Into The Spider-Cast

The master of chaos, also our friend and editor, Lizzy joins us to discuss a Spider-Person who has taken the world by storm, Gwen Stacy as Spider-Woman, AKA Spider-Gwen! We review her debut in the comics, Spider-Gwen Vol. 0, by Jason Latour, Robbie Rodriguez, and others. How did Gwen get her powers, and what drives her as a hero? Why is Gwen so popular with audiences, from her comics debut to her role in Into the Spider-Verse? We also discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on the comics industry, why comic distribution monopolies are bad, actually, and much more!

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CJ and Swara are joined by our friend Britney Monae to discuss the very first Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew! We review her 2009 mini-series "Spider-Woman: Agent of S.W.O.R.D." by Brian Michael Bendis. Who is Jessica, and how can readers and Spider-fans get into her stories when she has so much backstory? Why is the 2009 series such a good place to start, and how does it so effectively relay what Jessica has been through? How is Spider-Woman so distinct from Spider-Man and other Spider-People, in both her origins and powers?  We also discuss the new Spider-Woman comic coming out this week starring Jessica, with a new costume no less, and discuss some exciting developments for Into the Spider-Verse 2. Enjoy!

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This week, CJ and Swara finish up their discussion of the Raimi trilogy with Spider-Man 3 (2007). Does this movie deserve the bad reputation it’s gotten? How does this film hold up and not hold up for us? Why were there so many plot elements in this movie, and do we think that makes it less accessible? Why was Sony so insistent that Venom be in this movie? And was the Peter Parker dance really so bad in retrospect? We also discuss the exciting news that Silk (Cindy Moon) is getting a new comic series in July 2020, as well as discuss what the new working title for the third MCU Spider-Man film might mean, and much more!

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We're joined by our first guest, our editor, and friend Kate Sánchez, as we discuss the 2004 classic, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2. How does this film artfully reiterate the message of "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility" for Peter Parker as he doubts his calling as Spider-Man? Why is this film so good at depicting Aunt May and Peter's economic struggles? What do we make of Mary Jane's development and her potential relationship with Peter? Why is Alfred Molina's Doctor Octopus such an iconic cinematic villain, especially with the horror elements Raimi brings in? Find out all of that and why we think this film is a great entryway into Spider-Fandom!

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Kate's article: Horror Directors are the Perfect Choice to Bring Comic Books to Life

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In the second episode of Into the Spider-Cast, CJ and Swara discuss the movie that arguably jump-started the modern superhero-film phenomenon, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man. While we revered it as kids, how do we think it holds up today? What do we make of Peter Parker's Hero's Journey, his and Mary Jane's relationship, and his duality with the Green Goblin/Norman Osborn? Also, why is J.K. Simmons' J. Jonah Jameson so iconic, and Rosemary Harris' Aunt May so endearing? We discuss all that and more on this installment of the Spider-Cast!

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Kate's article: Horror Directors are the Perfect Choice to Bring Comic Books to Life

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It's the first episode of the Spider-Cast! Join hosts CJ and Swara as they introduce themselves, talk about their love for Spider-Man, and discuss the critically acclaimed film Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse. What did we love most about this film? How did Miles Morales' journey resonate with us? We also discuss how the mantle of a Spider-Person has changed for different characters and why that is a good thing. Join us on own journey Into the Spider-Verse!

CJ's article on Miles: "What Miles Morales Means to Me"

Swara's article on the Spidersona phenomenon: "Into the Spider-Verse: How #Spidersona is Showcasing that Anyone Can be a Hero"

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Are you a fan of Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, Spider-Girl, or the various other Spider-People? Are you a fan of the critically acclaimed film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse? Well, we've got a podcast for you coming soon to the But Why Tho? Podcast Network! It's Into the Spider-Cast! Join longtime Spider-Man fans CJ and Swara as they embark on a journey through the various movies, tv, and comics of the Spider-Verse, exploring the stories of all Spider-Men, Spider-Women, Spider-Girls, and beyond!

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