Funny Book Forensics

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #21 from 1987. Booster Gold fights aliens and tries to find Goldstar. Thank you for everything Gerry Conway! Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inker: Ty Templeton; Bruce Patterson (Cover); Letterer: Steve Haynie; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Back for Issue 2000:48 Cookie Ad Tangent02:51 Tabs and Credits Fix04:17 Kickstarter Shoutout06:50 M&Ms and Brown Beam08:34 Creators and Art Setup11:20 Blinded by Rainbow Raider11:58 WrestleMania Detour20:28 Back to the Comic22:10 Oxy 10 and Skincare Ads23:28 Trixie Looks Different24:26 Conglomerate Rabbit Hole27:25 Book Club Banter28:12 Artwork Praise Break29:20 Jack Heals Booster29:31 Jack In The Box Tangent33:25 Sales Club Nostalgia35:48 Dirk The Jerk Faces37:05 Gold Star Debut38:41 Rainbow Raider Returns43:05 Museum Fight Reveal47:32 Epilogues And Aliens48:11 Gold Exchange Letter50:28 Wrap Up And Plugs

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #20 from 1987. Booster Gold is just inked. Chewy Chips Ahoy or Keebler Soft Batch? We wrestle over this issue and more on this jam packed fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Arne Starr, Bruce Patterson (Cover); Letterer: Steve Haynie; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Back for Issue 2000:48 Cookie Ad Tangent02:51 Tabs and Credits Fix04:17 Kickstarter Shoutout06:50 M&Ms and Brown Beam08:34 Creators and Art Setup11:20 Blinded by Rainbow Raider11:58 WrestleMania Detour20:28 Back to the Comic22:10 Oxy 10 and Skincare Ads23:28 Trixie Looks Different24:26 Conglomerate Rabbit Hole27:25 Book Club Banter28:12 Artwork Praise Break29:20 Jack Heals Booster29:31 Jack In The Box Tangent33:25 Sales Club Nostalgia35:48 Dirk The Jerk Faces37:05 Gold Star Debut38:41 Rainbow Raider Returns43:05 Museum Fight Reveal47:32 Epilogues And Aliens48:11 Gold Exchange Letter50:28 Wrap Up And Plugs

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #19 from 1987. Booster Gold fights a Flash Villain. Dan fights the text bubbles. All that and more in another fun podcast. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Al Vey, Jerry Ordway (Cover); Letterer: Duncan Andrews; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Back to Booster Gold01:46 Legion Detour Recap02:24 Nissan Maxima Tangent05:22 Cover Credits and Ads07:06 M and Ms Nostalgia09:49 Too Much Text Debate13:15 Booster Gold 19 Setup16:00 Rainbow Raider Attacks19:03 Flash Villain Context20:25 Whos Who Reference20:38 Roy G Bivello Recap22:27 Stolen Art and Credit23:14 Lois Lane Hatchet Job24:25 Insurance Agency Ad Break27:05 Michelle Carter Road Stop28:35 Wild Dog Tangent31:04 Skeet vs Rainbow Raider33:35 Rainbow Raider Powers Explained36:47 Gold Exchange Time Travel Letter42:37 Wrap Up and Next Issue

Greg and Dan review Legion of Super-Heroes Vol 3 #38 from 1987. Levitz kills another major DC character. Greg and Dan are time trapped. Sometimes this one is Punishing. Thanks for joining us for another fun episode. Writer: Paul Levitz; Penciller: Greg Laroque, Bill Sienkiewicz (Cover); Inkers: Mike DeCarlo, ; Letterer: John Costanza; Colors: Carl Gafford; Editors: Karen Berger Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Frozen Podcast Setup00:31 AT&T Internet Rant02:48 Legion Cliffhanger Recap05:01 Wild Team Up Tangents06:33 Spider Man Punisher Debate09:02 Superman 8 Cover Breakdown11:56 Byrne Superman Smallville Changes22:02 Heat Vision Fight With Legion Four37:04 Superboy Retcon And Recaps45:43 Back To Page 20 Superboy Returns46:30 Action Comics 591 And Crypto47:38 DND Edition Side Quest49:31 Listener Question Incoming49:38 Busted Playing Baseball50:22 Out of the Park 27 Explained52:12 Pack Ripping Addiction Talk53:18 Back to Comics and Candy55:06 Byrne Credits and Setup57:28 Time Chase and Whining01:00:05 Krypto Can’t Be Drawn01:01:12 Time Trapper Pocket Universe01:03:57 Kent House Showdown01:08:08 Gold Kryptonite Sacrifice01:10:42 Superman Solves the Mystery01:13:28 Aftermath and Next Issue01:15:30 Why This Retcon Breaks Things01:25:14 Sales Charts and Industry Shifts01:35:58 Wrap Up and Plugs

Greg and Dan review Superman Vol 2 #8 and Action Comics #591 from 1987. Superboy vs. Superman. John Byrne entrenches his new Superman Mythos. The Legion of Super-Heroes must be lost. Hang on for the ride! Writer: John Byrne; Penciller: John Byrne; Inkers: Karl Kesel, Keith Williams; Letterer: John Constanza; Colors: Tom Ziuko; Editors: Mike Carlin, Andrew Helfer Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Frozen Podcast Setup00:31 AT&T Internet Rant02:48 Legion Cliffhanger Recap05:01 Wild Team Up Tangents06:33 Spider Man Punisher Debate09:02 Superman 8 Cover Breakdown11:56 Byrne Superman Smallville Changes22:02 Heat Vision Fight With Legion Four37:04 Superboy Retcon And Recaps45:43 Back To Page 20 Superboy Returns46:30 Action Comics 591 And Crypto47:38 DND Edition Side Quest49:31 Listener Question Incoming49:38 Busted Playing Baseball50:22 Out of the Park 27 Explained52:12 Pack Ripping Addiction Talk53:18 Back to Comics and Candy55:06 Byrne Credits and Setup57:28 Time Chase and Whining01:00:05 Krypto Can’t Be Drawn01:01:12 Time Trapper Pocket Universe01:03:57 Kent House Showdown01:08:08 Gold Kryptonite Sacrifice01:10:42 Superman Solves the Mystery01:13:28 Aftermath and Next Issue01:15:30 Why This Retcon Breaks Things01:25:14 Sales Charts and Industry Shifts01:35:58 Wrap Up and Plugs

