(Recorded September 17, 2016)

In this episode, Brian rejoins Kyle and Jack just in time for Miles to join the events of Civil War II. Unfortunately, we’re not exactly thrilled about it and talk about the reasons why the issue didn’t work for us. There’s also the bigger question…was bringing Miles into the main Marvel universe a good idea?

• 0:00 – Intro
• 2:02 – Spider-Man #8: Two stories in one, with neither being particularly satisfying. Empty sentiments, padded scenes, not connecting with art. Will Miles always be a passive character in his own series? Why did he need to “come over” while Gwen-65 (and now 1987 married Peter) are free to do their own thing?
• 32:53 – Our three-word summaries. What do *you* think? Let us know!
• 35:10 – Outro. Want to review Miles and Gwen for Superior Spider-Talk? Get in touch with the team!

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Brian’s review of Spider-Man #8 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Black Panther by Ta-Nehisi Coates
• Renew Your Vows: The Series!

Also check out:

• Kyle on Twitter
• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• Jack on Twitter; Jack’s show: Inter-Comics Podcast
• Brian’s site
• Our opening theme courtesy of Kevin D. Hartnell

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(Recorded September 3, 2016)

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(Recorded July 30, 2016)

In this episode, Jack, Kyle, and Brian see how Miles survives his latest crossover event in Spider-Man #6 while Gwen teams up with her dad and Aunt May in a surreal battle against Kraven the Hunter and Louis the Orangutan in Spider-Gwen #10.

• 0:00 – Intro; Miles gets a new novel…and a new love interest?
• 6:56 – Spider-Man #6: A crossover story that actually works! Miles meets Tony (again), characters try to manage their hidden truths, and Jefferson challenges Ganke for Coolest Supporting Character
• 21:26 – Spider-Gwen #10: Gwen’s dad is pretty cool as well, but are the villain and action scene in this chapter a little *too* out there?
• 36:50 – Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Brian’s review of Spider-Man #6 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Brian’s review of Spider-Gwen #10 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Miles and Gwen?!?
• Jason Reynolds to write Miles YA novel

Also check out:

• Kyle on Twitter
• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• Jack on Twitter; Jack’s show: Inter-Comics Podcast
• Brian’s site
• Our opening theme courtesy of Kevin D. Hartnell

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR iTUNES PAGE TO LEAVE A REVIEW (and pick up free Marvel digital comics)!

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(Recorded July 9, 2016)

In this episode, Kyle, Jack and Brian are joined by BlackNerdProblems.com’s Omar Holmon for a fun and spirited conversation about the first arc, characterizations, diversity on the page vs diversity behind the scenes, and plot devices used to rush into the next event (hint: ZZZT!).

• 0:00 – Intro; Welcome Omar, Miles is now a Champion
• 4:22 – Spider-Man #5 recap
• 5:26 – The handling of race in this arc – was it effective or cringeworthy? Would the writer’s background change a reader’s POV on characters like Gloria being “stereotypical” vs. “authentic?” Miles goes Super Saiyan. Is there a point to personal conflicts in this series? Diverse characters are great, but what about diverse creative teams?
• 45:39 – Our three-word reviews
• 46:50 – Thanks and Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Brian’s review of Spider-Man #5 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Omar’s review of Spider-Man #2
• BlackNerdProblems: Miles Morales vs. Spider-Man: When You and Your Blackness Disagree
• Miles joins The Champions
• Death of X
• Secret Wars finale
• Super Saiyan
• Everybody Hates Chris: “Slap me into another nationality…”
• “How do you do, fellow kids?”
• Heel turn
• Riri Williams is Iron Man (probably for a year or two)
• Ta-Nahesi Coates’ Black Panther
• Jeff Lemire’s Moon Knight

Also check out:

• Omar Holmon
• Omar on Twitter
• BlackNerdProblems.com
• Kyle on Twitter
• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• Jack on Twitter; Jack’s show: Inter-Comics Podcast
• Brian’s site
• Our opening theme courtesy of Kevin D. Hartnell

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(Recorded July 9, 2016)

In this episode, Brian, Jack, and Kyle take a break from the heavier stuff happening in Gwen’s main series to enjoy some short stories from an impressive all-star creator jam session in Spider-Gwen’s first annual!

