Funny Book Forensics

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...

Part 2! Greg and Dan review All-New Collectors' Edition C-56, more commonly known as the Superman vs Muhammad Ali tabloid from April 1978. Can Ali defeat Hun-Ya? Will Superman save the world? Find out on this episode. Writers: Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams; Pencillers: Neal Adam; Inkers: Dick Giordano and Terry Austin; Colorist: Cory Adams; Letterer: Gaspar Saladino; Editors: E. Nelson Bridwell and...

Greg and Dan review All-New Collectors' Edition C-56, more commonly known as the Superman vs Muhammad Ali tabloid from April 1978. Superman and Ali square off to prevent an angry space alien from attacking the Earth. What more could you want? Writers: Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams; Pencillers: Neal Adam; Inkers: Dick Giordano and Terry Austin; Colorist: Cory Adams; Letterer: Gaspar Saladino; Editor...

Greg and Dan review Barkham Asylum. We actually have fun!  Join us to find out how Jester and Penny survive super villain pet jail.  Writer and Artist: Yehudi Mercado; Letterer: Saida Temofonte   Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:     Follow us on social media:   https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics   Greg: https://twitte...

Greg and Dan review Captain America 407 and part of 408. That Cap Wolf saga almost comes to an end. Why are all of the X-People here? Another fun episode. Main 407 Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inkers: Danny Bulanadi; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio Back-Up 407 Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ariane Lenshoek; Colors: Ari...

Greg and Dan review Captain America 406. The werewolves are out in force so we talk about going to Summercon and meeting Jim Shooter! I promise that we talk about the issue too. Main Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inkers: Danny Bulanadi; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio Back-Up Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ariane Lensho...

Greg and Dan review Captain America 405. You wanted this! Cap Wolf is in the house. He has the greatest inner dialogue in the history of comics. Also, Cap's friends lose his friends too.  Main Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inkers: Steve Alexandrov; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio Back-Up Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: A...

Greg and Dan review Captain America 404. Everyone is fighting. The story makes no sense. The back-up is even worse. Why are we here for this? We read it so you don't have to.  Creative Team: Main Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inkers: Danny Bulanadi, Don Hudson, Ray Kryssing; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio Back-Up Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller...

Greg and Dan review Captain America 403. Dan is waiting for Cap Wolf to show up. All we get is fake lobo and crappy Doctor Strange.  Creative Team: Main Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio Back-Up Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ariane Lenshoek; Colors: Ariane Lenshoek; Le...

Cap Wolf is finally... not here. Greg and Dan review Captain America 402. Captain America can't seem to find his friends.  Creative Team: Main Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio Back-Up Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ariane Lenshoek; Colors: Ariane Lenshoek; Letterer: St...

Dan and Greg review Terror Titans 5 and 6. They kill characters for no reason. The story thankfully ends. Next up Cap Wolf! Creative Team: #5 Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe Bennett; Inker: Jack Jadson; Colors: Rod Reis; Letterer: Steve Wands; Editors: Rex Ogle and Brian Cunningham #6 Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe Bennett; Inker: Jack Jadson; Colors: Rod Reis; Letterer: Travis Lanh...