Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

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.

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00:00 Podcast Introduction and Banter
00:58 Discussing Power Pack TV Pilot
02:57 Marvel's TV Show Efforts in the 90s
05:00 Power Pack's Decline in Popularity
08:11 Watching the Power Pack Pilot
25:23 Discussing Dr. Mobius and School Plans
26:02 Analyzing Child Actors' Performances
26:59 Introducing Alex and Tina
27:29 Speculating on Character Backgrounds
27:46 Critiquing Cinematography and Effects
29:59 Power Pack's Haunted Mansion Adventure
30:43 Reflecting on the Pilot's Writing
31:33 Comparing to Other Shows and Pilots
45:55 Final Thoughts on the Power Pack Pilot
51:20 Podcast Announcements and Closing Remarks

Funny Book Forensics 412 Black Guard

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:06:36 +0000

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

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00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:06 Greg's Absence Explained
01:35 Special Episode Tease
03:15 Tribute to Greg's Grandmother
05:58 New Podcast Announcement
09:45 Booster Gold Comic Discussion
14:07 Booster Gold vs. Black Guard
26:57 Banter and Comic Book Love
27:58 Booster Gold vs. Black Guard
29:31 B Plot and Talent Agency
31:18 Booster Gold's Battle Continues
42:56 Booster Gold's Media Blunder
46:40 Podcast Wrap-Up and Future Plans

Funny Book Forensics 411 Its a Circus

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000

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

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00:00 Introduction and Greg's Absence
00:11 Meet Palmer: A Longtime Friend
00:43 Comic Book Conversations
01:06 Debate Team and Nerdy Adventures
01:24 Booster Gold and Story Selection
02:07 Marvel Team-Up: Spider-Man and Nightcrawler
02:49 Comic Book Collecting and Art Appreciation
04:33 X-Men History and Nightcrawler's Design
14:43 Arcade and Murderworld
19:21 Nightcrawler's Teleportation and Brimstone
28:37 Debate Over Nightcrawler's Costume
29:44 Jardine's Plot Against Spider-Man
30:29 Peter Parker's Appearance
31:00 Comic Book Ads and Nostalgia
32:17 Nightcrawler's Heroic Attempt
33:03 Nightcrawler vs. Cutthroat
40:13 Comic Book Creator Discussions
46:36 Final Battle and Conclusion
55:08 Upcoming Events and Farewell

Funny Book Forensics 410 Let's Go Home

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000

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

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Start
00:26 Travis as Greg: The Eyeball Air Incident
00:45 Jack: The Relatable Power Pack Member
01:10 Corporate Environment and Hawaiian Islands
02:01 Star Trek Noises and Podcast Interruptions
02:35 Podcast Listeners and Funny Book Forensics
04:41 Comic Book Discussion: Storm and Power Pack
13:03 Paneling and Sequential Art
17:36 Ellipses, Semicolons, and Comic Book Punctuation
21:13 Franklin's Ascension and Family Dynamics
30:06 Jack's Favorite Character
30:15 Green Marble Incident
31:39 Katie's Comeback
31:52 Franklin's Self-Doubt
33:22 Reunion and Return to Earth
34:16 Storm's Monologue
41:03 Comic Book Rankings
54:51 Podcast Wrap-Up

Funny Book Forensics 409 We Know Jack

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:03:00 +0000

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

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00:00 Podcast Mishap and Tech Jargon
02:21 Comic Book Writing Styles
06:17 Into the Storm: Issue Four Breakdown
10:48 Art Styles and Timelessness in Comics
16:10 Tribute to Comic Legends
27:31 Dissecting the Book's Flaws
28:42 Power Pack Family Dynamics
30:24 Jack's Character Analysis
31:15 Mayhem's Ship and Franklin's Dilemma
34:43 The Power Transfer Plot
46:31 Kickstarters and Comic Projects
49:14 Random Tangents and Wrap-Up

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Mon, 26 May 2025 20:21:21 +0000

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

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Beginnings
00:36 Wrestling Memories and Facebook Posts
01:39 Comic Discussions and Listener Feedback
02:21 Summer Con and Listener Interactions
06:15 Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #139 Review
08:20 Don Rickles and Comic Book Cameos
10:44 Guardian and Newsboy Legion
18:03 Podcast Updates and Jiujitsu Lawyer Paul
33:46 Letters to the Editor and Final Thoughts
38:39 Memorable Facts and Sprite Sponsorship
39:42 Sea Monkeys and Comic Book Disappointments
41:47 Hero Clicks and July 4th Traditions
43:03 Goody Rickles and Inner Gang Thugs
50:39 Zeppelin Movie and Comic Book Ads
59:20 Podcast Appearances and Comic Book Sales
01:08:12 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

Funny Book Forensics 393 Rise into the Pit

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Mon, 19 May 2025 02:53:38 +0000

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

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00:00 Introduction and Catchphrases
00:27 Wrestling Event Experience
01:17 Finding Nick at the Event
01:49 Overcrowded Venue
03:31 Comic Book Discussion: Superman and Jimmy Olsen
04:21 Kirby's Mixed Media Art
05:54 Comic Book Cover Critique
07:36 Superman and Jimmy Olsen Storyline
23:47 Letters to the Editor
30:57 Superman vs. DN Alien
33:58 Inflation Calculation and Ringer Shirts
35:00 Superman vs. DN Aliens
35:30 Comic Book Page Numbers and Omnibus
38:22 Attack of the Clones and Big Brains
40:25 Quick Story Endings and Comic Book Ads
49:42 Summer Con Rant
56:35 Jiujitsu Lawyer Paul and Retro Emporium
01:01:53 Riverdale and TV Show Discussions
01:05:44 Podcast Conclusion and Future Plans

Funny Book Forensics 392 Two Brains and Four Fists

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Tue, 13 May 2025 01:37:34 +0000

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

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00:00 Introduction and Apologies
01:30 Comic Book Mail Call
02:24 Kickstarter Announcement
06:24 Nemesis Comic Project
10:05 Joe Hendry and Wrestling Talk
12:02 Jimmy Olsen Comic Discussion
27:52 Kirby and the Nuclear Man
28:35 Superman vs. The Forearmed Fury
29:23 DN Alien and the Whiz Wagon
30:28 Superman's Deduction Skills
32:28 The Atomic Pile Mission
33:13 The Final Countdown
33:33 Guardian and Newsboy Legion
35:05 Letters from Kirby Fans
35:50 Mixed Reviews and Art Critique
42:53 Jack Kirby's Universe
50:25 Retro Emporium and Live Music
53:31 Jiu-Jitsu Lawyer and Conclusion

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 01:21:03 +0000

Dan and Greg delve into Flex Mentallo #2 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. This episode is filled with discussions on the book’s complex narrative, riddled with Silver and Bronze Age comic references and meta-commentary often veiled in humor and satire. We get through so you can too! Another fun episode as always.

Writers: Grant Morrison; Penciller: Frank Quitely; Inker: Frank Quitely; Colors: Tom McCraw; Letterer: Ellie de Ville; Editor: Stuart Moore

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00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions

01:42 Diving into Flexmentalo

03:11 Discussing the Silver and Bronze Ages

06:13 Critiques and Comic References

07:34 Meta Critique and Internet Articles

10:10 Comic Book Narratives and Real-Life Rants

13:53 Exploring the Story and Characters

15:21 Comic Book Advertisements and References

31:44 Aztec and Comic Book Gimmicks

35:11 Aztec Defeat and 90s Costume Analysis

35:30 Gargoyles and Nostalgia

36:09 Comic Critique and Silver Age Reflections

38:23 Narrator's Theory on Comics

41:14 Dark Humor and Satire in Comics

44:22 Flex Mentalo's Quest and Comic References

47:35 Controversial Comic History

56:40 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

Funny Book Forensics 384 Flexing Our Mental Muscles

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:16:06 +0000

Dan and Greg explore Flex Mentallo issue #1. In this episode, we dive into Grant Morrison's complex meta-narrative in Flex Mentallo #1. We discuss our initial confusion about the storyline, which includes comic book nostalgic references, character meta-commentary, and surreal transitions between reality and fiction. We examine the intricate art by Frank Quitely and the book's heavy dialogue, touching upon key moments like mysterious bombs, the protagonist's struggle with his identity, and nostalgic nods to comic history. Dan and Greg also share our personal experiences with collecting comics and ponder over the deeper meanings behind Morrison's writing. A fun episode as always.