Greg and Dan review Legion of Super-Heroes Vol 3 #37 from 1987. The Time Trapper has a big surprise for the Legion and Superboy. No he is not yet Doomsday. Squatcho Man has secured legal services. Join us for a fun romp through the 30th, I mean 20th century. Writer: Paul Levitz; Penciller: Greg Laroque, Steve Lightle (Cover); Inkers: Mike DeCarlo, ; Letterer: Bob Lappan; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Off the Rails Intro00:33 Why August 1987 Matters00:48 Byrne Superman Shakeup02:29 Superboy Tangent Time05:51 Booster and Legion Art Talk08:07 Legends Setup Time Trapper09:41 Modern DC Parallels15:36 Baseball Game Detour16:52 Quatro Man Rumor17:56 Legion 37 Opens19:08 Direct Sales Checklist23:42 Time Institute Aftermath27:28 Baxter Paper Praise30:26 Time Bubble Mission40:30 End of Time Showdown42:56 Block Explains Time44:35 Dark Dream Girl Art46:00 Smallville Silver Age Vibes49:25 Pete Ross And Crisis Clues54:26 Back To The Future Subplots01:04:23 Kent Farm Basement Betrayal01:09:01 Polar Boy Under Pressure01:10:18 Superboy Hunts The Legion01:11:56 Time Trapper Final Act01:13:09 Wrap Up And Next Reads

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #18 from 1987. Booster is in a film noir classic. Its Booster's last call! Plus and update on the Squatcho Man in another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo, Jerry Ordway (Cover); Letterer: Bob Lappan; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Squatcho Man Fallout01:46 Call Jujitsu Lawyer Paul06:19 Green Jelly Show Details08:27 Tickets Venue and Vibes15:13 Booster Gold 18 Cover Talk17:43 Comic Opens Seymour Fight18:37 Wrestling Danhausen Detour28:41 Broderick Future Cop Backstory34:27 Oakland Duster and Train Life37:41 Train Hopping Talk39:25 Booster Date Stakeout41:00 Game Distraction Banter42:08 Hubcap Takedown43:25 Noir Narration Vibes45:45 Ads And Grab Bags48:50 Next Read Legion Debate53:19 Liquor Store Showdown59:56 Gold Exchange Letter01:05:44 John Byrne Rant01:11:38 Kickstarter And Wrap Up

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #17 from 1987. A Cheshire Cat attacks a Hawk. Booster stops a doc. The inker is no star. This and so much more on another fun show! Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Arne Starr; Letterer: Bob Lappan; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Squatcho Man Kidnapping Debate01:15 Beef Jerky and Vegan Squatcho Man03:53 Unfathomable Times to Titans04:10 Teen Titans Cover Breakdown07:16 Inker Switch and Art Gripes08:18 Cheshire Lips and Page Seven09:43 Sprained Ankle and Cow Ice10:24 New Series and Danhausen Rant12:43 Cheshire Lab Break In15:29 AI Slop and Biochemical Plot20:38 Booster Buys US Biotech23:37 Abs and Ass Art Roast30:10 Mexico City Hawk and Malthus36:14 Robin Death Tease37:10 Hawk and Doc Scheme39:10 Booster in Mexico39:44 Art Roast Begins44:58 Racist Jack Panels46:14 Bacteria Ethics Talk50:56 Cheshire Steals Sample56:14 Helicopter Disaster01:00:26 Force Field Fix01:00:55 Classic Comic Ads01:05:33 Gold Exchange Letters01:15:32 Wrap Up and Plugs

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #16 from 1987. Team Booster is ready to face the threats of 1987! The Seahawks won! Booster has a legacy? Another fun podcast. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Bob Lewis; Bruce Patterson (Cover); Letterer: Albert Deguzman; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Seahawks Super Bowl Aftermath & Seattle Party Chaos01:02 Sports Talk Meets D&D: Explaining Trades in RPG Terms02:24 Booster Gold, the ‘12s,’ and the Chris Pratt Debate04:59 Super Bowl Ads Rant: State Farm (and Why This Won’t Be Monetized)06:29 Chick-fil-A Detour & The Search for Better Chicken08:21 Back on Track: Insurance Gripes to Booster’s Destroyed HQ (Shockwave?)11:26 Transformers Tangent: Shockwave vs Blaster (and Dino Bots)13:32 Finally the Comic: Booster Gold #16 Cover, ‘Fresh Start’ Setup18:31 Series Context: JLI, Cancellation Talk, and Booster’s Long-Term Legacy27:35 Issue #16 Breakdown Begins: Credits, New HQ, and the Team Assembles40:06 Building the ‘Booster Cave’: Mansion Upgrades, Layouts, and Laser Cannons43:27 Page Turn Reveal: Post-Crisis Suicide Squad Shows Up44:04 Who Died in Suicide Squad #2? (Firestorm Villain Surprise)45:17 Booster’s Big World-Domination Business Plan (and the Star Labs Problem)47:29 Monica Crashes the Party + Dirk’s Return & That Stupid Cape49:06 Ad Break Deep Dive: Young All-Stars After Crisis (Why It Struggled)53:09 Back to the Issue: Superman’s Attitude & the Runaway Blimp Rescue56:43 Uniform Tech, Power Cells, and Michelle Wants Out01:00:30 Cutaway to Nepal: Cheshire Steals Something (But What?)01:01:22 Post-Crisis Flash Talk: Wally West vs Barry Allen01:08:02 Hawk Without Dove: Hank Hall Goes Off the Rails01:11:07 Break-In at Booster HQ: Mother Box Clues and a Mystery Intruder01:13:39 Justice League Invitation! Booster’s One Question: Do Leaguers Get Paid?01:16:41 Letters Page & Wrap-Up: Editor Praise, Next Issue Tease, and Podcast Plugs

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #15 from 1987. Can Booster Gold, Michelle, Trixie, Rip, and Jack get back to 1987? We don't know but maybe the guest dogs do. We are back for another fun podcast! Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Bruce Patterson; Letterer: Agustin Mas; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Quiet House vs. Chaos House (and a malligator?)00:49 Welcome to Dog Cast: Virtual podcast antics & surprise appearances01:37 News whiplash: Epstein files jokes and “go to the future library”04:34 Tech rant: 5G, smart devices, and AT&T buying Quantum Fiber06:26 Pricing bait-and-switch: Descript/Casto and AI market-share talk08:28 Dog roll call: Juliet, Mr. Toa, and Mercy the ‘malligator’10:01 Comic time: Booster Gold cover breakdown & the weird future of 246215:21 Masked federal police raid: warrants, rights, and VPN tangents19:04 Wrestling detour: Royal Rumble complaints and old-vs-young talent21:38 Back to the issue: Justice League ad, Guy Gardner, and JLI lineup talk26:33 Booster in custody: morality vs. law and dystopian parallels35:30 Snowy narration & Judge Dredd vibes: disguises and intimidation tactics37:23 Happy Green Outfits & STAR Labs Break-In (Skeets Rebuilt)38:45 Mr. Miracle Returns: Legends Tie-Ins & Escape-Artist Talk39:50 Judge Dredd Vibes: Prisoner Shuttle Setup & Fake Judges Revealed41:06 Booster Unleashed: Broken Arm Brawl & Broderick’s Big Pose43:10 The Flying School Bus Rescue: Michelle Shows Up with Lasers45:33 Sky-Cycle Smackdown to Metropolis: Finding the Time Platform47:42 Family Secrets & Skeets’ History Lesson: Why Booster Had to Time-Travel50:25 The Animal’s Rampage & The Big Sacrifice to Power the Jump53:01 Back to March ’87 (Boone County): Dodging Legends & Booster’s Good Deed55:10 Gold Exchange Mailbag: TM Maple Talk, Jamie’s Letter & Haircut Jokes01:00:14 Next Issue Tease + Dog War & Sponsor/Project Plugs01:08:29 Final Wrap-Up: More Plugs, Ron Randall Shout-Out & Goodbye Dogcast

