Funny Book Forensics

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.

  1. 5d ago

    Funny Book Forensics 456 Framing Batman

    Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #3. Batman investigates Roman. Roman does Jui-Jitsu. Dan frames posters. Greg covers his ears. Then we find some beefy comic book artists. All that and more on another fun episode. Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Penciller: Nick Dragotta; Inker: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Colorist: Frank Martin; Editor: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert; Overcast Comics Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  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  Timeline:  00:00 Button Drama Cold Open 00:19 Squatcho Man Returns 00:48 Poster Framing ASMR Bit 02:42 Supergirl Review Talk 04:41 News Media Pool Rant 07:05 Comic Con Debates Recap 09:03 Beefy Batman Dating Debate 10:43 Absolute Batman Setup 18:10 Ripped Artists Spotlight 20:33 Absolute Batman Issue 3 Breakdown 33:16 Batmobile Chaos and Alfred 38:25 Flashback Zorro Mythos 39:35 Batman Collection Argument 41:14 Unnecessary Debates Topics 42:18 Eddie and Bruce Banter 43:15 Batman Suit and Lab Scene 43:59 Sports Law and Consent 45:34 Jujitsu Lawyer Paul Plug 47:50 Insurance Claims and Lawyers 49:16 Arkham Funding and JK Holdings 51:11 Roman Sionis and Corrupt Cops 55:13 Arkham Global Prison Plot 56:11 Zorro Flashback and Mom Talk 59:57 Batman Offered 200 Million 01:01:48 Podcast Challenges and Tech Rant 01:04:10 Local Plugs and Zombie Movies 01:09:15 Fast Zombies Debate 01:12:48 Walking Dead and Romero Takes 01:22:36 Mutant Outbreak and Q Joke 01:24:40 Final Plugs and Wrap Up

  2. Sep 19

    Funny Book Forensics 455 A Murder of Crows

    Greg, Dan, and movie art expert Travis Bundy review The Crow graphic novel. Eric gets revenge on... wait you know the story! Travis explains both how the art and story come together to speak to the audience. This is a fun deep dive into the James O'Barr's motives, the art, and the impact of the story. You won't regret joining us for this one! The Crow Special Edition Creator: James O'Barr Travis Bundy: https://www.instagram.com/bundymania/ Join Travis at Friday Night Frights: https://t.ly/BMTFNF Overcast Comics Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  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  Timeline:  00:00 Show Kickoff Banter 00:38 Rose City Comic Con Recap 01:00 Meet Travis Bundy 01:50 Blue Mouse Events 03:20 Horror Picks and Dates 05:42 Zombie Types Debate 07:05 Matango and Trek Rant 09:08 Cowboy Movie Tangent 11:42 Dogs and Delivery Enemies 13:13 Why Read The Crow 15:42 Comic vs Movie Tone 24:00 Detroit Decay Context 29:25 O'Barr Grief Origins 33:37 Plot Setup and Horse Scene 37:17 Art Style and Purgatory 42:15 Page Numbers Debate 44:20 Nine Panel Mindscape 46:57 Cat Kindness And Revenge 48:50 Poetry And Grief Parallels 59:31 Movie Changes And Narration 01:04:49 Grit Detail And Healing 01:10:47 Art Versus Fine Art 01:17:45 Wrap Up And Plugs

  3. Sep 13

    Funny Book Forensics 454 Batman Has Friends

    Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #2. Greg loves Big Batman's new car. Dan is stuck on the social commentary. Alfred meets Batman. . Join us for another fun? show. Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Penciller: Nick Dragotta; Inker: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Colorist: Frank Martin; Editor: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert; Overcast Comics Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  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  Timeline:  00:00 Late Start Banter 00:57 Weird Al Concert Recap 02:33 Fair Memories and Walking 03:48 Gloria Steinem and Wonder Woman 05:55 Contracts and Binding Jokes 07:34 Batman of the People Setup 09:23 Billionaire Perception Debate 13:08 Cover Talk and Comics Code 14:53 Legion Ad and Future Tease 19:17 Zoo Horror Begins 22:58 Bat Attack and Rabies Talk 23:59 Ticks Stand By Me and Mariners 26:01 Aquarium Fight and Spawn Cape 29:04 DC App Missing Page 30:45 Acid Water and Bat Map 32:53 Monastic Routine and Joe Chill 34:18 Batman AF Signal 37:09 Gordon Hospital Fallout 38:18 Bat Sign Transitions 39:48 Bruce Shuts Everyone Out 40:38 Crime Alley Card Crew 47:50 Batman Creates Villains Theory 49:50 Hill Office Break In 51:17 Batdozer Escape Chase 53:14 Selina Returns Medal 54:02 Series Impressions 01:01:45 Absolute Universe Debate 01:10:38 Lanterns Side Talk 01:13:46 Plugs And Wrap Up