Writers: Grant Morrison; Penciller: Frank Quitely; Inker: Frank Quitely; Colors: Tom McCraw; Letterer: Ellie de Ville; Editor: Stuart Moore

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00:00 Introduction

00:38 Exciting News: Podcast Going Video

01:05 Casual Banter and Personal Updates

01:24 Fitness Pledges and Health Issues

04:26 Comic Book Ads and Charles Atlas

08:53 Flex Mentallo and Comic Book History

13:36 Grant Morrison's Writing Style

20:59 Flex Mentallo Issue #1 Breakdown

43:00 Lord of the Rings Ripoff Game

43:10 Cold Craze and Retro Emporium

43:27 Failed Phone Call Attempt

44:38 Mystery Science Theater and X-Files Merch

45:28 Comic Book Chaos

46:55 Flex at the Police Station

48:04 Inception and Fictional Characters

48:51 John Cena vs. The Rock

51:34 Comic Nostalgia and Sidekicks

01:03:36 Flex's Secret Origin

01:05:49 Vertigo Comics and Image Imprints

01:07:31 Flex's Heroic Moment

01:09:37 Drug-Induced Comic Talk

01:22:48 Podcast Plugs and Wrap-Up

Funny Book Forensics 383 League of Santas

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 21:21:04 +0000

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot team up to review JLA (Vol 1) #60! This festive issue brings holiday cheer as Santa Claus joins the Justice League of America. ✨ Plus, we dive into a bit of Plastic Man’s history.

Writers: Mark Waid; Penciller: Cliff Rathburn; Inker: Paul Neary; Colors: David Baron; Letterer: Ken Lopez; Editor: Stephen Wacker and Dan Raspler

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Funny Book Forensics 382 Santa's Special Day

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 22:07:40 +0000

Greg and Dan review Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special (1992). eview Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special (1992). Can Lobo defeat Santa's evil capitalist empire in the North Pole? Will Greg still have sugar plums dancing in his head? Find out this and more on another fun episode.

Writers: Keith Giffen and Alan Grant; Artist: Simon Bisley; Colors: Lovern Kindzierski; Letterer: Gaspar Saladino; Editor: Dan Raspler

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Funny Book Forensics 381 One, Two, Three, Four

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:18:10 +0000

Greg and Dan review The Four #1 by our partners at Project-Nerd.com. Can The Four take down "dozens" of evildoers, or is another fate in store for the elite combat team? They also discuss Grit City Comicon in another fun episode.

Writer: Iggy Michniacki; Artist: Yusuf Idris; Colors: Rifan; Editor: Erin Michniacki

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Funny Book Forensics 380 There's Always a Chance

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 22:11:06 +0000

Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 12. How does Ice cover up the murder and celebrate Chance's life at the same time? We wrap up the discussion of Human Target. It is a fun episode as we say good-bye to a great story.

Writer: Tom King; Artist: Greg Smallwood; Letterer: Clayton Cowles; Editors: Ben Abernathy

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Funny Book Forensics 379 Its On Ice

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 11. The mystery is over. How will this influence Chance and Ice's relationship? All that and our normal banter!

Writer: Tom King; Artist: Greg Smallwood; Letterer: Clayton Cowles; Editors: Ben Abernathy

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Funny Book Forensics 378 A Dog Day Afternoon

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:24:19 +0000

Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 10. Chance is relying on G'nort to help him discover who killed him. Greg and Dan can't wait for this. Another fun episode.

Writer: Tom King; Artist: Greg Smallwood; Letterer: Clayton Cowles; Editors: Ben Abernathy

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Funny Book Forensics 377 People Who Live in Ice Houses

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:25:40 +0000

Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 9. Chance thinks he is in the Shadow of the Bat. Can Ice take him back to reality? That plus all the normal banter.

Writer: Tom King; Artist: Greg Smallwood; Letterer: Clayton Cowles; Editors: Ben Abernathy

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Funny Book Forensics 376 Rocket Iron Red

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 05:00:14 +0000

Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 8. Rocket Red solves the entire mystery. Is he smart enought to know he solved it? That and a Nathan Fillion career retrospective. It is another fun episode!

Writer: Tom King; Artist: Greg Smallwood; Letterer: Clayton Cowles; Editors: Ben Abernathy

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Funny Book Forensics 375 Fire Bad

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:41:44 +0000

Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 7. Fire tempts Christopher Chance. Did she kill him? Also more about the Global Guardians. It is another fun episode!

Writer: Tom King; Artist: Greg Smallwood; Letterer: Clayton Cowles; Editors: Ben Abernathy and Ben Meares

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Funny Book Forensics 374 I Am Not..

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 19:09:07 +0000

Greg and Dan review Tales of the Human Target Special. Find out how Christopher Chance met Guy Gardner, Fire, and Booster Gold. Chance was just trying to die 3 times. How hard can it be? It is another fun episode!

Writer: Tom King; Artist: Greg Smallwood; Letterer: Clayton Cowles; Editors: Ben Abernathy and Ben Meares

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Funny Book Forensics 373 I Hate This Guy

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:17:12 +0000

Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 6. Guy Gardner is back. Chance and Ice figure out how to deal with him. We talk about hybrid Florida swamp creatures. It is another fun episode!

Writer: Tom King; Artist: Greg Smallwood; Letterer: Clayton Cowles; Editors: Ben Abernathy and Ben Meares

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Funny Book Forensics 372 Chance and the Brain

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 19:54:19 +0000

Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 5. Chance's mind is invaded. They discover dark secrets about Martian Manhunter and Fire. Dan almost passes out mid podcast. Another fun one for you!

Writer: Tom King; Artist: Greg Smallwood; Letterer: Clayton Cowles; Editors: Ben Abernathy and Ben Meares

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Funny Book Forensics 371 Bagels and Bugs

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 20:10:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 3 and 4. Christopher Chance and Ice meet-up with Booster Gold and Blue Beetle to try to figure out who murdered the Human Target. Another fun episode coming your way!

Writer: Tom King; Artist: Greg Smallwood; Letterer: Clayton Cowles; Editors: Ben Abernathy and Ben Meares

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Funny Book Forensics 370 A Bizarre Chance

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:50:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 1 and 2. Christopher Chance is poisoned and is trying to solve his own murder. Dan wants to talk about the Bugaloos. Join us for a Bizarre show.

Writer: Tom King; Artist: Greg Smallwood; Letterer: Clayton Cowles; Editors: Ben Abernathy and Ben Meares

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Funny Book Forensics 369 Hun-Ya Business

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 20:06:53 +0000

Part 2! Greg and Dan review All-New Collectors' Edition C-56, more commonly known as the Superman vs Muhammad Ali tabloid from April 1978. Can Ali defeat Hun-Ya? Will Superman save the world? Find out on this episode.

Writers: Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams; Pencillers: Neal Adam; Inkers: Dick Giordano and Terry Austin; Colorist: Cory Adams; Letterer: Gaspar Saladino; Editors: E. Nelson Bridwell and Julius Schwartz

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Funny Book Forensics 368 Ali is Bodacious

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 23:23:35 +0000

Greg and Dan review All-New Collectors' Edition C-56, more commonly known as the Superman vs Muhammad Ali tabloid from April 1978. Superman and Ali square off to prevent an angry space alien from attacking the Earth. What more could you want?

Writers: Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams; Pencillers: Neal Adam; Inkers: Dick Giordano and Terry Austin; Colorist: Cory Adams; Letterer: Gaspar Saladino; Editors: E. Nelson Bridwell and Julius Schwartz

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Funny Book Forensics 367 Its My Pack

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:59:59 +0000

Greg and Dan review Barkham Asylum. We actually have fun! Join us to find out how Jester and Penny survive super villain pet jail.

Writer and Artist: Yehudi Mercado; Letterer: Saida Temofonte

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Funny Book Forensics 366 Cap Wolf Oh Great

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review Captain America 407 and part of 408. That Cap Wolf saga almost comes to an end. Why are all of the X-People here? Another fun episode.

Main 407
Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inkers: Danny Bulanadi; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio

Back-Up 407

Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ariane Lenshoek; Colors: Ariane Lenshoek; Letterer: Steve Dutro; Editors: Ralph Macchio

Main 408

Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inkers: Danny Bulanadi; Colors: George Roussos; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Tom DeFalco

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Funny Book Forensics 365 Wolfpack Attack

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review Captain America 406. The werewolves are out in force so we talk about going to Summercon and meeting Jim Shooter! I promise that we talk about the issue too.

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inkers: Danny Bulanadi; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ariane Lenshoek; Colors: Ariane Lenshoek; Letterer: Steve Dutro; Editors: Ralph Macchio

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Funny Book Forensics 364 Dances with Werewolves

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review Captain America 405. You wanted this! Cap Wolf is in the house. He has the greatest inner dialogue in the history of comics. Also, Cap's friends lose his friends too.

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inkers: Steve Alexandrov; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ariane Lenshoek; Colors: Ariane Lenshoek; Letterer: Steve Dutro; Editors: Ralph Macchio

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Funny Book Forensics 363 We wanted this! We Got!?

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review Captain America 404. Everyone is fighting. The story makes no sense. The back-up is even worse. Why are we here for this? We read it so you don't have to.