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #14 from 1987. The Judge Feds are after Booster and Trixie. Rip and Jack try to get everyone back to the past. These stories keep getting better! Join us for another fun podcast. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Bruce Patterson; Letterer: Agustin Mas; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Back from Vegas00:36 Greg's Vegas Antics01:28 Post-Vegas Exhaustion01:48 Hydration and Drinks02:44 Vegas Recommendations03:47 Booster Gold in Gotham04:12 Comic Book Debates05:47 Vegas Gambling and Football06:59 Virtual Reality Adventures10:12 Legal Services Plug11:28 Booster Gold Comic Review11:40 Trekker Comic Promotion20:20 Booster Gold's Troubles22:53 Booster's Time Machine Theft38:00 Booster's Emotional Struggles39:47 The Animal and Gotham Police41:10 Library Research and Nostalgia44:33 Time Travel and Government Secrets46:52 Booster's Encounter with The Animal48:06 Comic Book Crossovers and Detective Stories49:14 Booster's Reckless Heroics52:41 Comic Book Sales and Industry Insights01:21:52 Public Service Announcement and Project Nerd01:25:42 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #13 from 1987. Booster is sick. The world hates heroes. The answers are all in the future. A futuretastic episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Gary Martin; Letterer: Bob Lappan; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction02:06 Discussing Booster Gold #1303:15 Art and Artists in Comics05:10 Comic Book Nostalgia09:44 Booster Gold's Storyline17:32 Comic Book Crossovers and Continuity39:42 Rants and Real-World Parallels45:41 The Plane Ride and Booster's Backstory46:54 Comic Book Sales and DC vs. Marvel48:15 A Visit to Dr. Hunter's House49:07 Rip Hunter and Booster Gold's Family50:18 Side Quest: Real Housewives and Cults51:42 Time Travel and Future Adventures54:28 Comic Book History and Rip Hunter's Origins01:07:35 Booster Gold's Financial Troubles01:08:25 DC Comics Awards and Future Predictions01:14:11 Conclusion and Upcoming Issues

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #12 from 1987. Boosters final battle with the 1000! Will he survive? Is this the A, B, C, D, or E plot? Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: John Costanza; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editor: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter01:09 Discussing Booster Gold Season One01:26 Comic Book Story Arcs and Graphic Novels04:53 Supporting Cast in Solo Superhero Books13:00 Booster Gold's Villains and Storyline Critique22:22 Recap and Future of Booster Gold38:40 Gear Talk and Underwater Exploration39:16 Booster Gold's Battle with Skeets40:17 Dirk's Search and Diamond Director41:32 Booster's Fight with Synthoids43:44 Booster's Final Stand51:24 Senator Ballard's True Identity55:41 Booster Gold Season One Finale57:21 Reflections and Future Teasers

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #11 from 1986. Booster vs Capitalism! Booster vs Shockwave! Greg and Dan vs Staying on Task! Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: John Costanza; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editor: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Show Start02:18 Comic Book Influencer Insights04:04 Booster Gold's New Haircut07:42 DC Science Fiction Graphic Novels10:05 Las Vegas Birthday Plans12:20 Booster Gold Issue 11 Discussion34:20 Debating the New Batman Movie35:22 Sebastian Stan and Annoying Characters36:28 Comic Book Characters and Plot Twists37:19 Star Labs and Technological Advances44:44 Booster Gold's Epic Battle01:01:53 Wrestling References and Redemption Arcs01:04:26 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #10 from 1986. Robots test Booster's skills. Greg's machines fail him. The 1000 are ready to win?! Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colors: Gene D'Angelo Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel), Alan Gold Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Technical Glitches00:23 Dinosaur Robots and Childhood Memories01:36 Welcome to 202601:57 Greg's Car Troubles and Office Cleanup04:26 Banned Books and Political Commentary07:01 Booping Cats and Game Rules Confusion08:50 Booster Gold Discussion Begins13:52 Booster Gold's Storyline and Character Analysis30:19 Discussing Batman and Comic Book Trends30:36 Debating the Merits of Absolute Batman31:26 Exploring Scott Snyder's Writing Style31:43 The Success of Mark Waid and Tom King32:48 Reading New Books vs. Old Favorites33:11 Considering New Reading Material33:27 A Tangent on Godzilla35:05 Booster Gold Comic Book Breakdown41:36 Analyzing Booster Gold's Powers45:34 Booster Gold's Media Presence and Personal Life46:24 Letter Page Discussions54:48 Retro Emporium and Jiujitsu Lawyer Paul58:23 Upcoming Booster Gold Issues and Conclusion

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #9 from 1986. Chill out Legion, Booster Gold will handle it. Greg learns about the DC Challenge. Another fun episode! Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colors: Gene D'Angelo Editor: Alan Gold Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Pre-Show Banter00:29 Booster Gold Cover Discussion04:19 The DC Challenge Explained06:05 Comic Book Art Teams and Collaborations25:57 Wrestling Nostalgia: 1986 Edition31:50 Booster Gold vs. The Legion of Superheroes41:56 Caught on Camera: Legion and Booster's Big Moment42:33 Dirk's Cape Creation and Star Trek Weapons43:02 Skeets' Distraction and Chiller's Murderous Intent43:36 Cobra Commander's Helicopters and GI Joe References45:46 Ultra Boy's Invulnerability and Legion Lore47:06 Brainiac Five's Force Field and Helicopter Destruction49:06 Chiller's Escape and Legion's Meeting51:19 Booster Gold's Introduction and Commercial Shoot54:28 Comic Book Creators Captured and Dr. Shocker's Plan55:21 Cobra Commander's Threat and Final Showdown Tease57:22 Fan Letters and Comic Book Timelines59:46 Bulletin Board Systems and Early Internet Fandom01:11:17 Who's Who and Legion's Popularity01:16:38 Podcast Shoutouts and Final Thoughts

