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Framing Batman
Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #3. Batman investigates Roman. Roman does Jui-Jitsu. Dan frames posters. Greg covers his ears. Then we find some beefy comic book artists. All that and more on…
A Murder of Crows
Greg, Dan, and movie art expert Travis Bundy review The Crow graphic novel. Eric gets revenge on... wait you know the story! Travis explains both how the art and story come together to speak to…
Batman Has Friends
Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #2. Greg loves Big Batman's new car. Dan is stuck on the social commentary. Alfred meets Batman. . Join us for another fun? show. Writer(s): Scott Snyder;…
A Batman of the People
Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #1. Greg loves Big Batman. Nick Dragotta is amazing. We find out why this thing is so darn popular. We also pay tribute to Tim Curry and Peter Cullen. Join us…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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:…
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…
Funny 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…
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.…
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…
Rick Hulk Jones
Greg and Dan review What If? #12 from 1978. The hippest Hulk ever is here, Rick Jones. The problem with What If? is revealed. Around 30 editorial notes later we bring you another fun podcast. What…
Fantastic Five
Greg and Dan review What If? #1 from 1976. Spider-Man joins the Fantastic Four! The Puppet Master is controlling Namor! Greg faces a Hypno-Fish! What If you actually think this podcast if fun?…
Booster's Millennium
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #25 from 1987. Booster Gold International is no more, Booster Gold in Metropolis is no more, Booster Gold Volume 1 is no more. You get all that and the normal…
Dirk Hunter
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #24 from 1987. Who is Manhunting Booster Gold? A house divided must fall! There is some Millennium and Steve Englehart chat. All that and more on another fun…
Big Blue Crossover
Greg and Dan review Action Comics #594 Booster Gold #23 from 1987. The Superman Crossover no one wanted. Two Booster Golds? Beware of banks like Booster should have been. We review these books for…
Booster and Goldstar
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #22 from 1987. Booster and the JLI fight big aliens. Booster, Goldstar, and Skeets fight little aliens. Is it time for a Death in the Family... wait that was in…
Booster vs. Aliens
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #21 from 1987. Booster Gold fights aliens and tries to find Goldstar. Thank you for everything Gerry Conway! Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens;…
Booster in the Clear
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #20 from 1987. Booster Gold is just inked. Chewy Chips Ahoy or Keebler Soft Batch? We wrestle over this issue and more on this jam packed fun episode. Writer: Dan…
Booster in a Flash Villain
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #19 from 1987. Booster Gold fights a Flash Villain. Dan fights the text bubbles. All that and more in another fun podcast. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan…
Byrning Superboy
Greg and Dan review Legion of Super-Heroes Vol 3 #38 from 1987. Levitz kills another major DC character. Greg and Dan are time trapped. Sometimes this one is Punishing. Thanks for joining us for…
Byrning the Legion
Greg and Dan review Superman Vol 2 #8 and Action Comics #591 from 1987. Superboy vs. Superman. John Byrne entrenches his new Superman Mythos. The Legion of Super-Heroes must be lost. Hang on for…
Trapping Time Traps
Greg and Dan review Legion of Super-Heroes Vol 3 #37 from 1987. The Time Trapper has a big surprise for the Legion and Superboy. No he is not yet Doomsday. Squatcho Man has secured legal services.…
Booster's Last Dance
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #18 from 1987. Booster is in a film noir classic. Its Booster's last call! Plus and update on the Squatcho Man in another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens;…
Hawk and Doc In Mexico
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #17 from 1987. A Cheshire Cat attacks a Hawk. Booster stops a doc. The inker is no star. This and so much more on another fun show! Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller:…
Its Team Booster
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #16 from 1987. Team Booster is ready to face the threats of 1987! The Seahawks won! Booster has a legacy? Another fun podcast. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan…
The Girl on the Bus
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #15 from 1987. Can Booster Gold, Michelle, Trixie, Rip, and Jack get back to 1987? We don't know but maybe the guest dogs do. We are back for another fun podcast!…
A Rip in Time
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #14 from 1987. The Judge Feds are after Booster and Trixie. Rip and Jack try to get everyone back to the past. These stories keep getting better! Join us for…
Time is Time Again
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #13 from 1987. Booster is sick. The world hates heroes. The answers are all in the future. A futuretastic episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens;…
Booster Gold Season One
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #12 from 1987. Boosters final battle with the 1000! Will he survive? Is this the A, B, C, D, or E plot? Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens;…
Booster Is Shocked
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #11 from 1986. Booster vs Capitalism! Booster vs Shockwave! Greg and Dan vs Staying on Task! Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan…
Booster Vs. Bots
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #10 from 1986. Robots test Booster's skills. Greg's machines fail him. The 1000 are ready to win?! Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller:…
Booster Chills
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #9 from 1986. Chill out Legion, Booster Gold will handle it. Greg learns about the DC Challenge. Another fun episode! Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens;…
Booster Christmas Present Past
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #8 from 1986. The Legion of Christmas Future is out to haunt Booster's Past. We also meet the Chiller, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush. Join us for another fun…
Booster is Kind of a Good Guy?