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inkers: Danny Bulanadi, Don Hudson, Ray Kryssing; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ray Kryssing; Colors: John Kalisz; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio

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Funny Book Forensics 362 Fake Lobo and Crappy Doctor Strange

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review Captain America 403. Dan is waiting for Cap Wolf to show up. All we get is fake lobo and crappy Doctor Strange.

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ariane Lenshoek; Colors: Ariane Lenshoek; Letterer: Steve Dutro; Editors: Ralph Macchio

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Funny Book Forensics 361 Cap Wolf is Not in the House

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Cap Wolf is finally... not here. Greg and Dan review Captain America 402. Captain America can't seem to find his friends.

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ariane Lenshoek; Colors: Ariane Lenshoek; Letterer: Steve Dutro; Editors: Ralph Macchio

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Funny Book Forensics 360 Terrible Titans

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Terror Titans 5 and 6. They kill characters for no reason. The story thankfully ends. Next up Cap Wolf!

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Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe Bennett; Inker: Jack Jadson; Colors: Rod Reis; Letterer: Steve Wands; Editors: Rex Ogle and Brian Cunningham

Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe Bennett; Inker: Jack Jadson; Colors: Rod Reis; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Rex Ogle and Brian Cunningham

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Funny Book Forensics 359 David Lee Roth's Parricide

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 29 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Terror Titans 3 and 4. We get lots of parricide. Greg says the whole story is gross! We can't wait for you to listen to that one.

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Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe Bennett; Inker: Jack Jadson; Colors: Rod Reis; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Rex Ogle, Elisabeth Gehrlein, and Brian Cunningham

Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe Bennett; Inker: Jack Jadson; Colors: Rod Reis; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Rex Ogle and Elisabeth Gehrlein

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Funny Book Forensics 358 A Terror to Read

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 22 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Terror Titans 1 and 2. Kids killing kids always makes for a terrorizing book. This makes me want to read Cap Wolf.

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Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe Bennett; Inker: Jack Jadson; Colors: Rod Reis; Letterer: Travis Lnham; Editors: Rex Ogle and Elisabeth Gehrlein

Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe Bennett; Inker: Jack Jadson; Colors: Rod Reis; Letterer: Steve Wands; Editors: Rex Ogle and Elisabeth Gehrlein

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Funny Book Forensics 357 Starlite Spotlight 2

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dan and Travis!?? discuss Starlite 6 and 7. That's right, Dan gets to read the script and see the art for Starlite 7. Back starlite to receive issue 7 at https://t.ly/FBFSL.

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Writers: Travis Webb and Greg Smith; Artist: Brett Wedele; Letterer: Tom Orzechowski; Copy Editor: Ellie Freitas; Cultural Consultant: Dr. Theresa Rojas

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Funny Book Forensics 356 Starlite Spotlight

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 08 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Starlite 6. We learn more about all the characters and their tragic (except Roger's) backgrounds. Can Sara overcome her past to save everyone? Find out in this issue and by backing Starlite to receive issue 7 at https://t.ly/FBFSL.

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Writers: Travis Webb and Greg Smith; Artist: Brett Wedele; Letterer: Tom Orzechowski; Copy Editor: Ellie Freitas; Cultural Consultant: Dr. Theresa Rojas

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Funny Book Forensics 355 Dan Heart Legion

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Thu, 02 May 2024 03:50:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Legion of Super Heroes v2 294. Its the end of the Great Darkness Saga and Darkseid wants to kill everyone. We wrap up the story and Dan shares what was next for the Legion.

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Writer: Paul Levitz; Co-Plotter and Penciller: Keith Giffen; Inker: Larry Mahlstedt; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: John Costanza; Editors: Laurie Sutton and Karen Berger

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Funny Book Forensics 354 3 Billion Daxamites

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Legion of Super Heroes v2 293. The master is revealed. We roll a 1 for initiative. It looks really bad for the galaxy.

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Writer: Paul Levitz; Co-Plotter and Penciller: Keith Giffen; Inker: Larry Mahlstedt; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: Laurie Sutton

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Funny Book Forensics 353 Wildfire Go Boom

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Legion of Super Heroes v2 292. The Legion has a baby. Dan tries feminism. Greg learns Legion symbols. This one has lots of kablams and kathooms.

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Funny Book Forensics 352 Mordru and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Legion of Super Heroes v2 291. The darkness takes out Mordru and Time Trapper. Computo took out Greg's audio. More Blok humor to delight Greg. Join us for another fun episode.

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Writer: Paul Levitz; Co-Plotter and Penciller: Keith Giffen; Inker: Larry Mahlstedt; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: Laurie Sutton --Cover Inker: Romeo Tanghal

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Funny Book Forensics 351 The Legion of Losers

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:54:41 +0000

Dan and Greg review Legion of Super Heroes v2 290. The Legion loses over and over again. The servants of darkness and the master’s plan takes shape. Greg keeps waiting for a Legionnaire to die.

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Writer: Paul Levitz; Co-Plotter and Penciller: Keith Giffen; Inker: Larry Mahlstedt; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: Laurie Sutton --Cover Inker: Frank Giacoia

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Funny Book Forensics 350 Brainiac 5 and Medical Ethics

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 18:45:18 +0000

Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 Annual 1. Brainiac 5 tries to heal a little girl after learning to be a surgeon in one day. What could possibly go wrong? The Legion grows up in front of Greg's eyes.

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Writers: Paul Levitz; Co-Plotter and Penciller: Keith Giffen; Inker: Bruce Patterson; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: Laurie Sutton --Cover Inker Dick Giardano

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Funny Book Forensics 349 Its Cold Outside There's No...

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 18:52:42 +0000

Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #289. The Legion goes from teenagers in space to 20 somethings right before our eyes. New costumes, jealously, and intrigue. Its cold on that asteroid. Sometimes Greg sounds like he is on it.

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Writers: Paul Levitz; Artists: Keith Giffen and Bruce Patterson; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: Laurie Sutton

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Funny Book Forensics 348 A Karate Kid in King Pharoxx's Court

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #288. Its time for the Keith Giffen art! There are lines everywhere. The Legionnaires send half the team to help Karate Kid and Projectra and send the other half to find Chameleon Boy's team. Can the team restore Projectra to the throne? Monarchy in the 30th century.

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Writers: Paul Levitz; Artists: Keith Giffen and Bruce Patterson; Colorist: Gene D'Angelo Letterer: Bruce Patterson; Editor: Laurie Sutton

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Funny Book Forensics 347 Why Chameleon Boy Why

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #287. Chameleon Boy leads the Espionage Squad on a suicide mission. 17:1 Odds for Greg's audio to be better this week.

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Writers: Paul Levitz; Artists: Keith Giffen and Bruce Patterson; Colorist: Gene D'Angelo Letterer: John Constanza; Editor: Mike W. Barr

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Funny Book Forensics 346 A Sunny Planetoid Holiday

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #286. Levitz continues to put his stamp on the book with new characterization for Chameleon Boy and Sun Boy. We get a golden villain and Greg is finally getting the LSH.

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Writers: Paul Levitz; Penciller: Pat Broderick; Inker: Bruce Patterson; Colorist: Gene D'Angelo Letterer: John Constanza; Editor: Mike W. Barr

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Writers: Paul Levitz; Art Keith Giffen and Bruce Patterson; Colorist: Gene D'Angelo Letterer: Adam Kubert; Editor: Mike W. Barr

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Funny Book Forensics 345 Buy One Ship Get 3 Free

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #285. Greg recorded his audio in outer space. The Legionnaires get some new ships and fight the Khunds.

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Writers: Paul Levitz; Penciller: Pat Broderick; Inker: Bruce Patterson; Colorist: Gene D'Angelo Letterer: Ben Oda; Editor: Mike W. Barr

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Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 04:44:00 +0000

Dan and Greg celebrate the holidays and review Limited Collector's Edition Presents Christmas with the Super-Heroes (C-43). We got classic Superman, Wonder-Woman, and Sandman stories. In addition, there are short Batman and House of Mystery Stories. Join us for a look at the ghosts of DC Comics past and this one scares us.

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Superman: "Superman's Christmas Adventure"

Writer: Jerry Siegel, Penciler: Jack Burnley, Inker: Jack Burnley

Batman: "The Silent Night of the Batman"

Writer: Mike Friedrich, Penciler: Neal Adams, Inker: Dick Giordano, Colorist: Jerry Serpe, Letterer: Gaspar Saladino, Editor: Julius Schwartz

Night Prowler!

Writer: Len Wein, Penciler: Bernie Wrightson, Inker: Bernie Wrightson

Wonder Woman: "The Story of Fir Balsam"

Writer: William Moulton Marston, Penciler: Harry G. Peter, Inker: Harry G. Peter

Sandman: "Santa Fronts for the Mob"

Writers: Jack Kirby, Pencilers: Jack Kirby, Inker: Joe Simon, Letterer: Howard Ferguson, Editors: Whitney Ellsworth

Full List of Stories in C-43

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Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Destroyer Duck #3! Duke Duck makes some new friends. We get more insight on Vanilla Cupcake. We even talk about child stars. All this and more in another great episode!

