Funny Book Forensics 407 Kids in Space
- Author
- Greg Smith and Dan Schabot
- Published
- Sun 31 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://funny-book-forensics.castos.com/episodes/funny-book-forensics-407-kids-in-space
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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Timeline:
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