• 0:00 – Intro; Spider-Gwen…Radioactive No More?
• 2:06 – “Week One”: A Wrestling Story for Kyle!
• 7:05 – Captain America – Politics and Prince for Brian!
• 13:35 – The Mary Janes in a band adventure for Jack!
• 19:11 – “Koala Kommander” and “Eight Days a Week”: The comic book equivalent of an all-star jam session. Ven-Ham? Kyle and Jack brainstorm on how Earth-65 Miles Morales is really part of a complex Disney/Star Wars crossover
• 25:45 – Thanks and Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Brian’s review of Radioactive Spider-Gwen Annual #1 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Macho Man Randy Savage as Bonesaw McGraw
• Luchadores
• Loose Ends by Latour, Brunner, Renzi
• Hamilton
• “You Can Call Me Al” by Paul Simon
• Prince.
• Steve visits Peggy in Winter Soldier
• Coverage of Trump as M.O.D.A.A.K.
• Dragon Ball Z: Buu
• Secret Wars II
• Scott Pilgrim vs Katayanagi Twins
• Moon Knight (2014) – Ellis/Shalvey/Bellaire
• Archie – Waid/Fish

Also check out:

• Kyle on Twitter
• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• Jack on Twitter; Jack’s show: Inter-Comics Podcast
• Brian’s site
• Our opening theme and recap music courtesy of Chris Postill at Sounds Like An Earful

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(Recorded June 19, 2016)

Now that the crossover is done, Kyle, Jack, and Brian return to catch up with Gwen’s new status quo in the fantastic Radioactive Spider-Gwen #9.

• 0:00 – Intro; Recap of Brian’s interview with Spider-Gwen co-creator/writer Jason Latour
• 5:12 – Recap of Radioactive Spider-Gwen #9
• 6:35 – Discussion: How beautiful is this art? Brian has some, er, choice words.  A story about loneliness and friendship. No worries for Jack the straight white guy. The evolution of Frank Castle. Considering the implications of Gwen’s weapon of choice. Kyle attempts to wrap up the episode and needs to reboot. Speculating on future villains and plot arcs.
• 35:05 – Your thoughts on this issue; Outro
• 38:34 – ?

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Brian’s review of Radioactive Spider-Gwen #9 at Superior Spider-Talk
• It’s a New Day, Yes It Is!
• Eddy Grant – Electric Avenue
• Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O’Malley
• Kraven’s Last Hunt podcast
• The 1990s Spider-Man cartoon

Also check out:

• Kyle on Twitter
• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• Jack on Twitter; Jack’s show: Inter-Comics Podcast
• Brian’s site
• Our opening theme and recap music courtesy of Chris Postill at Sounds Like An Earful

Jack and Kyle’s intense pre-show deliberations on who will handle this week’s recap segment

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(Recorded June 5, 2016)

Brian and Superior Spider-Talk’s Tony and Jaleh welcome KYLE back to the show to wrap up the crossover extravaganza with Spider-Women Omega! An eight-part event focusing on characters vs. spectacle is an ambitious plan – does the finale stick the landing?

• 0:00 – Intro; Kyle is the Alpha and the Omega.
• 2:22 – Spider-Women Omega: Nico Leon’s cinematic style is a perfect match for an action-packed (and funny!) issue. Strong characterization for fun leads triumphs over a few narrative disconnects. A solid crossover with consequences and interesting hooks to go forward. When can we do this again (and can Earth-65 Reed Richards come back)?
• 25:13 – What did YOU think? Let us know! Thanks and Outro.

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Jaleh’s review of Spider-Women Omega at Superior Spider-Talk

Also check out:

• Tony’s podcast: Knowhere Fancast;  Tony on Twitter; Tony’s Vulture article at Superior Spider-Talk
• Jaleh on Twitter and Instagram
• Brian’s site; Kyle on Twitter
• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• Our opening theme and recap music courtesy of Chris Postill at Sounds Like An Earful

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(Recorded May 22, 2016)

Brian and Jack welcome Superior Spider-Talk’s Tony and Jaleh back to the show to catch up on discuss Silk 8 and Spider-Woman 7. How does the Spider-Women miniseries fare as we head into the final chapter?

