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

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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Timeline:

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