Funny Book Forensics

Dan defeats American Airlines, Biscoff Cookies, and the dentist to join Greg to find out what Nathaniel Dusk is up to in Issue 3! Will Nathaniel survive his battles with gangsters on Trains and Boats? Join us as the mystery begins to unfold. Creative Team: Writer: Don McGregor Artist: Gene Colan Cover: Gene Golan and Dick Giordano Letter: John Constanza Color: Tom Ziuko Editor: Alan Gold Read Nath...

Will Nathaniel Dusk survive the fall? Of course he will! Find out what depth Cadaver and Loud Mouth will sink to in there attempt to knock off our favorite P.I. We also poke more fun at the ads in the book, a Battle Field Earth reference shows up, and we discuss elevated trains! Join us for another fun episode! Creative Team: Writer: Don McGregor Artist: Gene Colan Cover: Gene Golan and Bob Smith...

Dan and Greg venture back to the 1930s to visit with Nathaniel Dusk! We follow the P.I. on his gritty adventure. We also dig into the top comics of 1984, the art of Gene Colan, and make fun of the ads in the book.  You can’t miss this episode as we dive back into classic comics! Creative Team: Writer: Don McGregor Artist: Gene Colan Letter: John Constanza Color: Tom Ziuko Editor: Alan Gold Read Na...

Dan and Greg deconstruct C.R.I.T. #4 from Homebrewed Heroes! We have a cliffhanger! Why did they leave the Wizard alone outside? Where is Semedi? Well we are hooked and we think you will be too. Creative Team: Christopher Michael, Brad Haynes, Terreyl Wilkins, Austin Ferguson, Obie Dancey, Drew Collins, Christiano Cruz, Ryan Kidd, and Natalie Sahloff. Covers: Mo Lubisan, Nestor Redulla Jr, Matthew...

Dan and Greg adventure on into C.R.I.T. 2 and 3 from Homebrewed Heroes! The heroes continue to track down the Legion with their new ally Semedi the drunk poetic cat. Remember Never Split Up! Creative Team: Christopher Michael, Michael Brad Haynes, Terreyl Wilkins, Austin Ferguson, Obie Dancey, Drew Collins, and Rachel Waifu. Covers: Mo Lubisan, Cristiano Cruz, Read  C.R.I.T. #2 and C.R.I.T. #3 Bac...

Dan and Greg role lots of 1s while reviewing C.R.I.T. #1 from Homebrewed Heroes! Lets hope Bolder, Caliber, Specter, and Reach are more successful at defeating the Legion Gang then Dan and Greg are at talking. Join us while we follow the gang on their gaming adventure! Creative Team: Christopher Michale, Michael Brad Haynes, Terreyl Wilkins, Austin Ferguson, Obie Dancey, Drew Collins, and Rachel W...

Scooby and the Gang face off against a Vampire! Greg and Dan mention lots of Vampires, talk about Super Stores, discuss how to be nice at work, and of course review Scooby Apocalypse #4. Scooby Apocalypse #4: Writers: J.M. DeMatteis and Keith Giffen; Art: Howard Porter; Colors: Hi-Fi; Cover: Jim Lee and Alex Sinclair; Read the book on Comixology  or  DC Infinite. Follow us on social media: https:/...

Scooby and the Gang keep exploring the Apocalypse scape while Greg and Dan gush over the ability of the creative team to incorporate a flashbacks into the story. They talk about scared dogs, Ebay, and 1994 DC Comics card sets! Our one fan will enjoy the fun! Scooby Apocalypse #3: Writers: J.M. DeMatteis and Keith Giffen; Art: Dale Easglesham and Howard Porter; Colors: Hi-Fi; Cover: Alex Sinclair;...

Greg and Dan review Prez issue 1 from 1973. We cover a lot including the 26th amendment to the U.S. constitution, tricky Dick Nixon, and portrayals of Native Americans in Comics. This is the first episode of a series where we will cover all four issues of Prez. So, “Cool it Man” be “Radical” and join in to support “Prez Power.”   Read along: Prez Collection on Comixology Prez #1 on DC Universe Wri...

Scooby  the gang and nano mutants! This is a fun episode where we gush over the story and Howard Porter’s art. We also discuss plotting, layouts, and Keith Giffen’s writing style. Join us for more Scooby fun with Scooby Apocalypse #2 Scooby Apocalypse #1: Writers: J.M. DeMatteis and Keith Giffen; Art: Howard Porter; Colors: Hi-Fi; Cover: Jim Lee and Alex Sinclair; Ready the book on  Comixology  or...

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...