• 0:00 – Intro
• 2:00 – Silk 8: Oh, it was all going so well! The miniseries slips with a shift in art, pacing, and characterization. We try to figure out how and why things didn’t work.
• 16:46 – Spider-Woman 7: Whew, that’s more like it! We talk about this vibrant and funny issue, our new favorite supporting character, and how this miniseries is playing with our expectations.
• 29:40 – What did YOU think? Let us know! Thanks and Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Tony’s review of Silk #8 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Artist Nico Leon and Spider-Women Omega preview pages

Also check out:

• Tony’s podcast: Knowhere Fancast and Tony on Twitter
• Jaleh on Twitter and Instagram
• Jack’s show: Inter-Comics Podcast
• Jack on Twitter; Brian’s site; Kyle on Twitter
• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• Our opening theme and recap music courtesy of Chris Postill at Sounds Like An Earful

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(Recorded May 21, 2016)

In this episode, Jack and Brian discuss Spider-Man issue 4: A story about friendship, balls, and guided missiles.

• 0:00 – Intro and Issue Recap
• 2:27 – Discussion: Why did Ganke throw Miles a (golden) curve ball and risk everything? Looking closer at their friendship and thoughts on race and body image. The greatest eyebrows in comics.  Camo mode? Miles inheriting a new/old rogues’ gallery.  Apathy toward Civil War II.
• 31:38 – What did YOU think? Let us know! Thanks and Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Kyle running the Great Manchester Run raising money for the British Heart Foundation
• Kyle’s fund-raising page – every bit helps!
• Brian’s review of Spider-Man #4 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Spider-Man #4 review at Nerds Unchained
• The Ultimate End car crash panel design
• Artist Nico Leon and Spider-Women Omega preview pages

Also check out:

• Jack’s show: Inter-Comics Podcast
• Jack on Twitter; Brian’s site; Kyle on Twitter
• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• Our opening theme: Circles of Black and Red by Kevin D. Hartnell

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(Recorded May 7, 2016)

This episode, Brian and Jack are joined once again by Superior Spider-Talk’s Tony Goodwyn to check in with Chapter 5 of Spider-Women! Radioactive Spider-Gwen #8 starring…Cindy Moon and The Sinister Silk?!

• 0:00 – Intro: Happy Free Comic Book Day! One lucky listener gets a free digital code for this issue!
• 1:56 – Jack’s back! Catching up on Spider-Women so far and our response to general Big Two event hype. Are we growing jaded…or just growing older?
• 10:14 – Radioactive Spider-Gwen #8:  Basic recap
• 10:59 – Discussion: The Cindy Show (and why that’s good for Gwen)! Did the revelation work? Digging Bengal’s character and panel design; Latour drops hints for Gwen’s future; Gwen’s freedom to break the storytelling mold?
• 32:58 – Thanks and Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Brian’s review of Radioactive Spider-Gwen #8 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Jason Latour’s tweets about Spider-Gwen’s future (Weapon of Choice)
• Witchblade gauntlet
• Amazing Spider-Man 100  – The Serum and Eight-Armed Peter
• Spider-Man No More (Amazing Spider-Man #50 and Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #23)
• Gwenom!

Also check out:

• Jack on Twitter and Inter-Comics Podcast
• Tony’s podcast: Knowhere Fancast
• Our Gwen theme and recap music courtesy of Chris Postill at Sounds Like An Earful

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(Recorded May 1, 2016)

The Spider-Event of 2016 continues! With Kyle and Jack out of the office this week, Brian is joined once more by Superior Spider-Talk’s Tony Goodwyn and Jaleh Najafali to catch up with Chapters 3 and 4 of Spider-Women! It’s nice to have an event that’s *not* about the end of the world, but do lower stakes = lower interest (and lower sales)? Nevertheless, we’re having a great time with what’s turning out to be a great event – although Jaleh isn’t joining the Cindy fan club anytime soon…

• 0:00 – Intros
• 2:08 – Silk #7:  Basic recap
• 2:36 – Discussion: Cindy visits her family (and we shrug our shoulders), then learns more about her counterpart.  Wait, it’s over already? Jaleh saves you $1.
• 22:00 – Spider-Woman #6:  Basic recap
• 22:31 – Discussion: Fantastic on every level – Jess shines as the lead Spider-Woman for the entire event. Jaleh still doesn’t like Cindy.
• 35:12 – Thanks and Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Tony’s review of Silk #7 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Jaleh’s review of Spider-Woman #6 at Superior Spider-Talk
• The Kill Bill fight scene referenced in Spider-Woman #6
• Joëlle Jones is awesome – Check out Lady Killer, Ultimate Spider-Man #150, and a cool Madman commission!
• How are the sales figures for these titles? Check out Superior $ales Talk!