  4. Sep 7

    Funny Book Forensics 453 A Batman of the People

    Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #1. Greg loves Big Batman. Nick Dragotta is amazing. We find out why this thing is so darn popular. We also pay tribute to Tim Curry and Peter Cullen. Join us for the show! Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Pencillers: Nick Dragotta; Inker: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Editor: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert; Overcast Comics Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  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  Timeline:  00:00 Construction Chaos Cold Open 01:07 Celebrity Losses and Optimus Prime 04:14 Tim Curry Favorites and Legacy 09:48 Tim Curry as Joker What If 12:05 Why Absolute Batman Matters 14:16 DC Absolute Line Explained 17:47 Cover Design and First Impressions 21:06 No Page Numbers and Side Tangents 22:34 Issue Opens at the Gotham Zoo 24:52 Alfred Returns to Gotham 30:44 Alfred's Mission and Missing Bike 31:49 Croc Gym and Bruce Training 34:41 Teachers Strike Detour 37:45 Waylon Ozzie and Gotham Connections 41:37 Jujitsu Lawyer Paul Ad Break 43:16 Daft Punk Villain and Death Masks 47:49 Dark Knight Returns Homages and News 49:28 Gotham Town Hall Tension 50:41 Party Animals Attack 52:50 Barbara Revealed 53:43 Batman Enters Fight 54:41 Cape Combat Showcase 56:31 Jujitsu Ad Break 57:34 Kroger Fred Meyer Rant 01:01:12 Bat Axe Brutality 01:03:37 Alfred IDs Batman 01:04:44 Zoo Trauma Origin 01:06:37 Texas Politics Tangent 01:11:41 Batman Shoots Alfred 01:12:51 Creators And Credits 01:13:30 Series Review Wrap 01:20:50 Tomorrows Crisis Book 01:23:23 Kickstarter Plugs 01:26:20 Junior Braves Update 01:34:22 Final Sign Off

  5. Aug 30

    Funny Book Forensics 452 A Marvelous KISS

    Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Bobby Trippett Marvel Super-Spectacular #1 Starring KISS! Can KISS survive being rejected by the entire Marvel Universe? Lots of KISS and wrestling talk. This is a fun romp! Writer(s): Steve Gerber; Pencillers: Alan Weiss, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, Sal Buscema; Inker: Al Milgrom; Colorist: Marie Severin; Letterer(s): John Costanza, Irv Watanabe; Editor: Archie Goodwin; Grindbin Podcast Overcast Comics Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  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  Timeline:  00:00 Button Chaos Cold Open 00:40 Meet Bobby Guest Intro 01:14 Maple Minute Bit 02:17 Bobby Does Things Plug 03:37 Grindhouse Favorites Recap 06:26 Dolly Parton Tribute 13:03 Why Kiss Marvel Comic 14:24 Kiss Collectible Price Shock 16:42 Wrestling Detour WCW Stream 19:46 Rage Bait Kiss Takes 27:00 Back To The Comic Blood 28:23 Bobby Origin Story Pick 34:20 Cover Art Debate 41:02 Marvel Marketing Context 48:45 Table Of Contents Setup 50:52 Starting The Panel Read 51:15 Page Numbers Rant 51:52 Weird Cover Breakdown 52:59 Out of Costume Intro 53:43 Scientology Movie Tangent 56:34 Dizzy Throws The Box 59:36 Pinball And Phantom Lore 01:02:32 Totems Transform Into KISS 01:04:04 Codpieces And Sex Appeal 01:08:09 Band Tensions And Scat Talk 01:11:25 Star Eye Superpower 01:14:00 Boat To Doom And Latveria 01:21:58 Marvel Universe Cameos 01:25:15 Blood And Wrestling Aside 01:28:13 Air Latveria Ad Read 01:31:40 KISS Albums And Merch Ads 01:34:35 Chapter Two KISS In Heaven 01:36:35 Mephisto And Demon Chaos 01:38:09 Chapter Three Andromeda Hustle 01:39:04 Space Cats Origins 01:40:34 Nemesis Kickstarter Plug 01:41:47 Juggalos and Kiss Debate 01:44:08 Wrestling Face Paint Tangent 01:47:27 Catman Meets Mandu 01:49:03 Nightclub Brawl Breakdown 01:52:45 Chapter Four Speedrun 01:57:51 Rock Lips and Doom Fight 02:03:18 Wrap Up and Merch Plugs 02:13:09 Podcast Promos and Farewell

