Funny Book Forensics

Join Dan and Palmer Pellham as they discuss the Marvel Team-Up 89 from 1979! Spidey and Nightcrawler team up stop an evil circus plot! Join us for another fun show!

Writer: Chris Claremont; Pencillers: Michael Nasser and Rick Buckler; Inkers: Joe Rubinstein ; Letterer:
Clem Robins; Editors: Allen Milgrom

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00:00 Introduction and Greg's Absence
00:11 Meet Palmer: A Longtime Friend
00:43 Comic Book Conversations
01:06 Debate Team and Nerdy Adventures
01:24 Booster Gold and Story Selection
02:07 Marvel Team-Up: Spider-Man and Nightcrawler
02:49 Comic Book Collecting and Art Appreciation
04:33 X-Men History and Nightcrawler's Design
14:43 Arcade and Murderworld
19:21 Nightcrawler's Teleportation and Brimstone
28:37 Debate Over Nightcrawler's Costume
29:44 Jardine's Plot Against Spider-Man
30:29 Peter Parker's Appearance
31:00 Comic Book Ads and Nostalgia
32:17 Nightcrawler's Heroic Attempt
33:03 Nightcrawler vs. Cutthroat
40:13 Comic Book Creator Discussions
46:36 Final Battle and Conclusion
55:08 Upcoming Events and Farewell

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #5 from 2024. This wraps up the series and Travis is tired. Join us for another fun show!

Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Start
00:26 Travis as Greg: The Eyeball Air Incident
00:45 Jack: The Relatable Power Pack Member
01:10 Corporate Environment and Hawaiian Islands
02:01 Star Trek Noises and Podcast Interruptions
02:35 Podcast Listeners and Funny Book Forensics
04:41 Comic Book Discussion: Storm and Power Pack
13:03 Paneling and Sequential Art
17:36 Ellipses, Semicolons, and Comic Book Punctuation
21:13 Franklin's Ascension and Family Dynamics
30:06 Jack's Favorite Character
30:15 Green Marble Incident
31:39 Katie's Comeback
31:52 Franklin's Self-Doubt
33:22 Reunion and Return to Earth
34:16 Storm's Monologue
41:03 Comic Book Rankings
54:51 Podcast Wrap-Up

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #4 from 2024. Mayhem wants Franklin's power. Travis does not want Power Query. Dan learns that Jack knows best. Join us for another fun show!

Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith

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00:00 Podcast Mishap and Tech Jargon
02:21 Comic Book Writing Styles
06:17 Into the Storm: Issue Four Breakdown
10:48 Art Styles and Timelessness in Comics
16:10 Tribute to Comic Legends
27:31 Dissecting the Book's Flaws
28:42 Power Pack Family Dynamics
30:24 Jack's Character Analysis
31:15 Mayhem's Ship and Franklin's Dilemma
34:43 The Power Transfer Plot
46:31 Kickstarters and Comic Projects
49:14 Random Tangents and Wrap-Up

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #3 from 2024. The kids go after Mayhem. Storm takes out the Brood. The computer defeats Dan. Another fun episode!

Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith

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00:00 Podcast Mishap and Tech Jargon
02:21 Comic Book Writing Styles
06:17 Into the Storm: Issue Four Breakdown
10:48 Art Styles and Timelessness in Comics
16:10 Tribute to Comic Legends
27:31 Dissecting the Book's Flaws
28:42 Power Pack Family Dynamics
30:24 Jack's Character Analysis
31:15 Mayhem's Ship and Franklin's Dilemma
34:43 The Power Transfer Plot
46:31 Kickstarters and Comic Projects
49:14 Random Tangents and Wrap-Up

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #2 from 2024. Power Pack battles Space Monsters. Franklin talks to Storm. We talk 80s comics!

Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith

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 00:00 Introduction and Missing Greg
00:48 Comic Book Character Deaths and Emotional Impact
02:04 Creators and Their Controversial Works
05:49 The Shift to Darker Comics
10:57 British Invasion and Indie Comics
18:01 Power Pack and Watchmen Comparisons
32:53 Diving into Power Pack: Into the Storm
37:33 Recap and Return to Action
38:35 Brood and Mayhem Clash
41:13 Comic Book Industry Insights
43:26 DC and Marvel Dynamics
46:10 Power Pack's Adventure Continues
53:14 Battling Space Monsters
55:16 Comic Book Nostalgia
01:04:49 Final Thoughts and Plugs

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #1 from 2024. Power Pack, Franklin Richards, Aliens, Fantastic Four! Join us for a fun romp through a fun book.

Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup
00:31 Recap of Previous Podcast
01:05 Power Pack Discussion Begins
03:42 Franklin Richards and the Fantastic Four
14:21 Comic Book Industry Anecdotes
26:53 Art and Panel Discussion
30:45 Setting Up the Story
31:27 Modern Marvel and Thought Bubbles
34:02 Color Themes and Page Layouts
37:03 Character Introductions and Development
38:46 Art and Anamorphic Characters
40:52 Establishing the Adventure
46:32 Comic Book Writing Insights
50:49 Fun in Comics vs. Dark Themes
57:49 Upcoming Issues and Plugs

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Grow Up! Special from 2019. We get into all sorts of Power Pack fun and relive Travis's pure joy for a series he read as a kid.

Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Gurihiru; Inkers: Tamra Bonvillain; Gurihiru; Letterer: Joe Caramagna; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Wil Moss; Tom Brevoort

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Confusion
00:32 Meet Travis: Co-Author and Upcoming Projects
00:54 Graphic Novels and Kickstarter Campaigns
02:44 Greg's Absence and Sending Good Vibes
03:12 Creator Interviews and Podcast Plans
04:31 Power Pack and Comic Inspirations
05:51 Marvel and DC Comics in the 80s
08:12 Power Pack: Characters and Dynamics
36:08 Travis's Writing Journey and Marvel Rejections
39:55 Power Pack: Storyline and Analysis
51:45 Nostalgia and Modern Storytelling
52:13 Superman and Origin Stories
52:46 James Gunn's Influence
53:24 Character Introductions and Tags
54:06 Comic Book Tropes and Storytelling Techniques
57:09 Digital vs. Physical Comics
58:25 Power Pack and Family Dynamics
59:07 Kitty Pryde and Wolverine Cameos
01:01:38 Battle with the Brood
01:28:49 Katie's Dilemma and Family Moments
01:34:38 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Greg and Dan review Adventure Comics 210 because Krypto! A light episode until Dan discovers the book came out the same month the Comics Code Authority stamps started appearing on books. Join us for Krypto and code fun. 

Writer: Auto Binder; Pencillers: Curt Swan, Ramona Fradon, George Papp; Inkers: Seymour Barry, Ramona Fradon, George Papp; Letterer: Milt Snapinn; Editors: Whitney Ellsworth, Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, George Kashdan

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00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:44 Superman Comics and the Summer of Superman
00:47 The Facsimile Edition and Sweepstakes
03:22 Krypto the Superdog's Origin
05:08 Comics Code Authority and Its Impact
11:11 Discussion on Censorship and Modern Parallels
13:00 Superboy and Krypto's Adventures
17:48 Superboy's Encounter with Thieves
20:58 Superboy and Krypto's Bonding Moments
29:24 Superboy's Harsh Treatment of Krypto
29:58 Dog Deserves a Cowboy Hat
30:23 Sad Dog Expressions
31:10 Superboy and Krypto's Adventures
34:00 Comic Code Authority Discussion
37:44 Aquaman's Underwater Newspaper
39:08 Green Arrow and International Relations
41:16 Comic Code and Drug References
50:40 Conclusion and Plugs
51:59 Booster Gold and Future Plans

Greg and Dan review Adventure Comics 353 staring the Legion of Super-Heroes! Shooter kills a Legionnaire! Join us for more silver age fun!

Writer: Jim Shooter; Penciller: Curt Swan; Inker: George Klein; Letterer: Milt Snapinn; Editors: Mort Weisinger

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00:00 Introduction and Baseball Banter
00:52 Comic Book Talk Begins
01:21 Discussing Adventure Comics #253
02:14 Jim Shooter's Writing and Characters
08:10 Comic Book Advertisements and Anecdotes
12:19 The Legion of Superheroes and The Fatal Five
27:59 Jim Shooter's Early Career
29:41 Shooter's Early Influence on Legion
31:04 Jim Shooter's Personal Struggles
32:35 Sun Eater Battle Begins
34:26 Legion's Plan and Challenges
38:40 Pharaoh Lad's Sacrifice
43:31 Aftermath and Reflection
46:37 Shooter's Legacy and Impact
48:22 Comic Sales and Industry Insights
53:43 Final Thoughts and Plugs

Greg and Dan review Adventure Comics 352 staring the Legion of Super-Heroes! We dove back into Jim Shooter's 14 year old writing and found the introduction of the Fatal Five and the Sun Eater. Join us for some silver age fun!

Writer: Jim Shooter; Penciller: Curt Swan; Inker: George Klein; Letterer: Milt Snapinn; Editors: Mort Weisinger

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00:00 Introduction and Superman Movie Review
02:24 Superman and Lex Luthor Discussion
05:27 Superman TV Shows and Character Analysis
07:34 Nathan Fillion and Firefly Controversy
09:57 Comic Book Review: Jim Shooter's Early Work
16:54 Comic Book History and Publishing Insights
35:39 Superboy's Unfair Advantage
36:48 The Sun Eater Threat
38:30 Legionnaires' Call to Action
39:15 Banking and Money Explained
44:16 Recruiting the Villains
45:02 Comic Book Advertisements
50:54 SOS to Evil
51:45 The Legionnaires' Mission
57:16 The Persuader and Projectra
01:00:10 Mono and Ferro Lad
01:01:22 Upcoming Issue Teasers
01:01:57 Listener Letters and Responses
01:05:47 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell