Ultimate Spin: The Spider-Man podcast about Marvel Comics' Miles Morales and Spider-Gwen Stacy

(Recorded February 21, 2015)

In this episode: Miles Morales #10 reminds us how fun Spider-Man comics can be, we share some listener feedback about Miles’ future in the new Marvel continuity, talk about how Miles might work in the MCU, and Kyle takes us through the solicitations for the final issues in the Miles Morales series.

That’s right, we said “final.” But that doesn’t mean the story’s over…

Okay, we’re a little nervous too.

* 0:00 – Intro

* 1:58 – Miles Morales #10: Miles IS Spider-Man (and it’s a blast). Those guys look familiar. Hail Hydra. Ganke-Verse.

* 25:24 – Listener feedback: Is Miles’ future as a character in jeopardy? When and how could he work in the MCU?

* 40:50 – Solicitations with Kyle (it’s been a while). The beginning of the end?

* 45:32 – Outro

Also, check out:

* Brian’s review of Miles Morales #10 at Superior Spider-Talk

* Kyle’s editorial on how Peter and Miles could work in the MCU at Nerds Unchained

A humble request: If you can, please take a moment to leave us a review!

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(Recorded January 24, 2015)

In our second of two episodes this month, we try to make sense of the mysterious “The End” solicitation for April and the Secret Wars announcement, check in with Miles and his dad in Miles Morales #9 and bid a fond farewell to the All-New Ultimates with issue #12.

* 0:00 – Intro

* 1:51 – Is Miles’ series ending (again)? Can his character work in a redefined Marvel Universe with more than one Spider-Man? And what about Spider-Men 2?

* 8:11 – Miles Morales #9: Wow. Brave new emotional territory (and not just for a Spider-Man comic, either)

* 28:13 – All-New Ultimates #12: Goodbye and good riddance. Can Miles work in a team book?

* 1:02:04 – Outro

Also, check out:

* The April Miles Morales #12 solicitation and what we know so far about Secret Wars

* Brian’s review of Miles Morales #9 at Superior Spider-Talk

* Ty Duggan’s review of All-New Ultimates at Superior Spider-Talk

* Ty’s personal reflections on the All-New Ultimates series as a whole (Future Spider Scribe)

* Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained

A humble request: If you can, please take a moment to leave us a review!

* Ultimate Spin on iTunes

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* Twitter: @TheUltimateSpin

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(Recorded January 10, 2015)

A special “point one” episode where we talk about Gwen Stacy, the star of Spider-Gwen, the new series by Jason LaTour and Robbi Rodriguez! With All-New Ultimates wrapping up, Ultimate Spin will start following Gwen’s adventures starting in February!

* 0:00 – Intro

* 1:47 – Gwen in 616, Ultimate, and Earth-65 (Spider-Gwen)

* 19:05 – Thoughts on Spider-Gwen’s debut in Edge of Spider-Verse #2 (September 2014)

* 35:30 – Outro

Also, check out:

* Gwen on Wikipedia

* Gwen’s 616 debut (Amazing Spider-Man #31)

* Jeph Loeb’s and Tim Sale’s heartbreaker Spider-Man: Blue

* Gwen’s Ultimate debut (Ultimate Spider-Man #14)

* Tony Goodwyn’s review of Edge of Spider-Verse #2 at SuperiorSpiderTalk

* Married With Sea Monsters (aka The MaryJanes)

* Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained

A humble request: If you can, please take a moment to leave us a review!

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(Recorded December 17, 2014)

 

Wrapping up 2014 as one story gets ready to end and another is only just beginning. And some changes for our show in 2015!

(Some very brief sound leveling issues on this episode, sorry!)

* 0:00 – Intro

* 1:47 – All-New Ultimates #11: Things happen. We try to figure out what they mean (again).

* 26:56 – Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #8: An unconventional issue about Miles’ dad. TL;DR: It’s awesome.

* 56:32 – Announcement: Ultimate Spin 2.0/Outro

Also, check out:

* Reviews at Superior Spider-Talk:

* Brian’s writeup on Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #8

* All-New Ultimates #11

* Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained

Twitter:

* Ultimate Spin

* Kyle

* Nour

* Brian

* Taz

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(Recorded November 13, 2014)

 

November brings some crossover events, some hints about Miles’ future, and the beginning of an end.

* 0:00 – Intro

* 1:34 – The End of the Ultimate Universe? Taz is not a moron. Kyle declares allegiance to Team Mephisto.  Spider-Verse kicks off.  Inching forward with All-New X-Men #33.

* 20:21 – Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #7: Déjà vu (all over again), One Went Dead, Kyle’s Math Challenge, and Creepy Katie

* 56:30 – All-New Ultimates #10: Stop the bus! And hey, it’s Jeff.

* 1:27:58 – Listener feedback: Fun with lists.  Dream teams.

* 1:43:39 – Outro

 

“STOP THE BUS!!”

 

Also, check out:

* “The End” teaser by Mark Bagley

* Reviews at Superior Spider-Talk:

* Brian’s writeup on Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #7

* All-New Ultimates #10

* Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained

Twitter:

* Ultimate Spin

* Kyle

* Nour

* Brian

* Taz

A humble request: If you can, please take a moment to leave us a review!