Also check out:

• Tony’s podcast: Knowhere Fancast
• Jaleh on Twitter and Instagram
• Our opening theme and recap music courtesy of Chris Postill at Sounds Like An Earful

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(Recorded April 17, 2016)

The Spider-Event of 2016 is here! Kyle and Brian are joined by Superior Spider-Talk’s Tony Goodwyn and Jaleh Najafali to catch up with the first two chapters of Spider-Women! How does something as simple as brunch go so colossally wrong for Spider-Gwen, Spider-Women, and Silk?  Plus we announce the winner of our latest variant cover giveaway contest!

• 0:00 – Intros
• 3:51 – Spider-Women Alpha:  Basic recap
• 5:11 – Discussion: The event kicks off, but it’s more about character than spectacle (and that’s fantastic). Getting to know our leads, but the artwork is a surprising hurdle.
• 24:00 – Radioactive Spider-Gwen #7:  Basic recap
• 25:03 – Discussion: A surprisingly hilarious turn with outstanding art, humor, and heart. How does the idea of “family” drive each of our heroes?
• 40:25 – Contest winner! Wrap-up and Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Jaleh’s review of Spider-Women Alpha at Superior Spider-Talk
• Brian’s review of Radioactive Spider-Gwen #7 at Superior Spider-Talk
• V For Vendetta
• Our discussion of Spider-Men
• H.E.R.B.I.E. the Robot
• Our discussion of Silk vol. 1 1-5
• Who is the Man in Red?

Also check out:

• Tony’s podcast: Knowhere Fancast
• Jaleh on Twitter and Instagram
• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• Our opening theme and contest music courtesy of Chris Postill at Sounds Like An Earful

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(Recorded April 9, 2016)

A very different kind of battle for our hero as Spider-Man is grounded! Kyle, Brian and Jack dig into the fantastic character moments for Miles (and Ms. Marvel!) in the fantastic Spider-Man #3! Plus there’s still time to enter our variant cover giveaway contest!

• 0:00 – Intro
• 1:02 – Kyle’s dramatic return (complete with WWE-style entrance)
• 2:02 – Spider-Man #3:  Basic recap
• 3:09 – Miles vs. his grandmother:  Navigating family dynamics; Why Miles and Kamala are a perfect combination (on a few levels); The Black Cat is ready for her close-up; Incredible art and the power of silent panels; More meta-commentary; Don’t mock the Shocker!
• 29:15 – Contest Reminder!
• 30:41 – Coming up; Contact info (and some BvS PTSD); Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Brian’s review of Spider-Man #3 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Our recent interview with Radioactive Spider-Gwen co-creator Robbi Rodriguez
• Our discussion of Miles Morales #8 (Jefferson flashback issue)
• Superior Foes of Spider-Man reviews and interviews at Superior Spider-Talk

Also check out:

• Jack’s show: Inter-Comics Podcast
• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• Our opening theme: Circles of Black and Red by Kevin D. Hartnell
• Our recap music courtesy of Chris Postill at Sounds Like An Earful

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(Recorded March 12, 2016)

Spider-Woman vs. The Green Goblin! Things don’t go the way you might think. With Kyle away this week, Brian and Jack take an in-depth look at how Great Power and Great Responsibility are revisited in Radioactive Spider-Gwen #6! Plus it’s time for another variant cover giveaway contest!