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Destoryer Duck Graphite Edition

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Funny Book Forensics 334 Mommie's Roast Duck

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Destroyer Duck #2! Ned Packer is dead but GODCorp LTD lives on. Mommie is out for vengeance against Duke. We also discuss Muriel Fahrion's parallel fight with American Greetings over the rights to Strawberry Shortcake. Its an action packed and fun episode for sure.

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Destoryer Duck Graphite Edition

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Funny Book Forensics 333 Ducking Corporations

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review some Destoryer Duck! Stever Gerber and Jack Kirby strike back against Marvel to help Steve Gerber pay legal fees for his ongoing battle to get the rights to Howard the Duck. Duke Duck takes on GODCorp to avenge what they did to his friend Little Duck.

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Funny Book Forensics 332 They’re All Dead!

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg find out what happens to Justice League Antarctica in Suicide Squad Volume 2 Number 1. Let's just say it doesn't go well. Buh-Bye Multi-Man! We are surprised to see one of today's hotest artists pencilling. Thank you Keith Giffen, RIP.

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Writers: Keith Giffen; Penciller: Paco Medina; Inker: Joe Sanchez; Colorist: John Kalisz and Heroic Age; Letterer: Bill Oakley; Editor: Stephen Wcker and Peter Tomasi

Suicide Squad Volume 2

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Funny Book Forensics 331 Stone Cold Subs

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Dan makes Greg read the Legion of Substitute Heroes Special from 1985. Greg wanted the book to end 15 pages in and 35 minutes into the podcast. Dan doesn't care and keeps dropping Legion knowledge. Thank you Keith Giffen, RIP.

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Writers: Keith Giffen and Paul Levitz; Penciller: Keith Giffen; Inker: Karl Kesel; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: Karen berger

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Funny Book Forensics 330 G'nort Off

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Greg wanted Antarctica and so it is! Dan and Greg relive the most epic Justice League Antarctica issue ever made! We have disaster, G'Nort, and rabid penguins. This is our first tribute to Keith Giffen podcast and Giffen and Dematteis delivered mayhem and chaos for us.

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Writers: Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis; Penciller: Mike McKone; Inker: Bob Smith; Colorist: Gene D'Angelo; Letterer: Bob Lappan; Editors: Kevin Dooley and Andrew Helfer

Cover: Kevin Maguire and Joe Rubinstein

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Funny Book Forensics 329 I Wish I Had Said No

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 7 in Captain America 378. One guy gives up his powers, one guy takes them back. Kingpin and Red Skull battle in a match where the audience wants no winner. We endure the end of this story just for you!

Tom Bierbaum I am sorry I know your name is not John.

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Ron Lim; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colorist: Steve Buccellato; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Mark Bagley; Inker: Dan Panosian; Colorist: Nelson Yomtov; Letterer: Clem Robins; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco

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Funny Book Forensics 328 I Traded My Steroids for Meth

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 6 in Captain America 377. After 15 minutes of "discussing" our right to complain or not complain about bad storytelling we get into the issue. Bullseye can only hit Crossbones with a tooth. Cap faces the toughest After School Special choice of his career. How will Cap cope with the knowledge that drugs made him!?

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Ron Lim; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colorist: Steve Buccellato; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Mark Bagley; Inker: Dan Panosian; Colorist: Nel Yomtov; Letterer: Clem Robins; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco

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Funny Book Forensics 327 I'm Not on Drugs

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 5 in Captain America 376. We see pouches, pockets, and the character DC ripped off for Bain, Crossbones! Cap is coming off his high. Black Widow and Diamondback team-up. When we thought it couldn't get worse it does. Join us for another fun episode.

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Ron Lim; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colorist: Steve Buccellato; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Mark Bagley; Inker: Don Hudson; Colorist: Nel Yomtov; Letterer: Phil Felix; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco

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Funny Book Forensics 326 Snakes and Devils

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 4 in Captain America 375. This story is really confusing so we spend a bunch of time talking about Diamondback! In the other part of the story Daredevil fights Captain America. What is happening in this book?

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Ron Lim; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colorist: Steve Buccellato; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Mark Bagley; Inker: Dan Panosian; Colorist: Nel Yomtov; Letterer: Phil Felix; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco

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Funny Book Forensics 325 These Dreams Go On

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review a Streets of Poison Tie-In in Daredevil 283. Where has this Captain America been all our lives. We also see the orgin of the Vulture's technology. Strap in as we fight capitalism side by side with Cap!

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Writers: Ann Nocenti; Penciller: Mark Bagley; Inker: Al Williamson and Tom Morgan; Colorist: Richard Rasche; Letterer: Clem Robins; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco

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Funny Book Forensics 324 Inconspicuous Costume Party

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 3 in Captain America 374. Sai there is more Bullseye vs Captain America. We learn to wear a costume to go undercover. We also get a "great" Battlestar back-up. We could not ask for a better book to review. Join us for another fun podcast.

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Ron Lim; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colorist: Steve Buccellato; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Mark Bagley; Inker: Donald Hudson; Colorist: Nel Yomtov; Letterer: Chris Eliopoulos; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco

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Funny Book Forensics 323 Its Agent Carter's Fault

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 2 in Captain America 373. We learn that Agent Carter can't make a phone call. Also, why does Bullseye have a target on his brain? Its another fun podcast so join us for this one!

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Ron Lim; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colorist: Steve Buccellato; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Mark Bagley; Inker: Donald Hudson; Colorist: Nel Yomtov; Letterer: Chris Eliopoulos; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco

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Funny Book Forensics 322 Put this One on Ice

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:00:13 +0000

Greg and Dan Start the 8 part Captain America story "Streets of Poison" with Captain America 372. Captain America confrontsthe new deadly menace Ice. We have characters with terrible names, bad stereotypes, some hip-hop lyrics. Can we survive all 8 parts of this story? Join us for another fun episode.

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Ron Lim; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colorist: Steve Buccellato; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco

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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Mark Bagley; Inker: Donald Hudson; Colorist: Nel Yomtov; Letterer: Chris Eliopoulos; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco

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Funny Book Forensics 321 Papa Vril Dox

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan examine part 2 of the Cairn drug war in L.E.G.I.O.N '89 (vol 1) #6. Dox set's himself up to be the new Chief of Police (dictator) on Cairn while Lobo tries to murder Bek. Will the "good guys" triumph?Finally, will the Computer Tyrants put on some pants? Join us for another fun episode.

Creative Team: Writers: Keith Giffen and Alan Grant; Penciller: Barry Kitson; Inker: Mark McKenna; Colorist: Lovern Kindzierski; Letterer: Gaspar; Editor: Art Young and Karen Berger; Cover: Barry Maguire and Al Gordon

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Funny Book Forensics 320 Dox Populi

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan continue looking at drugs and alcohol in comics with L.E.G.I.O.N '89 (vol 1) #5. What happens when a megolomaniac tries to take over a planet (country) run by a drug lord? Is it anything like real life? Find out in this fun episode of Funny Book Forensics. And of course Lobo is here.

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Funny Book Forensics 319 What If…? This was a good episode

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:49:06 +0000

We honor Greg's Junior Braves of the Apocaplypse co-author Michael Tanner. He developed the podcast and convention panel sensation Burn After Pitching. We review What If...? Vol 1. 34 where seemingly every Marvel creator in 1982 shares their pitch that should be burned for a What If...? issue.

Creative Team: Writer: All of Them; Penciller: Scribblers; Inker: Tracers; Colorist: Kids with Crayons; Letterer: Just In Time; Editor: Probably Shooter

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Funny Book Forensics 318 Enter U.S. 1

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:09:47 +0000

Live to tape from O Con Expo, Dan and Greg review U.S. 1 #3. Tracie Mauck(@Maukingbird) delivered the comic to us and set us up for for a wild high adventure trucking ride. You don't want to miss this one!

Creative Team: Writer: Al Milgrom; Penciller: Frank Springer; Inker: Mike Esposito; Colorist: Paul Becton; Letterer: Jack Morelli; Editor Ralph Macchio

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Funny Book Forensics 317 Whatever happened to mighty boy

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Dan is upset at Greg for his choices in Starlite 5. Join us for a review of the book and our normal banter. Don't miss this fun episode as we review one of the better books Dan has read in a long time.

Creative Team: Writers: Travis Webb and Greg Smith; Art: Brett Wedele; Lettering: Tom Orzechowski

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Greg and Dan will be at O-Con Expo July 21, 22, &23!

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Funny Book Forensics 316 Friendship Bridge

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +0000

We review Ciudad the book that inspired Extraction 1 & 2 on Netflix. This was a fast and action packed story based in Ciudad del Este. Join us for another fun show.

