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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 397 An Internal Disagreement
    Jun 15 2025

    Greg and Dan review Madrox #2. Dupes, Chicago, mysteries, advertisements, and more! Join us as we continue to honor Peter David's career.

    Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Schmidt and Nicole Wiley

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    Timeline:

    00:00 Funny Book Forensics 397
    00:56 Mad Rocks: The Cool Transforming Toy
    02:28 Discussion on Clones and Duplicates
    08:59 Comic Book Review: Madrox
    09:50 Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down: X-Men Legends
    10:29 Jamie Madrox in Chicago
    17:23 Advertisements and Tangents
    23:11 Smallville and Other TV Shows
    28:25 Trading Card Games and Collectibles
    30:51 Debating Card Terminology
    31:28 Madrox and Steve Buscemi
    33:05 Comparing Smallville and American Beauty
    36:05 Comic Book Collecting and Dynamic Forces
    40:23 Jamie Madrox and His Duplicates
    49:09 Comic Book Art and Color
    51:01 Current Events and Empathy
    59:47 Listener Shoutouts and Wrap-Up

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 396 Now Dan Likes Clones
    Jun 9 2025

    Greg and Dan review Madrox #1 in honor of the late great Peter David. We share our thoughts on the character's bold new direction. Plus, get the latest updates on Grit City Comic-Con and more!

    Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Schmidt and Nicole Wiley

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

    00:00 Introduction and Greg's Baby Shower Confusion
    01:37 Podcast Adventures and Comic Book Ideas
    03:58 Honoring Jonathan Joss and Comic Book Discussions
    05:13 SummerCon Announcements and Guest Lineup
    11:24 Madrox and Multiple Man Powers Explained
    22:19 Mutant Town and Madrox's Reboot
    37:16 Blood Donation and Human Rights
    37:55 Checks and Old Payment Methods
    39:50 Dollar Coins and Modern Payment Confusion
    40:40 Detective Jamie's Investigation
    41:57 Comic Book Nostalgia
    44:01 Strong Guy and Character Discussions
    47:53 Multiple Man's Backstory
    48:26 Absorbing the Dupe
    01:06:44 Comic Book Conventions and Creators
    01:09:05 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 395 Ricklelicious
    Jun 1 2025

    Greg and Dan review Jack Kirby's Jimmy Olsen #141 oh goody the Rickles storyline is over. We also reflect on the legacy of prolific writer Peter David, his significant contributions to the comic book industry and pop culture.

    Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell

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    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Banter
    00:33 Remembering Peter David
    02:12 Peter David's Prolific Career
    04:59 Peter David's Impact on Comics
    12:52 Peter David's Work in Other Media
    19:32 Comic Book Reviews and Discussions
    27:48 Don Rickles in Comics
    45:45 Coaching Controversy
    46:46 Don Rickles' Remarks
    47:14 Light Ray and Clark Kent
    47:48 The Science of Light
    48:34 Grimbor and Daddy L
    49:58 The Guardian's Battle
    51:11 Jimmy and Goody on Fire
    01:00:40 Rickles and the Bomb Squad
    01:09:12 Final Thoughts on Jack Kirby's Work

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    1 hr and 25 mins
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