* Ultimate Spin on iTunes

* Ultimate Spin on Stitcher

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(Recorded October 16, 2014)

Welcome back! It’s time to catch up with Miles and his Amazing Friends in All-New Ultimates #9 and finally get some answers from Peter Parker in Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #6!  We also answer your questions and have one or two for you in return.

* 0:00 – Intro

* 1:37 – All-New Ultimates issue 9: Scourge. Mayhem. Jeff.

* 35:01– Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man issue 6: What Makes A Good Man? Oh, and Kyle was right.

* 1:15:09 – Listener feedback: Kyle is still right. Where can things go next? And a homework assignment from Nour.

* 1:24:05 – Outro

Also, check out:

* Nour’s Reddit question thread at /r/SpiderMan

* Reviews at Superior Spider-Talk:

* Brian’s writeup on Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #6

* All-New Ultimates #9

* Axel Alonso’s recent comments on 616/Ultimate crossovers

A humble request: If you can, please take a moment to leave us a review!

* Ultimate Spin on iTunes

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(Recorded September 18, 2014)

Double-shipping this month, we’re back with a look at the highly anticipated Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man issue 5. We also check out the beginning of a crossover arc with the All-New X-Men, answer some questions from our listeners, and talk about the solicitations for upcoming Spider-books (possibly exasperating Kyle in the process).

* 0:00 – Intro

* 1:45 – Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man issue 5: Worth the wait?

* 36:16– All-New X-Men issue 32: Getting to know you

* 51:58 – Listener feedback: The Spider-Twins,  Miles’ Gallery of Rogues, and where’s Jessica?

* 1:00:19 – Upcoming Spider-titles

* 1:11:11 – Outro

* 1:12:00 – Gwen Stacy rocks!

Also, check out:

* Uncanny X-Men (1963) issue 139 – the cover that inspired this month’s All-New X-Men

* “Face It Tiger” by “The Mary Janes” (aka Married With Sea Monsters), inspired by Edge of Spider-Verse issue 2

* Reviews at Superior Spider-Talk:

* Brian’s take on Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man issue 5

* All-New X-Men issue 32

A humble request: If you can, please take a moment to leave us a review!

* Ultimate Spin on iTunes

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(Recorded September 11, 2014)

 

In our first of two September episodes, we chat about Miles’ animated debut, catch up on All-New Ultimates 6-8, and share some listener feedback – including a note from a member of the All-New Ultimates creative team!

* 0:00 – Intro

* 1:52 – Donald Glover is Miles Morales! But will that make the Ultimate Spider-Man show any easier to watch?

* 14:18 – All-New Ultimates issue 6: Things blow up.

* 37:21 – All-New Ultimates issue 7: Things look up!

* 56:12 – All-New Ultimates issue 8: What.

* 1:19:04 – Listener feedback: What happened to Scorpion? Ganke-Verse, and appreciating the creators

* 1:34:29 – Outro

Also, check out:

* David Nakayama’s breathtaking Marvel covers (including his incredible work for All-New Ultimates and the Deadpool Annual cover that Nour mentioned)

* Reviews at Superior Spider-Talk

* All-New Ultimates issue 6

* All-New Ultimates issue 7

* All-New Ultimates issue 8

A humble request: If you can, please take a moment to leave us a review!

* Ultimate Spin on iTunes

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Thanks for listening!

(Recorded August 6, 2014)

This month, we welcome our new co-host, review the explosive Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man issue 4 and bravely confront All-New Ultimates 5. We’ll also look at the Ultimate Comics’ influence on the Spider-Man films, answer your questions, and preview what’s coming up for Miles this fall.

* 0:00 – Introductions (for real this time)

* 5:58 – Miles Morales issue 4: Just wow.

* 33:58– All-New Ultimates issue 5 – Um, the covers are great?

* 1:02:13 – Ultimate Comics and the Spider-Man films

* 1:18:39 – Listener feedback: Abandoned Ultimate threads?

* 1:29:14 – Upcoming titles (Three All New-Ultimates issues? Really?)

* 1:42:20 – Outro

Also, check out:

* Brian’s review of Miles Morales issue 4 at Superior Spider-Talk

* Kyle’s site: NerdsUnchained.com

* Who is Miles Morales? A phenomenal fan film about his origin

And then this happened (click for larger version)…

 

 (Recorded July 16, 2014)

Our first conversation! Brian, Taz, and Nour kick things off by looking at what sets the Ultimate Universe apart from the main Marvel continuity (and Miles Morales apart from Peter Parker). We catch up on recent Spider-Man storylines through Miles Morales issue #3 and All-New Ultimates #4, and chat about some interesting Ultimate Spider-Man news that’s coming our way in the next few months (Miles meeting the All-New X-Men?!).

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0:00 – Intro

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1:51 – Ultimate 101

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22:05 – Miles series relaunch

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30:06 – There’s Something About Katie

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35:00 – New faces and strangely familiar ones

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37:23 – Opening with a grand finale?

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45:13 – Trying to figure out the point of All-New Ultimates

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59:37 – Bringing Miles to a wider audience

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1:10:21 – Outro

Also, check out:

* Ultimate Comics Spider-Man vol. 2 (Miles’ debut) is currently FREE at Comixology! Back to $1.99, sorry (but still worth it)!

* Brian’s Ultimate Spider-Man reviews at SuperiorSpiderTalk.com