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #8 from 1986. The Legion of Christmas Future is out to haunt Booster's Past. We also meet the Chiller, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush. Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colorer: Gene D'Angelo Editor: Alan Gold Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Podcast Troubles and Christmas Realizations00:53 Christmas Presents and Superman Robots02:20 Game Night Dilemmas and the Perfect Game03:59 Boop: The Cat Game Explained07:08 Podcast Tangents and Travis Talk10:39 Booster Gold and the Legion of Superheroes26:16 Comic Book Industry Insights and Direct Sales38:21 Booster Gold's Arrival in Metropolis49:17 The Chiller's Plan Unveiled50:37 Acid Hands and Mortal Kombat References50:56 Cobra Commander and the 100051:28 Black Lightning and the 100052:21 Senator Henry Ballard's Ambitions52:55 Comparing Villains to Trump's Cabinet53:27 Panel Work and Story Segmentation53:57 Legion's Time Bubble and Landing54:14 Greg's Departure and Return54:48 Legion's Arrival and Time Travel55:18 Booster Gold's Introduction and Rap56:50 Legion's Disguises and Mission01:01:43 Booster Gold's Powers and Abilities01:03:14 Legion's Misunderstanding and Fight with Booster01:03:28 Ronald Reagan and the Chiller's Plan01:05:47 Podcast Tangents and Personal Stories01:17:12 Booster Gold's Continued Origin01:19:47 Legion's Role and Future Stories01:28:34 Podcast Wrap-Up and Announcements

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #7 from 1986. Booster screws up, again. Superman is right, again. Dan is probably wrong, again. Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colorer: Gene D'Angelo Editor: Alan Gold Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Lighting Setup00:39 Comic Book Forensics: Superman and Booster Gold00:59 The Death of Superman Discussion04:43 Booster Gold's Origin Story21:37 Comic Book Industry Insights39:38 Superman and Booster Gold's Alien Encounter42:42 Comic Interruptions and Dirk's Dilemma43:05 Dirk's Family Crisis44:16 Superman and Lord Gallup's Confrontation45:56 Superman vs. Booster Gold50:43 Skeets' Revelation and Booster's Realization55:19 Comic Book Reviews and Discussions01:18:03 Analyzing Store Names and Final Thoughts

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #6 from 1986. Superman!? Skeets tells all. We get Booster's origin and a showdown with the Man of Steel. Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colorer: Nansi Hoolahan Editor: Alan Gold Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Button Time00:42 Camera Quality Debate01:46 Comic Book Chronicles and Booster Gold02:50 Lex Luthor Costume Reveal03:35 Video Production Quality Issues04:16 TV Shows and Cartoons Discussion06:48 Booster Gold Comic Analysis11:08 Booster Gold's Origin Story13:44 Booster Gold and Superman27:40 Justice League and Booster Gold29:01 Superman Confronts Booster Gold32:43 Booster Gold's Origin Story35:08 Booster's Heist and Time Travel37:38 Comic Book References and Discussions44:22 Fan Letters and Responses51:02 Promotions and Plugs01:03:07 Closing Remarks and Next Episode Teasers

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #5 from 1986. Does Mr. Twister twist things? Is Hockey a violent sport? What is the Booster Mobile!? Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Editor: Janice Race Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 The Return: Setting the Scene00:16 Dice and Kickstarter Woes01:44 Sad Hotdog Man RPG03:27 Booster Gold Discussion Begins11:58 Mr. Twister's Introduction18:01 Comic Book Nostalgia27:12 Booster Gold's Action Plan34:08 Mr. Twister's Hostage Situation35:00 Booster Gold's Heroic Actions37:37 The Aftermath and Skeets' Sadness38:15 Booster's Complicated Relationships41:04 Booster's Tax Troubles44:00 Booster's New Ride46:51 Comic Book Reviews and Discussions49:12 The Impact of Dark Knight Returns01:04:17 Booster Gold's Legacy and Future01:07:01 Listener Letters and Community01:14:43 Closing Remarks and Teasers

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #4 from 1986. Thorn and Booster fight the 1000. Trixie has an aunt. We needed Skeets to organize our show. Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Editor: Janice Race Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Streamy Yard Discussion00:45 Exciting New Prints and Artist Spotlight03:37 Booster Gold and Comic Book Talk17:48 Car Talk and Personal Stories27:42 Mind Dancer's Attack27:58 Teel Guard's Best Dialogue28:16 Action-Packed Scenes28:23 DC Comics Highlights28:44 Green Lantern Universe Changes29:46 Booster Gold's Battle35:17 Thorn's Importance in History36:55 Booster Gold's Heroic Moment38:06 Blaze Comics and Artist Insights39:00 Mind Dancer's True Identity45:19 IRS Trouble for Booster Gold47:10 Wrestling References and Wrap-Up

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #3 from 1986. Booster continues the fight against the 1000. Who is the mystery woman? We go Retro... Emporium. Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Editor: Janice Race Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Setup00:45 Booster Gold Discussion Begins01:20 Podcast Banter and Retro Emporium04:50 Comic Book Nostalgia05:59 Booster Gold's Adventures Continue07:37 Villains and Exposition18:34 Booster Gold's Date19:55 Secret Origins and Comic Lore25:46 Booster Gold's Secret Lair29:02 Eddie's Future in the Series29:14 Introducing Aunt May Jean29:23 Monica Lake and Trixie's Annoyance29:52 Beneath Centennial Park: Intruder Alert30:34 Booster Gold vs. The Inhuman Torch31:38 Booster's Cape Debate32:26 Major Disaster and Booster's Adventures33:38 Booster Gold's Battle with The Thousand34:43 The Krampus and Retro Emporium35:16 DC Checklist and Comic Book Highlights38:34 Booster Gold's Predicament40:31 Mindancer's Plan and The Thousand's MLM47:58 Booster Gold's Cliffhanger50:23 Podcast Plugs and Sign-Off

Greg and Dan digest Booster Gold #2 from 1985. Mind Dancer, Teal Guard, Skeets down.... How will Booster promote cereal and save the day? And dogs visit the podcast! Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Editors: Janice Race Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Task Delegation00:31 Technical Difficulties and Demonetization00:59 Patreon and Fan Engagement01:54 Booster Gold and Advertising02:39 XFL and Nostalgia04:00 Chinese Restaurants and Local Joints05:41 Political Commentary and Entertainment07:01 Booster Gold Comic Analysis13:45 Late Night TV and News Sources21:29 Mind Dancer and The 100033:31 Booster's Cereal Commercial35:04 Superman vs. the KKK36:19 Missing Podcast Episode37:47 Nathan Fillion Doll41:09 Booster Gold's Adventures57:51 Marketing and Mashups01:05:17 Comic-Con and Legal Advice01:07:38 Podcast Wrap-Up

