Funny Book Forensics

Auteur(s): Greg Smith and Dan Schabot
  • Résumé

  • 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 honest opinions on the story.
    Legion Ventures 2025
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  • Funny Book Forensics 389 Mountain of Judgement
    Apr 13 2025
    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 storytelling that progresses through bizarre and imaginative landscapes. Moreover, we reminisce about classic toys, Dragon Ball Z, impactful conventions, and even touch upon the evolution of wrestling. Join us for an action-packed and nostalgic journey through comic history!

    Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell

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    Greg:

    • https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit
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    Dan:

    • https://twitter.com/DanSchabot
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    Partners:

    Project Nerd:

    • https://project-nerd.com/
    • https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/
    • https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog

    Spoilerverse:

    • https://twitter.com/spoiler_country
    • https://twitter.com/spoilerverse
    • https://www.instagram.com/spoilercountry/
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    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction to the King Size Kirby Blockbuster
    00:37 Jack Kirby's Unique Superman Faces
    01:53 The Mountain of Judgment
    02:54 Debate on Reading Order of New Gods Books
    03:45 Dragon Ball Z Tangent
    07:38 Jimmy Olsen's Adventure Continues
    09:36 The Wiz Wagon and the Mountain of Judgment
    14:12 Superman's Interference
    20:05 The Edge Lord and the Watercourse
    21:23 AEW's Hot Garbage and Backyard Wrestling
    22:51 Flipper Dipper's Grenade Mishap
    23:07 Wild Art and Jack Kirby's Genius
    24:35 Superman's Struggles and the Whiz Wagon
    28:14 The Harrys and the Mountain of Judgment
    36:14 Comic Art Convention Highlights
    40:01 Podcast Wrap-Up and Future Plans
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    45 min
  • Funny Book Forensics 388 Whizzing into Kirby's Jimmy Olsen
    Apr 5 2025
    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 Bronze Age of comics. You also get the very first appearance of the Whiz wagon.

    Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell

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    • https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6
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    • https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics

    Greg:

    • https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit
    • https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit

    Dan:

    • https://twitter.com/DanSchabot
    • https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7

    Partners:

    Project Nerd:

    • https://project-nerd.com/
    • https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/
    • https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog

    Spoilerverse:

    • https://twitter.com/spoiler_country
    • https://twitter.com/spoilerverse
    • https://www.instagram.com/spoilercountry/
    • https://www.facebook.com/spoilercountry
    • https://www.facebook.com/groups/spoilerverse

    Timeline:

    01:10 Transition to Jack Kirby's Fourth World
    02:01 Jack Kirby's Influence and Legacy
    13:50 Jimmy Olsen and the Newsboy Legion
    21:29 The Whiz Wagon Adventure Begins
    39:57 Visitors and Iron Mask
    40:45 Mad Max Action and Coloring Discussion
    44:53 Superman and the Outsiders
    49:48 Superman vs. The Dropout Society
    01:06:38 Kirby and the Bronze Age
    01:14:08 Upcoming Events and Announcements
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    1 h et 18 min
  • Funny Book Forensics 387 Flexing Nothing
    Mar 30 2025
    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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    Greg:

    • https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit
    • https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit

    Dan:

    • https://twitter.com/DanSchabot
    • https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7

    Partners:

    Project Nerd:

    • https://project-nerd.com/
    • https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/
    • https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog

    Spoilerverse:

    • https://twitter.com/spoiler_country
    • https://twitter.com/spoilerverse
    • https://www.instagram.com/spoilercountry/
    • https://www.facebook.com/spoilercountry
    • https://www.facebook.com/groups/spoilerverse

    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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    1 h et 7 min

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