May 19, 2025

Funny Book Forensics 393 Rise into the Pit

1 hour 7 minutes

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

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Catchphrases
00:27 Wrestling Event Experience
01:17 Finding Nick at the Event
01:49 Overcrowded Venue
03:31 Comic Book Discussion: Superman and Jimmy Olsen
04:21 Kirby's Mixed Media Art
05:54 Comic Book Cover Critique
07:36 Superman and Jimmy Olsen Storyline
23:47 Letters to the Editor
30:57 Superman vs. DN Alien
33:58 Inflation Calculation and Ringer Shirts
35:00 Superman vs. DN Aliens
35:30 Comic Book Page Numbers and Omnibus
38:22 Attack of the Clones and Big Brains
40:25 Quick Story Endings and Comic Book Ads
49:42 Summer Con Rant
56:35 Jiujitsu Lawyer Paul and Retro Emporium
01:01:53 Riverdale and TV Show Discussions
01:05:44 Podcast Conclusion and Future Plans