Travis is back with Dan for a watch along of the Power Pack TV Pilot. Join us as we talk through the perils of early nineties pilots. Fun topic for a fun show. Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Podcast Introduction and Banter00:58 Discussing Power Pack TV Pilot02:57 Marvel's TV Show Efforts in the 90s05:00 Power Pack's Decline in Popularity08:11 Watching the Power Pack Pilot25:23 Discussing Dr. Mobius and School Plans26:02 Analyzing Child Actors' Performances26:59 Introducing Alex and Tina27:29 Speculating on Character Backgrounds27:46 Critiquing Cinematography and Effects29:59 Power Pack's Haunted Mansion Adventure30:43 Reflecting on the Pilot's Writing31:33 Comparing to Other Shows and Pilots45:55 Final Thoughts on the Power Pack Pilot51:20 Podcast Announcements and Closing Remarks

Greg is back with Dan for the World's greatest super-hero Booster Gold! We take on Booster Gold #1 from 1985. Booster is trying to make movies. Black Guard is trying to crush him. Join us for another fun episode! Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Editors: Janice Race Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene00:06 Greg's Absence Explained01:35 Special Episode Tease03:15 Tribute to Greg's Grandmother05:58 New Podcast Announcement09:45 Booster Gold Comic Discussion14:07 Booster Gold vs. Black Guard26:57 Banter and Comic Book Love27:58 Booster Gold vs. Black Guard29:31 B Plot and Talent Agency31:18 Booster Gold's Battle Continues42:56 Booster Gold's Media Blunder46:40 Podcast Wrap-Up and Future Plans

Join Dan and Palmer Pellham as they discuss the Marvel Team-Up 89 from 1979! Spidey and Nightcrawler team up stop an evil circus plot! Join us for another fun show! Writer: Chris Claremont; Pencillers: Michael Nasser and Rick Buckler; Inkers: Joe Rubinstein ; Letterer: Clem Robins; Editors: Allen Milgrom Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Greg's Absence00:11 Meet Palmer: A Longtime Friend00:43 Comic Book Conversations01:06 Debate Team and Nerdy Adventures01:24 Booster Gold and Story Selection02:07 Marvel Team-Up: Spider-Man and Nightcrawler02:49 Comic Book Collecting and Art Appreciation04:33 X-Men History and Nightcrawler's Design14:43 Arcade and Murderworld19:21 Nightcrawler's Teleportation and Brimstone28:37 Debate Over Nightcrawler's Costume29:44 Jardine's Plot Against Spider-Man30:29 Peter Parker's Appearance31:00 Comic Book Ads and Nostalgia32:17 Nightcrawler's Heroic Attempt33:03 Nightcrawler vs. Cutthroat40:13 Comic Book Creator Discussions46:36 Final Battle and Conclusion55:08 Upcoming Events and Farewell

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #5 from 2024. This wraps up the series and Travis is tired. Join us for another fun show! Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Podcast Start00:26 Travis as Greg: The Eyeball Air Incident00:45 Jack: The Relatable Power Pack Member01:10 Corporate Environment and Hawaiian Islands02:01 Star Trek Noises and Podcast Interruptions02:35 Podcast Listeners and Funny Book Forensics04:41 Comic Book Discussion: Storm and Power Pack13:03 Paneling and Sequential Art17:36 Ellipses, Semicolons, and Comic Book Punctuation21:13 Franklin's Ascension and Family Dynamics30:06 Jack's Favorite Character30:15 Green Marble Incident31:39 Katie's Comeback31:52 Franklin's Self-Doubt33:22 Reunion and Return to Earth34:16 Storm's Monologue41:03 Comic Book Rankings54:51 Podcast Wrap-Up

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #4 from 2024. Mayhem wants Franklin's power. Travis does not want Power Query. Dan learns that Jack knows best. Join us for another fun show! Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Podcast Mishap and Tech Jargon02:21 Comic Book Writing Styles06:17 Into the Storm: Issue Four Breakdown10:48 Art Styles and Timelessness in Comics16:10 Tribute to Comic Legends27:31 Dissecting the Book's Flaws28:42 Power Pack Family Dynamics30:24 Jack's Character Analysis31:15 Mayhem's Ship and Franklin's Dilemma34:43 The Power Transfer Plot46:31 Kickstarters and Comic Projects49:14 Random Tangents and Wrap-Up

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #3 from 2024. The kids go after Mayhem. Storm takes out the Brood. The computer defeats Dan. Another fun episode! Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Podcast Mishap and Tech Jargon02:21 Comic Book Writing Styles06:17 Into the Storm: Issue Four Breakdown10:48 Art Styles and Timelessness in Comics16:10 Tribute to Comic Legends27:31 Dissecting the Book's Flaws28:42 Power Pack Family Dynamics30:24 Jack's Character Analysis31:15 Mayhem's Ship and Franklin's Dilemma34:43 The Power Transfer Plot46:31 Kickstarters and Comic Projects49:14 Random Tangents and Wrap-Up

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #2 from 2024. Power Pack battles Space Monsters. Franklin talks to Storm. We talk 80s comics! Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:   00:00 Introduction and Missing Greg00:48 Comic Book Character Deaths and Emotional Impact02:04 Creators and Their Controversial Works05:49 The Shift to Darker Comics10:57 British Invasion and Indie Comics18:01 Power Pack and Watchmen Comparisons32:53 Diving into Power Pack: Into the Storm37:33 Recap and Return to Action38:35 Brood and Mayhem Clash41:13 Comic Book Industry Insights43:26 DC and Marvel Dynamics46:10 Power Pack's Adventure Continues53:14 Battling Space Monsters55:16 Comic Book Nostalgia01:04:49 Final Thoughts and Plugs

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #1 from 2024. Power Pack, Franklin Richards, Aliens, Fantastic Four! Join us for a fun romp through a fun book. Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup00:31 Recap of Previous Podcast01:05 Power Pack Discussion Begins03:42 Franklin Richards and the Fantastic Four14:21 Comic Book Industry Anecdotes26:53 Art and Panel Discussion30:45 Setting Up the Story31:27 Modern Marvel and Thought Bubbles34:02 Color Themes and Page Layouts37:03 Character Introductions and Development38:46 Art and Anamorphic Characters40:52 Establishing the Adventure46:32 Comic Book Writing Insights50:49 Fun in Comics vs. Dark Themes57:49 Upcoming Issues and Plugs

