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.

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Timeline:

00:00 Podcast Introduction and Banter
00:58 Discussing Power Pack TV Pilot
02:57 Marvel's TV Show Efforts in the 90s
05:00 Power Pack's Decline in Popularity
08:11 Watching the Power Pack Pilot
25:23 Discussing Dr. Mobius and School Plans
26:02 Analyzing Child Actors' Performances
26:59 Introducing Alex and Tina
27:29 Speculating on Character Backgrounds
27:46 Critiquing Cinematography and Effects
29:59 Power Pack's Haunted Mansion Adventure
30:43 Reflecting on the Pilot's Writing
31:33 Comparing to Other Shows and Pilots
45:55 Final Thoughts on the Power Pack Pilot
51:20 Podcast Announcements and Closing Remarks

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 another fun episode!

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

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00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:06 Greg's Absence Explained
01:35 Special Episode Tease
03:15 Tribute to Greg's Grandmother
05:58 New Podcast Announcement
09:45 Booster Gold Comic Discussion
14:07 Booster Gold vs. Black Guard
26:57 Banter and Comic Book Love
27:58 Booster Gold vs. Black Guard
29:31 B Plot and Talent Agency
31:18 Booster Gold's Battle Continues
42:56 Booster Gold's Media Blunder
46:40 Podcast Wrap-Up and Future Plans

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; Pencillers: Michael Nasser and Rick Buckler; Inkers: Joe Rubinstein ; Letterer:
Clem Robins; Editors: Allen Milgrom

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00:00 Introduction and Greg's Absence
00:11 Meet Palmer: A Longtime Friend
00:43 Comic Book Conversations
01:06 Debate Team and Nerdy Adventures
01:24 Booster Gold and Story Selection
02:07 Marvel Team-Up: Spider-Man and Nightcrawler
02:49 Comic Book Collecting and Art Appreciation
04:33 X-Men History and Nightcrawler's Design
14:43 Arcade and Murderworld
19:21 Nightcrawler's Teleportation and Brimstone
28:37 Debate Over Nightcrawler's Costume
29:44 Jardine's Plot Against Spider-Man
30:29 Peter Parker's Appearance
31:00 Comic Book Ads and Nostalgia
32:17 Nightcrawler's Heroic Attempt
33:03 Nightcrawler vs. Cutthroat
40:13 Comic Book Creator Discussions
46:36 Final Battle and Conclusion
55:08 Upcoming Events and Farewell

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; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Start
00:26 Travis as Greg: The Eyeball Air Incident
00:45 Jack: The Relatable Power Pack Member
01:10 Corporate Environment and Hawaiian Islands
02:01 Star Trek Noises and Podcast Interruptions
02:35 Podcast Listeners and Funny Book Forensics
04:41 Comic Book Discussion: Storm and Power Pack
13:03 Paneling and Sequential Art
17:36 Ellipses, Semicolons, and Comic Book Punctuation
21:13 Franklin's Ascension and Family Dynamics
30:06 Jack's Favorite Character
30:15 Green Marble Incident
31:39 Katie's Comeback
31:52 Franklin's Self-Doubt
33:22 Reunion and Return to Earth
34:16 Storm's Monologue
41:03 Comic Book Rankings
54:51 Podcast Wrap-Up

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 another fun show!

Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith

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Timeline:

00:00 Podcast Mishap and Tech Jargon
02:21 Comic Book Writing Styles
06:17 Into the Storm: Issue Four Breakdown
10:48 Art Styles and Timelessness in Comics
16:10 Tribute to Comic Legends
27:31 Dissecting the Book's Flaws
28:42 Power Pack Family Dynamics
30:24 Jack's Character Analysis
31:15 Mayhem's Ship and Franklin's Dilemma
34:43 The Power Transfer Plot
46:31 Kickstarters and Comic Projects
49:14 Random Tangents and Wrap-Up

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: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith

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00:00 Podcast Mishap and Tech Jargon
02:21 Comic Book Writing Styles
06:17 Into the Storm: Issue Four Breakdown
10:48 Art Styles and Timelessness in Comics
16:10 Tribute to Comic Legends
27:31 Dissecting the Book's Flaws
28:42 Power Pack Family Dynamics
30:24 Jack's Character Analysis
31:15 Mayhem's Ship and Franklin's Dilemma
34:43 The Power Transfer Plot
46:31 Kickstarters and Comic Projects
49:14 Random Tangents and Wrap-Up

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

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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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