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #7 from 1986. Booster screws up, again. Superman is right, again. Dan is probably wrong, again. Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller:…
Origins: A Booster Gold Story
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #6 from 1986. Superman!? Skeets tells all. We get Booster's origin and a showdown with the Man of Steel. Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens;…
Twisted Meaning
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #5 from 1986. Does Mr. Twister twist things? Is Hockey a violent sport? What is the Booster Mobile!? Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens;…
Booster and Thorn
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #4 from 1986. Thorn and Booster fight the 1000. Trixie has an aunt. We needed Skeets to organize our show. Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens;…
1000 Cobra
Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #3 from 1986. Booster continues the fight against the 1000. Who is the mystery woman? We go Retro... Emporium. Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan…
Skeets No!
Greg and Dan digest Booster Gold #2 from 1985. Mind Dancer, Teal Guard, Skeets down.... How will Booster promote cereal and save the day? And dogs visit the podcast! Join us for another fun…
A Very Special Episode
Travis is back with Dan for a watch along of the Power Pack TV Pilot. Join us as we talk through the perils of early nineties pilots. Fun topic for a fun show. Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:…
Black Guard
Greg is back with Dan for the World's greatest super-hero Booster Gold! We take on Booster Gold #1 from 1985. Booster is trying to make movies. Black Guard is trying to crush him. Join us for…
Its a Circus
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;…
Let's Go Home
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;…
We Know Jack
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…
Lost Time
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:…
Kids in Space
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;…
Fantastic Decisions
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:…
Lucky 13
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:…
The Krypto Code
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…
Here Comes the Sun Eater
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…
Fatal Shooter
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.…
Enter Grimbor
Greg and Dan review Superboy Volume 1 #221 Starring the Legion of Super-Heroes. Grimbor is here! Join us for our fun tribute to Jim Shooter and Mike Grell. Writer: Jim Shooter; Penciller: Mike…
Dupes vs Dupes
Greg and Dan review Madrox #5. Madrox against more dupes! The mystery is solved between all of the ads. Another fun episode! Next week Grimbor appears. Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo…
Ditto Me This Ditto Me That
Greg and Dan review Madrox #4. Madrox is in deep now! Can he dupe his way into solving the mystery? We also briefly honor Jim Shooter, RIP. Join us for another fun show! Writer: Peter David;…
An Existential Discussion
Greg and Dan review Madrox #3. Madrox is in a philosophical argument with themself! We also recount our recent adventures at Summercon, including encounters with notable comic creators like Dan…
An Internal Disagreement
Greg and Dan review Madrox #2. Dupes, Chicago, mysteries, advertisements, and more! Join us as we continue to honor Peter David's career. Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker:…
Now Dan Likes Clones
Greg and Dan review Madrox #1 in honor of the late great Peter David. We share our thoughts on the character's bold new direction. Plus, get the latest updates on Grit City Comic-Con and more!…
Ricklelicious
Greg and Dan review Jack Kirby's Jimmy Olsen #141 oh goody the Rickles storyline is over. We also reflect on the legacy of prolific writer Peter David, his significant contributions to the comic…
Oh Goody
