Funny Book Forensics

By Greg Smith and Dan Schabot

Join life long friends Dan and Greg as they take a story from the world of comics and dissect it, look at the team that made the story, discuss how the story and art works or doesn't, and give their h... more

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August 30, 2026Funny Book Forensics 452 A Marvelous KISS
Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Bobby Trippett Marvel Super-Spectacular #1 Starring KISS! Can KISS survive being rejected by the entire Marvel Universe? Lots of KISS and wrestling talk. This is a fun romp!
Writer(s): Steve Gerber; Pencillers: Alan Weiss, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, Sal Buscema; Inker: Al Milgrom; Colorist: Marie Severin; Letterer(s): John Costanza, Irv Watanabe; Editor: Archie Goodwin;
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Timeline:
00:00 Button Chaos Cold Open
00:40 Meet Bobby Guest Intro
01:14 Maple Minute Bit
02:17 Bobby Does Things Plug
03:37 Grindhouse Favorites Recap
06:26 Dolly Parton Tribute
13:03 Why Kiss Marvel Comic
14:24 Kiss Collectible Price Shock
16:42 Wrestling Detour WCW Stream
19:46 Rage Bait Kiss Takes
27:00 Back To The Comic Blood
28:23 Bobby Origin Story Pick
34:20 Cover Art Debate
41:02 Marvel Marketing Context
48:45 Table Of Contents Setup
50:52 Starting The Panel Read
51:15 Page Numbers Rant
51:52 Weird Cover Breakdown
52:59 Out of Costume Intro
53:43 Scientology Movie Tangent
56:34 Dizzy Throws The Box
59:36 Pinball And Phantom Lore
01:02:32 Totems Transform Into KISS
01:04:04 Codpieces And Sex Appeal
01:08:09 Band Tensions And Scat Talk
01:11:25 Star Eye Superpower
01:14:00 Boat To Doom And Latveria
01:21:58 Marvel Universe Cameos
01:25:15 Blood And Wrestling Aside
01:28:13 Air Latveria Ad Read
01:31:40 KISS Albums And Merch Ads
01:34:35 Chapter Two KISS In Heaven
01:36:35 Mephisto And Demon Chaos
01:38:09 Chapter Three Andromeda Hustle
01:39:04 Space Cats Origins
01:40:34 Nemesis Kickstarter Plug
01:41:47 Juggalos and Kiss Debate
01:44:08 Wrestling Face Paint Tangent
01:47:27 Catman Meets Mandu
01:49:03 Nightclub Brawl Breakdown
01:52:45 Chapter Four Speedrun
01:57:51 Rock Lips and Doom Fight
02:03:18 Wrap Up and Merch Plugs
02:13:09 Podcast Promos and Farewell
...more
2h 23min
August 23, 2026Funny Book Forensics 451 Cerebro Brings Us U.S. 1
Rebroadcast of Episdoe 318!
Live to tape from O Con Expo, Dan and Greg review U.S. 1 #3. Tracie Mauck(@Maukingbird) delivered the comic to us and set us up for for a wild high adventure trucking ride. You don't want to miss this one!
Creative Team: Writer: Al Milgrom; Penciller: Frank Springer; Inker: Mike Esposito; Colorist: Paul Becton; Letterer: Jack Morelli; Editor Ralph Macchio
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00:00 Re-Release Announcement
00:58 Live Show Chaos Begins
01:31 Oh Con Audience Roll Call
02:29 Revealing US 1 Issue 3
04:13 Cover Art and Kirby Krackle
06:17 Comics Code and Ads
07:55 Credits and Stan Lee Presents
11:03 Dream Sequence Cold Open
13:34 Meet Ulysses and the Cast
14:36 Frank Springer Deep Dive
17:11 Truck Stop Tragedy Backstory
18:10 Highwayman Origin Legend
23:02 Old Timer Vanishes
24:03 Short Stop Cast Rollcall
25:50 Retread Rides With US1
27:09 Ambush And Bubble Yum Break
28:03 Blimp Tracking And Smoke Screen
29:26 Smugglers And Comics Code
30:43 Hill Slipout And Truck Brawl
32:41 Bullpen Bulletins And Ads
34:53 Scooby Doo Mask Reveal
37:37 Kool Aid Man Tangent
39:56 Why US1 Exists As Toy Comic
43:37 Wrap Up Plugs And Goodbye
...more
47min
August 16, 2026Funny Book Forensics 450 Howling Space Commandos
Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Travis Web review What If? (vol 1) #14 from 1979! Nick Fury and the Howling Commandos fight World War 2 in outer space. We get space helmets, cigars, pipes, and bowler caps. Join us for a fun romp through this book.