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Grow Up! Special from 2019. We get into all sorts of Power Pack fun and relive Travis's pure joy for a series he read as a kid. Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Gurihiru; Inkers: Tamra Bonvillain; Gurihiru; Letterer: Joe Caramagna; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Wil Moss; Tom Brevoort Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Guest Confusion00:32 Meet Travis: Co-Author and Upcoming Projects00:54 Graphic Novels and Kickstarter Campaigns02:44 Greg's Absence and Sending Good Vibes03:12 Creator Interviews and Podcast Plans04:31 Power Pack and Comic Inspirations05:51 Marvel and DC Comics in the 80s08:12 Power Pack: Characters and Dynamics36:08 Travis's Writing Journey and Marvel Rejections39:55 Power Pack: Storyline and Analysis51:45 Nostalgia and Modern Storytelling52:13 Superman and Origin Stories52:46 James Gunn's Influence53:24 Character Introductions and Tags54:06 Comic Book Tropes and Storytelling Techniques57:09 Digital vs. Physical Comics58:25 Power Pack and Family Dynamics59:07 Kitty Pryde and Wolverine Cameos01:01:38 Battle with the Brood01:28:49 Katie's Dilemma and Family Moments01:34:38 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Greg and Dan review Adventure Comics 210 because Krypto! A light episode until Dan discovers the book came out the same month the Comics Code Authority stamps started appearing on books. Join us for Krypto and code fun.  Writer: Auto Binder; Pencillers: Curt Swan, Ramona Fradon, George Papp; Inkers: Seymour Barry, Ramona Fradon, George Papp; Letterer: Milt Snapinn; Editors: Whitney Ellsworth, Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, George Kashdan Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene00:44 Superman Comics and the Summer of Superman00:47 The Facsimile Edition and Sweepstakes03:22 Krypto the Superdog's Origin05:08 Comics Code Authority and Its Impact11:11 Discussion on Censorship and Modern Parallels13:00 Superboy and Krypto's Adventures17:48 Superboy's Encounter with Thieves20:58 Superboy and Krypto's Bonding Moments29:24 Superboy's Harsh Treatment of Krypto29:58 Dog Deserves a Cowboy Hat30:23 Sad Dog Expressions31:10 Superboy and Krypto's Adventures34:00 Comic Code Authority Discussion37:44 Aquaman's Underwater Newspaper39:08 Green Arrow and International Relations41:16 Comic Code and Drug References50:40 Conclusion and Plugs51:59 Booster Gold and Future Plans

Greg and Dan review Adventure Comics 353 staring the Legion of Super-Heroes! Shooter kills a Legionnaire! Join us for more silver age fun! Writer: Jim Shooter; Penciller: Curt Swan; Inker: George Klein; Letterer: Milt Snapinn; Editors: Mort Weisinger Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Baseball Banter00:52 Comic Book Talk Begins01:21 Discussing Adventure Comics #25302:14 Jim Shooter's Writing and Characters08:10 Comic Book Advertisements and Anecdotes12:19 The Legion of Superheroes and The Fatal Five27:59 Jim Shooter's Early Career29:41 Shooter's Early Influence on Legion31:04 Jim Shooter's Personal Struggles32:35 Sun Eater Battle Begins34:26 Legion's Plan and Challenges38:40 Pharaoh Lad's Sacrifice43:31 Aftermath and Reflection46:37 Shooter's Legacy and Impact48:22 Comic Sales and Industry Insights53:43 Final Thoughts and Plugs

Greg and Dan review Adventure Comics 352 staring the Legion of Super-Heroes! We dove back into Jim Shooter's 14 year old writing and found the introduction of the Fatal Five and the Sun Eater. Join us for some silver age fun! Writer: Jim Shooter; Penciller: Curt Swan; Inker: George Klein; Letterer: Milt Snapinn; Editors: Mort Weisinger Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Superman Movie Review02:24 Superman and Lex Luthor Discussion05:27 Superman TV Shows and Character Analysis07:34 Nathan Fillion and Firefly Controversy09:57 Comic Book Review: Jim Shooter's Early Work16:54 Comic Book History and Publishing Insights35:39 Superboy's Unfair Advantage36:48 The Sun Eater Threat38:30 Legionnaires' Call to Action39:15 Banking and Money Explained44:16 Recruiting the Villains45:02 Comic Book Advertisements50:54 SOS to Evil51:45 The Legionnaires' Mission57:16 The Persuader and Projectra01:00:10 Mono and Ferro Lad01:01:22 Upcoming Issue Teasers01:01:57 Listener Letters and Responses01:05:47 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

Greg and Dan review Superboy Volume 1 #221 Starring the Legion of Super-Heroes. Grimbor is here! Join us for our fun tribute to Jim Shooter and Mike Grell. Writer: Jim Shooter; Penciller: Mike Grell; Inker: Bob Wiacek; Editors: Jack C. Harris and Murray Boltinoff Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Tribute to Jim Shooter00:54 Discussing Future Podcast Topics01:31 Social Media Platforms Debate03:24 Comic Book Signing Stories05:29 Grimbor and the Omega Point12:26 Exploring the Superboy Legion of Superheroes Comic23:55 Advertisements and Side Discussions29:31 Discussing the Deficit and Tax Policies31:13 Comic Book Characters and Their Stories35:03 Advertisements and Promotions in Comics37:23 Grimbor and Charma's Attack on the Legion39:40 Comic Book Ads and Nostalgia53:56 The Future of Grimbor and Charma56:19 Honoring Jim Shooter and Final Thoughts

Greg and Dan review Madrox #5. Madrox against more dupes! The mystery is solved between all of the ads. Another fun episode! Next week Grimbor appears. Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Schmidt and Nicole Wiley Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and AEW Experience00:22 Shoutouts and Retro Emporium02:09 AEW02:59 Napoleon Dynamite and Podcast Plans03:59 Comic Book Nostalgia05:04 Marvel and DC Comics Discussion06:48 Legion of Superheroes and Personal Stories13:17 Mad Rocks Number Five13:53 Advertisements and Disappointments24:08 Constantine and Cancer: A Movie About Smoking24:39 Stringer's Fate and Basement Drama25:00 Advertisements and Stringer's Death26:49 Mutant Town New York: Mrs. Campbell's Grief27:55 Mrs. Campbell's Fiery Power28:33 Eddie and Sheila's Betrayal29:10 Rants on Advertisements and Film Noir32:44 Sheila's Transformation and Final Battle36:49 Jamie Returns to New York41:28 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Plans

