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Funny Book Forensics

Funny Book Forensics

By: Greg Smith and Dan Schabot
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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 Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
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  • Funny Book Forensics 407 Kids in Space
    Aug 31 2025

    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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    Timeline:

    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

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 406 Fantastic Decisions
    Aug 24 2025

    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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    Greg:

    • https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit
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    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

    Timeline:

    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

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 405 Lucky 13
    Aug 17 2025

    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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    Greg:

    • https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit
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    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

    Timeline:

    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

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    1 hr and 42 mins
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