Episode 84: Family Affair (Spider-Man 234)

(Recorded November 4, 2017)

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In this episode, Jack and Brian take a look at the drama and surprises in Spider-Man #234! Lots of plot points to keep track of, but is everything balanced successfully? Plus, your listener feedback and a chance to win a digital copy of Spider-Man Homecoming!

* 0:00 – Intro; How did we jump to from #21 to #234?

* 4:21 – Spider-Man #234 – HE’S BACK. What could this mean for Miles and his family? Jack has a grim prediction. The family ties that bind for more than one of our heroes. Silent Heroism. Is Barbara’s new status a disservice to her character? Great high school drama, but too compressed?

* 24:45 – Our three-word summaries of this issue.

* 26:10 – Your feedback on this issue.

* 33:00 – Listener-suggested soundtrack picks for Spider-Man #234 (see below). Brian covers Run The Jewels (really).

* 35:54 – CONTEST! Think of a new name for The Sinister Six and win a digital copy of Spider-Man Homecoming!

* 38:20 – Outro; What did *you* think of this issue? Let us know! And coming up…

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

* Reviews for Spider-Man #234

* Spot 101

* Spot’s appearances in Mark Waid’s Daredevil and in the Bendis-Verse’s Jessica Jones

* Bombshell’s debut in Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #2

* Kadir Nelson’s cover for Miles Morales: Spider-Man

Soundtrack for Spider-Man #234 (from listener Lawrence Minor II):

* “Thieves! (Screamed the Ghost)” (feat. Tunde Adebimpe) – Run The Jewels

* “Lie, Cheat, Steal” – Run The Jewels

* “Mr. Brightside” – The Killers

Also check out:

* Jack’s website;  Podcasts: Inter-Comics Podcast; Four-Colour Corner; The Sequelisers!

* Brian’s Twitter/Instagram/Podcasts/assorted nonsense

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* Ultimate Spin at iTunes

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