  6. Aug 23

    Funny Book Forensics 451 Cerebro Brings Us U.S. 1

    Rebroadcast of Episdoe 318! Live to tape from O Con Expo, Dan and Greg review U.S. 1 #3. Tracie Mauck(@Maukingbird) delivered the comic to us and set us up for for a wild high adventure trucking ride. You don't want to miss this one! Creative Team: Writer: Al Milgrom; Penciller: Frank Springer; Inker: Mike Esposito; Colorist: Paul Becton; Letterer: Jack Morelli; Editor Ralph Macchio  Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot  00:00 Re-Release Announcement 00:58 Live Show Chaos Begins 01:31 Oh Con Audience Roll Call 02:29 Revealing US 1 Issue 3 04:13 Cover Art and Kirby Krackle 06:17 Comics Code and Ads 07:55 Credits and Stan Lee Presents 11:03 Dream Sequence Cold Open 13:34 Meet Ulysses and the Cast 14:36 Frank Springer Deep Dive 17:11 Truck Stop Tragedy Backstory 18:10 Highwayman Origin Legend 23:02 Old Timer Vanishes 24:03 Short Stop Cast Rollcall 25:50 Retread Rides With US1 27:09 Ambush And Bubble Yum Break 28:03 Blimp Tracking And Smoke Screen 29:26 Smugglers And Comics Code 30:43 Hill Slipout And Truck Brawl 32:41 Bullpen Bulletins And Ads 34:53 Scooby Doo Mask Reveal 37:37 Kool Aid Man Tangent 39:56 Why US1 Exists As Toy Comic 43:37 Wrap Up Plugs And Goodbye

  7. Aug 16

    Funny Book Forensics 450 Howling Space Commandos

    Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Travis Web review What If? (vol 1) #14 from 1979! Nick Fury and the Howling Commandos fight World War 2 in outer space. We get space helmets, cigars, pipes, and bowler caps. Join us for a fun romp through this book. Writer(s): Gary Friedrich and Don Glut; Penciller: Herb Trimpe; Inker: Pablo Marcos; Colorist: D. R. Martin; Letterer: Tom Orzechowski; Editors: Roy Thomas; Overcast Comics Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  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  Timeline:  00:00 Don’t Touch the Button 00:29 Audio Check and Travis Returns 01:43 Currency Cast Euro Talk 04:35 Danhausen and Wrestling Humor 07:19 Marvel Unlimited Reader Meltdown 09:55 Yoga and Hot Yoga Stories 14:06 Plugs Retro Emporium and Rose City 18:26 What If Space WWII Setup 20:32 Nick Fury History and Spy Era 25:00 Cover Credits and Watcher Intro 28:50 Pearl Harbor in Space Breakdown 37:26 Meet the Space Commandos 44:14 Aliens Nazis and Pop Culture Rant 46:45 Spacecraft Carrier Debate 48:10 Beanbag Chair Banter 48:35 Midway Space Battle Setup 49:31 Retro Robots And AI Jokes 51:22 Cheesy Dialogue Deep Dive 53:59 Traitor Reveal And Nazi Talk 59:23 Panel Grid Nerd Out 01:03:33 Airlock Escape And Influences 01:05:01 Final Battle And Robot Sacrifice 01:09:10 Letter Page Hitler Problem 01:11:44 Overall Verdict And Craft Talk 01:16:31 Pop Culture Tangents 01:22:11 Project Updates And Kickstarters 01:28:00 VR Chat And Bowling Bits 01:30:00 Sponsor Plug Lawyer Paul 01:33:06 Overcast Store And Starlight Talk 01:36:10 Audio Glitches And Wrap Up

  8. Aug 9

    Funny Book Forensics 449 We Rolled Snake-Eyes

    Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Brian Sheridan review G.I. Joe (vol 1) #21 from 1984! We roll Snake-Eyes and the comic goes silent! Brian and Greg literally know everything about G.I. Joe comics. Brian also lets us know about his Kickstarter, Nighthawks! Writer: Larry Hama; Penciller: Larry Hama; Inker: Steve Leialoha; Colorist: George Roussos; Letterer: John Costanza; Editors: Dennis O'Neil; Cover: Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson Back Nighthawks on Kickstarter Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  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  Timeline:  00:00 Joe Romance Rant 00:46 Meet Brian Sheridan 01:26 Nighthawks Kickstarter Pitch 01:46 Noir Influences and Hopper 03:18 Finding Artists and Covers 07:25 Noir Talk and Radio Serials 12:26 Why GI Joe 21 Matters 22:48 Silent Comics and Homages 27:42 Guest Vanishes and Vamping 30:49 Snake Eyes Lore Explosion 39:56 Ninja Lawyer Ad Break 47:28 Finally Opening Silent Interlude 51:17 Storm Shadow Debut and Setup 54:31 Storm Shadow Audition 55:31 Snake Eyes Air Drop 57:37 Six Sigma Cobra Base 59:53 Scarlett Breaks Out 01:01:27 Destro Family Lore 01:04:48 Snake Eyes Lethal Takedowns 01:06:06 Movie Rants and Crossovers 01:13:11 Red Ninjas Debut 01:16:16 Ninja Fight Showcase 01:22:12 Deep Joe Continuity 01:28:50 Kickstarter Celebration 01:34:13 Store Plug and Wrap Up

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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.

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  • Creator
    Greg Smith and Dan Schabot
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    210
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Legion Ventures 2025
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    Funny Book Forensics