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  • Funny Book Forensics 414 Skeets No!
    Nov 8 2025

    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

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    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Task Delegation
    00:31 Technical Difficulties and Demonetization
    00:59 Patreon and Fan Engagement
    01:54 Booster Gold and Advertising
    02:39 XFL and Nostalgia
    04:00 Chinese Restaurants and Local Joints
    05:41 Political Commentary and Entertainment
    07:01 Booster Gold Comic Analysis
    13:45 Late Night TV and News Sources
    21:29 Mind Dancer and The 1000
    33:31 Booster's Cereal Commercial
    35:04 Superman vs. the KKK
    36:19 Missing Podcast Episode
    37:47 Nathan Fillion Doll
    41:09 Booster Gold's Adventures
    57:51 Marketing and Mashups
    01:05:17 Comic-Con and Legal Advice
    01:07:38 Podcast Wrap-Up

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    1 h et 9 min
  • Funny Book Forensics 413 A Very Special Episode
    Nov 2 2025
    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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    Timeline:

    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

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    53 min
  • Funny Book Forensics 412 Black Guard
    Oct 27 2025

    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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    Timeline:

    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

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    53 min
  • Funny Book Forensics 411 Its a Circus
    Sep 28 2025

    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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    Timeline:

    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

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    58 min
  • Funny Book Forensics 410 Let's Go Home
    Sep 21 2025

    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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    Timeline:

    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

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    1 h
  • Funny Book Forensics 409 We Know Jack
    Sep 14 2025

    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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    Timeline:

    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

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    52 min
  • Funny Book Forensics 408 Lost Time
    Sep 7 2025

    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

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    Timeline:

    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

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    46 min
  • Funny Book Forensics 407 Kids in Space
    Aug 31 2025

    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

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    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Missing Greg
    00:48 Comic Book Character Deaths and Emotional Impact
    02:04 Creators and Their Controversial Works
    05:49 The Shift to Darker Comics
    10:57 British Invasion and Indie Comics
    18:01 Power Pack and Watchmen Comparisons
    32:53 Diving into Power Pack: Into the Storm
    37:33 Recap and Return to Action
    38:35 Brood and Mayhem Clash
    41:13 Comic Book Industry Insights
    43:26 DC and Marvel Dynamics
    46:10 Power Pack's Adventure Continues
    53:14 Battling Space Monsters
    55:16 Comic Book Nostalgia
    01:04:49 Final Thoughts and Plugs

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    1 h et 13 min