next week, with three outstanding choices highlighting a busy week of new books.  We finish things off with taking a look the Novembers solicits from DC & Marvel. What new books have us most excited to be reading come Thanksgiving? 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 email. We want to hear from you! As always

It's time to say goodbye to summer 2018 (fingers crossed!) at the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! Jerry survived a vacation drive to south Texas and back with his family. The kids (and John) are returning to schools. And Cullen is fighting to survive the bad air of Portland and the lack of air conditioning. While on vacation, Jerry made several stops at comic book stores along the way, and recounts the good, the bad, and the unexpected shops he visited. He did his part to support the local economies at each store visit, too. We have our weekly Pick 3 from Clint's Comics, where we look at three books coming out next week that you should consider picking up. We kept things simple this week for you, with our #1, #2, and #3 picks sure to keep you entertained. Cullen shares news of an upcoming after-Con party the Friday night of Rose City Comic Con. Live music, tacos, and you get to support the Hero Initiative. You need to be there, Portland Peeps! We discuss John Byrne's visit to the Boston Comic Con, and the rumor

Welcome to Marvel Saga, a mostly monthly podcast from the creative minds behind Comic Reflections and the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! Comic Reflections, hosted by Nicholas Prom, looks at comics from the Silver and Bronze Ages. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!, co-hosted by Jerry McMullen, is a weekly show looking at comics, movies, and TV shows with reviews, previews, and interviews. In this issue, the Hulk fights the Fantastic Four AND the Avengers; Spider-Man gets in the way of the developing relationship between Betty Brant and Peter Parker; Iron Man has his own issues with a spider; and a blind man takes to the rooftops of Hell's Kitchen. Plus we say farewell to the legendary Steve Ditko. 

Jerry decided to head to Texas in August and left John and Cullen the keys to the recording studio! That means this may well be the final episode of the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! If true, we've brought you a doozy! J and C had a great chat about books they've been reading along with some news from comics, TV, and movies. Is one of the X-Men really not a mutant? What will the addition of Batwoman do to the CW? Just how far will Jeff Lemire go with making The Terrifics like the Fantastic Four? We tackle those stories and more! After all that blabbing you'll be glad to get to our interviews with some new and old friends at O Comic Con in July. We have interviews with Jenna Ayoub (http://jennaayoub.com/), K. Lynn Smith (http://plumecomic.com/), Ali Cantarella (http://www.cantarella.ink/), and Ming Chen (https://twitter.com/mingchen37)! Thanks to all our new friends for sharing some time with us! We love you all! We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching t

Another week, another brand-spankin' new episode of what should be the award-winnin' Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! Our inbox has been flooded with inquiries as to how we have been spending our summer. Truth be told, it's mostly trying to avoid the heat, which that makes for a really good reason to read comics. Win-win!! Of course, we'll catch up on some TV shows. John's almost done with the most recent season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., while Jerry and Cullen have been watching Cloak and Dagger on ABC Family Freeform. Jerry also took his daughter to see Teen Titans Go to the Movies! last weekend. Any movie that includes the Challengers of the Unknown ix is worth a watch, people! Cullen has a new interview with artist Nick Pitarra whose new book Leviathan just came out this week. Cullen spoke to Nick earlier this year at Image Expo 2018, and has been eagerly awaiting for the release of this book. Go buy this book... after you finish listening to the podcast, of course.  Speaking of books, we have our Pick 3 for

You know what's the best part about San Diego Comic Con? Is it the announcements? Or the trailers? Could it be the signings? What about the Eisners? While those are all worthy answers, the response we are looking for here is that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! can get away with talking about the con for another week.  By now, you've seen the Aquaman and Shazam! trailers. You looked over the list of Eisner winners. You may have read about the next round of Marvel series of Netflix. Just in case you missed any of that, we're going to go ahead and talk about it here.  But it's not all SDCC. As always, we have our Pick 3 feature sponsored by Clint's Comics. We dive into what we have been reading lately. And Cullen shares about his death-defying climb up Mt. St. Helens.  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 email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podc

All three seats in the podcast booth are filled this week as the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is back in full force. Yes, you are getting John, Jerry AND Cullen in the studio for the low, low price of FREE. As always, you get what you pay for... As we record this episode, we are in the midst of the 2018 San Diego Comic Con. We run down the early news coming out of California, like the head-turning (and ear-covering) first look at the Titans tv series. This isn't your parents Teen Titans, that's for sure.  We also have our first glimpse of the details for the DC streaming service. Movies, tv shows, and comics for less than $10 a month. But will it be enough to take our money? We will see... We take a look at the Eisner Awards, which is held the Friday night of SDCC. We look at some of the top categories and make our picks for what we think will win. Follow online Friday night to see how we did.  All of this plus next week's PIck 3, sponsored by Clint's Comics, as well and John and Jerry's recap of O Comic Con.

On this week's episode of the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: John and Jerry are headed to O Comic Con today. They will be hosting multiple panels, looking for good deals on the show floor, and hanging out with so many of our friends. Find us in Podcast Alley at booth A-9. With a pre-recorded show last week, we didn't get a chance to reveal our Pick 3 for books that came out this week. Never fear, we have those picks for you this week, plus we have our picks for new books coming out on July 18. DC announced this week that G. Willow Wilson will become the new writer on Wonder Woman later this year. We discuss the impact that could have on the title and comics in general. We saw a new image this week from the Shazam movie! Looks like Billy Batson likes his cola drinks. We talk about the movie and the potential endorsements to be had. Jerry saw Ant-Man and the Wasp earlier this week, and shares some non-spoiler comments about the movie. (John saw it between the recording of the podcast and the release of the podc

This week, we are trying something new with the show. We have put together some audio highlights of our panels at Smallville Con last month.  Of course, the highlight of the weekend had to be John hosting Superman himself, actor Dean Cain. Lots of super moments from that panel to look forward to in this week's podcast. In addition, we have some great moments with the panels from Eddie McClintock, Steven WIlliams and Corin Nemec. And before you ask, yes, we also did panels with David Nykl and Mindy Sterling. Unfortunately, the audio quality from those panels was a little rough. By the end of the day, we had figured out the sound system at Smallville, so next year will be even better.  Now, we didn't get our Pick 3 selections made yet for new comics coming out next week, but check out social media feeds early next week to get our choices for what you should be picking up at your LCS on July 11.  We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact

We are just two weeks away from the start of O Comic Con! This fourth-year con has become one of our favorites to attend, with great crowds, friendly guests, and corgis! To get the lowdown on OCC, we have invited Matt Fujan and Rebekah Brownfield to give us all of the details for the con coming up July 13-15.  If you attend OCC, be sure to stop by Podcast Alley and find the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! If we are not at our table, we are probably hosting a panel or diving through the quarter boxes.  In addition to all of the OCC talk, we have some details from our wonderful time at the Smallville Con last weekend. We recount our panels - and be on the lookout next week for one of our super panels in the podcast feed.  We have our PIck 3 choices for next Wednesday, brought to you by Clint's Comics in Kansas City. Now even though new comic book day falls on a national holiday, you should find your local shop open and filled with a bunch of wonderful new comics, including Batman #50, Captain America #1, Catwoman