Join Dan and Greg as they take a story from the world of comics and dissect it down to find the meaning and impact it has on the world around us.
Part 2! Greg and Dan review All-New Collectors' Edition C-56, more commonly known as the Superman vs Muhammad Ali tabloid from April 1978. Can Ali defeat Hun-Ya? Will Superman save the world? Find out on this episode.
Writers: Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams; Pencillers: Neal Adam; Inkers: Dick Giordano and Terry Austin; Colorist: Cory Adams; Letterer: Gaspar Saladino; Editors: E. Nelson Bridwell and Julius Schwartz
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Greg and Dan review All-New Collectors' Edition C-56, more commonly known as the Superman vs Muhammad Ali tabloid from April 1978. Superman and Ali square off to prevent an angry space alien from attacking the Earth. What more could you want?
Writers: Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams; Pencillers: Neal Adam; Inkers: Dick Giordano and Terry Austin; Colorist: Cory Adams; Letterer: Gaspar Saladino; Editors: E. Nelson Bridwell and Julius Schwartz
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Greg and Dan review Barkham Asylum. We actually have fun! Join us to find out how Jester and Penny survive super villain pet jail.
Writer and Artist: Yehudi Mercado; Letterer: Saida Temofonte
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Greg and Dan review Captain America 407 and part of 408. That Cap Wolf saga almost comes to an end. Why are all of the X-People here? Another fun episode.
Main 407
Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inkers: Danny Bulanadi; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio
Back-Up 407
Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ariane Lenshoek; Colors: Ariane Lenshoek; Letterer: Steve Dutro; Editors: Ralph Macchio
Main 408
Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inkers: Danny Bulanadi; Colors: George Roussos; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Tom DeFalco
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Greg and Dan review Captain America 406. The werewolves are out in force so we talk about going to Summercon and meeting Jim Shooter! I promise that we talk about the issue too.
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inkers: Danny Bulanadi; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ariane Lenshoek; Colors: Ariane Lenshoek; Letterer: Steve Dutro; Editors: Ralph Macchio
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Greg and Dan review Captain America 405. You wanted this! Cap Wolf is in the house. He has the greatest inner dialogue in the history of comics. Also, Cap's friends lose his friends too.
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inkers: Steve Alexandrov; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ariane Lenshoek; Colors: Ariane Lenshoek; Letterer: Steve Dutro; Editors: Ralph Macchio
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Greg and Dan review Captain America 404. Everyone is fighting. The story makes no sense. The back-up is even worse. Why are we here for this? We read it so you don't have to.
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inkers: Danny Bulanadi, Don Hudson, Ray Kryssing; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ray Kryssing; Colors: John Kalisz; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio
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Greg and Dan review Captain America 403. Dan is waiting for Cap Wolf to show up. All we get is fake lobo and crappy Doctor Strange.
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ariane Lenshoek; Colors: Ariane Lenshoek; Letterer: Steve Dutro; Editors: Ralph Macchio
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Cap Wolf is finally... not here. Greg and Dan review Captain America 402. Captain America can't seem to find his friends.
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Rik Levins; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colors: Gina Going; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editors: Ralph Macchio
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Larry Alexander; Inker: Ariane Lenshoek; Colors: Ariane Lenshoek; Letterer: Steve Dutro; Editors: Ralph Macchio
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Dan and Greg review Terror Titans 5 and 6. They kill characters for no reason. The story thankfully ends. Next up Cap Wolf!
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Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe Bennett; Inker: Jack Jadson; Colors: Rod Reis; Letterer: Steve Wands; Editors: Rex Ogle and Brian Cunningham
Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe Bennett; Inker: Jack Jadson; Colors: Rod Reis; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Rex Ogle and Brian Cunningham
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Dan and Greg review Terror Titans 3 and 4. We get lots of parricide. Greg says the whole story is gross! We can't wait for you to listen to that one.
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Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe Bennett; Inker: Jack Jadson; Colors: Rod Reis; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Rex Ogle, Elisabeth Gehrlein, and Brian Cunningham
Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe Bennett; Inker: Jack Jadson; Colors: Rod Reis; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Rex Ogle and Elisabeth Gehrlein
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Dan and Greg review Terror Titans 1 and 2. Kids killing kids always makes for a terrorizing book. This makes me want to read Cap Wolf.
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Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe Bennett; Inker: Jack Jadson; Colors: Rod Reis; Letterer: Travis Lnham; Editors: Rex Ogle and Elisabeth Gehrlein
Writers: Sean McKeever; Penciller: Joe Bennett; Inker: Jack Jadson; Colors: Rod Reis; Letterer: Steve Wands; Editors: Rex Ogle and Elisabeth Gehrlein
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Dan and Travis!?? discuss Starlite 6 and 7. That's right, Dan gets to read the script and see the art for Starlite 7. Back starlite to receive issue 7 at https://t.ly/FBFSL.
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Writers: Travis Webb and Greg Smith; Artist: Brett Wedele; Letterer: Tom Orzechowski; Copy Editor: Ellie Freitas; Cultural Consultant: Dr. Theresa Rojas
Starlite 1-5
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Dan and Greg review Starlite 6. We learn more about all the characters and their tragic (except Roger's) backgrounds. Can Sara overcome her past to save everyone? Find out in this issue and by backing Starlite to receive issue 7 at https://t.ly/FBFSL.
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Writers: Travis Webb and Greg Smith; Artist: Brett Wedele; Letterer: Tom Orzechowski; Copy Editor: Ellie Freitas; Cultural Consultant: Dr. Theresa Rojas
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Dan and Greg review Legion of Super Heroes v2 294. Its the end of the Great Darkness Saga and Darkseid wants to kill everyone. We wrap up the story and Dan shares what was next for the Legion.
Creative Team:
Writer: Paul Levitz; Co-Plotter and Penciller: Keith Giffen; Inker: Larry Mahlstedt; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: John Costanza; Editors: Laurie Sutton and Karen Berger
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Dan and Greg review Legion of Super Heroes v2 293. The master is revealed. We roll a 1 for initiative. It looks really bad for the galaxy.
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Writer: Paul Levitz; Co-Plotter and Penciller: Keith Giffen; Inker: Larry Mahlstedt; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: Laurie Sutton
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Dan and Greg review Legion of Super Heroes v2 292. The Legion has a baby. Dan tries feminism. Greg learns Legion symbols. This one has lots of kablams and kathooms.
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Writer: Paul Levitz; Co-Plotter and Penciller: Keith Giffen; Inker: Larry Mahlstedt; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: Laurie Sutton --Cover Inker: Romeo Tanghal
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Dan and Greg review Legion of Super Heroes v2 291. The darkness takes out Mordru and Time Trapper. Computo took out Greg's audio. More Blok humor to delight Greg. Join us for another fun episode.
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Writer: Paul Levitz; Co-Plotter and Penciller: Keith Giffen; Inker: Larry Mahlstedt; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: Laurie Sutton --Cover Inker: Romeo Tanghal
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Writer: Paul Levitz; Penciller: Howard Bender; Inker: Robin Rodriguez; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: Janice Chiang; Editor: Laurie Sutton
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Dan and Greg review Legion of Super Heroes v2 290. The Legion loses over and over again. The servants of darkness and the master’s plan takes shape. Greg keeps waiting for a Legionnaire to die.
