Funny Book Forensics

Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #5. Batman burns the money. Is it net profit? Greg and Dan talk current TV shows and Halloween movies. Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Penciller: Nick Dragotta; Inker: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Colorist: Frank Martin; Editors: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert; Overcast Comics Subscribe: Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https...

Greg, Dan, and Grit City Comic Show runner James Taylor review Uncanny X-Men 168. Kitty Pryde wants be and X-Man. Lockheed eats eggs. James brings the art knowledge. Join us all at Grit City Comic Show on February 7th! Writer(s): Chris Claremont; Penciller: Paul Smith; Inker: Bob Wiacek; Letterer(s):Tom Orzechowski; Colorist: Glynis Wein; Editor: Louise Simonson and Danny Fingeroth; Grit City Comi...

Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #4. Its a perfect book. We get all the background we need on why Batman might take the money from Roman. We also talk about debt!? You should Mr. Freeze your credit. Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Penciller: Nick Dragotta; Inker: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Colorist: Frank Martin; Editor: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert; Overcast Comics Subscribe: Follo...

Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #3. Batman investigates Roman. Roman does Jui-Jitsu. Dan frames posters. Greg covers his ears. Then we find some beefy comic book artists. All that and more on another fun episode. Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Penciller: Nick Dragotta; Inker: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Colorist: Frank Martin; Editor: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert; Overcast Comics S...

Greg, Dan, and movie art expert Travis Bundy review The Crow graphic novel. Eric gets revenge on... wait you know the story! Travis explains both how the art and story come together to speak to the audience. This is a fun deep dive into the James O'Barr's motives, the art, and the impact of the story. You won't regret joining us for this one! The Crow Special Edition Creator: James O'Barr Travis B...

Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #2. Greg loves Big Batman's new car. Dan is stuck on the social commentary. Alfred meets Batman. . Join us for another fun? show. Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Penciller: Nick Dragotta; Inker: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Colorist: Frank Martin; Editor: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert; Overcast Comics Subscribe: Follow us on social media:   https://twit...

Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #1. Greg loves Big Batman. Nick Dragotta is amazing. We find out why this thing is so darn popular. We also pay tribute to Tim Curry and Peter Cullen. Join us for the show! Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Pencillers: Nick Dragotta; Inker: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Editor: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert; Overcast Comics Subscribe: Follow us on social m...

Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Bobby Trippett Marvel Super-Spectacular #1 Starring KISS! Can KISS survive being rejected by the entire Marvel Universe? Lots of KISS and wrestling talk. This is a fun romp! Writer(s): Steve Gerber; Pencillers: Alan Weiss, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, Sal Buscema; Inker: Al Milgrom; Colorist: Marie Severin; Letterer(s): John Costanza, Irv Watanabe; Editor: Archie Goodwi...

Rebroadcast of Episdoe 318! 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   Subscribe:...

Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Travis Web review What If? (vol 1) #14 from 1979! Nick Fury and the Howling Commandos fight World War 2 in outer space. We get space helmets, cigars, pipes, and bowler caps. Join us for a fun romp through this book. Writer(s): Gary Friedrich and Don Glut; Penciller: Herb Trimpe; Inker: Pablo Marcos; Colorist: D. R. Martin; Letterer: Tom Orzechowski; Editors: Roy Thomas...

Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Brian Sheridan review G.I. Joe (vol 1) #21 from 1984! We roll Snake-Eyes and the comic goes silent! Brian and Greg literally know everything about G.I. Joe comics. Brian also lets us know about his Kickstarter, Nighthawks! Writer: Larry Hama; Penciller: Larry Hama; Inker: Steve Leialoha; Colorist: George Roussos; Letterer: John Costanza; Editors: Dennis O'Neil; Cover:...

Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Randy Emberlin sort of review Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1! Randy teaches us about inking. Batman fights One Face, ahem, Two Face. Join us for a fun time discussing comics in 1986 with a legendary inker! Writer: Frank Miller; Penciller: Frank Miller; Inker: Klaus Janson; Colorist: Lynn Varley; Letterer: John Costanza; Editors: Dick Giordano and Dennis O'Neil; Cover: F...

Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Allen Wu review Spirit World #1! Xanthe is awesome! The book is beautiful. Plus, Allen shares some of his work and upcoming projects. Writer: Alyssa Wong; Penciller: Haining; Inker: Haining; Colorist: Sebastian Cheng; Letterer: Janice Chiang; Editors: Ben Abernathy & Jessica Chen Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funny...

Greg, Dan, and special guest Travis Webb Kingdom Come #1 from 1996. Dan loves the book. Travis hates history. Greg keeps us off track. All that and we actually talk about the book on another fun podcast! Writer: Mark Waid; Art Alex Ross; Letterer: Todd Klein; Editors: Eric Stephenson Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram...

Greg and Dan review Saga Issue #2 from 2012. We are lost in the woods with Alana, Marko, and Baby. We sum up Summercon. Join us for another fun one! Writer: Brian K. Vaughan; Penciller: Fiona Staples; Inker: Fiona Staples; Letterer: Fonografiks; Editors: Eric Stephenson Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook...

Greg and Dan review Saga Issue #1 from 2012. Lovers and a baby on the run! Video heads? War is everywhere. All that and a discussion of 2000s Vertigo and Lego. Join us for a fantasytastic episode. The Secret Origin of Legion of Super- Substitute Heroes Writer: Brian K. Vaughan; Penciller: Fiona Staples; Inker: Fiona Staples; Letterer: Fonografiks; Editors: Eric Stephenson Order Absolute Zeros Subs...

Greg and Dan review Secret Origins (Volume 2) # 37 from 1986. Light + Chlorophyll equals a full grown issue of Ty Templeton fun. We find out the origins of the "best" powers! Join us for a fun podcast. Secret Origins (Volume 2) # 37 The Secret Origin of Legion of Super- Substitute Heroes Writer: Ty Templeton; Penciller: Ty Templeton; Inker: Anthony Van Bruggen; Letterer: Ty Templeton; Colors: Carl...

Greg and Dan review What If? #12 from 1978. The hippest Hulk ever is here, Rick Jones. The problem with What If? is revealed. Around 30 editorial notes later we bring you another fun podcast. What If? #12 Writer: Don Glut; Penciller: Sal Buscema; Inker: Bill Black; Letterer: Bruce Patterson; Colors: George Roussos; Editors: Roy Thomas Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:   ht...

Greg and Dan review What If? #1 from 1976. Spider-Man joins the Fantastic Four! The Puppet Master is controlling Namor! Greg faces a Hypno-Fish! What If you actually think this podcast if fun? What If? #1 Writer: Roy Thomas; Penciller: Jim Craig; Inker: Pablo Marco; Letterer: John Constanza; Colors: Janice Cohen; Editors: Roy Thomas Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:   http...

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #25 from 1987. Booster Gold International is no more, Booster Gold in Metropolis is no more, Booster Gold Volume 1 is no more. You get all that and the normal banter on another fun podcast. Booster Gold #25 Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inker: Robert Campanella; Letterer: Steve Haynie; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Order Abso...

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #24 from 1987. Who is Manhunting Booster Gold? A house divided must fall! There is some Millennium and Steve Englehart chat. All that and more on another fun episode. Booster Gold #24 Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inker: Ty Templeton; Letterer: Steve Haynie; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow...

Greg and Dan review Action Comics #594 Booster Gold #23 from 1987. The Superman Crossover no one wanted. Two Booster Golds? Beware of banks like Booster should have been. We review these books for you so you don't have to read them. Booster Gold #23 Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inker: Ty Templeton; Terry Austin (Cover); Letterer: Steve Haynie; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbar...

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #22 from 1987. Booster and the JLI fight big aliens. Booster, Goldstar, and Skeets fight little aliens. Is it time for a Death in the Family... wait that was in 1988. Another fun podcast ready for you! Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inker: Ty Templeton; Terry Austin (Cover); Letterer: Steve Haynie; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall (Kese...

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #21 from 1987. Booster Gold fights aliens and tries to find Goldstar. Thank you for everything Gerry Conway! Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inker: Ty Templeton; Bruce Patterson (Cover); Letterer: Steve Haynie; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social med...

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #20 from 1987. Booster Gold is just inked. Chewy Chips Ahoy or Keebler Soft Batch? We wrestle over this issue and more on this jam packed fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Arne Starr, Bruce Patterson (Cover); Letterer: Steve Haynie; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on so...