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Worst Collection Ever

Shawn Marek & Jen Stansfield

Join comic book fans Jen Stansfield-Marek and Shawn Marek each week for WORST COLLECTION EVER. It"s a comedy and culture podcast where Jen and Shawn poke fun at their own collection of random comic books with loads of crass sincerity and scattershot nostalgia. And, if you want to follow along, we tend 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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00:49:34

Daredevil and the Inhumans Vs. Ultron and Barbie

Worst Collection Ever ·

2026/03/20

Daredevil #275 (1989)The Acts of Vengeance are upon us as Daredevil and the Inhumans encounter a lovelorn Ultron in the upstate New York wilderness! Highlights include:Introducing FATRON~! aka Ultron 8Daredevil sits in a room full of skullsDoctor Doom won’t stop looking at me!Skip Ash…more like Skip TrashAnn Nocenti back when she was normalthe Terrigen Mists will come for us all eventuallyAlso, Shawn makes DC Comics characters in WWE 2K26 and we share some thoughts on the forthcoming season of

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00:35:32

The Debut of FINAL ISSUE BLUES!

Worst Collection Ever ·

2026/03/13

Jen is out sick this week so let’s pilot something called LAST ISSUE BLUES…Comic books ending their runs, whether on purpose or due to cancellation, interests me so let’s get a little deeper. And by deeper, I mean we will look at the last issue of a series, talk about the character, the run, go thru the final issue and its effectiveness as an ending and maybe hypothesize why it went away. This being a pilot and what not means we might be a bit clunky but hopefully the point will get across. This

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00:46:55

The Spectre's Brief Career as a Stretchy Guy

Worst Collection Ever ·

2026/03/06

The Spectre [vol 2] #6 (1987)Jim Corrigan is determined to find out who murdered him during Crisis even if he has to “fold into” the Spectre and possible feel up a demon along the way. Highlights include:What exactly is a “good bar”?How they hanging?Phantom Stranger wants you to step inside his officethe literal Midnight Meat TrainThe address of the devilCasting CHOPPING MALL with the DC Universe (we don’t get far)Also, Shawn and Jen really want to see THE TOWERING INFERNO! *** PROPER COMIC BOOK

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00:51:34

The Spectre Gets to Second Base

Worst Collection Ever ·

2026/02/27

The Spectre [vol 2] #5 (1987)It is exactly what you think it is…. The Spectre returns as he is once again tethered to his human host Jim Corrigan. Of course, Jim was dead but Madame Xanadu put his corporeal body in a really big vase and kept him fresh, so he’s doing good now. Highlights include:The Spectre is in a slumpBatman’s Italian jean shorts designerAn evil subway worker encounters a pirateThe Spectre does clerical workMakeout sessions with red mistDomino’s pizza is soothing for child

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00:18:58

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT...Mephisto?!?

Worst Collection Ever ·

2026/02/20

Here we go with another edition of HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT…?” a semi-recurring segment where we look at random characters that we encounter in the books we read. Lots of strange, unusual folks out here that you need to know about. As we move on from Wonder Man and friends, let’s make a quick detour to chat out Marvel’s Spinner of Lies (and one-time Wonder Man tormentor) MEPHISTO! Chances are that if you are listening to this podcast, you have an idea of who Mephisto is. But…were you privy to the time

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00:49:44

Wonder Man & Bad Bunny Enter the Grey Sweatpants...

Worst Collection Ever ·

2026/02/13

Avengers Two: Wonder Man & The Beast #3 (2000)We wrap our fun times with Wonder Man and Beast as the dudes square off against IT, The Living Colossus over the Hollywood skies. Nothing like a giant stone robot engaged in mid-air combat over a densely populated area to make you feel safe at night, you know? Highlights include:Wonder Man tells us about the hits of the 70’sNo one STILL has any idea who Beast isSimon Williams embraces cheap Italian cinemaThe feet are the hands of the legsA brief

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01:09:24

Superman in Action Comics [Guest: Ken Reid of TV...