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Writer: Paul Levitz; Co-Plotter and Penciller: Keith Giffen; Inker: Larry Mahlstedt; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: Laurie Sutton --Cover Inker: Frank Giacoia
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Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 Annual 1. Brainiac 5 tries to heal a little girl after learning to be a surgeon in one day. What could possibly go wrong? The Legion grows up in front of Greg's eyes.
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Writers: Paul Levitz; Co-Plotter and Penciller: Keith Giffen; Inker: Bruce Patterson; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: Laurie Sutton --Cover Inker Dick Giardano
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Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #289. The Legion goes from teenagers in space to 20 somethings right before our eyes. New costumes, jealously, and intrigue. Its cold on that asteroid. Sometimes Greg sounds like he is on it.
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Writers: Paul Levitz; Artists: Keith Giffen and Bruce Patterson; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: Laurie Sutton
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Writers: Paul Levitz; Penciller: Carmine Infantino; Inker: Larry Mahlstedt; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: Todd Klein; Editor: Laurie Sutton
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Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #288. Its time for the Keith Giffen art! There are lines everywhere. The Legionnaires send half the team to help Karate Kid and Projectra and send the other half to find Chameleon Boy's team. Can the team restore Projectra to the throne? Monarchy in the 30th century.
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Writers: Paul Levitz; Artists: Keith Giffen and Bruce Patterson; Colorist: Gene D'Angelo Letterer: Bruce Patterson; Editor: Laurie Sutton
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Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #287. Chameleon Boy leads the Espionage Squad on a suicide mission. 17:1 Odds for Greg's audio to be better this week.
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Writers: Paul Levitz; Artists: Keith Giffen and Bruce Patterson; Colorist: Gene D'Angelo Letterer: John Constanza; Editor: Mike W. Barr
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Writers: Paul Levitz; Artists: Keith Giffen and Larry Mahlstedt; Colorist: Gene D'Angelo Letterer: Adam Kubert; Editor: Mike W. Barr
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Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #286. Levitz continues to put his stamp on the book with new characterization for Chameleon Boy and Sun Boy. We get a golden villain and Greg is finally getting the LSH.
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Writers: Paul Levitz; Penciller: Pat Broderick; Inker: Bruce Patterson; Colorist: Gene D'Angelo Letterer: John Constanza; Editor: Mike W. Barr
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Writers: Paul Levitz; Art Keith Giffen and Bruce Patterson; Colorist: Gene D'Angelo Letterer: Adam Kubert; Editor: Mike W. Barr
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Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #285. Greg recorded his audio in outer space. The Legionnaires get some new ships and fight the Khunds.
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Writers: Paul Levitz; Penciller: Pat Broderick; Inker: Bruce Patterson; Colorist: Gene D'Angelo Letterer: Ben Oda; Editor: Mike W. Barr
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Writers: Paul Levitz; Art Keith Giffen and Larry Mahlstedt; Colorist: Gene D'Angelo Letterer: Adam Kubert; Editor: Mike W. Barr
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Dan and Greg review Legion of Super-Heroes V2 #284. Paul Levitz gets a second chance to write the Legion. Meet new characters! See the set-up for a big story to come! Greg finally gets an issue with Karate Kid!
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Writers: Paul Levitz; Penciller: Pat Broderick; Inker: Bruce Patterson; Colorist: Gene D'Angelo Letterer: Ben Oda; Editor: Mike W. Barr
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Dan and Greg review (Uncanny) X-Men 95. We review the famous X-Men Story where the first of the new X-Men dies. Marvel is nice enough to give it away right on the cover. In spite of that, we have a fun podcast for you as always!
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Writers: Chris Claremont and Len Wein; Penciller: Dave Cockrum; Inker: Sam Grainger; Colorist: Petra Goldberg Letterer: Karen Mantlo; Editor: Marv Wolfman
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Life & Art of Dave Cockrum -- TwoMorrows
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Dan and Greg review (Uncanny) X-Men 94. The danger room is dangerous. Cyclops is a jerk. We get an old villain for new heroes. Join us for another great episode.
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Writers: Chris Claremont and Len Wein; Penciller: Dave Cockrum; Inker: Bob McLeod; Colorist: Phil Rachelson; Letterer: Tom Orzechowski; Editor: Len Wein
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Life & Art of Dave Cockrum -- TwoMorrows
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Dan and Greg review the rest of Giant Size X-Men #1. Everyone hates Cyclops. We have lots of X-Men on an Island. Its a fun time as always. Warning there are some Blue Beetle Movie Spoilers at the end.
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Writers: Len Wein; Illustrator: Dave Cockrum; Colorist: Glynis Wein; Letterer: John Costanza; Cover: Gil Kane and Peter Iro
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Life & Art of Dave Cockrum -- TwoMorrows
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Its the new year! Dan and Greg start with a Deadly Genesis. We review Giant Size X-Men #1. Well at least a quarter of it. Start the new year with a key book from the Bronze age and learn more about the artist behind it Dave Cockrum.
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Writers: Len Wein; Illustrator: Dave Cockrum; Colorist: Glynis Wein; Letterer: John Costanza; Cover: Gil Kane and Peter Iro
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Dan and Greg celebrate the holidays and review Limited Collector's Edition Presents Christmas with the Super-Heroes (C-43). We got classic Superman, Wonder-Woman, and Sandman stories. In addition, there are short Batman and House of Mystery Stories. Join us for a look at the ghosts of DC Comics past and this one scares us.
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Superman: "Superman's Christmas Adventure"
Writer: Jerry Siegel, Penciler: Jack Burnley, Inker: Jack Burnley
Batman: "The Silent Night of the Batman"
Writer: Mike Friedrich, Penciler: Neal Adams, Inker: Dick Giordano, Colorist: Jerry Serpe, Letterer: Gaspar Saladino, Editor: Julius Schwartz
Night Prowler!
Writer: Len Wein, Penciler: Bernie Wrightson, Inker: Bernie Wrightson
Wonder Woman: "The Story of Fir Balsam"
Writer: William Moulton Marston, Penciler: Harry G. Peter, Inker: Harry G. Peter
Sandman: "Santa Fronts for the Mob"
Writers: Jack Kirby, Pencilers: Jack Kirby, Inker: Joe Simon, Letterer: Howard Ferguson, Editors: Whitney Ellsworth
Full List of Stories in C-43
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Dan and Greg review Alpha Dogs #4. Buck and the dogs given powers from his blood are trapped on a Yacht. Will they escape before they are trapped on Salem's island? Find out as Jon Dexter and crew continue to reveal Buck's fate.
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Writers: Jon Dexter; Illustrator: Fernando Melek; Colorist: Lucas Orueta; Breakdowns and Letterer: Lucas Urrutia; Cover: Retamar, Dominguez and Urrutia
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Alpha Dogs 4 information. Stay tuned for Alpha Dogs #5 Kickstarter in 2024.
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Dan and Greg sort of review Destroyer Duck #5! We debate the quality of the Howard the Duck movie. We reveal the craziest character in Destroyer Duck. Its a fun and crazy episode.
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Writers: Stever Gerber, Buzz Dixon; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Origina Inker: Alfredo Alcala; Original Colorist: Alfredo Alcala; Orginal Letterer: Peter Iro; Graphite Edition Letterer and Editor: John Morrow
Destoryer Duck Graphite Edition
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Jim "The Creator of Grimbor" Shooter Blog
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Dan and Greg review Destroyer Duck #4! Duke Duck flies in plane. Vanilla Cupcake and G.O.D.Corp continue to infiltrate a country. We find out their explosive plot! All this and Airplane talk in another great episode! Dan was wrong, Jim Shooter did create Grimbor!