Creative Team: Writer: Ande Parks; Story: Ande Parks, Joe Russo, Anthony Russo; Art: Fernando Leon Gonzalez

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Funny Book Forensics 315 Demon in a Bottle

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 23:24:40 +0000

It’s time for Iron Man 128! Will Tony Stark stop drinking? Will chlorine gas just go away? Dan and Greg explore these questions and more on this episode of Funny Book Forensics.

Creative Team: Writer: David Michelinie, Plot and Finished Art: Bob Layton, Penciler: John Romita Jr., Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: John Costanza, Colorist: Bob Sharen, Editor: Roger Stern

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Funny Book Forensics 314 An Army of Villains

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:31:26 +0000

Iron Man fights an army of villains. Greg has no idea who any of the Marvel villains are. Tony Stark gets drunk, again. Join us for another fun Episode.

Creative Team: Writer: David Michelinie, Plot and Finished Art: Bob Layton, Penciler: John Romita Jr., Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: Jim Novak, Colorist: Ben Sean, Editor: Roger Stern

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Funny Book Forensics 313 Stop Hammer Time

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Tony Stark battles Hammer on his floating headquarters in Iron Man 126. We follow the battle and even talk Seasteading in this fun podcast. You don't want to miss this one.

Creative Team: Writer: David Michelinie, Plot and Finished Art: Bob Layton, Penciler: John Romita Jr., Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: John Costanza, Colorist: Ben Sean, Editor: Roger Stern

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Funny Book Forensics 312 I'm Arbogast

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Tony drinks to cope with his potential murder charge. Dan and Greg cope with audio issues. We all make it out unscathed in this fun episode covering Iron Man 125!

Creative Team: Writer: David Michelinie, Plot and Finished Art: Bob Layton, Penciler: John Romita Jr., Inker: Bob Layton Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: Joe Rosen, Colorist: Ben Sean, Editor: Roger Stern

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Funny Book Forensics 311 Tony Is Repulsing

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Tony is not dead! In fact in this issue he may have committed murrrrrrder. Dan and Greg riff on Tony Stark, Atlantic City and much more! Join us for a fun episode.

Creative Team: Writer: David Michelinie, Plot and Finished Art: Bob Layton, Penciler: John Romita Jr., Inkers: Bob McLeod, Bob Wiacek Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: Jim Novak, Colorist: Bob Sharen, Editor: Roger Stern

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Funny Book Forensics 310 Iron Man’s Rogues Gallery

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 21:50:11 +0000

Tony Stark is mixing Amaretto and Scotch. Greg and Dan are fascinated by the "stellar" villains that show up in Iron Man 123. Its Atlantic City Casino Action you won't want to miss!

Creative Team: Writer: David Michelinie, Plot and Finished Art: Bob Layton, Penciler: John Romita Jr., Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: Irving Wtanabe, Colorist: Bob Sharen, Editor: Roger Stern

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Funny Book Forensics 309 Iron Origin

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Mon, 29 May 2023 23:58:35 +0000

They retell Iron Man's origin in this one. Greg and Dan analyze whether or not this was a good idea. Tony Stark ponders his past life. In the end this one seemed like a file issue but here we are waiting for the Demon in a Bottle storyline to continue.

*Warning* if you read this issue there will be artistic depictions of people that you may find offensive.

Correction: I promise I will say Carmine correctly in the next podcast.

Creative Team: Writer: David Michelinie, Penciller: Carmine Infantion, Inker: Bob Layton, Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: John Constanza, Colorist: Ben Sean, Editor: Roger Stern

Carmine Infantino: Penciller Publisher Provocateur by Jim Amash with Eric Nolen-Weathington

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Funny Book Forensics 308 The Invisible Iron Man

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sat, 13 May 2023 19:14:22 +0000

Dan and Greg are back after a bit of a hiatus! We are off and running back into “Demon in a Bottle” with Iron Man 121 from 1979! Why does Greg think Iron Man is invisible? How do those wings work on Namor’s ankles!?

We riff on the book, Indiana’s questionable history, GI Joe, and lots of other nonsense in this fun podcast.

Correction: Oops, Roxxon Energy/Oil’s first appeared in Captain America 140, not this issue!

Creative Team: Writers: David Michelinie & Bob Layton, Penciller: John Romita Jr., Inker: Bob Layton, Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: John Constanza, Colorist: Ben Sean, Editor: Roger Stern

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Funny Book Forensics 307 This is First Class

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg are ready for everyone’s favorite Iron Playboy! We review Iron Man 120, the start of the famous “Demon in a Bottle” storyline. What we didn’t know is that we would be reviewing a comic that has a direct tie-in with Wakanda Forever. Join us for a another fun podcast.

Creative Team: Writers: David Michelinie & Bob Layton, Penciller: John Romita Jr., Inker: Bob Layton, Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: John Constanza, Colorist: Ben Sean, Editor: Roger Stern

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Funny Book Forensics 306 He is a Good Dog

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 04:28:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Jon Dexter’s Alpha Dogs 1, 2, and 3. Its a fun mystery story that opens with dog on a beach and ends with… Wait we don’t know yet! When do we get issue 4! Follow along with us as we find out why Ina’s dogs Buck and Cyrus are so important. Greg has some issues with time and Dan is just here for this one. These are fun books and this is another fun review.

Creative Team: Creator and Writer: Jon Dexter; Letters/Breakdowns: Lucas Urrutia; Art: Fernando Melek; Colors: Ezequiel Dominguez and Lucas Orueta; Covers: Melek and Dominguez

Dan officially apologizes to the creative team for messing up all of the names.

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Funny Book Forensics 305 Protect Lion Shirt Boy

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 10:48:00 +0000

Dan and Greg are done with the New Teen Titans Drug Books after we review the 3rd one sponsored by IBM and others. We critique the story and the drug war in this fun discussion. Trust me you will learn something about the drug war you have never heard before.

Creative Team: Writers: Marv Wolfman & Joe Cavalieri, Penciller: Adrian Gonzales, Inker: Joe Giella & R. Villigran, Letterer: Ben Oda, Colorist: Adrienne Roy, Editor: Dave Manak, Consulting Editor: Len Wein

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Funny Book Forensics 304: The New Teen Drugs

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:40:00 +0000

This week we are really sorry for ourselves. We review the second Drug Awareness Campaign New Teen Titans issue. This time Wally West protects the Protectors friend from drugs but does a really bad job. Can the Teen Titans stop the evil drug lords and save their friend? You will find out! Join us as we analyze the pop culture and cultural implications of this issue. —Doesn’t that Protector look a lot like another hero?

Creative Team: Writer: Marv Wolfman, Penciller: Ross Andru, Inker: Joe Giella, Letterer: Ben Oda, Colorist: Adrienne Roy, Editor: Dave Manak, Consulting Editor: Len Wein

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Funny Book Forensics 303 Meet the Protector

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

We are sorry! Dan and Greg spend the day critiquing the first New Teen Titans Drug book sponsored by Keebler. Its bad, really bad but bad is what we do best. Get a glimpse of the Nancy Reagan war on drugs with this must read once (or let us read it for you) from 1983. We pull no punches in this one. There is even a special appearance by the Macho/Squacho Man.

Creative Team: Writer: Marv Wolfman, Penciller George Perez, Inker Dick Giordano, Letterer Ben Oda, Colorist Adrienne Roy, Editor Dave Manak, Consulting Editor Len Wein

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Funny Book Forensics 302 In the Grip of Drugs

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 04:18:00 +0000

Greg and Dan finish up the 1970s Drugs in Comics stories with Spiderman 98. This is a fun one, we dig into some of the implications of drug issues and read a fun book. How did Peter know where Harry was in the hospital? With that question we should get a No Prize! Finally, we answer the most important question: What was Greg for Halloween?

Creative Team: Writer: Stan Lee, Penciller Gil Kane, Inkers Frank Giacoia and John Romita, Sr., Letter Sam Rosen, Editor Stan Lee

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Funny Book Forensics 301 Spider Jitsu

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 02:37:00 +0000

Greg and Dan continue the drugs in comics series with Amazing Spider-Man 97. This time Harry Osborne may be in some trouble with pills! What will happen to Harry? Will the Goblin expose Spidey’s identity? Is Spidey’s Jui Jitsu game on point? Find out on this episode of funny book forensics!

Creative Team: Writer: Stan Lee, Penciller Gil Kane, Inkers Frank Giacoia and John Romita, Sr., Letter Sam Rosen, Editor Stan Lee

Ask Paul if Spidey’s Jui Jitsu is certified at Certified Jui Jitsu on Facebook

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Funny Book Forensics 300 Spidey Drugs

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:26:00 +0000

Its here, Greg and Dan finally review Amazing Spider-Man 96. Why was this issue so scary that the CCA would not put their stamp on it? Find out in a fun episode.