Dan and Greg "review" Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #139 with its guest appearance by Don Rickles, or should we say, Goody Rickles? Another Jack Kirby "Classic" as we near the end of the our Jimmy…
Rise into the Pit
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…
Two Brains and Four Fists
Dan and Greg review Jimmy Olsen 137. What has four fists, cyborgs, Starlite, and a Jack Kirby book? This podcast does! Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer:…
King Clone
Dan and Greg smash Jimmy Olsen 136. Jimmy Hulk tries to smash the clones. Kirby continues to world build. Dan is not patient enough to let the build happen! Another fun episode. Writer: Jack…
Project Clones
Dan and Greg explore the wild and wacky world of Jack Kirby's Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #135. From the bizarre Evil Factory to cloning shenanigans we take on the complexities of Kirby's…
Mountain of Judgement
Dan and Greg dive into Jack Kirby's Jimmy Olsen #134 featuring Jimmy Olsen and the Newsboy Legion as they embark on an adventure to find the Mountain of Judgment. We also talk about Kirby's epic…
Whizzing into Kirby's Jimmy Olsen
Greg and Dan dive into Jack Kirby's Fourth World, with Jimmy Olsen issue 133. Get ready for an in-depth analysis of the legendary comic creator's transition from Marvel to DC and his impact on the…
Flexing Nothing
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…
Dark Flex Returns
Greg and Dan return after a month and a half hiatus to review Flex Mentallo #3. We discuss the complexities of the comic, its intricate references, and personal reactions to the content. Besides…
Flexing Our Emotional Muscles
Dan and Greg delve into Flex Mentallo #2 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. This episode is filled with discussions on the book’s complex narrative, riddled with Silver and Bronze Age comic…
Flexing Our Mental Muscles
Dan and Greg explore Flex Mentallo issue #1. In this episode, we dive into Grant Morrison's complex meta-narrative in Flex Mentallo #1. We discuss our initial confusion about the storyline, which…
League of Santas
Greg Smith and Dan Schabot team up to review JLA (Vol 1) #60! This festive issue brings holiday cheer as Santa Claus joins the Justice League of America. ✨ Plus, we dive into a bit of Plastic…
Santa's Special Day
Greg and Dan review Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special (1992). eview Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special (1992). Can Lobo defeat Santa's evil capitalist empire in the North Pole? Will Greg still…
One, Two, Three, Four
Greg and Dan review The Four #1 by our partners at Project-Nerd.com. Can The Four take down "dozens" of evildoers, or is another fate in store for the elite combat team? They also discuss Grit…
There's Always a Chance
Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 12. How does Ice cover up the murder and celebrate Chance's life at the same time? We wrap up the discussion of Human Target. It is a fun episode as we…
Its On Ice
Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 11. The mystery is over. How will this influence Chance and Ice's relationship? All that and our normal banter! Writer: Tom King; Artist: Greg…
A Dog Day Afternoon
Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 10. Chance is relying on G'nort to help him discover who killed him. Greg and Dan can't wait for this. Another fun episode. Writer: Tom King; Artist:…
People Who Live in Ice Houses
Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 9. Chance thinks he is in the Shadow of the Bat. Can Ice take him back to reality? That plus all the normal banter. Writer: Tom King; Artist: Greg…
Rocket Iron Red
Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 8. Rocket Red solves the entire mystery. Is he smart enought to know he solved it? That and a Nathan Fillion career retrospective. It is another fun…
Fire Bad
Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 7. Fire tempts Christopher Chance. Did she kill him? Also more about the Global Guardians. It is another fun episode! Writer: Tom King; Artist: Greg…
I Am Not..