Creative Team:
Writers: Stever Gerber; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Origina Inker: Alfredo Alcala; Original Colorist: Steve Leialoha and Beak Consultant; Orginal Letterer: Tom Orzechowski; Graphite Edition Letterer and Editor: John Morrow
Destoryer Duck Graphite Edition
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Dan and Greg review Destroyer Duck #3! Duke Duck makes some new friends. We get more insight on Vanilla Cupcake. We even talk about child stars. All this and more in another great episode!
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Writers: Stever Gerber; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Origina Inker: Alfredo Alcala; Original Colorist: Steve Leialoha and Beak Consultant; Orginal Letterer: Tom Orzechowski; Graphite Edition Letterer and Editor: John Morrow
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Dan and Greg review Destroyer Duck #2! Ned Packer is dead but GODCorp LTD lives on. Mommie is out for vengeance against Duke. We also discuss Muriel Fahrion's parallel fight with American Greetings over the rights to Strawberry Shortcake. Its an action packed and fun episode for sure.
Creative Team:
Writers: Stever Gerber; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Origina Inker: Alfredo Alcala; Original Colorist: Steve Leialoha and Beak Consultant; Orginal Letterer: Tom Orzechowski; Graphite Edition Letterer and Editor: John Morrow
Destoryer Duck Graphite Edition
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Dan and Greg review some Destoryer Duck! Stever Gerber and Jack Kirby strike back against Marvel to help Steve Gerber pay legal fees for his ongoing battle to get the rights to Howard the Duck. Duke Duck takes on GODCorp to avenge what they did to his friend Little Duck.
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Writers: Stever Gerber; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Origina Inker: Alfredo Alcala; Original Colorist: Steve Leialoha and Beak Consultant; Orginal Letterer: Tom Orzechowski; Graphite Edition Letterer and Editor: John Morrow
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Dan and Greg find out what happens to Justice League Antarctica in Suicide Squad Volume 2 Number 1. Let's just say it doesn't go well. Buh-Bye Multi-Man! We are surprised to see one of today's hotest artists pencilling. Thank you Keith Giffen, RIP.
Creative Team:
Writers: Keith Giffen; Penciller: Paco Medina; Inker: Joe Sanchez; Colorist: John Kalisz and Heroic Age; Letterer: Bill Oakley; Editor: Stephen Wcker and Peter Tomasi
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Greg's Secret Project
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Dan makes Greg read the Legion of Substitute Heroes Special from 1985. Greg wanted the book to end 15 pages in and 35 minutes into the podcast. Dan doesn't care and keeps dropping Legion knowledge. Thank you Keith Giffen, RIP.
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Writers: Keith Giffen and Paul Levitz; Penciller: Keith Giffen; Inker: Karl Kesel; Colorist: Carl Gafford; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: Karen berger
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Greg wanted Antarctica and so it is! Dan and Greg relive the most epic Justice League Antarctica issue ever made! We have disaster, G'Nort, and rabid penguins. This is our first tribute to Keith Giffen podcast and Giffen and Dematteis delivered mayhem and chaos for us.
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Writers: Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis; Penciller: Mike McKone; Inker: Bob Smith; Colorist: Gene D'Angelo; Letterer: Bob Lappan; Editors: Kevin Dooley and Andrew Helfer
Cover: Kevin Maguire and Joe Rubinstein
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Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 7 in Captain America 378. One guy gives up his powers, one guy takes them back. Kingpin and Red Skull battle in a match where the audience wants no winner. We endure the end of this story just for you!
Tom Bierbaum I am sorry I know your name is not John.
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Ron Lim; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colorist: Steve Buccellato; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Mark Bagley; Inker: Dan Panosian; Colorist: Nelson Yomtov; Letterer: Clem Robins; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco
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Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 6 in Captain America 377. After 15 minutes of "discussing" our right to complain or not complain about bad storytelling we get into the issue. Bullseye can only hit Crossbones with a tooth. Cap faces the toughest After School Special choice of his career. How will Cap cope with the knowledge that drugs made him!?
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Ron Lim; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colorist: Steve Buccellato; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Mark Bagley; Inker: Dan Panosian; Colorist: Nel Yomtov; Letterer: Clem Robins; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco
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Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 5 in Captain America 376. We see pouches, pockets, and the character DC ripped off for Bain, Crossbones! Cap is coming off his high. Black Widow and Diamondback team-up. When we thought it couldn't get worse it does. Join us for another fun episode.
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Ron Lim; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colorist: Steve Buccellato; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Mark Bagley; Inker: Don Hudson; Colorist: Nel Yomtov; Letterer: Phil Felix; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco
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Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 4 in Captain America 375. This story is really confusing so we spend a bunch of time talking about Diamondback! In the other part of the story Daredevil fights Captain America. What is happening in this book?
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Ron Lim; Inker: Danny Bulanadi; Colorist: Steve Buccellato; Letterer: Joe Rosen; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco
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Writers: Mark Gruenwald; Penciller: Mark Bagley; Inker: Dan Panosian; Colorist: Nel Yomtov; Letterer: Phil Felix; Editor: Ralph Machio; Editor in Chief: Tom Defalco
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Greg and Dan review a Streets of Poison Tie-In in Daredevil 283. Where has this Captain America been all our lives. We also see the orgin of the Vulture's technology. Strap in as we fight capitalism side by side with Cap!
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Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 3 in Captain America 374. Sai there is more Bullseye vs Captain America. We learn to wear a costume to go undercover. We also get a "great" Battlestar back-up. We could not ask for a better book to review. Join us for another fun podcast.
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Greg and Dan review Streets of Poison part 2 in Captain America 373. We learn that Agent Carter can't make a phone call. Also, why does Bullseye have a target on his brain? Its another fun podcast so join us for this one!
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Greg and Dan Start the 8 part Captain America story "Streets of Poison" with Captain America 372. Captain America confrontsthe new deadly menace Ice. We have characters with terrible names, bad stereotypes, some hip-hop lyrics. Can we survive all 8 parts of this story? Join us for another fun episode.
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Greg and Dan examine part 2 of the Cairn drug war in L.E.G.I.O.N '89 (vol 1) #6. Dox set's himself up to be the new Chief of Police (dictator) on Cairn while Lobo tries to murder Bek. Will the "good guys" triumph?Finally, will the Computer Tyrants put on some pants? Join us for another fun episode.
Creative Team: Writers: Keith Giffen and Alan Grant; Penciller: Barry Kitson; Inker: Mark McKenna; Colorist: Lovern Kindzierski; Letterer: Gaspar; Editor: Art Young and Karen Berger; Cover: Barry Maguire and Al Gordon
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Greg and Dan continue looking at drugs and alcohol in comics with L.E.G.I.O.N '89 (vol 1) #5. What happens when a megolomaniac tries to take over a planet (country) run by a drug lord? Is it anything like real life? Find out in this fun episode of Funny Book Forensics. And of course Lobo is here.