Writer(s): Gary Friedrich and Don Glut; Penciller: Herb Trimpe; Inker: Pablo Marcos; Colorist: D. R. Martin; Letterer: Tom Orzechowski; Editors: Roy Thomas;
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Timeline:
00:00 Don’t Touch the Button
00:29 Audio Check and Travis Returns
01:43 Currency Cast Euro Talk
04:35 Danhausen and Wrestling Humor
07:19 Marvel Unlimited Reader Meltdown
09:55 Yoga and Hot Yoga Stories
14:06 Plugs Retro Emporium and Rose City
18:26 What If Space WWII Setup
20:32 Nick Fury History and Spy Era
25:00 Cover Credits and Watcher Intro
28:50 Pearl Harbor in Space Breakdown
37:26 Meet the Space Commandos
44:14 Aliens Nazis and Pop Culture Rant
46:45 Spacecraft Carrier Debate
48:10 Beanbag Chair Banter
48:35 Midway Space Battle Setup
49:31 Retro Robots And AI Jokes
51:22 Cheesy Dialogue Deep Dive
53:59 Traitor Reveal And Nazi Talk
59:23 Panel Grid Nerd Out
01:03:33 Airlock Escape And Influences
01:05:01 Final Battle And Robot Sacrifice
01:09:10 Letter Page Hitler Problem
01:11:44 Overall Verdict And Craft Talk
01:16:31 Pop Culture Tangents
01:22:11 Project Updates And Kickstarters
01:28:00 VR Chat And Bowling Bits
01:30:00 Sponsor Plug Lawyer Paul
01:33:06 Overcast Store And Starlight Talk
01:36:10 Audio Glitches And Wrap Up
...more
1h 38min
August 09, 2026Funny Book Forensics 449 We Rolled Snake-Eyes
Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Brian Sheridan review G.I. Joe (vol 1) #21 from 1984! We roll Snake-Eyes and the comic goes silent! Brian and Greg literally know everything about G.I. Joe comics. Brian also lets us know about his Kickstarter, Nighthawks!
Writer: Larry Hama; Penciller: Larry Hama; Inker: Steve Leialoha; Colorist: George Roussos; Letterer: John Costanza; Editors: Dennis O'Neil; Cover: Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson
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Timeline:
00:00 Joe Romance Rant
00:46 Meet Brian Sheridan
01:26 Nighthawks Kickstarter Pitch
01:46 Noir Influences and Hopper
03:18 Finding Artists and Covers
07:25 Noir Talk and Radio Serials
12:26 Why GI Joe 21 Matters
22:48 Silent Comics and Homages
27:42 Guest Vanishes and Vamping
30:49 Snake Eyes Lore Explosion
39:56 Ninja Lawyer Ad Break
47:28 Finally Opening Silent Interlude
51:17 Storm Shadow Debut and Setup
54:31 Storm Shadow Audition
55:31 Snake Eyes Air Drop
57:37 Six Sigma Cobra Base
59:53 Scarlett Breaks Out
01:01:27 Destro Family Lore
01:04:48 Snake Eyes Lethal Takedowns
01:06:06 Movie Rants and Crossovers
01:13:11 Red Ninjas Debut
01:16:16 Ninja Fight Showcase
01:22:12 Deep Joe Continuity
01:28:50 Kickstarter Celebration
01:34:13 Store Plug and Wrap Up
...more
1h 42min
August 02, 2026Funny Book Forensics 448 A Not So Dark Knight
Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Randy Emberlin sort of review Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1! Randy teaches us about inking. Batman fights One Face, ahem, Two Face. Join us for a fun time discussing comics in 1986 with a legendary inker!
