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

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Grow Up! Special from 2019. We get into all sorts of Power Pack fun and relive Travis's pure joy for a series he read as a kid.

Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Gurihiru; Inkers: Tamra Bonvillain; Gurihiru; Letterer: Joe Caramagna; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Wil Moss; Tom Brevoort

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Confusion
00:32 Meet Travis: Co-Author and Upcoming Projects
00:54 Graphic Novels and Kickstarter Campaigns
02:44 Greg's Absence and Sending Good Vibes
03:12 Creator Interviews and Podcast Plans
04:31 Power Pack and Comic Inspirations
05:51 Marvel and DC Comics in the 80s
08:12 Power Pack: Characters and Dynamics
36:08 Travis's Writing Journey and Marvel Rejections
39:55 Power Pack: Storyline and Analysis
51:45 Nostalgia and Modern Storytelling
52:13 Superman and Origin Stories
52:46 James Gunn's Influence
53:24 Character Introductions and Tags
54:06 Comic Book Tropes and Storytelling Techniques
57:09 Digital vs. Physical Comics
58:25 Power Pack and Family Dynamics
59:07 Kitty Pryde and Wolverine Cameos
01:01:38 Battle with the Brood
01:28:49 Katie's Dilemma and Family Moments
01:34:38 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Greg and Dan review Adventure Comics 210 because Krypto! A light episode until Dan discovers the book came out the same month the Comics Code Authority stamps started appearing on books. Join us for Krypto and code fun.

Writer: Auto Binder; Pencillers: Curt Swan, Ramona Fradon, George Papp; Inkers: Seymour Barry, Ramona Fradon, George Papp; Letterer: Milt Snapinn; Editors: Whitney Ellsworth, Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, George Kashdan

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:44 Superman Comics and the Summer of Superman
00:47 The Facsimile Edition and Sweepstakes
03:22 Krypto the Superdog's Origin
05:08 Comics Code Authority and Its Impact
11:11 Discussion on Censorship and Modern Parallels
13:00 Superboy and Krypto's Adventures
17:48 Superboy's Encounter with Thieves
20:58 Superboy and Krypto's Bonding Moments
29:24 Superboy's Harsh Treatment of Krypto
29:58 Dog Deserves a Cowboy Hat
30:23 Sad Dog Expressions
31:10 Superboy and Krypto's Adventures
34:00 Comic Code Authority Discussion
37:44 Aquaman's Underwater Newspaper
39:08 Green Arrow and International Relations
41:16 Comic Code and Drug References
50:40 Conclusion and Plugs
51:59 Booster Gold and Future Plans