Creative Team: Writers: Keith Giffen and Alan Grant; Penciller: Barry Kitson; Inker: Mark McKenna; Colorist: Lovern Kindzierski; Letterer: Gaspar; Editor: Art Young and Karen Berger; Cover: Barry Maguire and Al Gordon
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We honor Greg's Junior Braves of the Apocaplypse co-author Michael Tanner. He developed the podcast and convention panel sensation Burn After Pitching. We review What If...? Vol 1. 34 where seemingly every Marvel creator in 1982 shares their pitch that should be burned for a What If...? issue.
Creative Team: Writer: All of Them; Penciller: Scribblers; Inker: Tracers; Colorist: Kids with Crayons; Letterer: Just In Time; Editor: Probably Shooter
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Live to tape from O Con Expo, Dan and Greg review U.S. 1 #3. Tracie Mauck(@Maukingbird) delivered the comic to us and set us up for for a wild high adventure trucking ride. You don't want to miss this one!
Creative Team: Writer: Al Milgrom; Penciller: Frank Springer; Inker: Mike Esposito; Colorist: Paul Becton; Letterer: Jack Morelli; Editor Ralph Macchio
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Dan is upset at Greg for his choices in Starlite 5. Join us for a review of the book and our normal banter. Don't miss this fun episode as we review one of the better books Dan has read in a long time.
Creative Team: Writers: Travis Webb and Greg Smith; Art: Brett Wedele; Lettering: Tom Orzechowski
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We review Ciudad the book that inspired Extraction 1 & 2 on Netflix. This was a fast and action packed story based in Ciudad del Este. Join us for another fun show.
Creative Team: Writer: Ande Parks; Story: Ande Parks, Joe Russo, Anthony Russo; Art: Fernando Leon Gonzalez
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It’s time for Iron Man 128! Will Tony Stark stop drinking? Will chlorine gas just go away? Dan and Greg explore these questions and more on this episode of Funny Book Forensics.
Creative Team: Writer: David Michelinie, Plot and Finished Art: Bob Layton, Penciler: John Romita Jr., Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: John Costanza, Colorist: Bob Sharen, Editor: Roger Stern
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Iron Man fights an army of villains. Greg has no idea who any of the Marvel villains are. Tony Stark gets drunk, again. Join us for another fun Episode.
Creative Team: Writer: David Michelinie, Plot and Finished Art: Bob Layton, Penciler: John Romita Jr., Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: Jim Novak, Colorist: Ben Sean, Editor: Roger Stern
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Tony Stark battles Hammer on his floating headquarters in Iron Man 126. We follow the battle and even talk Seasteading in this fun podcast. You don't want to miss this one.
Creative Team: Writer: David Michelinie, Plot and Finished Art: Bob Layton, Penciler: John Romita Jr., Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: John Costanza, Colorist: Ben Sean, Editor: Roger Stern
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Tony drinks to cope with his potential murder charge. Dan and Greg cope with audio issues. We all make it out unscathed in this fun episode covering Iron Man 125!
Creative Team: Writer: David Michelinie, Plot and Finished Art: Bob Layton, Penciler: John Romita Jr., Inker: Bob Layton Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: Joe Rosen, Colorist: Ben Sean, Editor: Roger Stern
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Tony is not dead! In fact in this issue he may committed murrrrrrder. Dan and Greg riff on Tony Stark, Atlantic City and much more! Join us for a fun episode.
Creative Team: Writer: David Michelinie, Plot and Finished Art: Bob Layton, Penciler: John Romita Jr., Inkers: Bob McLeod, Bob Wiacek Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: Jim Novak, Colorist: Bob Sharen, Editor: Roger Stern
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Tony Stark is mixing Amaretto and Scotch. Greg and Dan are fascinated by the "stellar" villains that show up in Iron Man 123. Its Atlantic City Casino Action you won't want to miss!
Creative Team: Writer: David Michelinie, Plot and Finished Art: Bob Layton, Penciler: John Romita Jr., Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: Irving Wtanabe, Colorist: Bob Sharen, Editor: Roger Stern
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They retell Iron Man's origin in this one. Greg and Dan analyze whether or not this was a good idea. Tony Stark ponders his past life. In the end this one seemed like a file issue but here we are waiting for the Demon in a Bottle storyline to continue.
Warning if you read this issue there will be artistic depictions of people that you may find offensive.
Correction: I promise I will say Carmine correctly in the next podcast.
Creative Team: Writer: David Michelinie, Penciller: Carmine Infantion, Inker: Bob Layton, Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: John Constanza, Colorist: Ben Sean, Editor: Roger Stern
Carmine Infantino: Penciller Publisher Provocateur by Jim Amash with Eric Nolen-Weathington
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Dan and Greg are back after a bit of a hiatus! We are off and running back into “Demon in a Bottle” with Iron Man 121 from 1979! Why does Greg think Iron Man is invisible? How do those wings work on Namor’s ankles!?
We riff on the book, Indiana’s questionable history, GI Joe, and lots of other nonsense in this fun podcast.
Correction: Oops, Roxxon Energy/Oil’s first appeared in Captain America 140, not this issue!
Creative Team: Writers: David Michelinie & Bob Layton, Penciller: John Romita Jr., Inker: Bob Layton, Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: John Constanza, Colorist: Ben Sean, Editor: Roger Stern
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Dan and Greg are ready for everyone's favorite Iron Playboy! We review Iron Man 120, the start of the famous "Demon in a Bottle" storyline. What we didn't know is that we would be reviewing a comic that has a direct tie-in with Wakanda Forever. Join us for a another fun podcast.Creative Team: Writers: David Michelinie & Bob Layton, Penciller: John Romita Jr., Inker: Bob Layton, Cover: Bob Layton, Letterer: John Constanza, Colorist: Ben Sean, Editor: Roger Stern747 DesignFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensicsGreg:https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwithttps://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwitDan:https://twitter.com/DanSchabot
Dan and Greg review Jon Dexter's Alpha Dogs 1, 2, and 3. Its a fun mystery story that opens with dog on a beach and ends with... Wait we don't know yet! When do we get issue 4! Follow along with us as we find out why Ina's dogs Buck and Cyrus are so important. Greg has some issues with time and Dan is just here for this one. These are fun books and this is another fun review.Creative Team: Creator and Writer: Jon Dexter; Letters/Breakdowns: Lucas Urrutia; Art: Fernando Melek; Colors: Ezequiel Dominguez and Lucas Orueta; Covers: Melek and DominguezDan officially apologizes to the creative team for messing up all of the names.Follow us on social media:https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensicsGreg:https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwithttps://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwitDan:https://twitter.com/DanSchabot
Dan and Greg are done with the New Teen Titans Drug Books after we review the 3rd one sponsored by IBM and others. We critique the story and the drug war in this fun discussion. Trust me you will learn something about the drug war you have never heard before.Creative Team: Writers: Marv Wolfman & Joe Cavalieri, Penciller: Adrian Gonzales, Inker: Joe Giella & R. Villigran, Letterer: Ben Oda, Colorist: Adrienne Roy, Editor: Dave Manak, Consulting Editor: Len WeinJosé Irizarry AP Story60 Minutes Story on PCPDr. Gabriel Nahas ObituaryGrand Comics DatabaseFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensicsGreg:https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwithttps://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwitDan:https://twitter.com/DanSchabot
This week we are really sorry for ourselves. We review the second Drug Awareness Campaign New Teen Titans issue. This time Wally West protects the Protectors friend from drugs but does a really bad job. Can the Teen Titans stop the evil drug lords and save their friend? You will find out! Join us as we analyze the pop culture and cultural implications of this issue. ---Doesn't that Protector look a lot like another hero?Creative Team: Writer: Marv Wolfman, Penciller: Ross Andru, Inker: Joe Giella, Letterer: Ben Oda, Colorist: Adrienne Roy, Editor: Dave Manak, Consulting Editor: Len WeinGrand Comics DatabaseFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensicsGreg:https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwithttps://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwitDan:https://twitter.com/DanSchabot
We are sorry! Dan and Greg spend the day critiquing the first New Teen Titans Drug book sponsored by Keebler. Its bad, really bad but bad is what we do best. Get a glimpse of the Nancy Reagan war on drugs with this must read once (or let us read it for you) from 1983. We pull no punches in this one. There is even a special appearance by the Macho/Squacho Man.
