Funny Book Forensics 388 Whizzing into Kirby's Jimmy Olsen


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Apr 05 2025 77 mins  
Greg and Dan dive into Jack Kirby's Fourth World, with Jimmy Olsen issue 133. Get ready for an in-depth analysis of the legendary comic creator's transition from Marvel to DC and his impact on the Bronze Age of comics. You also get the very first appearance of the Whiz wagon.

Writer: Jack Kirby; Penciller: Jack Kirby; Inker: Vince Colletta; Letterer: John Costanza; Editor: E. Nelson Bridwell


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01:10 Transition to Jack Kirby's Fourth World
02:01 Jack Kirby's Influence and Legacy
13:50 Jimmy Olsen and the Newsboy Legion
21:29 The Whiz Wagon Adventure Begins
39:57 Visitors and Iron Mask
40:45 Mad Max Action and Coloring Discussion
44:53 Superman and the Outsiders
49:48 Superman vs. The Dropout Society
01:06:38 Kirby and the Bronze Age
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