Funny Book Forensics

Funny Book Forensics 387 Flexing Nothing

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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

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            • Timeline: 

            00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter
            00:35 Comic Book Industry in the 90s
            01:52 Flex Mentallo and the Comic Book Crash
            02:35 Grant Morrison's Impact and Vertigo Imprint
            04:12 Comic Book Collecting and Creator Insights
            05:19 The Role of Creators and Audience Connection
            09:24 Analyzing Flex Mentallo Issue 4
            09:35 Kurt Russell and Pop Culture References
            11:22 Legion of Legions and Comic Book Tropes
            18:22 Comic Book Advertisements and Industry Parallels
            23:34 Meta Commentary and Comic Book History
            34:47 The Writer's Revelation
            35:25 Comic Book Nostalgia
            35:55 Funny Book Forensics Merch
            36:57 The Punchline and Rosebud
            40:41 Comic Book History and Critique
            52:07 Upcoming Events and Signings
            01:02:31 Final Thoughts and Farewell
             
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            Funny Book ForensicsBy Greg Smith and Dan Schabot