• 0:00 – Intro
• 1:32 – Radioactive Spider-Gwen #6:  Basic recap
• 2:03 – The “Greater Power” arc: Finding the truth and what really matters; Flipping expectations (and ideas) on their heads; Outstanding character acting; The indie vibe and why this series might work better read in trade
• 23:29 – Wrap-up; Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Brian’s review of Radioactive Spider-Gwen #6 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Our interview with Radioactive Spider-Gwen colorist Rico Renzi
• Earl Tubb from Jason Aaron and Jason Latour’s Southern Bastards
• Spider-Man meets Captain America!

Also check out:

• Jack’s show: Inter-Comics Podcast
• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• Our opening theme and recap music courtesy of Chris Postill at Sounds Like An Earful

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Who wields it best?

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(Recorded March 5, 2016)

What happens when the world discovers that the new Spider-Man is not a white guy? And what does Miles think of the reaction? Brian, Kyle, and Jack take a look at race, identity, validation, and venom stings in Spider-Man #2! Plus we share your feedback and announce the winners of our variant cover giveaway!

• 0:00 – Intro
• 1:32 – Spider-Man #2 basic recap (Happy Birthday, Kyle!); Things get weird right away
• 3:33 – Spider-Man meets Spider-Man: Does Miles need Peter to validate him every time?
• 6:44 – Blackheart + Zzzt = Yawn. Could Miles beat the Avengers?
• 10:54 – We discuss Miles’ reaction as he finally confronts race and identity; Being a person versus a poster child
• 18:16 – Sara Pichelli & Justin Ponsor’s art; Range of emotion
• 21:56 – That cliffhanger! Gulp.
• 26:19 – Three-word summary (no editing); Tapping the fourth wall
• 29:13 – Contest winners!
• 32:36 – Listener feedback: Passing the torch?
• 36:02 – Wrap-up (does anyone e-mail anymore?); Kyle’s May 22nd run for charity; Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Brian’s review of Spider-Man #2 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Our interview with Radioactive Spider-Gwen colorist Rico Renzi
• Kyle’s 10K fundraiser for the British Heart Foundation
• Superior Spider-Talk Patreon

Also check out:

• Jack’s show: Inter-Comics Podcast
• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• Our opening theme: Circles of Black and Red by Kevin D. Hartnell

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(Recorded February 13, 2016)

Brian, Jack, and Kyle are back to catch up with Radioactive Spider-Gwen #5! Just one question: Where’s Gwen?

• 0:00 – Intro
• 1:26 – Radioactive Spider-Gwen #5 basic recap with special guest George Takei
• 2:36 – A guest artist! How does Chris Visions’ style work for the series? Considering impact of colors and letters.
• 14:12 – Gwen is MIA, but can the other characters carry the issue? We love Dad Cop. Is Harry a real threat? Cap is awesome (and so is Frank).
• 28:21 – Three word summary (about the issue, not Kyle).
• 29:25 – Listener feedback / iTunes review
• 31:36 – Giveaway Contest! Tell us what you think of the Venom Sting and win a variant edition of Spider-Man #1!
• 33:24 – Contact info; Wrap-up
• 36:57 – ????

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Brian’s review of Radioactive Spider-Gwen #5 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Guest artist Chris Visions
• Robbi Rodriguez @ Instagram (WIP & sneak peek at new character design ideas)
• Superior Spider-Talk Patreon

Also check out:

• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• Jack’s show: Inter-Comics Podcast
• Brian guest co-hosting the current season of the Sounds Like An Earful podcast
• Our opening theme and incidental music courtesy of the awesome Christopher Postill at Sounds Like An Earful

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(Recorded February 6, 2016)

The moment has finally arrived! Brian, Kyle, and Jack check out Miles Morales’ long awaited (third) debut in Spider-Man #1! Plus enter to win a special variant cover edition!