Creative Team: Writer: Marv Wolfman, Penciller George Perez, Inker Dick Giordano, Letterer Ben Oda, Colorist Adrienne Roy, Editor Dave Manak, Consulting Editor Len Wein
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Dan shares p. 46 of the 2016 Love is Love book in honor of those that were killed and injured at Club Q on 11/19/2022.
Writer Scott Lope, Art Stephen Sadowski, Colors Dan Shadian, Letters Joshua Corzine
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Greg and Dan finish up the 1970s Drugs in Comics stories with Spiderman 98. This is a fun one, we dig into some of the implications of drug issues and read a fun book. How did Peter know where Harry was in the hospital? With that question we should get a No Prize! Finally, we answer the most important question: What was Greg for Halloween?
Creative Team: Writer: Stan Lee, Penciller Gil Kane, Inkers Frank Giacoia and John Romita, Sr., Letter Sam Rosen, Editor Stan Lee
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Greg and Dan continue the drugs in comics series with Amazing Spider-Man 97. This time Harry Osborne may be in some trouble with pills! What will happen to Harry? Will the Goblin expose Spidey's identity? Is Spidey's Jui Jitsu game on point? Find out on this episode of funny book forensics!
Creative Team: Writer: Stan Lee, Penciller Gil Kane, Inkers Frank Giacoia and John Romita, Sr., Letter Sam Rosen, Editor Stan Lee
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Its here, Greg and Dan finally review Amazing Spider-Man 96. Why was this issue so scary that the CCA would not put their stamp on it? Find out in a fun episode.
Creative Team: Writer: Stan Lee, Penciller Gil Kane, Inker John Romita, Sr., Letter Artie Simek, Editor Stan Lee
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Wait, there was a drug issue the Comics Code Authority approved about one year before the Spiderman Issues. Welcome to the back-up story in Action Comic 378, a Tale of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Jim Shooter authored a short story where one of the Legionnaires copes with pain killer addiction.
In this episode Dan nerds out about the LSH. Perhaps he knows more about LSH history then he should. You won't want to miss this one.
Check out Jim Shooter's blog post about the story and learn more about Jim Shooter's early career at DC on Spoiler Country.
Creative Team: Writer: Jim Shooter Artists: Win Mortimer and Mike Esposito, Letter Charlotte Jetter Read Action Comics 378: You need to own this one to read it, sorry! Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics
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A few hits later and Dan and Greg are back to Green Lantern 86 the 2nd half of the drug issues. Will Speedy survive his detox and who are the evil drug peddlers? Tune in to find out!
We told you the history was coming and did it. We get into Vietnam Drug policy, the War on Drugs, and the book's place in it. You won’t want to miss this one so check it out! Read more about both the Spider-Man and Green Lantern Drug issues in American Comic Book Chronicles: the 1970s by Jason Sacks and Keith Dallas.
Creative Team: Writer: Denny O’Neil, Artists: Neal Adams and Dick Giardano, Colors: Cory Adams, Letterer: John Costanza, Editor: Julius Schwartz Read Green Lantern 86 (vol 2) DC Universe Infinite ; Amazon/Comixology Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics
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Its time for Dan and Greg to take on Drugs. We dive into our support for Richard Nixon's drug war.... Wait! We won't do that but we will review the classic Green Lantern 85 and 86 the first two comic book issues in the bronze era to mention heroin by name that had the comics code authority stamp. We chose these two to honor the late great Artist Neal Adams and the late writer Denny O'Neil.
Of course, we get into some pretty classic banter including discussing Burt Ward sparring with Bruce Lee which Dan learned about from a Spoiler Country episode. You won't want to miss this one so check it out!
Creative Team: Writer: Denny O'Neil, Artist: Neal Adams, Colors: Cory Adams, Letterer: John Costanza, Editor: Julius Schwartz
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Dan finally stopped crying long enough to post this one. Dan and Greg remember Neil Adams and George Perez, 'nuff said'.
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It is the end for Nathaniel Dusk! Will he survive the rat poison and get revenge on the mob? Find out as Dan and Greg wrap up the 4 issue series.
Creative Team: Writer: Don McGregor Artist: Gene Colan Cover: Gene Golan and Dick Giordano Letter: John Constanza Color: Tom Ziuko Editor: Alan Gold
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Dan defeats American Airlines, Biscoff Cookies, and the dentist to join Greg to find out what Nathaniel Dusk is up to in Issue 3! Will Nathaniel survive his battles with gangsters on Trains and Boats? Join us as the mystery begins to unfold.
Creative Team: Writer: Don McGregor Artist: Gene Colan Cover: Gene Golan and Dick Giordano Letter: John Constanza Color: Tom Ziuko Editor: Alan Gold
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Will Nathaniel Dusk survive the fall? Of course he will! Find out what depth Cadaver and Loud Mouth will sink to in there attempt to knock off our favorite P.I. We also poke more fun at the ads in the book, a Battle Field Earth reference shows up, and we discuss elevated trains! Join us for another fun episode!
Creative Team: Writer: Don McGregor Artist: Gene Colan Cover: Gene Golan and Bob Smith Letter: John Constanza Color: Tom Ziuko Editor: Alan Gold
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Dan and Greg venture back to the 1930s to visit with Nathaniel Dusk! We follow the P.I. on his gritty adventure. We also dig into the top comics of 1984, the art of Gene Colan, and make fun of the ads in the book. You can't miss this episode as we dive back into classic comics!
Creative Team: Writer: Don McGregor Artist: Gene Colan Letter: John Constanza Color: Tom Ziuko Editor: Alan Gold
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Dan and Greg deconstruct C.R.I.T. #4 from Homebrewed Heroes! We have a cliffhanger! Why did they leave the Wizard alone outside? Where is Semedi? Well we are hooked and we think you will be too.
Creative Team: Christopher Michael, Brad Haynes, Terreyl Wilkins, Austin Ferguson, Obie Dancey, Drew Collins, Christiano Cruz, Ryan Kidd, and Natalie Sahloff. Covers: Mo Lubisan, Nestor Redulla Jr, Matthew Weldon, and Robert Nix
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Dan and Greg adventure on into C.R.I.T. 2 and 3 from Homebrewed Heroes! The heroes continue to track down the Legion with their new ally Semedi the drunk poetic cat. Remember Never Split Up!
