Funny Book Forensics

Author: Greg Smith and Dan Schabot

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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Funny Book Forensics 430 Booster's Last Dance
Episode 430
Sunday, 15 March, 2026

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #18 from 1987. Booster is in a film noir classic. Its Booster's last call! Plus and update on the Squatcho Man in another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo, Jerry Ordway (Cover); Letterer: Bob Lappan; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) 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 Squatcho Man Fallout01:46 Call Jujitsu Lawyer Paul06:19 Green Jelly Show Details08:27 Tickets Venue and Vibes15:13 Booster Gold 18 Cover Talk17:43 Comic Opens Seymour Fight18:37 Wrestling Danhausen Detour28:41 Broderick Future Cop Backstory34:27 Oakland Duster and Train Life37:41 Train Hopping Talk39:25 Booster Date Stakeout41:00 Game Distraction Banter42:08 Hubcap Takedown43:25 Noir Narration Vibes45:45 Ads And Grab Bags48:50 Next Read Legion Debate53:19 Liquor Store Showdown59:56 Gold Exchange Letter01:05:44 John Byrne Rant01:11:38 Kickstarter And Wrap Up