Funny Book Forensics

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:...

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, touch...

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   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follo...

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; Edi...

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   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.c...

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   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter...

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   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www....

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   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/...

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   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://...

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   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https:/...

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   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnyb...

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   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitt...

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   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https...

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   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6...

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   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter....

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   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https...