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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 426 A Rip in Time
    Feb 8 2026

    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 another fun podcast.

    Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Bruce Patterson; Letterer: Agustin Mas; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel)

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    Project Nerd:

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    Timeline:

    00:00 Back from Vegas
    00:36 Greg's Vegas Antics
    01:28 Post-Vegas Exhaustion
    01:48 Hydration and Drinks
    02:44 Vegas Recommendations
    03:47 Booster Gold in Gotham
    04:12 Comic Book Debates
    05:47 Vegas Gambling and Football
    06:59 Virtual Reality Adventures
    10:12 Legal Services Plug
    11:28 Booster Gold Comic Review
    11:40 Trekker Comic Promotion
    20:20 Booster Gold's Troubles
    22:53 Booster's Time Machine Theft
    38:00 Booster's Emotional Struggles
    39:47 The Animal and Gotham Police
    41:10 Library Research and Nostalgia
    44:33 Time Travel and Government Secrets
    46:52 Booster's Encounter with The Animal
    48:06 Comic Book Crossovers and Detective Stories
    49:14 Booster's Reckless Heroics
    52:41 Comic Book Sales and Industry Insights
    01:21:52 Public Service Announcement and Project Nerd
    01:25:42 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 425 Time is Time Again
    Feb 1 2026

    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; Inkers: Gary Martin; Letterer: Bob Lappan; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel)

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    Dan:

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    Partners:

    Project Nerd:

    • https://project-nerd.com/
    • https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/
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    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction
    02:06 Discussing Booster Gold #13
    03:15 Art and Artists in Comics
    05:10 Comic Book Nostalgia
    09:44 Booster Gold's Storyline
    17:32 Comic Book Crossovers and Continuity
    39:42 Rants and Real-World Parallels
    45:41 The Plane Ride and Booster's Backstory
    46:54 Comic Book Sales and DC vs. Marvel
    48:15 A Visit to Dr. Hunter's House
    49:07 Rip Hunter and Booster Gold's Family
    50:18 Side Quest: Real Housewives and Cults
    51:42 Time Travel and Future Adventures
    54:28 Comic Book History and Rip Hunter's Origins
    01:07:35 Booster Gold's Financial Troubles
    01:08:25 DC Comics Awards and Future Predictions
    01:14:11 Conclusion and Upcoming Issues

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 424 Booster Gold Season One
    Jan 25 2026

    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; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: John Costanza; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editor: Barbara Randall(Kesel)

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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 Initial Banter
    01:09 Discussing Booster Gold Season One
    01:26 Comic Book Story Arcs and Graphic Novels
    04:53 Supporting Cast in Solo Superhero Books
    13:00 Booster Gold's Villains and Storyline Critique
    22:22 Recap and Future of Booster Gold
    38:40 Gear Talk and Underwater Exploration
    39:16 Booster Gold's Battle with Skeets
    40:17 Dirk's Search and Diamond Director
    41:32 Booster's Fight with Synthoids
    43:44 Booster's Final Stand
    51:24 Senator Ballard's True Identity
    55:41 Booster Gold Season One Finale
    57:21 Reflections and Future Teasers

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    1 hr and 15 mins
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