Funny Book Forensics

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #4 from 2024. Mayhem wants Franklin's power. Travis does not want Power Query. Dan learns that Jack knows best. Join us for another fun show! Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on...

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #3 from 2024. The kids go after Mayhem. Storm takes out the Brood. The computer defeats Dan. Another fun episode! Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twit...

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #2 from 2024. Power Pack battles Space Monsters. Franklin talks to Storm. We talk 80s comics! Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6...

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #1 from 2024. Power Pack, Franklin Richards, Aliens, Fantastic Four! Join us for a fun romp through a fun book. Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitte...

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Grow Up! Special from 2019. We get into all sorts of Power Pack fun and relive Travis's pure joy for a series he read as a kid. Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Gurihiru; Inkers: Tamra Bonvillain; Gurihiru; Letterer: Joe Caramagna; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Wil Moss; Tom Brevoort Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us...

Greg and Dan review Adventure Comics 210 because Krypto! A light episode until Dan discovers the book came out the same month the Comics Code Authority stamps started appearing on books. Join us for Krypto and code fun.  Writer: Auto Binder; Pencillers: Curt Swan, Ramona Fradon, George Papp; Inkers: Seymour Barry, Ramona Fradon, George Papp; Letterer: Milt Snapinn; Editors: Whitney Ellsworth, Jack...

Greg and Dan review Adventure Comics 353 staring the Legion of Super-Heroes! Shooter kills a Legionnaire! Join us for more silver age fun! Writer: Jim Shooter; Penciller: Curt Swan; Inker: George Klein; Letterer: Milt Snapinn; Editors: Mort Weisinger Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www...

Greg and Dan review Adventure Comics 352 staring the Legion of Super-Heroes! We dove back into Jim Shooter's 14 year old writing and found the introduction of the Fatal Five and the Sun Eater. Join us for some silver age fun! Writer: Jim Shooter; Penciller: Curt Swan; Inker: George Klein; Letterer: Milt Snapinn; Editors: Mort Weisinger Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:...

Greg and Dan review Superboy Volume 1 #221 Starring the Legion of Super-Heroes. Grimbor is here! Join us for our fun tribute to Jim Shooter and Mike Grell. Writer: Jim Shooter; Penciller: Mike Grell; Inker: Bob Wiacek; Editors: Jack C. Harris and Murray Boltinoff Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6...

Greg and Dan review Madrox #5. Madrox against more dupes! The mystery is solved between all of the ads. Another fun episode! Next week Grimbor appears. Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Schmidt and Nicole Wiley Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funn...

Greg and Dan review Madrox #4. Madrox is in deep now! Can he dupe his way into solving the mystery?  We also briefly honor Jim Shooter, RIP. Join us for another fun show! Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Schmidt and Nicole Wiley Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https...

Greg and Dan review Madrox #3. Madrox is in a philosophical argument with themself!   We also recount our recent adventures at Summercon, including encounters with notable comic creators like Dan Slot, Joelle Jones, and Chris Werner. Join us for another fun show! Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Sc...

Greg and Dan review Madrox #2. Dupes, Chicago, mysteries, advertisements, and more! Join us as we continue to honor Peter David's career.  Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Schmidt and Nicole Wiley Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 http...

Greg and Dan review Madrox #1 in honor of the late great Peter David. We share our thoughts on the character's bold new direction. Plus, get the latest updates on Grit City Comic-Con and more! Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Schmidt and Nicole Wiley Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on...

Greg and Dan review Jack Kirby's Jimmy Olsen #141 oh goody the Rickles storyline is over. We also reflect on the legacy of prolific writer Peter David, his significant contributions to the comic book industry and pop culture. Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on socia...

Dan and Greg "review" Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #139 with its guest appearance by Don Rickles, or should we say, Goody Rickles? Another Jack Kirby "Classic" as we near the end of the our Jimmy Olsen reviews. RIP Peter David. Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on socia...

Dan and Greg review Jimmy Olsen 138! The D.N.Aliens storyline wraps up. We find an amazing letter in the letter column. We cover everything from going to a "wrestling" show to the big Summer Con guest controversy. Join us for another fun show. Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    ...

Dan and Greg review Jimmy Olsen 137. What has four fists, cyborgs, Starlite, and a Jack Kirby book?  This podcast does! Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.c...

Dan and Greg smash Jimmy Olsen 136. Jimmy Hulk tries to smash the clones. Kirby continues to world build. Dan is not patient enough to let the build happen! Another fun episode. Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 http...

Dan and Greg explore the wild and wacky world of Jack Kirby's Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #135. From the bizarre Evil Factory to cloning shenanigans we take on the complexities of Kirby's storytelling. Tune in for another fun podcast. Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us...

Dan and Greg dive into Jack Kirby's Jimmy Olsen #134 featuring Jimmy Olsen and the Newsboy Legion as they embark on an adventure to find the Mountain of Judgment. We also talk about Kirby's epic storytelling that progresses through bizarre and imaginative landscapes. Moreover, we reminisce about classic toys, Dragon Ball Z, impactful conventions, and even touch upon the evolution of wrestling. Joi...

Greg and Dan dive into Jack Kirby's Fourth World, with Jimmy Olsen issue 133. Get ready for an in-depth analysis of the legendary comic creator's transition from Marvel to DC and his impact on the Bronze Age of comics. You also get the very first appearance of the Whiz wagon. Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell   Ord...

Greg and Dan review Flex Mentallo #4. Its a story so we also discuss the 90s comic industry collapse. It might be fun to join us! Writers: Grant Morrison; Penciller: Frank Quitely; Inker: Frank Quitely; Colors: Tom McCraw;  Letterer: Ellie de Ville; Editor: Stuart Moore   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/fun...

Greg and Dan return after a month and a half hiatus to review Flex Mentallo #3. We discuss the complexities of the comic, its intricate references, and personal reactions to the content. Besides that boring stuff we talk ECCC and let you know where we have been. Writers: Grant Morrison; Penciller: Frank Quitely; Inker: Frank Quitely; Colors: Tom McCraw;  Letterer: Ellie de Ville; Editor: Stuart Mo...

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:...