In this episode of Spidey Saturdays, we dive into the debut of the Lizard in Amazing Spider-Man #6! We cover the wild swamp battle, the Lizard’s origin, Spidey’s clever antidote plan, and the fallout—from Jameson’s outrage to Peter’s rocky romance. Along the way, we spotlight the art, humor, and big character moments that set the stage for the Vulture’s return next issue.

Chapters

00:00 Unexpected Finale and Catchphrases

02:58 The Lizard's Introduction and Character Dynamics

06:06 Sympathetic Villains and Character Depth

09:14 Comic Publication and Setting Analysis

11:58 Spider-Man's Encounter with the Lizard

15:02 The Lizard's Menace and Spider-Man's Dilemma

17:50 The Humor of Spider-Man

19:56 Peter Parker's Wit and Charm

21:47 The Lizard's Transformation

25:06 The Search for Kurt Connors

28:00 The Lizard's Origin Story

31:12 The Antidote Dilemma

33:51 The Battle with the Lizard

36:58 Spider-Man's Strategy

40:11 The Final Confrontation

43:34 The Art of Emotion in Comics

46:21 Dynamic Battles and Comic Logic

49:23 The Antidote and Transformation

52:53 Regret and Consequences

56:22 Jameson's Florida Trip and Its Relevance

01:00:14 Final Thoughts on the Issue