• 0:00 – Intro; Welcoming Jack to the show
• 2:00 – Spider-Man #1 basic recap; Miles’ third debut: Reboot or Take Two?; Ganke’s eyebrows
• 5:39 – Sara Pichelli’s evolving style; transitioning back from David Marquez’s approach; Kyle can’t draw (and is he a Ganke or a Miles?)
• 13:00 – Miles’ parents, racial politics, and addressing his mixed heritage and minority experience: Is now finally the right time?
• 20:25 – Spider-Man vs. Blackheart: Is the Venom Sting too much? Kyle and Jack learn about the classic If This Be My Destiny.
• 29:27 – The cliffhanger; Kyle almost breaks the podcast
• 35:31 – Giveaway Contest! Tell us what you think of the Venom Sting and win a variant edition of Spider-Man #1!
• 37:02 – Wrap-up; Help us with theme music?; Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Brian’s review of Spider-Man #1 at Superior Spider-Talk
• EW Interview about Spider-Man #1 with Brian Michael Bendis
• Chasing Amazing: If This Be My Destiny
• Superior Spider-Talk Patreon
• Dead Letters by Chris Visions

Also check out:

• Jack’s show: Inter-Comics Podcast
• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• Our opening theme: Disruptor by Kevin D. Hartnell

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(Recorded January 9, 2016)

2016 hits the ground running! Brian and Kyle are joined by guest Jack Chambers of the Inter-Comics Podcast to start the year off with Radioactive Spider-Gwen #4.

• 0:00 – Intro
• 1:58 – Radioactive Spider-Gwen #4: Beautiful art and great character ideas, but are things moving too fast? Or is it up to us as readers? Does the method of how we read it (physical vs. digital) affect the rhythm of the issue? Costume design: The eyes have it. 1980s television and is Kyle right?
• 39:23 – Listener feedback: Can Miles and Gwen become better known with non-comic book readers?
• 44:05 – Wrap-up: Where to find us online
• 46:13 – Changes for Ultimate Spin: Thanking our friend Nour
• 47:50 – Coming up/Outro

Question for you, our listeners:

How do you read Radioactive Spider-Gwen (or comics in general) – physical or digital (phone, tablet, computer; Guided View or full-page)? How long do you spend reading and do you read it more than once? Let us know!

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Incredible rain fight sequence from The Grandmaster
• The Golden Girls theme song
• Nooooooooooooooo!
• “Spider-Gwen” by Adam WarRock
• Spider-Man Lives: A Miles Morales Story fan-film (check out our interview with the creator!)
• Astonishing Spider-Gwen animation by Allegra Town Studio
• Brian’s review of Radioactive Spider-Gwen 4 at Superior Spider-Talk

Also check out:

• Jack’s show: Inter-Comics Podcast
• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR iTUNES PAGE TO LEAVE A REVIEW (and pick up free Marvel digital comics)!

Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear from you: Send us your comments at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com! If you send us an mp3, we’ll feature it in the show!

(Recorded December 20, 2015)

Brian, Kyle, and Nour see the year out with Ultimate End #5. Last one out, get the lights.

• 0:00 – Intros: The highly anticipated event is finally here! No, not that JJ Abrams movie. Let’s talk about…
• 2:38 – Ultimate End #5: Not entirely bad, but way too late. What worked? What didn’t? Discussing Miles’ new status quo.
• 18:15 – Listener feedback: RIP Ultimate Universe. Long live Earth-65?
• 20:57 – Wrap-up, Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Brian’s review of Ultimate End #5 at Superior Spider-Talk (it ain’t pretty)

Also check out:

• Brian guest-hosting at Sounds Like An Earful podcast
• More Kyle (and maybe Nour?) at Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR iTUNES PAGE TO LEAVE A REVIEW (and pick up free Marvel digital comics)!

Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear from you: Send us your comments at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com! If you send us an mp3, we’ll feature it in the show!

(Recorded December 13, 2015)

Kyle, Nour, and Brian do battle with their new show format (and the English language) to catch up with a dimension-hopping Gwen and her latest threat in Radioactive Spider-Gwen #3.

• 0:00 – Intros
• 1:28 – Radioactive Spider-Gwen #2: Recap challenge fail. Why 616 already? Making the most of the moment. Those bios at the end – too many words in a comic book (?!). Does “of” count as a word?
• 31:42 – Listener feedback: Your thoughts on the issue!
• 36:29 – Wrap-up, Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Brian’s review of Radioactive Spider-Gwen #2 at Superior Spider-Talk

Also check out:

• Brian guest-hosting at Sounds Like An Earful podcast
• More Kyle (and maybe Nour?) at Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR iTUNES PAGE TO LEAVE A REVIEW (and pick up free Marvel digital comics)!

Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear from you: Send us your comments at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com! If you send us an mp3, we’ll feature it in the show!