Creative Team: Writer: Stan Lee, Penciller Gil Kane, Inker John Romita, Sr., Letter Artie Simek, Editor Stan Lee

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Funny Book Forensics 299 Forbidden Fruit

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 21:06:00 +0000

Wait, there was a drug issue the Comics Code Authority approved about one year before the Spiderman Issues. Welcome to the back-up story in Action Comic 378, a Tale of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Jim Shooter authored a short story where one of the Legionnaires copes with pain killer addiction.

In this episode Dan nerds out about the LSH. Perhaps he knows more about LSH history then he should. You won’t want to miss this one.

Check out Jim Shooter’s blog post about the story and learn more about Jim Shooter’s early career at DC on Spoiler Country.

Creative Team: Writer: Jim Shooter Artists: Win Mortimer and Mike Esposito, Letter Charlotte Jetter
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Funny Book Forensics 298 Green vs Drugs

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 22:58:00 +0000

A few hits later and Dan and Greg are back to Green Lantern 86 the 2nd half of the drug issues. Will Speedy survive his detox and who are the evil drug peddlers? Tune in to find out!

We told you the history was coming and did it. We get into Vietnam Drug policy, the War on Drugs, and the book’s place in it. You won’t want to miss this one so check it out! Read more about both the Spider-Man and Green Lantern Drug issues in American Comic Book Chronicles: the 1970s by Jason Sacks and Keith Dallas.

Creative Team: Writer: Denny O’Neil, Artists: Neal Adams and Dick Giardano, Colors: Cory Adams, Letterer: John Costanza, Editor: Julius Schwartz
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Funny Book Forensics 297 Speedy with Two Arms

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 22:12:00 +0000

Its time for Dan and Greg to take on Drugs. We dive into our support for Richard Nixon’s drug war…. Wait! We won’t do that but we will review the classic Green Lantern 85 and 86 the first two comic book issues in the bronze era to mention heroin by name that had the comics code authority stamp. We chose these two to honor the late great Artist Neal Adams and the late writer Denny O’Neil.

Of course, we get into some pretty classic banter including discussing Burt Ward sparring with Bruce Lee which Dan learned about from a Spoiler Country episode. You won’t want to miss this one so check it out!

Creative Team: Writer: Denny O’Neil, Artist: Neal Adams, Colors: Cory Adams, Letterer: John Costanza, Editor: Julius Schwartz

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Funny Book Forensics 296 Neil and George

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 20:23:00 +0000

Dan finally stopped crying long enough to post this one. Dan and Greg remember Neil Adams and George Perez, ’nuff said’.

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Funny Book Forensics 295 Rats at Dusk

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 03:11:00 +0000

It is the end for Nathaniel Dusk! Will he survive the rat poison and get revenge on the mob? Find out as Dan and Greg wrap up the 4 issue series.

Creative Team: Writer: Don McGregor Artist: Gene Colan Cover: Gene Golan and Dick Giordano Letter: John Constanza Color: Tom Ziuko Editor: Alan Gold

Read Nathaniel Dusk #4 (1984) DC Universe Infinite ; Amazon/Comixology

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Funny Book Forensics 294 Alive at Dusk

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 04:40:00 +0000

Dan defeats American Airlines, Biscoff Cookies, and the dentist to join Greg to find out what Nathaniel Dusk is up to in Issue 3! Will Nathaniel survive his battles with gangsters on Trains and Boats? Join us as the mystery begins to unfold.

Creative Team: Writer: Don McGregor Artist: Gene Colan Cover: Gene Golan and Dick Giordano Letter: John Constanza Color: Tom Ziuko Editor: Alan Gold

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Funny Book Forensics 293 Train at Dusk

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 02:09:00 +0000

Will Nathaniel Dusk survive the fall? Of course he will! Find out what depth Cadaver and Loud Mouth will sink to in there attempt to knock off our favorite P.I. We also poke more fun at the ads in the book, a Battle Field Earth reference shows up, and we discuss elevated trains! Join us for another fun episode!

Creative Team: Writer: Don McGregor Artist: Gene Colan Cover: Gene Golan and Bob Smith Letter: John Constanza Color: Tom Ziuko Editor: Alan Gold

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Funny Book Forensics 292 Dusk is Falling

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:33:00 +0000

Dan and Greg venture back to the 1930s to visit with Nathaniel Dusk! We follow the P.I. on his gritty adventure. We also dig into the top comics of 1984, the art of Gene Colan, and make fun of the ads in the book. You can’t miss this episode as we dive back into classic comics!

Creative Team: Writer: Don McGregor Artist: Gene Colan Letter: John Constanza Color: Tom Ziuko Editor: Alan Gold

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Funny Book Forensics 291 Do Not Split the Party

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:01:00 +0000

Dan and Greg deconstruct C.R.I.T. #4 from Homebrewed Heroes! We have a cliffhanger! Why did they leave the Wizard alone outside? Where is Semedi? Well we are hooked and we think you will be too.

Creative Team: Christopher Michael, Brad Haynes, Terreyl Wilkins, Austin Ferguson, Obie Dancey, Drew Collins, Christiano Cruz, Ryan Kidd, and Natalie Sahloff. Covers: Mo Lubisan, Nestor Redulla Jr, Matthew Weldon, and Robert Nix

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Funny Book Forensics 290 Reverse Caliber

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 04:17:00 +0000

Dan and Greg adventure on into C.R.I.T. 2 and 3 from Homebrewed Heroes! The heroes continue to track down the Legion with their new ally Semedi the drunk poetic cat. Remember Never Split Up!

Creative Team: Christopher Michael, Michael Brad Haynes, Terreyl Wilkins, Austin Ferguson, Obie Dancey, Drew Collins, and Rachel Waifu. Covers: Mo Lubisan, Cristiano Cruz,

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Funny Book Forensics 289 C.R.I.Tical Miss

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:51:00 +0000

Dan and Greg role lots of 1s while reviewing C.R.I.T. #1 from Homebrewed Heroes! Lets hope Bolder, Caliber, Specter, and Reach are more successful at defeating the Legion Gang then Dan and Greg are at talking. Join us while we follow the gang on their gaming adventure!

Creative Team: Christopher Michale, Michael Brad Haynes, Terreyl Wilkins, Austin Ferguson, Obie Dancey, Drew Collins, and Rachel Waifu. Cover: Bea Navarro

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Funny Book Forensics 288 Vampire Special on Aisle 5

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Scooby and the Gang face off against a Vampire! Greg and Dan mention lots of Vampires, talk about Super Stores, discuss how to be nice at work, and of course review Scooby Apocalypse #4.

Scooby Apocalypse #4: Writers: J.M. DeMatteis and Keith Giffen; Art: Howard Porter; Colors: Hi-Fi; Cover: Jim Lee and Alex Sinclair; Read the book on Comixology or DC Infinite.

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Funny Book Forensics 287 Apocalypse Scape

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:45:00 +0000

Scooby and the Gang keep exploring the Apocalypse scape while Greg and Dan gush over the ability of the creative team to incorporate a flashbacks into the story. They talk about scared dogs, Ebay, and 1994 DC Comics card sets! Our one fan will enjoy the fun!

Scooby Apocalypse #3: Writers: J.M. DeMatteis and Keith Giffen; Art: Dale Easglesham and Howard Porter; Colors: Hi-Fi; Cover: Alex Sinclair; Ready the book on Comixology or DC Infinite

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Funny Book Forensics 257 Prez Part 1

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review Prez issue 1 from 1973. We cover a lot including the 26th amendment to the U.S. constitution, tricky Dick Nixon, and portrayals of Native Americans in Comics. This is the first episode of a series where we will cover all four issues of Prez. So, “Cool it Man” be “Radical” and join in to support “Prez Power.”

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Prez Collection on Comixology

Prez #1 on DC Universe

Writer: Joe Simon

Artist: Jerry Grandenetti with an assist on the Cover by Ben Caldwell

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Funny Book Forensics 286 Nano Mutants

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 22:13:00 +0000

Scooby the gang and nano mutants! This is a fun episode where we gush over the story and Howard Porter’s art. We also discuss plotting, layouts, and Keith Giffen’s writing style. Join us for more Scooby fun with Scooby Apocalypse #2

Scooby Apocalypse #1: Writers: J.M. DeMatteis and Keith Giffen; Art: Howard Porter; Colors: Hi-Fi; Cover: Jim Lee and Alex Sinclair; Ready the book on Comixology or DC Infinite

Keith Giffen Interview in: Direct Comments: Comic Book Creators in their Own Words edited by Paul Kupperberg

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Funny Book Forensics 285 Sandy Duncan Apocalypse

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:00:00 +0000

It took 285 episodes to get Sandy Duncan front and center but finally it happened! Dan and Greg bring you Scooby Apocalypse! They also discuss writing with partners and their thoughts on Scooby Doo the cartoon. Somehow the guys spent way too much time talking about Sandy Duncan and The Hogan Family (the sitcom not the reality show).