Worst Collection Ever ·

2026/02/06

Action Comics #421 (1973)The mighty Ken Reid of the TV GUIDANCE COUNSELOR podcast joins the show for a second time as we chat about a really weird Superman book featuring a Popeye stand-in and alien seaweed as well as a Green Arrow backup where he fails terribly at his own public relations: Highlights include:Corporate espionageSuperman’s taxi cab fetishGene Hackman is jealous over all this surveillance gearMafioso-laundered comic book transactionsThat kid looks like Belinda CarlisleSuperman

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01:02:05

Wonder Man Should Really Call His Fiancée

Worst Collection Ever ·

2026/01/30

Avengers Two: Wonder Man & The Beast (2000) #2 WONDER MAN on Disney+ is up and rocking and so are we with the next installment of Simon Williams and Hank McCoy farting around in LA: Highlights include:Wonder Man has a weird dream about MephistoThe breakfast spread in WEDDING CRASHERSBeast does cartwheels (literally) over his favorite sci-fi showWhat Tom Savini must deal with at dinner partiesWonder Man’s red carpet attireBeast does his best “Triple H at a press conference” impressionAlso, Jen

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01:04:35

Wonder Man: What's He All About?

Worst Collection Ever ·

2026/01/23

Avengers Two: Wonder Man & The Beast (2000) #1 Oh man! Wonder Man has a new show coming out so HOPEFULLY everyone out there will be asking “what this Wonder Man guy all about?” That's because Wonder Man is great and y'all need to learn about him. Nonetheless, we can help a little bit and throw in a bit of Hank McCoy as well: Highlights include:Wonder Man’s closet of subpar costumesScarlet Witch helps the Blob lose weightRodney Dangerfield vs. Susan PowterViShawn returns!Beast is an annoying

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00:56:53

The End of MORBIN' TIME!

Worst Collection Ever ·

2026/01/16

Morbius: The Living Vampire #23 (1994) Finally, we can stop MORBIN’! It all comes to a head here as Morbius, Spider-Man, the CIA, Martine, the vampire assassin Slaughter and a whole host of corpses all pile into a blender for a nonsensical slurry that no one asked for. Highlights include:Morbius does calisthenics over Times Squarewhat type of pretzels do they serve at orgiesSpider-Man being REALLY annoyingMartine snuffing out a sex pesttrash showersa woman wearing a really nice business

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00:43:09

The CIA Pays Their Vampire Assassins Better Than the...

Worst Collection Ever ·

2026/01/09

Morbius: The Living Vampire #22 (1994)MORBIN’ TIME keeps on going as Morbius and Spider-Man are in the thick of a CIA assassin plot complete with old lady cosplay and dumpster brawls! Highlights include:Morbius drinks a Capri Sun full of bloodSpider-Man shows up half-cockedHigh school typing curriculumsSlaughter is an inflatable tube manThe time Shawn used a Traveler’s CheckRon Perlman: Vampire FriendAlso, Jen and Shawn open a mystery pack of comic books! *** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION

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00:47:29

Morbius the Mall Cop

Worst Collection Ever ·

2026/01/02

Morbius: The Living Vampire #21 (1994)2026 is the year that we MORB~!~! Kicking off the new year with some mid-90s Morbius with Mikey Morbs getting mixed up with the CIA, Spider-Man lamenting about his fake parents and Morbius’s girlfriend Martine telling you to stay away from her man. Highlights include:MORBIUS (2022) should have been a Xmas movieA Sarah Connor escape from a mental institutionMTV’s The State presents “Scientist Vampire”Heavily armed Don KingWhy does this Marvel character have an

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01:10:21

Green Lantern's Fantasy Adventure

Worst Collection Ever ·

2025/12/26

Green Lantern Annual [vol 3] #6 (1997)Let’s wrap up the year with a Green Lantern Pulp Heroes story involving dinosaurs and Kyle Rayner dressed as Peter Pan. Happy new year! Highlights include:Jade looks for the Purple Stuffsuccess vs. substancehow is she keeping that bra on her body?the dawn of the GREY LANTERNSJoe Hendry and the NeverEnding Storyall the bodyguards sound like Arnold SchwarzeneggerAlso, Shawn and Jen pontificate on the latest developments in DC KO! *** PROPER COMIC BOOK

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01:29:08

The Worst Food in the Marvel Universe

Worst Collection Ever ·

2025/12/19

Marvel Super-Heroes [vol 2] #4 (Winter 1990)Hey guys…time for the Marvel Super-Heroes Winter Special and it is friggin’ depressing! Highlights include:Spider-Man has a psychotropic freak-outDaredevil tackles an exploding doctorSpeedball loses his virginity to a dying girlSpitfire crushes a mutant with a statueWonder Man throws a bear off a cliffBlack Knight mediates a child custody battleAlso, Shawn and Jen offer their thoughts on the recent film teasers for SUPERGIRL and STREET FIGHTER! ***

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01:14:25

Why So Blue, Superman?

Worst Collection Ever ·

2025/12/12

Adventures of Superman Annual #9 (1997)For the remainder of December, we will be checking out a few fun annuals and/or specials including the Pulp Heroes event that ran in DC Comics Annuals in 1997. Many charming and unique stores to be shared including this Western-flavored book featuring Superman Blue! Highlights include:Clark Kent getting hit with a shovelSuperman blasting on MarsJerry Garcia transformationsSuperman comforts lonely widows (does Lois know?)Jimmy Olsen in board shortsEarth is

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00:17:00

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT....Puck from Alpha Flight?

Worst Collection Ever ·

2025/12/05

Time for another round of HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT…?” a semi-recurring segment where we look at random characters that we encounter in the books we read. Lots of strange, unusual folks out here that you need to know about.Since we just finished up a run on ALPHA FLIGHT, let’s delve into some of the history of stalwart Flight team member Puck! A lot to unpack here as Puck managed to live a very Rex Mason sort of life before having his stature shortened by cursed sword. It’s them damn cursed swords,

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00:46:11

The Alpha Flight/David Cronenberg Connection

Worst Collection Ever ·

2025/11/28

Alpha Flight #120 (1993)The CLAMPDOWN loosens its grip as Alpha Flight struggles with the fallout of their massive brawl with the Wrecking Crew destroying their favorite post-battle poutine hangout. Highlights include:EASTERN PROMISES fighting!Guardian uses all the things in her suit at the same timeWyre finally gets some pantsShaman and Talisman FINALLY decide to join usMannikin gets his stuff togetherTim Horton’s locations with fireplaces in them Also, quick thoughts on BATMAN / DEADPOOL and

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00:49:51

Canada's Most Aggressive Pizza Delivery of 1993

Worst Collection Ever ·

2025/11/21

Alpha Flight #119 (1993)Up in Canada, the CLAMPDOWN continues to get tighter as the brawl between Alpha Flight and the Wrecking Crew (and all their organizational baggage) ramps up! Lots of mystical crowbars, air bullets and well-placed gymnastics going on here. Plus, Department H gets raided and old white men play racquetball! Highlights include:Wrecker eats lightning!Wildheart debuts (and looks ridiculous)Hardliner haircutsShawn frets over having to explain whatever the hell Mannikin is

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00:49:28

Alpha Flight Gets WRECKED~!

Worst Collection Ever ·

2025/11/14

Alpha Flight #118 (1993)We’re packing up and visiting the great land of Canada as we settle in with ALPHA FLIGHT for a spell! The situation is pretty tense up north as government machinations, internal strife and the WRECKING CREW are all making life difficult for Guardian, Puck, Northstar and the rest of the crew. Highlights include:is that…Canadian Spider-Man?!?Hollis from MY BLOODY VALENTINE joins Alpha FlightJim Balent draws GuardianPuck’s adult film careerflat-iron your blonde

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01:03:19

The Ray [Guest: Stephen Sajdak of WE HATE MOVIES]

Worst Collection Ever ·

2025/11/07

The Ray [vol 2] #1 (1994)This week, we are joined by a special guest as Stephen Sajdak from WE HATE MOVIES returns to the podcast! He picked THE RAY to talk about and it’s grand time as we chat about some hardcore mid-90s DC Comics content. Highlights include:superhero jackets in the 90sapartment fridgesthe HELLRAISER III statue makes an appearance!Andrew “Dice” Clay plays the DC Comics holiday partypro wrestler restaurants Darkseid freezes his spermAlso, Stephen talks about his affinity for

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