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:
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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

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:
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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

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #5 from 2024. This wraps up the series and Travis is tired. Join us for another fun show!

Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Start
00:26 Travis as Greg: The Eyeball Air Incident
00:45 Jack: The Relatable Power Pack Member
01:10 Corporate Environment and Hawaiian Islands
02:01 Star Trek Noises and Podcast Interruptions
02:35 Podcast Listeners and Funny Book Forensics
04:41 Comic Book Discussion: Storm and Power Pack
13:03 Paneling and Sequential Art
17:36 Ellipses, Semicolons, and Comic Book Punctuation
21:13 Franklin's Ascension and Family Dynamics
30:06 Jack's Favorite Character
30:15 Green Marble Incident
31:39 Katie's Comeback
31:52 Franklin's Self-Doubt
33:22 Reunion and Return to Earth
34:16 Storm's Monologue
41:03 Comic Book Rankings
54:51 Podcast Wrap-Up

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #4 from 2024. Mayhem wants Franklin's power. Travis does not want Power Query. Dan learns that Jack knows best. Join us for another fun show!

Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith

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00:00 Podcast Mishap and Tech Jargon
02:21 Comic Book Writing Styles
06:17 Into the Storm: Issue Four Breakdown
10:48 Art Styles and Timelessness in Comics
16:10 Tribute to Comic Legends
27:31 Dissecting the Book's Flaws
28:42 Power Pack Family Dynamics
30:24 Jack's Character Analysis
31:15 Mayhem's Ship and Franklin's Dilemma
34:43 The Power Transfer Plot
46:31 Kickstarters and Comic Projects
49:14 Random Tangents and Wrap-Up

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #3 from 2024. The kids go after Mayhem. Storm takes out the Brood. The computer defeats Dan. Another fun episode!

Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith

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00:00 Podcast Mishap and Tech Jargon
02:21 Comic Book Writing Styles
06:17 Into the Storm: Issue Four Breakdown
10:48 Art Styles and Timelessness in Comics
16:10 Tribute to Comic Legends
27:31 Dissecting the Book's Flaws
28:42 Power Pack Family Dynamics
30:24 Jack's Character Analysis
31:15 Mayhem's Ship and Franklin's Dilemma
34:43 The Power Transfer Plot
46:31 Kickstarters and Comic Projects
49:14 Random Tangents and Wrap-Up

Join Dan and Travis Webb as they discuss the Power Pack Into the Storm #2 from 2024. Power Pack battles Space Monsters. Franklin talks to Storm. We talk 80s comics!

Writer: Louise Simonson; Pencillers: June Brigman; Inkers: Roy Richardson; Letterer: Travis Lanham; Editors: Sarah Brunstad; Alanna Smith

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00:00 Introduction and Missing Greg
00:48 Comic Book Character Deaths and Emotional Impact
02:04 Creators and Their Controversial Works
05:49 The Shift to Darker Comics
10:57 British Invasion and Indie Comics
18:01 Power Pack and Watchmen Comparisons
32:53 Diving into Power Pack: Into the Storm
37:33 Recap and Return to Action
38:35 Brood and Mayhem Clash
41:13 Comic Book Industry Insights
43:26 DC and Marvel Dynamics
46:10 Power Pack's Adventure Continues
53:14 Battling Space Monsters
55:16 Comic Book Nostalgia
01:04:49 Final Thoughts and Plugs

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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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