Writer: Frank Miller; Penciller: Frank Miller; Inker: Klaus Janson; Colorist: Lynn Varley; Letterer: John Costanza; Editors: Dick Giordano and Dennis O'Neil; Cover: Frank Miller and Lynn Varley
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Timeline:
00:00 Cold Open Chaos
00:57 Recording Setup Throwback
01:38 Guitar Gear and Looping
03:47 Why 1986 Matters
04:38 Dark Horse Origins
07:00 Early Comics Memories
12:48 Kirby at San Diego Con
16:50 First Impressions Dark Knight
18:37 Comics Boom Context 1986
23:49 Cons and Store Shoutouts
27:44 Ditko Love and Influences
38:05 Breaking Down Dark Knight Panels
39:59 Hot Takes on Dark Knight
43:09 Crime Politics and Miller Lens
44:34 Miller Shadows And Ink
45:45 Klaus Janson Inking Secrets
47:34 Booster Gold And Blue Beetle
49:03 Blue Beetle Movie Vs Comics
50:07 Ted Kord Death And Legacy
52:10 Ditko Charlton Origins
54:44 Back To Dark Knight
59:42 Batman Origin And Two Face
01:01:56 Supergirl Woman Tomorrow
01:03:19 Bisley Lobo Convention Tales
01:04:21 Mutants And Media Satire
01:06:57 Emberlin Larsen Spider Man
01:12:03 Dark Knight Ending Critique
01:15:35 Shout Outs And Fan Shows
01:16:45 Commissions Villains And Prints
01:22:40 Kickstarters And Final Plugs
01:29:19 Wrap Up And Goodbye
...more
1h 30min
July 26, 2026Funny Book Forensics 447 That's the Spirit
Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Allen Wu review Spirit World #1! Xanthe is awesome! The book is beautiful. Plus, Allen shares some of his work and upcoming projects.
Writer: Alyssa Wong; Penciller: Haining; Inker: Haining; Colorist: Sebastian Cheng; Letterer: Janice Chiang; Editors: Ben Abernathy & Jessica Chen
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Timeline:
00:00 Meet Allen Wu
00:39 Travis Name Jokes
01:44 Boba Horror Talk
03:29 Animal Fears And Bison
04:56 Allen Writing Credits
08:47 Destroyer Duck Origins
10:20 Pitching Strategy Tips
13:20 Why Spirit World Now
18:20 DC Relaunches And Sales
26:15 Finally Spirit World Premise
28:48 Alyssa Wong And Constantine
35:54 Dawn Of DC Marketing
38:13 Selling New Characters
40:00 Mantles Can Coexist
41:32 Supergirl Backlash Talk
42:33 Nonbinary Rep Balance
44:01 Issue One Chinatown Opener
45:44 Origami Powers Explained
49:38 Constantine and Lazarus Setup
53:05 Batman Everywhere Tangent
57:42 Spirit World Horror Chase
01:02:19 Writing Horror With Artists
01:05:07 Paneling Rant and Praise
01:13:09 Necromancer Trap Fight
01:19:16 Dinner and The Collective
01:21:27 Bowen Comic Relief
01:22:11 Spirit World Rules
01:24:22 Paper Offerings Debate
01:26:24 Interlac Nerd Talk
01:27:36 Mr Hong Returns
01:28:47 Zanth Meets Mom
01:33:19 Why Issue One Works
01:35:12 DC Asian Heroes Wave
01:39:08 Final Recommendations
01:41:12 More Spirit World Cameos
01:43:58 Zatanna Costume Roast
01:45:15 Creator Plugs and Wrap
...more
1h 57min
July 19, 2026Funny Book Forensics 446 Paint the Kingdom
Greg, Dan, and special guest Travis Webb Kingdom Come #1 from 1996. Dan loves the book. Travis hates history. Greg keeps us off track. All that and we actually talk about the book on another fun podcast!
Writer: Mark Waid; Art Alex Ross; Letterer: Todd Klein; Editors: Eric Stephenson
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Timeline:
00:00 Cold Open Height Jokes
00:22 Guest Intro and Bad Future
02:22 Slamdance to Comics Detour
03:55 Bonnie Tyler Meat Loaf Musical
06:42 Meatloaf Recipes and Sonic
12:09 Back to Comics Cyberpunk Plug
13:09 Dark Knight Returns Debate
18:10 Why Kingdom Come Matters
22:18 Kingdom Come Setup and Credits
35:57 Easter Eggs Planet Krypton
45:39 Spectre Appears and Critique
53:40 Spectre Scrooge Setup
54:29 Holy Trinity Debate
55:40 Superman in Exile
57:30 Superman Hair Tangent
58:33 Ross Art Critique
01:02:48 Magog and Kansas Fallout
01:06:50 Tour of Retired Heroes
01:09:27 Batman Pages and No Hope
01:14:08 Superman Returns to Fight
01:16:03 Product of Its Time
01:28:51 Travis Projects Plug
01:31:47 Nemesis and Movie Kickstarter
01:38:37 Episode 200 and Wrap Up
...more
1h 45min
July 12, 2026Funny Book Forensic 445 Oh The Horrors
Greg and Dan review Saga Issue #2 from 2012. We are lost in the woods with Alana, Marko, and Baby. We sum up Summercon. Join us for another fun one!