Greg and Dan review Tales of the Human Target Special. Find out how Christopher Chance met Guy Gardner, Fire, and Booster Gold. Chance was just trying to die 3 times. How hard can it be? It is…
I Hate This Guy
Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 6. Guy Gardner is back. Chance and Ice figure out how to deal with him. We talk about hybrid Florida swamp creatures. It is another fun episode! Writer:…
Chance and the Brain
Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 5. Chance's mind is invaded. They discover dark secrets about Martian Manhunter and Fire. Dan almost passes out mid podcast. Another fun one for you!…
Bagels and Bugs
Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 3 and 4. Christopher Chance and Ice meet-up with Booster Gold and Blue Beetle to try to figure out who murdered the Human Target. Another fun episode…
A Bizarre Chance
Greg and Dan review The Human Target (2022) 1 and 2. Christopher Chance is poisoned and is trying to solve his own murder. Dan wants to talk about the Bugaloos. Join us for a Bizarre show. Writer:…
Hun-Ya Business
Part 2! Greg and Dan review All-New Collectors' Edition C-56, more commonly known as the Superman vs Muhammad Ali tabloid from April 1978. Can Ali defeat Hun-Ya? Will Superman save the world? Find…
Ali is Bodacious
Greg and Dan review All-New Collectors' Edition C-56, more commonly known as the Superman vs Muhammad Ali tabloid from April 1978. Superman and Ali square off to prevent an angry space alien from…
Its My Pack
Greg and Dan review Barkham Asylum. We actually have fun! Join us to find out how Jester and Penny survive super villain pet jail. Writer and Artist: Yehudi Mercado; Letterer: Saida Temofonte…
Cap Wolf Oh Great
Greg and Dan review Captain America 407 and part of 408. That Cap Wolf saga almost comes to an end. Why are all of the X-People here? Another fun episode. Main 407 Writers: Mark Gruenwald;…
Wolfpack Attack
Greg and Dan review Captain America 406. The werewolves are out in force so we talk about going to Summercon and meeting Jim Shooter! I promise that we talk about the issue too. Main Writers: Mark…
Dances with Werewolves
Greg and Dan review Captain America 405. You wanted this! Cap Wolf is in the house. He has the greatest inner dialogue in the history of comics. Also, Cap's friends lose his friends too. Main…
We wanted this! We Got!?
Greg and Dan review Captain America 404. Everyone is fighting. The story makes no sense. The back-up is even worse. Why are we here for this? We read it so you don't have to. Creative Team: Main…
Fake Lobo and Crappy Doctor Strange
Greg and Dan review Captain America 403. Dan is waiting for Cap Wolf to show up. All we get is fake lobo and crappy Doctor Strange. Creative Team: Main Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik…
Cap Wolf is Not in the House
Cap Wolf is finally... not here. Greg and Dan review Captain America 402. Captain America can't seem to find his friends. Creative Team: Main Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inker:…
Terrible Titans
Dan and Greg review Terror Titans 5 and 6. They kill characters for no reason. The story thankfully ends. Next up Cap Wolf! Creative Team: #5 Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe Bennett; Inker:…
David Lee Roth's Parricide
Dan and Greg review Terror Titans 3 and 4. We get lots of parricide. Greg says the whole story is gross! We can't wait for you to listen to that one. Creative Team: #3 Writers: Sean McKeever;…
A Terror to Read
Dan and Greg review Terror Titans 1 and 2. Kids killing kids always makes for a terrorizing book. This makes me want to read Cap Wolf. Creative Team: #1 Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe…
Starlite Spotlight 2
Dan and Travis!?? discuss Starlite 6 and 7. That's right, Dan gets to read the script and see the art for Starlite 7. Back starlite to receive issue 7 at https://t.ly/FBFSL. Creative Team:…
Starlite Spotlight
Dan and Greg review Starlite 6. We learn more about all the characters and their tragic (except Roger's) backgrounds. Can Sara overcome her past to save everyone? Find out in this issue and by…
Dan Heart Legion
Dan and Greg review Legion of Super Heroes v2 294. Its the end of the Great Darkness Saga and Darkseid wants to kill everyone. We wrap up the story and Dan shares what was next for the Legion.…
3 Billion Daxamites
Dan and Greg review Legion of Super Heroes v2 293. The master is revealed. We roll a 1 for initiative. It looks really bad for the galaxy. Creative Team: Writer: Paul Levitz; Co-Plotter and…
Wildfire Go Boom
Dan and Greg review Legion of Super Heroes v2 292. The Legion has a baby. Dan tries feminism. Greg learns Legion symbols. This one has lots of kablams and kathooms. Creative Team: Main Writer:…
Mordru and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Dan and Greg review Legion of Super Heroes v2 291. The darkness takes out Mordru and Time Trapper. Computo took out Greg's audio. More Blok humor to delight Greg. Join us for another fun episode.…
The Legion of Losers
Dan and Greg review Legion of Super Heroes v2 290. The Legion loses over and over again. The servants of darkness and the master’s plan takes shape. Greg keeps waiting for a Legionnaire to die.…
Brainiac 5 and Medical Ethics
Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 Annual 1. Brainiac 5 tries to heal a little girl after learning to be a surgeon in one day. What could possibly go wrong? The Legion grows up in front…
Its Cold Outside There's No...
Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #289. The Legion goes from teenagers in space to 20 somethings right before our eyes. New costumes, jealously, and intrigue. Its cold on that…
A Karate Kid in King Pharoxx's Court
Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #288. Its time for the Keith Giffen art! There are lines everywhere. The Legionnaires send half the team to help Karate Kid and Projectra and send the…
Why Chameleon Boy Why
Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #287. Chameleon Boy leads the Espionage Squad on a suicide mission. 17:1 Odds for Greg's audio to be better this week. Creative Team: Main Writers:…
A Sunny Planetoid Holiday
Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #286. Levitz continues to put his stamp on the book with new characterization for Chameleon Boy and Sun Boy. We get a golden villain and Greg is…
Buy One Ship Get 3 Free
Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #285. Greg recorded his audio in outer space. The Legionnaires get some new ships and fight the Khunds. Creative Team: Main Writers: Paul Levitz;…
Taking Pieces Off the Table
Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #284. Paul Levitz gets a second chance to write the Legion. Meet new characters! See the set-up for a big story to come! Greg finally gets an issue…
I Wonder Who Dies
Dan and Greg review (Uncanny) X-Men 95. We review the famous X-Men Story where the first of the new X-Men dies. Marvel is nice enough to give it away right on the cover. In spite of that, we have…
Everyone Still Hates Cyclops
Dan and Greg review (Uncanny) X-Men 94. The danger room is dangerous. Cyclops is a jerk. We get an old villain for new heroes. Join us for another great episode. Creative Team: Writers: Chris…
Everyone Hates Cyclops
Dan and Greg review the rest of Giant Size X-Men #1. Everyone hates Cyclops. We have lots of X-Men on an Island. Its a fun time as always. Warning there are some Blue Beetle Movie Spoilers at the…
Accidental Dave Cockrum Tribute
Its the new year! Dan and Greg start with a Deadly Genesis. We review Giant Size X-Men #1. Well at least a quarter of it. Start the new year with a key book from the Bronze age and learn more…
Ghosts of DC Christmas Past
Dan and Greg celebrate the holidays and review Limited Collector's Edition Presents Christmas with the Super-Heroes (C-43). We got classic Superman, Wonder-Woman, and Sandman stories. In addition,…
Why Ina Whay
Dan and Greg review Alpha Dogs #4. Buck and the dogs given powers from his blood are trapped on a Yacht. Will they escape before they are trapped on Salem's island? Find out as Jon Dexter and crew…
Scorched Duck
Dan and Greg sort of review Destroyer Duck #5! We debate the quality of the Howard the Duck movie. We reveal the craziest character in Destroyer Duck. Its a fun and crazy episode. Creative Team:…
Duck in Flight
Dan and Greg review Destroyer Duck #4! Duke Duck flies in plane. Vanilla Cupcake and G.O.D.Corp continue to infiltrate a country. We find out their explosive plot! All this and Airplane talk in…
Duck with Cherry Sauce
Dan and Greg review Destroyer Duck #3! Duke Duck makes some new friends. We get more insight on Vanilla Cupcake. We even talk about child stars. All this and more in another great episode!…
Mommie's Roast Duck
Dan and Greg review Destroyer Duck #2! Ned Packer is dead but GODCorp LTD lives on. Mommie is out for vengeance against Duke. We also discuss Muriel Fahrion's parallel fight with American…
Ducking Corporations
Dan and Greg review some Destoryer Duck! Stever Gerber and Jack Kirby strike back against Marvel to help Steve Gerber pay legal fees for his ongoing battle to get the rights to Howard the Duck.…
They’re All Dead!
