In this episode of Spidey Saturdays, we’re time-traveling back to the days of evil geniuses, high-tech gadgets, and serious medieval cosplay as we explore The Amazing Spider-Man issue 5 over a giant bowl of Spidey cereal!

...Will Spider-Man dodge Doctor Doom’s diabolical science experiments and armor-clad tantrums, or will he get zapped, clapped, and gift-wrapped faster than you can say “Latveria”? Find out in The Amazing Spider-Man issue #5!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup

02:56 Personal Updates and Guitar Talk

05:59 Spider-Man Collectibles and Birthdays

09:00 Discussion on Dr. Doom's Character

12:00 Exploring Dr. Doom's Backstory

15:00 Diving into Amazing Spider-Man #5

19:46 Spider-Man's Agility and First Encounter with Doom

21:55 Doom's Manipulation and Peter's Insecurities

24:52 Doom's Trap and Spider-Man's Quick Thinking

26:45 Jameson's Demands and Peter's Stand

28:19 Flash Thompson's Prank and Doom's Plan

30:13 Doom Captures Flash and Peter's Dilemma

32:17 Peter's Decision to Rescue Flash

34:00 Final Preparations for the Confrontation

36:14 Spider-Man's Search and Showdown with Doom

39:21 Building the Plane While Flying It

40:04 Spider-Man's Practical Tools

41:07 The Battle of Wits with Dr. Doom

42:57 Electric Showdown

44:52 Doom's Relentless Tactics

46:22 The Final Showdown

48:11 The Arrival of the Fantastic Four

49:30 Peter's Domestic Life

51:48 Reflections on Character Development

54:31 The Evolution of Spider-Man's Villains

56:59 Looking Ahead to Future Issues