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Greg and Dan review Flex Mentallo #4. Its a story so we also discuss the 90s comic industry collapse. It might be fun to join us!

Writers: Grant Morrison; Penciller: Frank Quitely; Inker: Frank Quitely; Colors: Tom McCraw;  Letterer: Ellie de Ville; Editor: Stuart Moore

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00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter
00:35 Comic Book Industry in the 90s
01:52 Flex Mentallo and the Comic Book Crash
02:35 Grant Morrison's Impact and Vertigo Imprint
04:12 Comic Book Collecting and Creator Insights
05:19 The Role of Creators and Audience Connection
09:24 Analyzing Flex Mentallo Issue 4
09:35 Kurt Russell and Pop Culture References
11:22 Legion of Legions and Comic Book Tropes
18:22 Comic Book Advertisements and Industry Parallels
23:34 Meta Commentary and Comic Book History
34:47 The Writer's Revelation
35:25 Comic Book Nostalgia
35:55 Funny Book Forensics Merch
36:57 The Punchline and Rosebud
40:41 Comic Book History and Critique
52:07 Upcoming Events and Signings
01:02:31 Final Thoughts and Farewell