Scooby Apocalypse #1: Writers: J.M. DeMatteis and Keith Giffen; Art: Howard Porter; Colors: Hi-Fi; Cover: Jim Lee and Alex Sinclair

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Funny Book Forensics 284 Bi Phallicia

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 03:16:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Glitter Vipers! Glitter Vipers takes violence against the queer community head on when the characters strike back against their oppressors. We discuss the use of violence in the book and the strong progression of the story. Joe Glass and team tell an emotional tail in an artful and even fun way. We also chat about Kickstarter books and independent story telling. Finally, we invite John from the mothership to join us again… Someday John will join the podcast.

Glitter Vipers: Writer: Joe Glass; Art: Katie Fleming; Colors: Kelly Fitzpatrick; Letters: Lucas Gattoni Cover: James Gifford; Editor: Ted Brandt

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Funny Book Forensics 283 You Think I am Done!?

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Its the end of the Midnighter 12 issue run. This series set out create a world for Midnighter and ended with him right back in Apollo’s arms. Greg and Dan review issue 10-12. In addition, we talk what got us into comics, collecting, Kickstarter, and a host of other topics to avoid discussing the story. In the end, I don’t know if we can recommend this series but it is definitely not the worst 12 comics I have ever read.

Issue 10: Writer: Steve Orlando; Pencils: ACO; Inks: ACO and Hugo Petrus; Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Cover: ACO and Fajardo Jr.

Issue 11: Writer: Steve Orlando; Pencils: ACO, Hugo Petrus; Inks: ACO and Hugo Petrus; Colors: Jeromy Cox, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Cover: ACO and Fajardo Jr.

Issue 12: Writer: Steve Orlando; Pencils: ACO; Inks: ACO and Hugo Petrus; Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Cover: ACO and Fajardo Jr.

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Issue 11: Comixology, DC Infinite

Issue 12: Comixology, DC Infinite

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Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:17:00 +0000

Dan and Greg started out discussing a fun classic issue of Secret Origins, #46. We have a crazy Grant Morrison story with the JLA fighting their own costumes and the origin of the Justice League Mountain Headquarters! We review the secret Origin of Titans Tower by Marv Wolfman! Then we thought we were getting to the punchline, the first appearance of Arm Fall Off Boy, the character TDK played by Nathan Fillion in The Suicide Squad.

However, when we discover the secret origin of the writer of the third story, the conversation shifts to a serious discussion of creator rights, censorship, and monetizing the works of bad people. Join us for a discussion that genuinely surprised both of us.

Story One: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Curt Swan, Inks: George Freeman, Colors: George Freeman

Story Two: Writer: Marv Wolfman Pencils: Vince Giarrano, Inks: Vince Giarrano, Colors: Adrienne Roy, Letter: Janice Chiang

Story Three: Writer: Omitted Pencils: Curt Swan, Inks: Ty Templeton, Colors Tom McCraw, Letters: John Constanza

Editor: Mark Waid

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Thanks to the bad actions of the author you of the third story, you cannot get this book online. You will have to find a dollar bin or an expensive E-Bay copy. I would wait for dollar bin or go dig it out of your collection.

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Funny Book Forensics 278 Midnighter at the Multiplex

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:27:00 +0000

Midnighter kills Multiplex over and over again. We review Midnighter Issue 3. Greg and Dan discuss discontinuity, continuity, location, and story cadence.

Writer: Steve Orlando Pencils: ACO, Inks:ACO and Hugo Petrus Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr.

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Funny Book Forensics 277 Midnighter on Violence

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:49:00 +0000

Midnighter is bloody and does he need to be? We cover the issue, of course, and discuss the violence level in the book. Is violence key to the story or just there for shock value? Happy just after Pride Month everyone!

Writer: Steve Orlando Pencils: Alec Morgan Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr.

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Funny Book Forensics 276 Midnighter not at the Apollo

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 23:50:00 +0000

Midnighter is back and Apollo is nowhere to be found. We explore the world creation issue and discuss representation in comics. Is this this best way for representation to happen? Happy just after Pride Month everyone!

Writer: Steve Orlando Pencils: ACO, Inks: ACO, Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr.

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Funny Book Forensics 275 Saturday Night's Main Event

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 22:53:00 +0000

No editing = Dan and Greg in all their glory. Wonder Woman Issue 6 is the final match pitting Wonder Woman vs Ares. Will Wonder Woman win the title? Will Steve Trevor become Sgt. Rock? Will Dan and Greg actually start the show? All of these questions will be answered and more in this episode of Funny Book Forensics.

Writers: Greg Potter, Len Wein, and George Perez, Pencils: George Perez, Inks: Bruce Patterson.

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Funny Book Forensics 274 Wonder Woman vs the Number One Contender

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:10:00 +0000

Greg and Dan line out Wonder Woman’s last bout before presumably facing ARES. She must run through Ares whole stable before facing him for the championship and the last preliminary bout is in Issue 5!

Writers: Greg Potter, Len Wein, and George Perez, Pencils: George Perez, Inks: Bruce Patterson.

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Funny Book Forensics 273 Decay

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:27:00 +0000

Greg and Dan Decay in front of your eyes. I promise, we do discuss Wonder Woman issue 4. Dan also destroys the English language once again. There is even a Baby Sitters club reference.

We prepare for John from the mothership to join us next week.

Writers: Greg Potter, Len Wein, and George Perez, Pencils: George Perez, Inks: Bruce Patterson.

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Funny Book Forensics 272 Wonder Woman at the Library

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan go from Paradise to Boston as Princess Diana’s mission starts to heat up in issue 2 and 3 of Wonder Woman (1987). We see classic characters like Steve Trevor and Etta Candy. Of course, the great George Perez art is still here! Check out the podcast and read the comic to see why we love it so much!

Writers: Greg Potter, Len Wein, and George Perez, Pencils: George Perez, Inks: Bruce Patterson.

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Funny Book Forensics 271 George and Wonder Woman

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg review Wonder Woman 1! We know the art will be beautiful. What is happening in Paradise?

Writers: Greg Potter, Len Wein, and George Perez, Pencils: George Perez, Inks: Bruce Patterson.

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Funny Book Forensics 270 Starlite

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Dan and Greg discuss Starlite Issue 2 fresh off shipping from KickStarter. What happens when kid super-heroes grow-up? Where do they go, what do they do, and how do they end up in outer space with cat aliens? Co-host and Co-author Greg Smith explains it all while Dan “analyzes” the story.

Like what you heard? Find out more about the other creators including Travis Webb, Brett Weldele, and David Mair.

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Funny Book Forensics 269 Killers! Assassins!

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000

We finish up the Harlan Ellison deep dive by watching the Star Trek TOS Season 1 Episode 28 Episode, you guessed it, City on the Edge of Forever. Kirk and Spock go back in time to save McCoy… What!? That sounds like a different script. “Killers! Assassins!“

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Star Trek Season One Episode 28

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Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan continue the discussion of Exit Stage Left and you know the story is good when they just talk about the story. Issue 5 brings the climax of the arc. Find out if Snagglepuss testifies… What is the fate of Huckleberry Hound? Greg shares his thoughts on how revealing a cover should be in relation to the story.

WRITTEN: Mark Russell PENCILS: Mike Feehan INKS: Mark Morales COVER: Ben Caldwell

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Comixology: Exit Stage Left Collection

DC Universe: Exit Stage Left #5

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Funny Book Forensics 263 It All Goes Boom

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan continue the discussion of Exit Stage Left. This is where things start to change Snagglepuss and Huckleberry Hound. The subplots stop and story moves forward as Gigi Allen uses all of her power to go after Snagglepuss but doesn’t quite hit the mark. Meanwhile Gigi tries to hide her relationship as Snagglepuss starts to share his life with his loved ones. Greg shares his approach to writing with a serious tone.

WRITTEN: Mark Russell PENCILS: Mike Feehan INKS: Mark Morales COVER: Ben Caldwell

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Comixology: Exit Stage Left Collection

DC Universe: Exit Stage Left #4

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Funny Book Forensics 262 Cougar in the City

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan continue the discussion of Exit Stage Left. In the story we learn about Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, Arthur Miller, and whole host of character from the 1950s. The story moves forward showing how Snagglepuss and Huckleberry Hound interact the with New York community and the political climate in the U.S.

Of course Greg and Dan get a little off track by chatting about the Bendis is Coming ad at the start of the book, baseball cards, Gene Rayburn, Ronald Reagan, and Good Times (“dyn-o-mite!”).

WRITTEN: Mark Russell PENCILS: Mike Feehan INKS: Mark Morales COVER: Ben Caldwell

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Comixology: Exit Stage Left Collection

DC Universe: Exit Stage Left #3

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Funny Book Forensics 261 I am Your Huckleberry

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan continue the discussion of Exit Stage Left. The McCarthy Era topics continue including Roy Cohn, The Lavender Scare, Huckleberry Hound in the City, and the campaign against communism. Join us for issue 2 and stay along during the coming weeks for the rest of the mini-series.

