We’re releasing another Patreon episode on Greg Weisman's The Spectacular Spider-Men, and this time we finish up the first arc! They're lighter on Weisman's impeccable character work, but there's still plenty of action to love and dig into. We talk all about Hammerhead's power fantasy, break down some Warren brothers family drama, and throw out several possibilities for how K.N.A.I.V.E., the self-proclaimed evil A.I., could come back in the future.

Reading list:

The Spectacular Spider-Men #5-7 by Greg Weisman

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While we’re on break from our coverage of The Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon, we’re releasing our Patreon episode on the recent comics by its creator Greg Weisman that team up Peter Parker and Miles Morales! We talk all about what makes this comic feel like Weisman's work immediately, what makes Weisman's stories so appealing to us, and where we think this virtual reality-focused mystery may (or may not!) go.

Reading list:

The Spectacular Spider-Men #1-4 by Greg Weisman

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The first season of The Spectacular Spider-Man comes to a conclusion when Peter has to face his angry ex and cook a Thanksgiving dinner! As Venom stalks Peter’s loved ones, we take one last conclusive look at our revisit of this season – from tracking Eddie Brock as a DEEPLY messed up guy, to the use of Tombstone, to Gwen hanging from a gorilla balloon (and getting the big ending kiss), to the final lesson Peter learns. Also, Aunt May is publishing a cookbook?!

We’re watching The Spectacular Spider-Man: Season 1, Episode 13: “Nature vs. Nurture”.

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A battle inside the mind gives us a surreal, beautiful take on the classic Spidey origin while turning the symbiote story into a poignant metaphor for depression and mental health! We’re talking about The Spectacular Spider-Man’s most creative and emotionally affecting episode, including Ed Asner as Uncle Ben, Flash Thompson’s big moment of depth, a brilliant use of black and white, and a great example of this show finding clever ways to retell familiar stories.

We’re watching The Spectacular Spider-Man: Season 1, Episode 12: “Intervention”.

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The Sinister Six ushers in one of the most intense and jaw-dropping episodes of The Spectacular Spider-Man, which includes a full symbiote takeover of Peter’s body and mind, a heart attack, and THAT frightening motorcycle sequence with Mary Jane and a monstrous Eddie Brock before he’s even become Venom. We talk about the incredible action from the returning villains alongside the eerieness of a silent symbiote Spidey, and how it comes together to deliver one of the show’s best.

We’re watching The Spectacular Spider-Man: Season 1, Episode 11: “Group Therapy”.

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It’s the black-suited Psychology arc of The Spectacular Spider-Man, and boy is that title meaningful! We get into the head of Peter Parker and his new inner voice when the alien symbiote joins with his costume, just in time for him to encounter Tricia Helfer’s ultra sexy take on Black Cat and Chameleon impersonating the old red and blue Spidey! We dig into the psychology behind Eddie Brock’s dark turn – and why his character arc is frighteningly realistic – and all the smart choices in this jam-packed episode.

We’re watching The Spectacular Spider-Man: Season 1, Episode 10: “Persona”.

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Spidey is shrunk down teeny tiny and has to face cats, spiders, action figures, giant pay phones, and getting stepped on by J. Jonah Jameson! We loom over one of this show’s best episodes, and get into how fun and sympathetic the villain Gadgeteer is – and how monstrous his boss (and maybe dad?) is – along with all the creative situations the increasingly dwindling Spidey is shoved into.

We’re watching Spider-Man (1981): Season 1, Episode 15: “The Incredible Shrinking Spider-Man”.

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This is the one! The Green Goblin mystery might be the biggest reason we’re doing the spoiler-filled revisit of The Spectacular Spider-Man, and we are in the thick of its complex long game as the Chemistry arc ends! We walk through what was REALLY happening in this episode despite what sociopath Norman Osborn tells us, and get into its brilliant use of audience expectations, and whether it all makes sense once you’ve seen the finale. Plus…space shuttle drama!

We’re watching The Spectacular Spider-Man: Season 1, Episode 9: “The Uncertainty Principle”.

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OUR BOY IS HERE! We love this round verbose flamboyant Doc Ock, whether he’s meek and good in his lil bowtie or sporting a tanktop and out for blood, and even when he’s in his ugly eye-pieces and kidnapping all three of Peter Parker’s love interests. We talk the Peter/Liz romance, a great Coney Island setpiece, and more!

We’re watching The Spectacular Spider-Man: Season 1, Episode 8: “Reaction”.

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It’s two fancy parties and a Green Goblin to begin the Chemistry arc… and one of the most fluidly animated episodes of the whole show! At a charity gala, Green Goblin unloads his screaming pumpkin bombs and finger guns while he holds Tombstone and the Jamesons hostage. And at the school dance, we get our proper introduction to social butterfly Mary Jane, Peter continues alienating his friends, and we continue tracking Harry’s geography during his disappearances.

We’re watching The Spectacular Spider-Man: Season 1, Episode 7: “Catalysts”.

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