Creative Team: Christopher Michael, Michael Brad Haynes, Terreyl Wilkins, Austin Ferguson, Obie Dancey, Drew Collins, and Rachel Waifu. Covers: Mo Lubisan, Cristiano Cruz,
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Dan and Greg role lots of 1s while reviewing C.R.I.T. #1 from Homebrewed Heroes! Lets hope Bolder, Caliber, Specter, and Reach are more successful at defeating the Legion Gang then Dan and Greg are at talking. Join us while we follow the gang on their gaming adventure!
Creative Team: Christopher Michale, Michael Brad Haynes, Terreyl Wilkins, Austin Ferguson, Obie Dancey, Drew Collins, and Rachel Waifu. Cover: Bea Navarro
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Scooby and the Gang face off against a Vampire! Greg and Dan mention lots of Vampires, talk about Super Stores, discuss how to be nice at work, and of course review Scooby Apocalypse #4.
Scooby Apocalypse #4: Writers: J.M. DeMatteis and Keith Giffen; Art: Howard Porter; Colors: Hi-Fi; Cover: Jim Lee and Alex Sinclair; Read the book on Comixology or DC Infinite.
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Scooby and the Gang keep exploring the Apocalypse scape while Greg and Dan gush over the ability of the creative team to incorporate a flashbacks into the story. They talk about scared dogs, Ebay, and 1994 DC Comics card sets! Our one fan will enjoy the fun!
Scooby Apocalypse #3: Writers: J.M. DeMatteis and Keith Giffen; Art: Dale Easglesham and Howard Porter; Colors: Hi-Fi; Cover: Alex Sinclair; Ready the book on Comixology or DC Infinite
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Scooby the gang and nano mutants! This is a fun episode where we gush over the story and Howard Porter's art. We also discuss plotting, layouts, and Keith Giffen's writing style. Join us for more Scooby fun with Scooby Apocalypse #2
Scooby Apocalypse #1: Writers: J.M. DeMatteis and Keith Giffen; Art: Howard Porter; Colors: Hi-Fi; Cover: Jim Lee and Alex Sinclair; Ready the book on Comixology or DC Infinite
Keith Giffen Interview in: Direct Comments: Comic Book Creators in their Own Words edited by Paul Kupperberg
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It took 285 episodes to get Sandy Duncan front and center but finally it happened! Dan and Greg bring you Scooby Apocalypse! They also discuss writing with partners and their thoughts on Scooby Doo the cartoon. Somehow the guys spent way too much time talking about Sandy Duncan and The Hogan Family (the sitcom not the reality show).
Scooby Apocalypse #1: Writers: J.M. DeMatteis and Keith Giffen; Art: Howard Porter; Colors: Hi-Fi; Cover: Jim Lee and Alex Sinclair
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Dan and Greg review Glitter Vipers! Glitter Vipers takes violence against the queer community head on when the characters strike back against their oppressors. We discuss the use of violence in the book and the strong progression of the story. Joe Glass and team tell an emotional tail in an artful and even fun way. We also chat about Kickstarter books and independent story telling. Finally, we invite John from the mothership to join us again... Someday John will join the podcast.
Glitter Vipers: Writer: Joe Glass; Art: Katie Fleming; Colors: Kelly Fitzpatrick; Letters: Lucas Gattoni Cover: James Gifford; Editor: Ted Brandt
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Its the end of the Midnighter 12 issue run. This series set out create a world for Midnighter and ended with him right back in Apollo's arms. Greg and Dan review issue 10-12. In addition, we talk what got us into comics, collecting, Kickstarter, and a host of other topics to avoid discussing the story. In the end, I don't know if we can recommend this series but it is definitely not the worst 12 comics I have ever read.
Issue 10: Writer: Steve Orlando; Pencils: ACO; Inks: ACO and Hugo Petrus; Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Cover: ACO and Fajardo Jr.
Issue 11: Writer: Steve Orlando; Pencils: ACO, Hugo Petrus; Inks: ACO and Hugo Petrus; Colors: Jeromy Cox, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Cover: ACO and Fajardo Jr.
Issue 12: Writer: Steve Orlando; Pencils: ACO; Inks: ACO and Hugo Petrus; Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Cover: ACO and Fajardo Jr.
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Issue 10: Comixology, DC Infinite
Issue 11: Comixology, DC Infinite
Issue 12: Comixology, DC Infinite
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Well its time for Midnighter 8 and 9. Dan loved this one and indicated it by dropping F bombs all over the Podcast. Midnighter meets up with Spyral and then meets up with the Suicide squad in the never ending quest for the Perdition Pistol. Dan and Greg discuss the story arcs and how the the Wall changed in comics. We also wait for John to show up to the podcast again. Maybe he will come someday. Issue 8: Writer: Steve Orlando; Pencils: David Messina; Inks: Gaetano Carlucci; Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Cover: ACO and Fajardo Jr.
Issue 9: Writer: Steve Orlando; Pencils: ACO; Inks: ACO and Hugo Petrus; Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Cover: ACO and Fajardo Jr.
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Issue 9: Comixology, DC Infinite
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Its all about Matt! What is Matt's secret, why did it come out of nowhere. Greg and Dan discuss that and more about the process of the storytelling in Midnighter (2016) issue 6 and 7.
Dan expresses his displeasure of the relationship building for Midnighter. Greg chimes in about the story flow and why it might have been disrupted. Issue 6: Writer: Steve Orlando; Pencils: ACO; Inks: ACO; Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Cover: ACO and Fajardo Jr.
Issue 7: Writer: Steve Orlando; Pencils: ACO; Inks: ACO and Hugo Petrus; Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Cover: ACO and Fajardo Jr.
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Issue 7: Comixology, DC Infinite
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Dan and Greg get back into Midnighter with issue 4 and 5 and Midnighter is really into Dick... Grayson! Grayson guest stars, not Robin, not Nightwing, Grayson!
As always we dig into the issues. We also discuss writing when the company makes you do a crossover. Dan expresses his displeasure over the Grayson character in general. Finally, we give you some bad hotel tips! In the end Midnighter finds Matt and that is all that matters for now.
Issue 4: Writer: Steve Orlando; Pencils: Stephen Mooney; Inks: Stephen Mooney; Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Cover: ACO and Fajardo Jr.
Issue 5: Writer: Steve Orlando; Pencils: Stephen Mooney; Inks: Stephen Mooney; Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Cover: ACO and Fajardo Jr.
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Issue 5: Comixology, DC Infinite
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Dan and Greg started out discussing a fun classic issue of Secret Origins, #46. We have a crazy Grant Morrison story with the JLA fighting their own costumes and the origin of the Justice League Mountain Headquarters! We review the secret Origin of Titans Tower by Marv Wolfman! Then we thought we were getting to the punchline, the first appearance of Arm Fall Off Boy, the character TDK played by Nathan Fillion in The Suicide Squad.
However, when we discover the secret origin of the writer of the third story, the conversation shifts to a serious discussion of creator rights, censorship, and monetizing the works of bad people. Join us for a discussion that genuinely surprised both of us.
Story One: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Curt Swan, Inks: George Freeman, Colors: George Freeman
Story Two: Writer: Marv Wolfman Pencils: Vince Giarrano, Inks: Vince Giarrano, Colors: Adrienne Roy, Letter: Janice Chiang
Story Three: Writer: Omitted Pencils: Curt Swan, Inks: Ty Templeton, Colors Tom McCraw, Letters: John Constanza
Editor: Mark Waid
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Thanks to the bad actions of the author you of the third story, you cannot get this book online. You will have to find a dollar bin or an expensive E-Bay copy. I would wait for dollar bin or go dig it out of your collection.
