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  • Funny Book Forensics 418 Origins: A Booster Gold Story

    Funny Book Forensics 418 Origins: A Booster Gold Story
    2025/12/14

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #6 from 1986. Superman!? Skeets tells all. We get Booster's origin and a showdown with the Man of Steel. Join us for another fun episode.

    Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colorer: Nansi Hoolahan Editor: Alan Gold

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    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Button Time
    00:42 Camera Quality Debate
    01:46 Comic Book Chronicles and Booster Gold
    02:50 Lex Luthor Costume Reveal
    03:35 Video Production Quality Issues
    04:16 TV Shows and Cartoons Discussion
    06:48 Booster Gold Comic Analysis
    11:08 Booster Gold's Origin Story
    13:44 Booster Gold and Superman
    27:40 Justice League and Booster Gold
    29:01 Superman Confronts Booster Gold
    32:43 Booster Gold's Origin Story
    35:08 Booster's Heist and Time Travel
    37:38 Comic Book References and Discussions
    44:22 Fan Letters and Responses
    51:02 Promotions and Plugs
    01:03:07 Closing Remarks and Next Episode Teasers
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    1 時間 5 分
  • Funny Book Forensics 417 Twisted Meaning

    Funny Book Forensics 417 Twisted Meaning
    2025/12/07

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #5 from 1986. Does Mr. Twister twist things? Is Hockey a violent sport? What is the Booster Mobile!? Join us for another fun episode.

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

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    Timeline:

    00:00 The Return: Setting the Scene
    00:16 Dice and Kickstarter Woes
    01:44 Sad Hotdog Man RPG
    03:27 Booster Gold Discussion Begins
    11:58 Mr. Twister's Introduction
    18:01 Comic Book Nostalgia
    27:12 Booster Gold's Action Plan
    34:08 Mr. Twister's Hostage Situation
    35:00 Booster Gold's Heroic Actions
    37:37 The Aftermath and Skeets' Sadness
    38:15 Booster's Complicated Relationships
    41:04 Booster's Tax Troubles
    44:00 Booster's New Ride
    46:51 Comic Book Reviews and Discussions
    49:12 The Impact of Dark Knight Returns
    01:04:17 Booster Gold's Legacy and Future
    01:07:01 Listener Letters and Community
    01:14:43 Closing Remarks and Teasers
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    1 時間 15 分
  • Funny Book Forensics 416 Booster and Thorn

    Funny Book Forensics 416 Booster and Thorn
    2025/11/30

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #4 from 1986. Thorn and Booster fight the 1000. Trixie has an aunt. We needed Skeets to organize our show. Join us for another fun episode.

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

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    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Streamy Yard Discussion
    00:45 Exciting New Prints and Artist Spotlight
    03:37 Booster Gold and Comic Book Talk
    17:48 Car Talk and Personal Stories
    27:42 Mind Dancer's Attack
    27:58 Teel Guard's Best Dialogue
    28:16 Action-Packed Scenes
    28:23 DC Comics Highlights
    28:44 Green Lantern Universe Changes
    29:46 Booster Gold's Battle
    35:17 Thorn's Importance in History
    36:55 Booster Gold's Heroic Moment
    38:06 Blaze Comics and Artist Insights
    39:00 Mind Dancer's True Identity
    45:19 IRS Trouble for Booster Gold
    47:10 Wrestling References and Wrap-Up
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    1 時間 1 分
  • Funny Book Forensics 415 1000 Cobra

    Funny Book Forensics 415 1000 Cobra
    2025/11/23

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #3 from 1986. Booster continues the fight against the 1000. Who is the mystery woman? We go Retro... Emporium. Join us for another fun episode.

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

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    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Setup
    00:45 Booster Gold Discussion Begins
    01:20 Podcast Banter and Retro Emporium
    04:50 Comic Book Nostalgia
    05:59 Booster Gold's Adventures Continue
    07:37 Villains and Exposition
    18:34 Booster Gold's Date
    19:55 Secret Origins and Comic Lore
    25:46 Booster Gold's Secret Lair
    29:02 Eddie's Future in the Series
    29:14 Introducing Aunt May Jean
    29:23 Monica Lake and Trixie's Annoyance
    29:52 Beneath Centennial Park: Intruder Alert
    30:34 Booster Gold vs. The Inhuman Torch
    31:38 Booster's Cape Debate
    32:26 Major Disaster and Booster's Adventures
    33:38 Booster Gold's Battle with The Thousand
    34:43 The Krampus and Retro Emporium
    35:16 DC Checklist and Comic Book Highlights
    38:34 Booster Gold's Predicament
    40:31 Mindancer's Plan and The Thousand's MLM
    47:58 Booster Gold's Cliffhanger
    50:23 Podcast Plugs and Sign-Off
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    57 分
  • Funny Book Forensics 414 Skeets No!

    Funny Book Forensics 414 Skeets No!
    2025/11/08

    Greg and Dan digest Booster Gold #2 from 1985. Mind Dancer, Teal Guard, Skeets down.... How will Booster promote cereal and save the day? And dogs visit the podcast! 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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    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Task Delegation
    00:31 Technical Difficulties and Demonetization
    00:59 Patreon and Fan Engagement
    01:54 Booster Gold and Advertising
    02:39 XFL and Nostalgia
    04:00 Chinese Restaurants and Local Joints
    05:41 Political Commentary and Entertainment
    07:01 Booster Gold Comic Analysis
    13:45 Late Night TV and News Sources
    21:29 Mind Dancer and The 1000
    33:31 Booster's Cereal Commercial
    35:04 Superman vs. the KKK
    36:19 Missing Podcast Episode
    37:47 Nathan Fillion Doll
    41:09 Booster Gold's Adventures
    57:51 Marketing and Mashups
    01:05:17 Comic-Con and Legal Advice
    01:07:38 Podcast Wrap-Up
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    1 時間 9 分
  • Funny Book Forensics 413 A Very Special Episode

    Funny Book Forensics 413 A Very Special Episode
    2025/11/02
    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
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    53 分
  • Funny Book Forensics 412 Black Guard

    Funny Book Forensics 412 Black Guard
    2025/10/27

    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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    Timeline:

    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
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    53 分
  • Funny Book Forensics 411 Its a Circus

    Funny Book Forensics 411 Its a Circus
    2025/09/28

    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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    Timeline:

    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
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    58 分