Greg and Dan review Madrox #4. Madrox is in deep now! Can he dupe his way into solving the mystery?  We also briefly honor Jim Shooter, RIP. Join us for another fun show! Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Schmidt and Nicole Wiley Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Duplicate Talk01:03 The Ditto Misconception02:19 Rant on Unlicensed Merchandise05:22 Tribute to Jim Shooter11:21 Upcoming Projects and Collaborations18:06 Mad Rocks Issue #4 Discussion32:49 Travel Plans and Comic Book Ads33:09 Comic Book Storyline: Jamie's Dilemma35:52 Napoleon Dynamite vs. Dodgeball37:47 Comic Book Ads and Story Continuation40:31 Comic Book Story: Jamie's Absorption42:08 Comic Book Ads and Discussions44:01 Comic Book Story: Mutant Town45:10 Comic Book Ads and Final Thoughts57:20 Listener Questions and Comic Book Trivia01:03:49 Podcast Wrap-Up and Announcements

Greg and Dan review Madrox #3. Madrox is in a philosophical argument with themself!   We also recount our recent adventures at Summercon, including encounters with notable comic creators like Dan Slot, Joelle Jones, and Chris Werner. Join us for another fun show! Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Schmidt and Nicole Wiley Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Madrox Discussion00:30 AI and Meme Culture01:17 Dan's Instagram Journey02:15 Wrestling Talk: AEW and Chris Jericho12:12 Comic Book Drama: Madrox in Trouble28:19 Sheriff Bishop in Mutant Town29:05 Madrox' Dilemma29:44 Advertisements Galore31:47 Jamie and His Duplicates36:18 Comic Book Nostalgia46:26 Comic Show Recap55:24 Final Thoughts and Plugs

Greg and Dan review Madrox #2. Dupes, Chicago, mysteries, advertisements, and more! Join us as we continue to honor Peter David's career.  Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Schmidt and Nicole Wiley Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Funny Book Forensics 39700:56 Mad Rocks: The Cool Transforming Toy02:28 Discussion on Clones and Duplicates08:59 Comic Book Review: Madrox09:50 Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down: X-Men Legends10:29 Jamie Madrox in Chicago17:23 Advertisements and Tangents23:11 Smallville and Other TV Shows28:25 Trading Card Games and Collectibles30:51 Debating Card Terminology31:28 Madrox and Steve Buscemi33:05 Comparing Smallville and American Beauty36:05 Comic Book Collecting and Dynamic Forces40:23 Jamie Madrox and His Duplicates49:09 Comic Book Art and Color51:01 Current Events and Empathy59:47 Listener Shoutouts and Wrap-Up

Greg and Dan review Madrox #1 in honor of the late great Peter David. We share our thoughts on the character's bold new direction. Plus, get the latest updates on Grit City Comic-Con and more! Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Schmidt and Nicole Wiley Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Greg's Baby Shower Confusion01:37 Podcast Adventures and Comic Book Ideas03:58 Honoring Jonathan Joss and Comic Book Discussions05:13 SummerCon Announcements and Guest Lineup11:24 Madrox and Multiple Man Powers Explained22:19 Mutant Town and Madrox's Reboot37:16 Blood Donation and Human Rights37:55 Checks and Old Payment Methods39:50 Dollar Coins and Modern Payment Confusion40:40 Detective Jamie's Investigation41:57 Comic Book Nostalgia44:01 Strong Guy and Character Discussions47:53 Multiple Man's Backstory48:26 Absorbing the Dupe01:06:44 Comic Book Conventions and Creators01:09:05 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Greg and Dan review Jack Kirby's Jimmy Olsen #141 oh goody the Rickles storyline is over. We also reflect on the legacy of prolific writer Peter David, his significant contributions to the comic book industry and pop culture. Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell  Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Banter00:33 Remembering Peter David02:12 Peter David's Prolific Career04:59 Peter David's Impact on Comics12:52 Peter David's Work in Other Media19:32 Comic Book Reviews and Discussions27:48 Don Rickles in Comics45:45 Coaching Controversy46:46 Don Rickles' Remarks47:14 Light Ray and Clark Kent47:48 The Science of Light48:34 Grimbor and Daddy L49:58 The Guardian's Battle51:11 Jimmy and Goody on Fire01:00:40 Rickles and the Bomb Squad01:09:12 Final Thoughts on Jack Kirby's Work

Dan and Greg "review" Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #139 with its guest appearance by Don Rickles, or should we say, Goody Rickles? Another Jack Kirby "Classic" as we near the end of the our Jimmy Olsen reviews. RIP Peter David. Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell  Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Podcast Beginnings00:36 Wrestling Memories and Facebook Posts01:39 Comic Discussions and Listener Feedback02:21 Summer Con and Listener Interactions06:15 Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #139 Review08:20 Don Rickles and Comic Book Cameos10:44 Guardian and Newsboy Legion18:03 Podcast Updates and Jiujitsu Lawyer Paul33:46 Letters to the Editor and Final Thoughts38:39 Memorable Facts and Sprite Sponsorship39:42 Sea Monkeys and Comic Book Disappointments41:47 Hero Clicks and July 4th Traditions43:03 Goody Rickles and Inner Gang Thugs50:39 Zeppelin Movie and Comic Book Ads59:20 Podcast Appearances and Comic Book Sales01:08:12 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

Dan and Greg review Jimmy Olsen 138! The D.N.Aliens storyline wraps up. We find an amazing letter in the letter column. We cover everything from going to a "wrestling" show to the big Summer Con guest controversy. Join us for another fun show. Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell  Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Catchphrases00:27 Wrestling Event Experience01:17 Finding Nick at the Event01:49 Overcrowded Venue03:31 Comic Book Discussion: Superman and Jimmy Olsen04:21 Kirby's Mixed Media Art05:54 Comic Book Cover Critique07:36 Superman and Jimmy Olsen Storyline23:47 Letters to the Editor30:57 Superman vs. DN Alien33:58 Inflation Calculation and Ringer Shirts35:00 Superman vs. DN Aliens35:30 Comic Book Page Numbers and Omnibus38:22 Attack of the Clones and Big Brains40:25 Quick Story Endings and Comic Book Ads49:42 Summer Con Rant56:35 Jiujitsu Lawyer Paul and Retro Emporium01:01:53 Riverdale and TV Show Discussions01:05:44 Podcast Conclusion and Future Plans