Writer: Brian K. Vaughan; Penciller: Fiona Staples; Inker: Fiona Staples; Letterer: Fonografiks; Editors: Eric Stephenson
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Timeline:
00:00 Rolling Intro and Saga Setup
01:16 Comics Take Time
02:11 SummerCon Rant
08:50 Great Creator Chats
12:46 Comic Haul and Treasury Find
20:48 Episode 200 Guest Reveal
25:35 Kickstarter Plug and Pre Toast Debate
30:07 Back to Saga Chapter Two
31:34 Lying Cat Returns
31:57 Comcastic Internet Rant
33:49 Travis Tech Troubles
34:12 Wreath Job Worldbuilding
36:26 Bake Off Tangent
37:42 War for Profit Explained
39:21 Vines Spells and Exhaustion
44:55 Prince Robot Meets McHenry
49:41 The Stalk Revealed
54:25 Horrors and Ghost Kids
56:21 Wrap Up and Next Issues
01:01:27 Sign Off and Plugs
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1h 4min
July 05, 2026Funny Book Forensics 444 Saga After Dark
Greg and Dan review Saga Issue #1 from 2012. Lovers and a baby on the run! Video heads? War is everywhere. All that and a discussion of 2000s Vertigo and Lego. Join us for a fantasytastic episode.
The Secret Origin of Legion of Super- Substitute Heroes
Writer: Brian K. Vaughan; Penciller: Fiona Staples; Inker: Fiona Staples; Letterer: Fonografiks; Editors: Eric Stephenson
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Timeline:
00:00 After Dark Banter
00:47 Vaughan Love Fest
02:01 Bad TV Adaptations
05:22 Vertigo Renaissance
10:23 Why Saga Matters
15:45 No Page Numbers Rant
17:19 Saga Issue One Begins
17:31 Birth and Narrator Twist
24:27 Culture Clash and Arrest
27:29 Baron Robot Showdown
33:20 Battle and Escape
35:06 War Worldbuilding
37:34 Robot Bedroom Cutaway
38:05 Robot Royal Tensions
40:29 Agent Gale Briefing
43:30 Hazel Narration Hook
44:33 Gun Debate and Dog Story
47:02 Map to Rocketship Forest
48:50 Deserters and Family Fight
50:18 The Will Gets Hired
54:11 Horrors in the Dark
55:37 War Finds Them Again
57:38 Chapter One Aftermath
01:00:08 Stickers and Comic Show Plans
01:04:26 Bricks and Minifigs Saga
01:09:15 Know Your Rights Wrap Up
...more
1h 13min
June 28, 2026Funny Book Forensics 443 Substitute Origins
Greg and Dan review Secret Origins (Volume 2) # 37 from 1986. Light + Chlorophyll equals a full grown issue of Ty Templeton fun. We find out the origins of the "best" powers! Join us for a fun podcast.
Secret Origins (Volume 2) # 37
The Secret Origin of Legion of Super- Substitute Heroes
Writer: Ty Templeton; Penciller: Ty Templeton; Inker: Anthony Van Bruggen; Letterer: Ty Templeton; Colors: Carl Gafford; Editors: Mark Waid
Doctor Light: "All Those Light Years Ago!"
Writer: Craig Boldman; Penciller: Ty Templeton; Inker: Mike Parobeck; Letterer: Tim Harkins; Colors: Ken Branch; Editors: Mark Waid
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Timeline:
00:00 Booster Gold Is Back
01:18 Internet Rants And Pride
05:17 Introducing Secret Origins 37
10:43 Dr Light And Continuity Talk
13:31 Pac Man Ads And Credits
18:28 Meet Ral Benem
20:03 Chemical Bath Powers
24:50 Legion Tryouts Begin
31:52 Rejected Heroes Unite
36:17 Forming The Substitute Legion
38:21 Always Too Late To Help
39:47 Robots Acorns And Tree Men
42:06 Tree Men Plot Revealed
42:51 Mailbag Alien Invasions
44:04 Roy Thomas Top Five
47:21 Subs vs Acorn Planet
48:03 Chlorophyll Kid Saves Day
49:39 Legion Gets Shellacked
52:27 Dr Light Content Warning
54:10 Dr Light Meets Ghost
56:04 Mob Blackmail Spiral
59:02 Accident Creates Light Ghost
01:01:46 Final Showdown and Shame
01:05:54 Letters Page Lore
01:08:54 Ads Legion 89 and WWF
01:10:23 Sponsor Jiu Jitsu Lawyer
01:11:43 Windy Day and Retro Emporium
01:13:39 Kickstarter Substitute Cyborgs
01:19:20 Episode 200 Tease Goodbye
...more
1h 22min

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