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Midnighter kills Multiplex over and over again. We review Midnighter Issue 3. Greg and Dan discuss discontinuity, continuity, location, and story cadence.
Writer: Steve Orlando Pencils: ACO, Inks:ACO and Hugo Petrus Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr.
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Midnighter is bloody and does he need to be? We cover the issue, of course, and discuss the violence level in the book. Is violence key to the story or just there for shock value? Happy just after Pride Month everyone!
Writer: Steve Orlando Pencils: Alec Morgan Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr.
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Midnighter is back and Apollo is nowhere to be found. We explore the world creation issue and discuss representation in comics. Is this this best way for representation to happen? Happy just after Pride Month everyone!
Writer: Steve Orlando Pencils: ACO, Inks: ACO, Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr.
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No editing = Dan and Greg in all their glory. Wonder Woman Issue 6 is the final match pitting Wonder Woman vs Ares. Will Wonder Woman win the title? Will Steve Trevor become Sgt. Rock? Will Dan and Greg actually start the show? All of these questions will be answered and more in this episode of Funny Book Forensics.
Writers: Greg Potter, Len Wein, and George Perez, Pencils: George Perez, Inks: Bruce Patterson.
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Greg and Dan line out Wonder Woman's last bout before presumably facing ARES. She must run through Ares whole stable before facing him for the championship and the last preliminary bout is in Issue 5!
Writers: Greg Potter, Len Wein, and George Perez, Pencils: George Perez, Inks: Bruce Patterson.
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Greg and Dan Decay in front of your eyes. I promise, we do discuss Wonder Woman issue 4. Dan also destroys the English language once again. There is even a Baby Sitters club reference.
We prepare for John from the mothership to join us next week.
Writers: Greg Potter, Len Wein, and George Perez, Pencils: George Perez, Inks: Bruce Patterson.
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Greg and Dan go from Paradise to Boston as Princess Diana's mission starts to heat up in issue 2 and 3 of Wonder Woman (1987). We see classic characters like Steve Trevor and Etta Candy. Of course, the great George Perez art is still here! Check out the podcast and read the comic to see why we love it so much!
Writers: Greg Potter, Len Wein, and George Perez, Pencils: George Perez, Inks: Bruce Patterson.
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Dan and Greg discuss Starlite Issue 2 fresh off shipping from KickStarter. What happens when kid super-heroes grow-up? Where do they go, what do they do, and how do they end up in outer space with cat aliens? Co-host and Co-author Greg Smith explains it all while Dan "analyzes" the story. Like what you heard? Find out more about the other creators including Travis Webb, Brett Weldele, and David Mair.
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We finish up the Harlan Ellison deep dive by watching the Star Trek TOS Season 1 Episode 28 Episode, you guessed it, City on the Edge of Forever. Kirk and Spock go back in time to save McCoy... What!? That sounds like a different script. "Killers! Assassins!"
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Star Trek Season One Episode 28
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Time, displacement, tragedy! All in this episode of Funny Book Forensics! We finish the Harlan Ellison Cut! This is an amazing story.
City on the Edge of Forever issue 5 in this episode.
WRITTEN: Harlan Ellison with Scott and David Tipton Arts: J.K. Woodward COVERS: Juan Ortiz
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Comixology: Star Trek: Harlan Ellison’s City on the Edge of Forever
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Why watch the Snyder cut when you can get the Ellison cut? Greg and Dan review Harlan Ellison's original teleplay for Dan's favorite Star Trek Original Series Episode The City on the Edge of Forever in graphic novel form!
What do the shirts stand for? Who can beat up Kirk and Scott? Find out why Yeoman Rand is the only member of the crew worth anything. Just have fun with us as we read a classic!
This episode covers issue one and two.
WRITTEN: Harlan Ellison with Scott and David Tipton Arts: J.K. Woodward COVERS: Juan Ortiz
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Comixology: Star Trek: Harlan Ellison's City on the Edge of Forever
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Greg and Dan get to the end of Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles. "Heavens to Murgatroyd" where does Snagglepuss end up after his life falls apart and he is blackballed? Also, we discuss the best food to eat when depressed and Khrushchev in a cornfield. We end just chatting about why this is a great story.
Hear Mark Russell on Spoiler Country: http://scpod.net/?s=mark+russell
WRITTEN: Mark Russell PENCILS: Mike Feehan INKS: Mark Morales COVER: Ben Caldwell
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Comixology: Exit Stage Left Collection
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Greg and Dan continue the discussion of Exit Stage Left and you know the story is good when they just talk about the story. Issue 5 brings the climax of the arc. Find out if Snagglepuss testifies... What is the fate of Huckleberry Hound? Greg shares his thoughts on how revealing a cover should be in relation to the story.
WRITTEN: Mark Russell PENCILS: Mike Feehan INKS: Mark Morales COVER: Ben Caldwell
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Comixology: Exit Stage Left Collection
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Greg and Dan continue the discussion of Exit Stage Left. This is where things start to change Snagglepuss and Huckleberry Hound. The subplots stop and story moves forward as Gigi Allen uses all of her power to go after Snagglepuss but doesn't quite hit the mark. Meanwhile Gigi tries to hide her relationship as Snagglepuss starts to share his life with his loved ones. Greg shares his approach to writing with a serious tone.
WRITTEN: Mark Russell PENCILS: Mike Feehan INKS: Mark Morales COVER: Ben Caldwell
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Comixology: Exit Stage Left Collection
DC Universe: Exit Stage Left #4
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Greg and Dan continue the discussion of Exit Stage Left. In the story we learn about Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, Arthur Miller, and whole host of character from the 1950s. The story moves forward showing how Snagglepuss and Huckleberry Hound interact the with New York community and the political climate in the U.S.
Of course Greg and Dan get a little off track by chatting about the Bendis is Coming ad at the start of the book, baseball cards, Gene Rayburn, Ronald Reagan, and Good Times (“dyn-o-mite!”).
Comixology: Exit Stage Left Collection
DC Universe: Exit Stage Left #3
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Greg and Dan continue the discussion of Exit Stage Left. The McCarthy Era topics continue including Roy Cohn, The Lavender Scare, Huckleberry Hound in the City, and the campaign against communism. Join us for issue 2 and stay along during the coming weeks for the rest of the mini-series.
WRITTEN: Mark Russell PENCILS: Mike Feehan INKS: Mark Morales COVER: Ben Caldwell Read Along:
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Greg and Dan head to the front of the stage to discuss the first issue of Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles. Of course, we are going to discuss the issue. Thanks to some great writing by Mark Russell we also get to talk about Stonewall, the Rosenbergs, HUAC, McCarthy, and all sorts of red scare fun! Join us for issue 1 and stay along during the coming weeks for the rest of the mini-series.
WRITTEN: Mark Russell
PENCILS: Jill Thompson, Mike Feehan
INKS: Mark Morales, Jill Thompson
COVER: Ben Caldwell
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Greg and Dan review Prez issue 4 from 1974. Prez fights off cultural imperialism, the Universal Monsters, and bat based disease to save the Earth! We also rundown how these stories compare to the current U.S. political environment. This is the third and final episode of a series where we cover all four issues of Prez. So, "Cool it Man" be "Radical" and join in to support "Prez Power."
