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