(Recorded November 15, 2015)

With Kyle away at Thought Bubble, Brian and Nour mess with the show format, catch up on recent news (GANKE LIVES!), discuss the new hero in Gwen’s world, and witness the beginning of a new era.

Plus, we announce the winners of the Radioactive Spider-Gwen variant giveaway!

• 0:00 – Intros
• 1:33 – News: Spider-Man 2016 preview, Miles fan film, Gwen reissue
• 7:22– Radioactive Spider-Gwen #2: Crazy. And. Fun.
• 23:36 – All-New All-Different Avengers: Sam vs. Kamala! And oh yeah, Miles is in it.
• 33:46 – Contest! Your feedback and the winners!
• 38:57 – Wrap-up, Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Sara Pichelli’s Spider-Man (2016) preview pages
• Spider-Man Lives: A must-see Miles Morales fan-film
• Spider-Gwen #0 reissue
• Rick Remender’s Captain America: Castaway in Dimension Z
• Brian’s review of Radioactive Spider-Gwen #2 at Superior Spider-Talk
• FOX News vs. Captain America

Also check out:

• Brian guest-hosting at Sounds Like An Earful podcast
• More Kyle (and Nour!) at Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR iTUNES PAGE TO LEAVE A REVIEW (and pick up free Marvel digital comics)!

Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear from you: Send us your comments at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com! If you send us an mp3, we’ll feature it in the show!

(Recorded October 17, 2015)

We’re back! Brian, Kyle, and Nour review upcoming books for both Miles and Gwen and discuss the first issue of the new Radioactive Spider-Gwen series (and attempt a live remix of her theme tune).

We’re also giving away two variant versions of issue 1! Listen to the show to find out how to win one of these books!

Radioactive Spider-Gwen #1: Action Figure variant by John Tyler Christopher and Baby variant by Skottie Young

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Nour and Kyle’s Spider-Verse wrap-up episode
• Amazing Spider-Talk’s discussion of Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 4) #1
• Gwen, Cindy, and Jessica team up in next year’s Spider-Women crossover event!
• The original 1990s Spider-Man theme that we butchered
• Brian’s review of Radioactive Spider-Gwen #1 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Info on The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
• Our Facebook page (enter our giveaway contest here!)

Also check out:

• More Kyle (and Nour!) at Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR iTUNES PAGE TO LEAVE A REVIEW (and pick up free Marvel digital comics)!

We’d love to hear from you!  Send us your comments at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com! If you send us an mp3, we’ll feature it in the show!

(Recorded October 1, 2015)

While we wait for Spider-Gwen to return (and *any* news about Miles!), Kyle and Nour catch up on recent developments including (the lack of) Secret Wars news and check in with Gwen and her Amazing Friends in Spider-Verse #4 and 5.

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Vulture’s Spider-Gwen Trailer – Article and the Trailer!
• WeLoveFine Knitted Sweaters
• Amazing Spider-Talk T-Shirts
• Gwenpool (yes, really) and look, a video!

Also check out:

• More Kyle (and now Nour!) at Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• New! Amazing-Spider Talk T-Shirts!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR iTUNES PAGE TO LEAVE A REVIEW (and pick up free Marvel digital comics)!

We’d love to hear from you!  Send us your comments at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com! If you send us an mp3, we’ll feature it in the show!

(Recorded August 15, 2015)

In this episode, we’re joined by Superior Spider-Talk‘s Dan Gvozden as we take one step closer toward the end of Ultimate End and look back at a more successful miniseries, 2012’s Spider-Men.

• 0:00 – Intros
• 1:15 – The lost episode? Why Bendis is sticking around; Robbi Rodriguez interview recap and what happened next
• 10:21– Ultimate End #4: Fantastic artwork, Hawkeye confusion, Death of the one-shot? Why is any of this happening?
• 29:50 – Spider-Men: A true success and the Ultimate entry point for new readers!
• 59:55 – Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Two-Man Power Trip: The Lost Episode of Ultimate Spin
• CBR Bendis Interview on Miles and working with Mark Waid
• Newsarama post on Rodriguez interview
• Brian’s Ultimate End #4 review at Superior Spider-Talk
• Words For Pictures by Brian Michael Bendis
• Spider-Men at comiXology
• Amazing Spider-Talk interview with the creators of Superior Foes of Spider-Man

Also check out:

• More Dan Gvozden: Village Voice , Grind My Reels
• More Kyle (and now Nour!) at Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• New! Amazing-Spider Talk T-Shirts!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR iTUNES PAGE TO LEAVE A REVIEW (and pick up free Marvel digital comics)!