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Prez Collection on Comixology
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Writer: Joe Simon
Artist: Jerry Grandenetti with an assist on the Cover by Ben Caldwell
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Greg and Dan review Prez issue 2 and 3 from 1973/1974. We cover protests, Bobby Fischer, Chess, and gun control as this strangely present story weaves forward. This is the second episode of a series where we will cover all four issues of Prez. So, "Cool it Man" be "Radical" and join in to support "Prez Power."
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Writer: Joe Simon
Artist: Jerry Grandenetti with an assist on the Cover by Ben Caldwell
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Greg and Dan review Prez issue 1 from 1973. We cover a lot including the 26th amendment to the U.S. constitution, tricky Dick Nixon, and portrayals of Native Americans in Comics. This is the first episode of a series where we will cover all four issues of Prez. So, "Cool it Man" be "Radical" and join in to support "Prez Power."
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Prez Collection on Comixology
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Writer: Joe Simon
Artist: Jerry Grandenetti with an assist on the Cover by Ben Caldwell
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Greg and Dan continue talking through DC Super-Stars 17 from 1977. In part two we discuss the underwhelming Legion of Super-Heroes story about the energetic Quintile crystal. Then we get into the first appearance of The Huntress. We also dig into what was happening with the Justice Society in All-Star Comics at the time! We get into the future of the Huntress after 1977. Get Paul Levitz's thoughts on the Huntress and lots of comics history in his recent Spoiler Country Interview. Finally, we circle back to the DC implosion and discuss how the current market situation might have the same devastating impact on DC Comics in 2020.
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DC Super-Stars 17 -- DC Universe DC Super-Stars 17 -- Comixology Spoiler County Interview with Mike Grell Spoiler Country Interview with Paul Levitz Comics Book Implosion American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1970s
Greg and Dan take on DC Super-Stars 17. In part one we discuss the DC Implosion and creators’ rights. We also review a beautiful Denny O’Neil and Mike Grell Green Arrow origin story!
Read the issue and join us next week as we review the 1st appearance of Huntress.
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Greg and Dan review OMAC 1 from 1974! OMAC was Jack Kirby's last regular series at DC in the 1970s after the hailed "Kirby is Coming" campaign to promote new Kirby creations.
During the review we get into some really crazy Kirby story design and Kirby's view on corporations. Join us as we explore one fun Kirby comic.
Creators--Writer/Pencils/Editor Jack Kirby, Inks Mike Royer, Color Jerry Serpe
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In honor of the 2020 Election, Greg and Dan listen to some Superman Old Time Radio! We review all 16 episodes of Superman vs the Clan of the Fiery Cross.
During the review we discuss the history of the KKK in the United States up to the time of the radio serials. The discussion points out the danger of revivalist social movements like the KKK and “Make America Great Again”. We pull no punches in this one just like Superman when he was socking it to the Clan.
Join us for this needed discussion and please Vote!
Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang
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Episode 252: Endless Chase
Synopsis:
Greg and Dan read and discuss ALL OF New Teen Titans Vol 2 Annual 3, the first appearance of Danny Chase. After exploring one off characters that were successful we explore one that was well, a character. We aren't here just to review the good stories from the long box.
However, Danny Chase is getting a reboot on Teen Titans Season 3. Additionally, Spoiler Country asked Marv Wolfman what he thought of Danny Chase and that audio is in the episode. The time is now to introduce yourself to the infamous character.
New Teen Titans Volume 2 Annual 3 was created by: Writer – Marv Wolfman and Artists - Michael Collins Penciller,Romeo Tanghal Inker, Alber De Guzman - Letterer and Adrienne Roy - Colors So join us! and Read along with the links below:
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Episode 251: Part 2 Squashed Like a Beetle
Synopsis:
Greg and Dan finish part 2 of Ted Kord's "last appearance". They dive deep into the story and how to utilize spoiler the death of a character.
Additionally, there is lots of discussion about the history of the Blue Beetle!
Countdown to Infinite Crisis was created by all these folks: Writers – Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka, Judd Winich; Artists: Chapter 1: Rags Morales, Michael Bair, Moose Baumann – colors Chapter 2: Ed Benes, Hi-Fi-Colors Chapter 3: Jesus Saiz, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Mounts – Colors Chapter 4: Ivan Reis, Marc Campos, Guy Major – Colors Chapter 5: Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning, Steve Firchow; Colors Nick Napolitano – Letters; Jann Jones, Dan Didio Editors
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Blue Beetle Companion Jack Kirby Collector 79 -- OMAC
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Episode 250: Beetlemania Part 1
Synopsis:
Greg and Dan start part one of Beetlemania. Who is Batman holding on the cover?
The history of the Blue Beetle is one of the most fascinating comic stories from the Golden Age to Now. We explore the history of the character while reviewing Ted Kord's "last story" (well not really last story right!).
Plus it was created by all these folks: Writers – Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka, Judd Winich; Artists: Chapter 1: Rags Morales, Michael Bair, Moose Baumann – colors Chapter 2: Ed Benes, Hi-Fi-Colors Chapter 3: Jesus Saiz, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Mounts – Colors Chapter 4: Ivan Reis, Marc Campos, Guy Major – Colors Chapter 5: Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning, Steve Firchow; Colors Nick Napolitano – Letters; Jann Jones, Dan Didio Editors
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Blue Beetle Companionhttps://www.comixology.com/Countdown-to-Infinite-Crisis-1/digital-comic/9092?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy
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Synopsis:
Greg and Dan continue the conversation on one-off and throw-away characters. Guy Gardner was the other “man without fear” in the DC Universe until he got hit by a bus. John Stewart steps in to be the new back-up Green Lantern on Earth in Green Lantern (Vol. 2) 87.
Like most of the Green Lantern/Green Arrow run this issue challenges social norms taking racism head-on. We also discuss the sales free fall that led to cancellation of one of the most influential comics runs in history.
This Bronze Age gem features stories by Denny O’Neil and Elliot S! Maggin. The amazing art is by legends Neil Adams and Dick Giordano.
Show Notes Links:
Green Lantern 87 DC Universe Green Lantern 87 comiXology
Green Lantern Mosaic -- Hunt the Dollar Bins until it is online
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Synopsis:
Greg and Dan review Green Lantern 59 to follow-up the conversation in Episode 247 on throw-away characters. Guy Gardner the other “man without fear” in the DC Universe debuts in a story written by John Broome and drawn by legendary Artist Gil Kane.
We salivate over Kane's art and “enjoy” Broome’s story. We discuss the use of Gardner as a one off character. We also have a little fun looking at how Silver Age DC Comics approach social issues.
Don’t miss this one because we continue the discussion in Episode 249.
Show Notes Links:
Green Lantern 59 DC Universe Green Lantern 59 comiXology Showcase 22 DC Universe Showcase 22 comiXology Alter Ego 149 -- Gil Kane
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On Episode 247 of Funny Book Forensics Dan and Greg discuss Superheroes who can't fit into their costumes and Superheroes who are not fit for their costumes!
They review Justice League America Issue 52 "Fight of the Century" where Guy Gardner and Blue Beetle FIGHT!
We also discuss comic conventions and the local comic shops scene during the social distancing rules due to Covid-19.
Show links:
JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA (1987-1996) #52 on DC Universe
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Funny Book Forensics is a Comic Book Review Podcast with life long friends, comic book historian Dan Schabot and comic book writer Greg Smith.