Dan and Greg find out what happens to Justice League Antarctica in Suicide Squad Volume 2 Number 1. Let's just say it doesn't go well. Buh-Bye Multi-Man! We are surprised to see one of today's…
Stone Cold Subs
Dan makes Greg read the Legion of Substitute Heroes Special from 1985. Greg wanted the book to end 15 pages in and 35 minutes into the podcast. Dan doesn't care and keeps dropping Legion…
G'nort Off
Greg wanted Antarctica and so it is! Dan and Greg relive the most epic Justice League Antarctica issue ever made! We have disaster, G'Nort, and rabid penguins. This is our first tribute to Keith…
I Wish I Had Said No
Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 7 in Captain America 378. One guy gives up his powers, one guy takes them back. Kingpin and Red Skull battle in a match where the audience wants no…
I Traded My Steroids for Meth
Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 6 in Captain America 377. After 15 minutes of "discussing" our right to complain or not complain about bad storytelling we get into the issue. Bullseye…
I'm Not on Drugs
Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 5 in Captain America 376. We see pouches, pockets, and the character DC ripped off for Bain, Crossbones! Cap is coming off his high. Black Widow and…
Snakes and Devils
Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 4 in Captain America 375. This story is really confusing so we spend a bunch of time talking about Diamondback! In the other part of the story Daredevil…
These Dreams Go On
Greg and Dan review a Streets of Poison Tie-In in Daredevil 283. Where has this Captain America been all our lives. We also see the orgin of the Vulture's technology. Strap in as we fight…
Inconspicuous Costume Party
Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 3 in Captain America 374. Sai there is more Bullseye vs Captain America. We learn to wear a costume to go undercover. We also get a "great" Battlestar…
Its Agent Carter's Fault
Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 2 in Captain America 373. We learn that Agent Carter can't make a phone call. Also, why does Bullseye have a target on his brain? Its another fun podcast…
Put this One on Ice
Greg and Dan Start the 8 part Captain America story "Streets of Poison" with Captain America 372. Captain America confrontsthe new deadly menace Ice. We have characters with terrible names, bad…
Papa Vril Dox
Greg and Dan examine part 2 of the Cairn drug war in L.E.G.I.O.N '89 (vol 1) #6. Dox set's himself up to be the new Chief of Police (dictator) on Cairn while Lobo tries to murder Bek. Will the…
Dox Populi
Greg and Dan continue looking at drugs and alcohol in comics with L.E.G.I.O.N '89 (vol 1) #5. What happens when a megolomaniac tries to take over a planet (country) run by a drug lord? Is it…
What If…? This was a good episode
We honor Greg's Junior Braves of the Apocaplypse co-author Michael Tanner. He developed the podcast and convention panel sensation Burn After Pitching. We review What If...? Vol 1. 34 where…
Enter U.S. 1
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…
Whatever happened to mighty boy
Dan is upset at Greg for his choices in Starlite 5. Join us for a review of the book and our normal banter. Don't miss this fun episode as we review one of the better books Dan has read in a long…
Friendship Bridge
We review Ciudad the book that inspired Extraction 1 & 2 on Netflix. This was a fast and action packed story based in Ciudad del Este. Join us for another fun show. Creative Team: Writer: Ande…
Demon in a Bottle
It’s time for Iron Man 128! Will Tony Stark stop drinking? Will chlorine gas just go away? Dan and Greg explore these questions and more on this episode of Funny Book Forensics. Creative Team:…
An Army of Villains
Iron Man fights an army of villains. Greg has no idea who any of the Marvel villains are. Tony Stark gets drunk, again. Join us for another fun Episode. Creative Team: Writer: David Michelinie,…
Stop Hammer Time
Tony Stark battles Hammer on his floating headquarters in Iron Man 126. We follow the battle and even talk Seasteading in this fun podcast. You don't want to miss this one. Creative Team: Writer:…
I'm Arbogast
Tony drinks to cope with his potential murder charge. Dan and Greg cope with audio issues. We all make it out unscathed in this fun episode covering Iron Man 125! Creative Team: Writer: David…
Tony Is Repulsing
Tony is not dead! In fact in this issue he may have committed murrrrrrder. Dan and Greg riff on Tony Stark, Atlantic City and much more! Join us for a fun episode. Creative Team: Writer: David…
Iron Man’s Rogues Gallery
Tony Stark is mixing Amaretto and Scotch. Greg and Dan are fascinated by the "stellar" villains that show up in Iron Man 123. Its Atlantic City Casino Action you won't want to miss! Creative Team:…
Iron Origin
They retell Iron Man's origin in this one. Greg and Dan analyze whether or not this was a good idea. Tony Stark ponders his past life. In the end this one seemed like a file issue but here we are…
The Invisible Iron Man
