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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 392 Two Brains and Four Fists

    Funny Book Forensics 392 Two Brains and Four Fists
    May 13 2025
    Dan and Greg review Jimmy Olsen 137. What has four fists, cyborgs, Starlite, and a Jack Kirby book? This podcast does!

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

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    • https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit
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    Project Nerd:

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

    00:00 Introduction and Apologies
    01:30 Comic Book Mail Call
    02:24 Kickstarter Announcement
    06:24 Nemesis Comic Project
    10:05 Joe Hendry and Wrestling Talk
    12:02 Jimmy Olsen Comic Discussion
    27:52 Kirby and the Nuclear Man
    28:35 Superman vs. The Forearmed Fury
    29:23 DN Alien and the Whiz Wagon
    30:28 Superman's Deduction Skills
    32:28 The Atomic Pile Mission
    33:13 The Final Countdown
    33:33 Guardian and Newsboy Legion
    35:05 Letters from Kirby Fans
    35:50 Mixed Reviews and Art Critique
    42:53 Jack Kirby's Universe
    50:25 Retro Emporium and Live Music
    53:31 Jiu-Jitsu Lawyer and Conclusion
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    57 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 391 King Clone

    Funny Book Forensics 391 King Clone
    Apr 27 2025
    Dan and Greg smash Jimmy Olsen 136. Jimmy Hulk tries to smash the clones. Kirby continues to world build. Dan is not patient enough to let the build happen! Another fun episode.

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

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    • https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6
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    Greg:

    • https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit
    • https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit

    Dan:

    • https://twitter.com/DanSchabot
    • https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7

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    Project Nerd:

    • https://project-nerd.com/
    • https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/
    • https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog

    Timeline:


    00:00 Podcast Introduction and Juliet's Antics
    00:41 Jimmy Olsen and Baby Carrots
    01:14 Peas, Carrots, and English Peas
    04:18 The Punisher and Ethics Discussion
    10:20 Jimmy Olsen's Incredible Transformation
    15:29 The Guardian and Project Cadmus
    25:34 Cloning and DNA Explanations
    26:57 Bob Barker vs. Drew Carey: A Nostalgic Debate
    27:24 Skipping Classes and High School Shenanigans
    28:10 The Newsboy Legion and Alien Species
    28:52 Musical Fantasies: Newsies, Sandlot, and Mighty Ducks Crossover
    31:26 Comic Book Analysis: Jack Kirby's Wild World
    34:03 The Future of DC Comics and Jack Kirby's Legacy
    41:19 Comparing Art Styles: Jack Kirby vs. Neil Adams
    44:17 Wrestling Analogies and Comic Book Storytelling
    51:21 Concluding Thoughts and Advertisements
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    56 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 390 Project Clones

    Funny Book Forensics 390 Project Clones
    Apr 22 2025
    Dan and Greg explore the wild and wacky world of Jack Kirby's Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #135. From the bizarre Evil Factory to cloning shenanigans we take on the complexities of Kirby's storytelling. Tune in for another fun podcast.

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

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    • https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6
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    Greg:

    • https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit
    • https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit

    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

    Spoilerverse:

    • https://twitter.com/spoiler_country
    • https://twitter.com/spoilerverse
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    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Banter
    00:34 Patreon and Podcast Discussion
    01:03 King Falls AM and Noah James
    02:43 Comic Book Talk Begins
    05:44 Jimmy Olsen and Superman
    11:03 The Evil Factory and The Project
    15:56 Green Jelly and Snoopy
    17:22 Back to Jimmy Olsen
    32:49 Introduction of Juliet the Dog
    33:08 Discussion on Cloning and Superman's Ethics
    33:45 Neil Adams and Bob Hope Comics
    34:44 Superman's Knowledge of Genetic Code
    36:23 Evil Duplication Ray and Kryptonite Dust
    39:50 Darkseid's Return and Chaos
    53:53 The Guardian and DN Aliens
    54:48 Jack Kirby's Impact on DC Comics
    59:37 Conclusion and Announcements
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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