Superman and Deadman Battle the Mafia

Superman and Deadman Battle the Mafia

From Worst Collection Ever by Shawn Marek & Jen Stansfield

April 10, 2026 · 54 min · Episode 470

About this episode

The episode discusses DC Comics Presents #24, featuring Superman and Deadman as they confront various challenges including mafia involvement and earthquakes.

DC Comics Presents #24 (1980 Deadman wants to quit being Deadman but the higher powers decide he has business to tend to in Metropolis first such as stopping cardiac-induced earthquakes. Superman finds himself involved and has to burrow into the earth’s core to fix this mess. Also, the mafia! Highlights include: BEEF~! Harley Race: earth scientst Superman enters the Kumite Deadman ruins Midsommar The end of PEARL but with Superman A special appearance by Abe Vigoda Also, Shawn and Jen buy A LOT of comics at the All C’s Collectibles Spring Showcase and even a nice little portfolio book. *** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:10:32 *** Promo: POP CULTURE BASEMENT ( https://open.spotify.com/show/6v6QCWVQwlm9SIQ6OsrGbK ) Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen 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!

People in this episode

Hosts: Shawn Marek, Jen Stansfield

Topics covered

  • comics
  • Superman
  • Deadman
  • mafia
  • earthquakes
  • collectibles

Keywords

  • Superman
  • Deadman
  • DC Comics
  • mafia
  • earthquakes
  • comics discussion
  • collectibles

Sponsors

POP CULTURE BASEMENT

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: All C’s Collectibles

Books & works: DC Comics Presents #24, Midsommar

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