Dan and Greg are back after a bit of a hiatus! We are off and running back into “Demon in a Bottle” with Iron Man 121 from 1979! Why does Greg think Iron Man is invisible? How do those wings work…
This is First Class
Dan and Greg are ready for everyone’s favorite Iron Playboy! We review Iron Man 120, the start of the famous “Demon in a Bottle” storyline. What we didn’t know is that we would be reviewing a…
He is a Good Dog
Dan and Greg review Jon Dexter’s Alpha Dogs 1, 2, and 3. Its a fun mystery story that opens with dog on a beach and ends with… Wait we don’t know yet! When do we get issue 4! Follow along with us…
305 Protect Lion Shirt Boy
Dan and Greg are done with the New Teen Titans Drug Books after we review the 3rd one sponsored by IBM and others. We critique the story and the drug war in this fun discussion. Trust me you will…
The New Teen Drugs
This week we are really sorry for ourselves. We review the second Drug Awareness Campaign New Teen Titans issue. This time Wally West protects the Protectors friend from drugs but does a really…
Meet the Protector
We are sorry! Dan and Greg spend the day critiquing the first New Teen Titans Drug book sponsored by Keebler. Its bad, really bad but bad is what we do best. Get a glimpse of the Nancy Reagan war…
In the Grip of Drugs
Greg and Dan finish up the 1970s Drugs in Comics stories with Spiderman 98. This is a fun one, we dig into some of the implications of drug issues and read a fun book. How did Peter know where…
Spider Jitsu
Greg and Dan continue the drugs in comics series with Amazing Spider-Man 97. This time Harry Osborne may be in some trouble with pills! What will happen to Harry? Will the Goblin expose Spidey’s…
Spidey Drugs
Its here, Greg and Dan finally review Amazing Spider-Man 96. Why was this issue so scary that the CCA would not put their stamp on it? Find out in a fun episode. Creative Team: Writer: Stan Lee,…
Forbidden Fruit
Wait, there was a drug issue the Comics Code Authority approved about one year before the Spiderman Issues. Welcome to the back-up story in Action Comic 378, a Tale of the Legion of Super-Heroes.…
Green vs Drugs
A few hits later and Dan and Greg are back to Green Lantern 86 the 2nd half of the drug issues. Will Speedy survive his detox and who are the evil drug peddlers? Tune in to find out! We told you…
Speedy with Two Arms
Its time for Dan and Greg to take on Drugs. We dive into our support for Richard Nixon’s drug war…. Wait! We won’t do that but we will review the classic Green Lantern 85 and 86 the first two…
Neil and George
Dan finally stopped crying long enough to post this one. Dan and Greg remember Neil Adams and George Perez, ’nuff said’. Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6…
Rats at Dusk
It is the end for Nathaniel Dusk! Will he survive the rat poison and get revenge on the mob? Find out as Dan and Greg wrap up the 4 issue series. Creative Team: Writer: Don McGregor Artist: Gene…
Alive at Dusk
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…
Train at Dusk
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…
Dusk is Falling
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…
Do Not Split the Party
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.…
Reverse Caliber
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!…
C.R.I.Tical Miss
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…
Vampire Special on Aisle 5
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…
287 Apocalypse Scape
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,…
257 Prez Part 1
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…
Nano Mutants
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…
Sandy Duncan Apocalypse
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…
Bi Phallicia
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…
You Think I am Done!?
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…
F#$@ing Midnighter
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…
All About Matt
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…
Russian into Trouble with Dick
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…
Mountain, Tower, Fortress Lad
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…
Midnighter at the Multiplex
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,…
Midnighter on Violence
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…
Midnighter not at the Apollo
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…
Saturday Night's Main Event
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…
Wonder Woman vs the Number One Contender
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…
Decay
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…
Wonder Woman at the Library
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…
George and Wonder Woman
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…
Starlite
Dan and Greg discuss Starlite Issue 2 fresh off shipping from KickStarter. What happens when kid super-heroes grow-up? Where do they go, what do they do, and how do they end up in outer space with…
Killers! Assassins!
