We’re hunkering down now that winter is finally here. Lots of snows days give us a good chance to catch up on some reading for the guys at the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!, whether that is with our traditional books or with digital editions.

However, some of our reading habits will be changing in the weeks ahead. Last week, Marvel announced that they are changing their digital edition program beginning the first week of February. For the last five years, buying a Marvel comic book also gave you a code to download that comic as a digital edition. Codes could be sold, traded, shared, redeemed or never used. Going forward in February, Marvel will be including a code, but it will be for three different books that tie-in with upcoming collection releases or future events. Jerry, John, and Cullen share their thoughts on the change to the program, and how that will impact sales going forward.

We also talk about some of our recent reads, and share some love for the many strong solo female books from Marvel right now – think Mighty Thor, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and so much more. Cullen gives the guys a new What’s In A Name Switcheroo, where they have to guess the character name based on the origin story.

We want to give some shout-outs to some friends of the show.

• Please check out Nicholas Forristal and his new short comic, 5 Man Midget Death Squad!
• Jerry makes a guest appearance on the Soundtrack Alley podcast to talk about the original Star Wars movie!

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, owner Jim Cavanaugh and his friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find whatever it is that you need. You should also know that Clint’s has the most extensive collection of back issues in the metro area. If you need to find a particular book to finish the run of a title, head on down to Clint’s or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.

Categories: Podcast Episodes, Worst Comic Podcast Ever

Tags: Best of 2016, DC, Marvel, Marvel Digital Codes, Switcheroo, Valiant, What's in a Name