Funny Book Forensics

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;...

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 in...

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...

Well its time for Midnighter 8 and 9. Dan loved this one and indicated it by dropping F bombs all over the Podcast. Midnighter meets up with Spyral and then meets up with the Suicide squad in the never ending quest for the Perdition Pistol. Dan and Greg discuss the story arcs and how the the Wall changed in comics. We also wait for John to show up to the podcast again. Maybe he will come someday. ...

Its all about Matt! What is Matt’s secret, why did it come out of nowhere.  Greg and Dan discuss that and more about the process of the storytelling in Midnighter (2016) issue 6 and 7. Dan expresses his displeasure of the relationship building for Midnighter. Greg chimes in about the story flow and why it might have been disrupted. Issue 6: Writer: Steve Orlando; Pencils: ACO; Inks: ACO; Colors: R...

Dan and Greg get back into Midnighter with issue 4 and 5 and Midnighter is really into Dick… Grayson!  Grayson guest stars, not Robin, not Nightwing, Grayson!   As always we dig into the issues. We also discuss writing when the company makes you do a crossover. Dan expresses his displeasure over the Grayson character in general. Finally, we give you some bad hotel tips! In the end Midnighter finds...

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...

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. Read the book : Comixology DC Universe Infinite Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://w...

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. Read the book : Comixology DC Universe Infinite Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 htt...

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. Read the book : Comixology DC Universe Infinite Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6...

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:...

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. Read the book : Comixology DC Universe Infinite Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/funnyboo...

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. Read the book : Comixology DC Universe Infinite Follow...

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 Pat...

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. Read the book : Comixology DC Universe Infinite Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics Greg: htt...

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 Da...

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! “ Watch Along: Star Trek Season One Episode 28 Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook...

Time, displacement, tragedy!  All in this episode of Funny Book Forensics!  We finish the Harlan Ellison Cut!  This is an amazing story. City on the Edge of Forever issue 5 in this episode. WRITTEN: Harlan Ellison with Scott and David Tipton Arts: J.K. Woodward COVERS: Juan Ortiz Read Along: Comixology:  Star Trek: Harlan Ellison’s City on the Edge of Forever  Follow us on social media: https://tw...

Why watch the Snyder cut when you can get the Ellison cut? Greg and Dan review Harlan Ellison’s original teleplay for Dan’s favorite Star Trek Original Series Episode The City on the Edge of Forever in graphic novel form! What do the shirts stand for? Who can beat up Kirk and Scott? Find out why Yeoman Rand is the only member of the crew worth anything. Just have fun with us as we read a classic!...

Greg and Dan get to the end of Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles. “Heavens to Murgatroyd” where does Snagglepuss end up after his life falls apart and he is blackballed? Also, we discuss the best food to eat when depressed and Khrushchev in a cornfield. We end just chatting about why this is a great story.  Hear Mark Russell on Spoiler Country: http://scpod.net/?s=mark+russell WRITTEN: M...

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 Ca...

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 wr...

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 Co...

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: Ex...

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-seri...