We finish up the Harlan Ellison deep dive by watching the Star Trek TOS Season 1 Episode 28 Episode, you guessed it, City on the Edge of Forever. Kirk and Spock go back in time to save McCoy……
Harlan Ellison Cut
Time, displacement, tragedy! All in this episode of Funny Book Forensics! We finish the Harlan Ellison Cut! This is an amazing story. City on the Edge of Forever issue 5 in this episode. WRITTEN:…
Harlan Ellison Snyder Cut
Why watch the Snyder cut when you can get the Ellison cut? Greg and Dan review Harlan Ellison’s original teleplay for Dan’s favorite Star Trek Original Series Episode The City on the Edge of…
Whatever Happened to SP?
Greg and Dan get to the end of Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles. “Heavens to Murgatroyd” where does Snagglepuss end up after his life falls apart and he is blackballed? Also, we discuss…
Where has My Little Dog Gone?
Greg and Dan continue the discussion of Exit Stage Left and you know the story is good when they just talk about the story. Issue 5 brings the climax of the arc. Find out if Snagglepuss testifies……
It All Goes Boom
Greg and Dan continue the discussion of Exit Stage Left. This is where things start to change Snagglepuss and Huckleberry Hound. The subplots stop and story moves forward as Gigi Allen uses all of…
Cougar in the City
Greg and Dan continue the discussion of Exit Stage Left. In the story we learn about Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, Arthur Miller, and whole host of character from the 1950s. The story moves…
I am Your Huckleberry
Greg and Dan continue the discussion of Exit Stage Left. The McCarthy Era topics continue including Roy Cohn, The Lavender Scare, Huckleberry Hound in the City, and the campaign against communism.…
Heavens to Murgatroyd
Greg and Dan head to the front of the stage to discuss the first issue of Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles. Of course, we are going to discuss the issue. Thanks to some great writing by…
Prez Part 3
Greg and Dan review Prez issue 4 from 1974. Prez fights off cultural imperialism, the Universal Monsters, and bat based disease to save the Earth! We also rundown how these stories compare to the…
Prez Part 2
Greg and Dan review Prez issue 2 and 3 from 1973/1974. We cover protests, Bobby Fischer, Chess, and gun control as this strangely present story weaves forward. This is the second episode of a…
Arrows, Crystals and Huntress Part 2
Greg and Dan continue talking through DC Super-Stars 17 from 1977. In part two we discuss the underwhelming Legion of Super-Heroes story about the energetic Quintile crystal. Then we get into the…
Arrows, Crystals and Huntress Part 1
Greg and Dan take on DC Super-Stars 17. In part one we discuss the DC Implosion and creators’ rights. We also review a beautiful Denny O’Neil and Mike Grell Green Arrow origin story! Read the…
OMAC
Greg and Dan review OMAC 1 from 1974! OMAC was Jack Kirby’s last regular series at DC in the 1970s after the hailed “Kirby is Coming” campaign to promote new Kirby creations. During the review we…
Superman Vs. the KKK
In honor of the 2020 Election, Greg and Dan listen to some Superman Old Time Radio! We review all 16 episodes of Superman vs the Clan of the Fiery Cross. During the review we discuss the history…
Endless Chase
Episode 252: Endless Chase Synopsis: Greg and Dan read and discuss ALL OF New Teen Titans Vol 2 Annual 3, the first appearance of Danny Chase. After exploring one off characters that were…
Squashed Like a Beetle
Episode 251: Part 2 Squashed Like a Beetle Synopsis: Greg and Dan finish part 2 of Ted Kord’s “last appearance”. They dive deep into the story and how to utilize *spoiler* the death of a…
250 Beetlemania
Episode 250: Beetlemania Part 1 Synopsis: Greg and Dan start part one of Beetlemania. Who is Batman holding on the cover? The history of the Blue Beetle is one of the most fascinating comic…
John Stewart
Synopsis: Greg and Dan continue the conversation on one-off and throw-away characters. Guy Gardner was the other “man without fear” in the DC Universe until he got hit by a bus. John Stewart steps…
Guy's Time
Synopsis: Greg and Dan review Green Lantern 59 to follow-up the conversation in Episode 247 on throw-away characters. Guy Gardner the other “man without fear” in the DC Universe debuts in a story…
Socially Distant
On Episode 247 of Funny Book Forensics Dan and Greg discuss Superheroes who can’t fit into their costumes and Superheroes who are not fit for their costumes! They review Justice League America…
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