Amazing Spider-Talk: A Spider-Man Podcast

It’s the holiday season and Dan and Mark are on their end-of-season break, so they thought they’d record an episode on one of their favorite holiday Spider-Man issues that also brought them together as a podcasting team: Amazing Spider-Man #165-166. This marks the first appearance of Stegron the Dinosaur Man in a Spider-Man comic and tells the tale of the “War of the Reptiles!”

Also, this week’s Patreon Exclusive episode features a review of Amazing Spider-Man #792. You can join by clicking on the following link:

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We come to the end of our journey through the Stan Lee and Steve Ditko originating run of Amazing Spider-Man, now all that is left to discuss is this… Is the Lee/Ditko run the best run ever or the greatest run ever?

First, Dan reveals a surprise message from an unlikely voice. Then Mark and Dan discuss the ups and downs of this run and get your incredible feedback.

Also, this week’s Patreon Exclusive episode features a review of Venom Inc. Alpha. You can join by clicking on the following link:

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You can email questions to our show at [email protected] or by clicking here.

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Who’s the man under that mask and why do we have to ask this question so many times?

In this eleventh episode of the All-New Amazing Spider-Talk, Dan and Mark are talking about how Stan Lee and Steve Ditko’s mystery of the Green Goblin became the template for so many other masked villains in Spider-Man’s world, ultimately transforming the book into a sort of a mystery thriller for much of its existence.

Also, this week’s Patreon Exclusive episode features a review of Amazing Spider-Man #791. You can join by clicking on the following link:

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You can email questions to our show at [email protected] or by clicking here.

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Spider-Man’s origins, crafted by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, are amongst the most popular and commonly known of all the superheroes. That also means, that his origins are amongst the most reinterpreted as well.

In this tenth episode of the All-New Amazing Spider-Talk, Dan and Mark are talking about all the times that Spider-Man’s origins have been remixed and reinterpreted, with a special spotlight on Spider-Man: Chapter One and Ultimate Spider-Man.

Also, this week’s Patreon Exclusive episode features a review of Amazing Spider-Man #790 and a bonus review of the stunning Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #6. You can join by clicking on the following link:

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You can email questions to our show at [email protected] or by clicking here.

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It’s not quite the final chapter… because in this season of the All-New Amazing Spider-Talk, Dan Gvozden and Mark Ginocchio are talking about the first and greatest run of Spider-Man comics: the Stan Lee and Steve Ditko era, and we’ve still got to talk about Steve Ditko.

Yes, in this ninth episode Dan and Mark are talking about the complicated creator that is Steve Ditko. They are joined by Ditko-expert Nick Caputo and Spider-Man artist Ron Frenz to explore what made him such a legendary artist and creator, as well as a misunderstood character.

You can read more of Nick’s work on his website:

Marvel Mysteries and Comics Minutiae

Also, check out these great new posts he wrote about Steve Ditko:

* Covering Ditko

* The Lifting Sequence: Ditko’s Defining Moment on the Amazing Spider-Man

You can follow Ron Frenz on Facebook, where he posts all kinds of excellent Spider-Man artwork and even order a commission from him.

Also, this week’s Patreon Exclusive episode features an additional interview with Ron Frenz discussing his current work and social media accounts, where he’s been sharing unique Spider-Man archival imagery. So join today to get in on the discussion:

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You can email questions to our show at [email protected] or by clicking here.

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On this episode of the show, Dan and Mark take a look back at their Patreon review episodes of Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 4) issues #29-32. They do these review roundup episodes every six issues or conclusion of a major story arc from the pages of Amazing Spider-Man.

These issues cover the “Secret Empire” crossover and the end of Parker Industries. If you’d like to follow along with our reviews as they are released, please check out our Patreon page:

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You can email questions to our show at [email protected] or by clicking here.

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POW! SMACK! THWIP!

In this season of the All-New Amazing Spider-Talk, Dan Gvozden and Mark Ginocchio are talking about the first and greatest run of Spider-Man comics: the Stan Lee and Steve Ditko era.

In this eighth episode they are discussing Spider-Man’s roots as a street fighting superhero, fighting low to the ground super villains and thugs, like the Crime Master. They also discuss how this has influenced the rest of the series and whether or not this interpretation of the character remains true today.

Also, this week’s Patreon Exclusive episode features a discussion of Marvel Legacy #1, the book that kickstarted the “Legacy” run at Marvel and introduced a number of big changes to the Marvel universe. So join today to get in on the discussion:

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You can email questions to our show at [email protected] or by clicking here.

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Parker! Get me photos of Spider-Man!

In this season of the All-New Amazing Spider-Talk, Dan Gvozden and Mark Ginocchio are talking about the first and greatest run of Spider-Man comics: the Stan Lee and Steve Ditko era.

In this seventh episode they are discussing J. Jonah Jameson, Peter’s once boss, constant foil, and now brother-in-law. Is he a villain or an antagonist? Did Lee and Ditko have different interpretations of the character? Why has he not been allowed to grow as a character?

Also, this week’s Patreon Exclusive episode features a discussion of Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 4) #32, a story called “Personal Demon” and the final issue before the “Legacy” reboot. So join today to get in on the discussion:

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You can email questions to our show at [email protected] or by clicking here.

The show can be subscribed to by going to iTunes, our page on Stitcher, our Youtube channel, or subscribing on Google Play.

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Listen up, True Believers! In this season of the All-New Amazing Spider-Talk, Dan Gvozden and Mark Ginocchio are talking about the first and greatest run of Spider-Man comics: the Stan Lee and Steve Ditko era. ‘Nuff Said!

In this sixth episode they are talking with Bob Batchelor, the author of “Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel” a biography of the legend himself. Together they are going to discuss his legacy, the controversy surrounding his status as the co-creator of Spider-Man, and his importance to the history of Spider-Man and Marvel.

Buy “Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel”

Also, this week’s Patreon Exclusive episode features a conversation between Mark and Dan as they attempt to finally settle the score on the importance of Annuals. Namely, do they COUNT?

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You can email questions to our show at [email protected] or by clicking here.

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Spidey’s always gotta keep one eye out for THE BAD GUYS! In this season of the All-New Amazing Spider-Talk, Dan Gvozden and Mark Ginocchio are talking about the first and greatest run of Spider-Man comics: the Stan Lee and Steve Ditko era.

In this fifth episode they are discussing (you guessed it!) THE BAD GUYS! Dan and Mark list all the villains Spidey fought during the Lee/Ditko run and then take a stab at ranking them in order of importance. So, come ready to agree and disagree with their picks.

Also, this week’s Patreon Exclusive episode features a discussion of the B-Title books with everyone’s favorite host Swarm and a particular look at Spider-Men II, Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man, and Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider. So join today to get in on the discussion:

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You can email questions to our show at [email protected] or by clicking here.

The show can be subscribed to by going to iTunes, our page on Stitcher, our Youtube channel, or subscribing on Google Play.

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