• Funny Book Forensics 423 Booster Is Shocked
    Jan 18 2026

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #11 from 1986. Booster vs Capitalism! Booster vs Shockwave! Greg and Dan vs Staying on Task! Join us for another fun episode.

    Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: John Costanza; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editor: Barbara Randall(Kesel)

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    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Show Start
    02:18 Comic Book Influencer Insights
    04:04 Booster Gold's New Haircut
    07:42 DC Science Fiction Graphic Novels
    10:05 Las Vegas Birthday Plans
    12:20 Booster Gold Issue 11 Discussion
    34:20 Debating the New Batman Movie
    35:22 Sebastian Stan and Annoying Characters
    36:28 Comic Book Characters and Plot Twists
    37:19 Star Labs and Technological Advances
    44:44 Booster Gold's Epic Battle
    01:01:53 Wrestling References and Redemption Arcs
    01:04:26 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 422 Booster Vs. Bots
    Jan 11 2026

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #10 from 1986. Robots test Booster's skills. Greg's machines fail him. The 1000 are ready to win?! Join us for another fun episode.

    Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colors: Gene D'Angelo Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel), Alan Gold

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    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Technical Glitches
    00:23 Dinosaur Robots and Childhood Memories
    01:36 Welcome to 2026
    01:57 Greg's Car Troubles and Office Cleanup
    04:26 Banned Books and Political Commentary
    07:01 Booping Cats and Game Rules Confusion
    08:50 Booster Gold Discussion Begins
    13:52 Booster Gold's Storyline and Character Analysis
    30:19 Discussing Batman and Comic Book Trends
    30:36 Debating the Merits of Absolute Batman
    31:26 Exploring Scott Snyder's Writing Style
    31:43 The Success of Mark Waid and Tom King
    32:48 Reading New Books vs. Old Favorites
    33:11 Considering New Reading Material
    33:27 A Tangent on Godzilla
    35:05 Booster Gold Comic Book Breakdown
    41:36 Analyzing Booster Gold's Powers
    45:34 Booster Gold's Media Presence and Personal Life
    46:24 Letter Page Discussions
    54:48 Retro Emporium and Jiujitsu Lawyer Paul
    58:23 Upcoming Booster Gold Issues and Conclusion

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    1 hr
  • Funny Book Forensics 421 Booster Chills
    Jan 4 2026

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #9 from 1986. Chill out Legion, Booster Gold will handle it. Greg learns about the DC Challenge. Another fun episode!

    Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colors: Gene D'Angelo Editor: Alan Gold

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    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Pre-Show Banter
    00:29 Booster Gold Cover Discussion
    04:19 The DC Challenge Explained
    06:05 Comic Book Art Teams and Collaborations
    25:57 Wrestling Nostalgia: 1986 Edition
    31:50 Booster Gold vs. The Legion of Superheroes
    41:56 Caught on Camera: Legion and Booster's Big Moment
    42:33 Dirk's Cape Creation and Star Trek Weapons
    43:02 Skeets' Distraction and Chiller's Murderous Intent
    43:36 Cobra Commander's Helicopters and GI Joe References
    45:46 Ultra Boy's Invulnerability and Legion Lore
    47:06 Brainiac Five's Force Field and Helicopter Destruction
    49:06 Chiller's Escape and Legion's Meeting
    51:19 Booster Gold's Introduction and Commercial Shoot
    54:28 Comic Book Creators Captured and Dr. Shocker's Plan
    55:21 Cobra Commander's Threat and Final Showdown Tease
    57:22 Fan Letters and Comic Book Timelines
    59:46 Bulletin Board Systems and Early Internet Fandom
    01:11:17 Who's Who and Legion's Popularity
    01:16:38 Podcast Shoutouts and Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 420 Booster Christmas Present Past
    Dec 28 2025

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #8 from 1986. The Legion of Christmas Future is out to haunt Booster's Past. We also meet the Chiller, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush. Join us for another fun episode.

    Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colorer: Gene D'Angelo Editor: Alan Gold

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    Timeline:

    00:00 Podcast Troubles and Christmas Realizations
    00:53 Christmas Presents and Superman Robots
    02:20 Game Night Dilemmas and the Perfect Game
    03:59 Boop: The Cat Game Explained
    07:08 Podcast Tangents and Travis Talk
    10:39 Booster Gold and the Legion of Superheroes
    26:16 Comic Book Industry Insights and Direct Sales
    38:21 Booster Gold's Arrival in Metropolis
    49:17 The Chiller's Plan Unveiled
    50:37 Acid Hands and Mortal Kombat References
    50:56 Cobra Commander and the 1000
    51:28 Black Lightning and the 1000
    52:21 Senator Henry Ballard's Ambitions
    52:55 Comparing Villains to Trump's Cabinet
    53:27 Panel Work and Story Segmentation
    53:57 Legion's Time Bubble and Landing
    54:14 Greg's Departure and Return
    54:48 Legion's Arrival and Time Travel
    55:18 Booster Gold's Introduction and Rap
    56:50 Legion's Disguises and Mission
    01:01:43 Booster Gold's Powers and Abilities
    01:03:14 Legion's Misunderstanding and Fight with Booster
    01:03:28 Ronald Reagan and the Chiller's Plan
    01:05:47 Podcast Tangents and Personal Stories
    01:17:12 Booster Gold's Continued Origin
    01:19:47 Legion's Role and Future Stories
    01:28:34 Podcast Wrap-Up and Announcements

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 419 Booster is Kind of a Good Guy?
    Dec 21 2025

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #7 from 1986. Booster screws up, again. Superman is right, again. Dan is probably wrong, again. Join us for another fun episode.

    Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colorer: Gene D'Angelo Editor: Alan Gold

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    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Lighting Setup
    00:39 Comic Book Forensics: Superman and Booster Gold
    00:59 The Death of Superman Discussion
    04:43 Booster Gold's Origin Story
    21:37 Comic Book Industry Insights
    39:38 Superman and Booster Gold's Alien Encounter
    42:42 Comic Interruptions and Dirk's Dilemma
    43:05 Dirk's Family Crisis
    44:16 Superman and Lord Gallup's Confrontation
    45:56 Superman vs. Booster Gold
    50:43 Skeets' Revelation and Booster's Realization
    55:19 Comic Book Reviews and Discussions
    01:18:03 Analyzing Store Names and Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 418 Origins: A Booster Gold Story
    Dec 14 2025

    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 hr and 5 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 417 Twisted Meaning
    Dec 7 2025

    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 hr and 15 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 416 Booster and Thorn
    Nov 30 2025

    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 hr and 1 min