Dan and Greg review Jimmy Olsen 137. What has four fists, cyborgs, Starlite, and a Jack Kirby book?  This podcast does! Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell  Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Apologies01:30 Comic Book Mail Call02:24 Kickstarter Announcement06:24 Nemesis Comic Project10:05 Joe Hendry and Wrestling Talk12:02 Jimmy Olsen Comic Discussion27:52 Kirby and the Nuclear Man28:35 Superman vs. The Forearmed Fury29:23 DN Alien and the Whiz Wagon30:28 Superman's Deduction Skills32:28 The Atomic Pile Mission33:13 The Final Countdown33:33 Guardian and Newsboy Legion35:05 Letters from Kirby Fans35:50 Mixed Reviews and Art Critique42:53 Jack Kirby's Universe50:25 Retro Emporium and Live Music53:31 Jiu-Jitsu Lawyer and Conclusion

Dan and Greg smash Jimmy Olsen 136. Jimmy Hulk tries to smash the clones. Kirby continues to world build. Dan is not patient enough to let the build happen! Another fun episode. Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell  Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Podcast Introduction and Juliet's Antics00:41 Jimmy Olsen and Baby Carrots01:14 Peas, Carrots, and English Peas04:18 The Punisher and Ethics Discussion10:20 Jimmy Olsen's Incredible Transformation15:29 The Guardian and Project Cadmus25:34 Cloning and DNA Explanations26:57 Bob Barker vs. Drew Carey: A Nostalgic Debate27:24 Skipping Classes and High School Shenanigans28:10 The Newsboy Legion and Alien Species28:52 Musical Fantasies: Newsies, Sandlot, and Mighty Ducks Crossover31:26 Comic Book Analysis: Jack Kirby's Wild World34:03 The Future of DC Comics and Jack Kirby's Legacy41:19 Comparing Art Styles: Jack Kirby vs. Neil Adams44:17 Wrestling Analogies and Comic Book Storytelling51:21 Concluding Thoughts and Advertisements

Dan and Greg explore the wild and wacky world of Jack Kirby's Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #135. From the bizarre Evil Factory to cloning shenanigans we take on the complexities of Kirby's storytelling. Tune in for another fun podcast. Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell  Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog Spoilerverse: https://twitter.com/spoiler_country https://twitter.com/spoilerverse https://www.instagram.com/spoilercountry/ https://www.facebook.com/spoilercountry https://www.facebook.com/groups/spoilerverse Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Banter00:34 Patreon and Podcast Discussion01:03 King Falls AM and Noah James02:43 Comic Book Talk Begins05:44 Jimmy Olsen and Superman11:03 The Evil Factory and The Project15:56 Green Jelly and Snoopy17:22 Back to Jimmy Olsen32:49 Introduction of Juliet the Dog33:08 Discussion on Cloning and Superman's Ethics33:45 Neil Adams and Bob Hope Comics34:44 Superman's Knowledge of Genetic Code36:23 Evil Duplication Ray and Kryptonite Dust39:50 Darkseid's Return and Chaos53:53 The Guardian and DN Aliens54:48 Jack Kirby's Impact on DC Comics59:37 Conclusion and Announcements

Dan and Greg dive into Jack Kirby's Jimmy Olsen #134 featuring Jimmy Olsen and the Newsboy Legion as they embark on an adventure to find the Mountain of Judgment. We also talk about Kirby's epic storytelling that progresses through bizarre and imaginative landscapes. Moreover, we reminisce about classic toys, Dragon Ball Z, impactful conventions, and even touch upon the evolution of wrestling. Join us for an action-packed and nostalgic journey through comic history! Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell  Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog Spoilerverse: https://twitter.com/spoiler_country https://twitter.com/spoilerverse https://www.instagram.com/spoilercountry/ https://www.facebook.com/spoilercountry https://www.facebook.com/groups/spoilerverse Timeline:  00:00 Introduction to the King Size Kirby Blockbuster00:37 Jack Kirby's Unique Superman Faces01:53 The Mountain of Judgment02:54 Debate on Reading Order of New Gods Books03:45 Dragon Ball Z Tangent07:38 Jimmy Olsen's Adventure Continues09:36 The Wiz Wagon and the Mountain of Judgment14:12 Superman's Interference20:05 The Edge Lord and the Watercourse21:23 AEW's Hot Garbage and Backyard Wrestling22:51 Flipper Dipper's Grenade Mishap23:07 Wild Art and Jack Kirby's Genius24:35 Superman's Struggles and the Whiz Wagon28:14 The Harrys and the Mountain of Judgment36:14 Comic Art Convention Highlights40:01 Podcast Wrap-Up and Future Plans

Greg and Dan dive into Jack Kirby's Fourth World, with Jimmy Olsen issue 133. Get ready for an in-depth analysis of the legendary comic creator's transition from Marvel to DC and his impact on the Bronze Age of comics. You also get the very first appearance of the Whiz wagon. Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell  Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog Spoilerverse: https://twitter.com/spoiler_country https://twitter.com/spoilerverse https://www.instagram.com/spoilercountry/ https://www.facebook.com/spoilercountry https://www.facebook.com/groups/spoilerverse Timeline:  01:10 Transition to Jack Kirby's Fourth World02:01 Jack Kirby's Influence and Legacy13:50 Jimmy Olsen and the Newsboy Legion21:29 The Whiz Wagon Adventure Begins39:57 Visitors and Iron Mask40:45 Mad Max Action and Coloring Discussion44:53 Superman and the Outsiders49:48 Superman vs. The Dropout Society01:06:38 Kirby and the Bronze Age01:14:08 Upcoming Events and Announcements

Greg and Dan review Flex Mentallo #4. Its a story so we also discuss the 90s comic industry collapse. It might be fun to join us! Writers: Grant Morrison; Penciller: Frank Quitely; Inker: Frank Quitely; Colors: Tom McCraw;  Letterer: Ellie de Ville; Editor: Stuart Moore  Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog Spoilerverse: https://twitter.com/spoiler_country https://twitter.com/spoilerverse https://www.instagram.com/spoilercountry/ https://www.facebook.com/spoilercountry https://www.facebook.com/groups/spoilerverse Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter00:35 Comic Book Industry in the 90s01:52 Flex Mentallo and the Comic Book Crash02:35 Grant Morrison's Impact and Vertigo Imprint04:12 Comic Book Collecting and Creator Insights05:19 The Role of Creators and Audience Connection09:24 Analyzing Flex Mentallo Issue 409:35 Kurt Russell and Pop Culture References11:22 Legion of Legions and Comic Book Tropes18:22 Comic Book Advertisements and Industry Parallels23:34 Meta Commentary and Comic Book History34:47 The Writer's Revelation35:25 Comic Book Nostalgia35:55 Funny Book Forensics Merch36:57 The Punchline and Rosebud40:41 Comic Book History and Critique52:07 Upcoming Events and Signings01:02:31 Final Thoughts and Farewell