WRITTEN: Mark Russell PENCILS: Mike Feehan INKS: Mark Morales COVER: Ben Caldwell Read Along:

Comixology: Exit Stage Left Collection

DC Universe: Exit Stage Left #2

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Funny Book Forensics 260 Heavens to Murgatroyd

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:51:00 +0000

Greg and Dan head to the front of the stage to discuss the first issue of Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles. Of course, we are going to discuss the issue. Thanks to some great writing by Mark Russell we also get to talk about Stonewall, the Rosenbergs, HUAC, McCarthy, and all sorts of red scare fun! Join us for issue 1 and stay along during the coming weeks for the rest of the mini-series.

WRITTEN: Mark Russell

PENCILS: Jill Thompson, Mike Feehan

INKS: Mark Morales, Jill Thompson

COVER: Ben Caldwell

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Comixology: Exit Stage Left Collection

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Funny Book Forensics 259 Prez Part 3

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review Prez issue 4 from 1974. Prez fights off cultural imperialism, the Universal Monsters, and bat based disease to save the Earth! We also rundown how these stories compare to the current U.S. political environment. This is the third and final episode of a series where we cover all four issues of Prez. So, “Cool it Man” be “Radical” and join in to support “Prez Power.”

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Prez Collection on Comixology

Prez #4 on DC Universe

Writer: Joe Simon

Artist: Jerry Grandenetti with an assist on the Cover by Ben Caldwell

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Funny Book Forensics 258 Prez Part 2

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review Prez issue 2 and 3 from 1973/1974. We cover protests, Bobby Fischer, Chess, and gun control as this strangely present story weaves forward. This is the second episode of a series where we will cover all four issues of Prez. So, “Cool it Man” be “Radical” and join in to support “Prez Power.”

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Prez Collection on Comixology

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Prez #3 on DC Universe

Writer: Joe Simon

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Funny Book Forensics 256 Arrows, Crystals and Huntress Part 2

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan continue talking through DC Super-Stars 17 from 1977. In part two we discuss the underwhelming Legion of Super-Heroes story about the energetic Quintile crystal. Then we get into the first appearance of The Huntress. We also dig into what was happening with the Justice Society in All-Star Comics at the time! We get into the future of the Huntress after 1977. Get Paul Levitz’s thoughts on the Huntress and lots of comics history in his recent Spoiler Country Interview. Finally, we circle back to the DC implosion and discuss how the current market situation might have the same devastating impact on DC Comics in 2020.

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Funny Book Forensics 255 Arrows, Crystals and Huntress Part 1

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan take on DC Super-Stars 17. In part one we discuss the DC Implosion and creators’ rights. We also review a beautiful Denny O’Neil and Mike Grell Green Arrow origin story!

Read the issue and join us next week as we review the 1^st appearance of Huntress.

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Funny Book Forensics 254 OMAC

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Greg and Dan review OMAC 1 from 1974! OMAC was Jack Kirby’s last regular series at DC in the 1970s after the hailed “Kirby is Coming” campaign to promote new Kirby creations.

During the review we get into some really crazy Kirby story design and Kirby’s view on corporations. Join us as we explore one fun Kirby comic.

Creators–Writer/Pencils/Editor Jack Kirby, Inks Mike Royer, Color Jerry Serpe

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Funny Book Forensics 253 Superman Vs. the KKK

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

In honor of the 2020 Election, Greg and Dan listen to some Superman Old Time Radio! We review all 16 episodes of Superman vs the Clan of the Fiery Cross.

During the review we discuss the history of the KKK in the United States up to the time of the radio serials. The discussion points out the danger of revivalist social movements like the KKK and “Make America Great Again”. We pull no punches in this one just like Superman when he was socking it to the Clan.

Join us for this needed discussion and please Vote!

Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang

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Funny Book Forensics 252 Endless Chase

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:05:00 +0000

Episode 252: Endless Chase

Synopsis:

Greg and Dan read and discuss ALL OF New Teen Titans Vol 2 Annual 3, the first appearance of Danny Chase. After exploring one off characters that were successful we explore one that was well, a character. We aren’t here just to review the good stories from the long box.

However, Danny Chase is getting a reboot on Teen Titans Season 3. Additionally, Spoiler Country asked Marv Wolfman what he thought of Danny Chase and that audio is in the episode. The time is now to introduce yourself to the infamous character.

New Teen Titans Volume 2 Annual 3 was created by: Writer – Marv Wolfman and Artists – Michael Collins Penciller,Romeo Tanghal Inker, Alber De Guzman – Letterer and Adrienne Roy – Colors

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DC Universe

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Or you could just buy it out of a dollar bin at your favorite comic shop!

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Funny Book Forensics 251 Squashed Like a Beetle

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 251: Part 2 Squashed Like a Beetle

Synopsis:

Greg and Dan finish part 2 of Ted Kord’s “last appearance”. They dive deep into the story and how to utilize *spoiler* the death of a character.

Additionally, there is lots of discussion about the history of the Blue Beetle!

Countdown to Infinite Crisis was created by all these folks: Writers – Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka, Judd Winich; Artists: Chapter 1: Rags Morales, Michael Bair, Moose Baumann – colors Chapter 2: Ed Benes, Hi-Fi-Colors Chapter 3: Jesus Saiz, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Mounts – Colors Chapter 4: Ivan Reis, Marc Campos, Guy Major – Colors Chapter 5: Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning, Steve Firchow; Colors Nick Napolitano – Letters; Jann Jones, Dan Didio Editors

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Countdown to Infinite Crisis DC Universe

Countdown to Infinite Crisis comiXology – free BTW

Blue Beetle Companion

Jack Kirby Collector 79 — OMAC

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Funny Book Forensics 250 Beetlemania

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 250: Beetlemania Part 1

Synopsis:

Greg and Dan start part one of Beetlemania. Who is Batman holding on the cover?

The history of the Blue Beetle is one of the most fascinating comic stories from the Golden Age to Now. We explore the history of the character while reviewing Ted Kord’s “last story” (well not really last story right!).

Plus it was created by all these folks: Writers – Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka, Judd Winich; Artists: Chapter 1: Rags Morales, Michael Bair, Moose Baumann – colors Chapter 2: Ed Benes, Hi-Fi-Colors Chapter 3: Jesus Saiz, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Mounts – Colors Chapter 4: Ivan Reis, Marc Campos, Guy Major – Colors Chapter 5: Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning, Steve Firchow; Colors Nick Napolitano – Letters; Jann Jones, Dan Didio Editors

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Countdown to Infinite Crisis DC Universe

Countdown to Infinite Crisis comiXology – free BTW

Blue Beetle Companionhttps://www.comixology.com/Countdown-to-Infinite-Crisis-1/digital-comic/9092?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy

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Funny Book Forensics 249 John Stewart

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Synopsis:

Greg and Dan continue the conversation on one-off and throw-away characters. Guy Gardner was the other “man without fear” in the DC Universe until he got hit by a bus. John Stewart steps in to be the new back-up Green Lantern on Earth in Green Lantern (Vol. 2) 87.

Like most of the Green Lantern/Green Arrow run this issue challenges social norms taking racism head-on. We also discuss the sales free fall that led to cancellation of one of the most influential comics runs in history.

This Bronze Age gem features stories by Denny O’Neil and Elliot S! Maggin. The amazing art is by legends Neil Adams and Dick Giordano.

Show Notes Links:

Green Lantern 87 DC Universe

Green Lantern 87 comiXology

Green Lantern Mosaic — Hunt the Dollar Bins until it is online

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Funny Book Forensics 248 Guy's Time

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 04:12:00 +0000

Synopsis:

Greg and Dan review Green Lantern 59 to follow-up the conversation in Episode 247 on throw-away characters. Guy Gardner the other “man without fear” in the DC Universe debuts in a story written by John Broome and drawn by legendary Artist Gil Kane.

We salivate over Kane’s art and “enjoy” Broome’s story. We discuss the use of Gardner as a one off character. We also have a little fun looking at how Silver Age DC Comics approach social issues.

Don’t miss this one because we continue the discussion in Episode 249.

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Green Lantern 59 DC Universe

Green Lantern 59 comiXology

Showcase 22 DC Universe

Showcase 22 comiXology

Alter Ego 149 — Gil Kane

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Funny Book Forensics 247 Socially Distant

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000

On Episode 247 of Funny Book Forensics Dan and Greg discuss Superheroes who can’t fit into their costumes and Superheroes who are not fit for their costumes!

They review Justice League America Issue 52 “Fight of the Century” where Guy Gardner and Blue Beetle FIGHT!

We also discuss comic conventions and the local comic shops scene during the social distancing rules due to Covid-19.

Show links:

JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA (1987-1996) #52 on DC Universe

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Funny Book Forensics Promo

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:45:00 +0000

Funny Book Forensics is a Comic Book Review Podcast with life long friends comic book historian Dan Schabot and comic book writer Greg Smith. We talk about of all things, comics!