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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 419 Booster is Kind of a Good Guy?
    Dec 21 2025

    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: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colorer: Gene D'Angelo Editor: Alan Gold

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    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Lighting Setup
    00:39 Comic Book Forensics: Superman and Booster Gold
    00:59 The Death of Superman Discussion
    04:43 Booster Gold's Origin Story
    21:37 Comic Book Industry Insights
    39:38 Superman and Booster Gold's Alien Encounter
    42:42 Comic Interruptions and Dirk's Dilemma
    43:05 Dirk's Family Crisis
    44:16 Superman and Lord Gallup's Confrontation
    45:56 Superman vs. Booster Gold
    50:43 Skeets' Revelation and Booster's Realization
    55:19 Comic Book Reviews and Discussions
    01:18:03 Analyzing Store Names and Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 418 Origins: A Booster Gold Story
    Dec 14 2025

    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; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colorer: Nansi Hoolahan Editor: Alan Gold

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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

    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Button Time
    00:42 Camera Quality Debate
    01:46 Comic Book Chronicles and Booster Gold
    02:50 Lex Luthor Costume Reveal
    03:35 Video Production Quality Issues
    04:16 TV Shows and Cartoons Discussion
    06:48 Booster Gold Comic Analysis
    11:08 Booster Gold's Origin Story
    13:44 Booster Gold and Superman
    27:40 Justice League and Booster Gold
    29:01 Superman Confronts Booster Gold
    32:43 Booster Gold's Origin Story
    35:08 Booster's Heist and Time Travel
    37:38 Comic Book References and Discussions
    44:22 Fan Letters and Responses
    51:02 Promotions and Plugs
    01:03:07 Closing Remarks and Next Episode Teasers

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 417 Twisted Meaning
    Dec 7 2025

    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; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Editor: Janice Race

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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

    Timeline:

    00:00 The Return: Setting the Scene
    00:16 Dice and Kickstarter Woes
    01:44 Sad Hotdog Man RPG
    03:27 Booster Gold Discussion Begins
    11:58 Mr. Twister's Introduction
    18:01 Comic Book Nostalgia
    27:12 Booster Gold's Action Plan
    34:08 Mr. Twister's Hostage Situation
    35:00 Booster Gold's Heroic Actions
    37:37 The Aftermath and Skeets' Sadness
    38:15 Booster's Complicated Relationships
    41:04 Booster's Tax Troubles
    44:00 Booster's New Ride
    46:51 Comic Book Reviews and Discussions
    49:12 The Impact of Dark Knight Returns
    01:04:17 Booster Gold's Legacy and Future
    01:07:01 Listener Letters and Community
    01:14:43 Closing Remarks and Teasers

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    1 hr and 15 mins
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