We’d love to hear from you!  Send us your comments at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com! If you send us an mp3, we’ll feature it in the show!

(Recorded July 4, 2015)

In this episode, we take a look at the teasers for the All-New All-Different Spider gang and brave the mess that is Ultimate End.

• 0:00 – Intro
• 1:15 – Hellos; Hints about the Spider gang in the All-New All-Different Marvel previews.
• 13:47– Ultimate End #3: We’re trying. Really. Please send help.
• 26:15 – Listener feedback: Going retro? We want to give you free digital comics!
• 32:01 – ?

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• All-New All-Different Marvel preview magazine – FREE at Comixology!
• Brian’s Ultimate End #3 review at Superior Spider-Talk
• Nour’s Ultimate End #3 review at Nerds Unchained

Also check out:

• More Kyle (and now Nour!) at Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR iTUNES PAGE TO LEAVE A REVIEW (and pick up free Marvel digital comics)!

We’d love to hear from you!  Send us your comments at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com! If you send us an mp3, we’ll feature it in the show!

(Recorded June 21, 2015)

In this listener request episode, we take a break from the Secret Wars and get to know Cindy Moon, aka Silk! Plus, we talk about the exciting news that Bendis and Pichelli are reuniting on a brand new series for Miles!

• 0:00 – Intro
• 1:32 – Miles Morales returns this fall! How can All-New All-Different Marvel handle (at least) four Spider-characters?
• 7:04– Silk #1-5: Making the most of a rough start. Our impressions of the character and series so far.
• 46:57 – Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Superior Spider-Talk: Miles Morales is Spider-Man!
• Reviews for Silk at Superior Spider-Talk!
  • Issue #1
  • Issue #2
  • Issue #3
  • Issue #4
  • Issue #5

Also check out:

• More Kyle (and now Nour!) at Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR iTUNES PAGE TO LEAVE A REVIEW (and pick up free Marvel digital comics)!

We’ll be back next month to catch up with Miles and Gwen in Secret Wars! Meanwhile, we’d love to hear from you!  Don’t be shy, drop us a line at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com!

(Recorded June 13, 2015)

This month, we welcome guest co-host Jack Chambers of the Inter-Comics podcast for a fun extended episode!  Lots to catch up on this month with alt-Spidey news, plus we get our socks rocked by Spider-Gwen #5 and check in on Battleworld with Secret Wars #3, Ultimate End #2, and Spider-Verse #2. We also announce our contest winner!

• 0:00 – Kyle kicks things into gear (sort of).
• 1:43 – Intros and News
• 20:54 – Spider-Gwen #5: Gwen bids adieu (for now) and goes out with incredible style.
• 40:55 – Secret Wars #3: Hey, it’s Miles!
• 47:35 – Ultimate End #2: Why?
• 58:42 – Spider-Verse #2: Gwen joins a new band.
• 1:05:52 – Contest winner! Appreciating your support. Kyle breaks character (gasp!).
• 1:11:08 – Thanks, contact info, and farewells.

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• All-New All-Different Marvel
• FCBD Avengers (featuring Miles!) now free at Comixology
• Brian’s Special Edition NYC report at Nerds Unchained
• MUST-READ Vulture article: “The Secret History of the Ultimate Universe”
• Miles returns to television!
• New song from The Mary Janes (aka Married With Sea Monsters): Vulture
• CBR: Bendis acknowledges reader questions for Ultimate End
• Superior Spider-Talk reviews for:
  • Spider-Gwen #5
  • Secret Wars #3
  • Ultimate End #2

Also check out:

• More Jack Chambers at Inter-Comics Podcast!
• More Kyle (and now Nour!) at Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR iTUNES PAGE TO LEAVE A REVIEW (and win free Marvel digital comics)!

You asked, we listened: We’ll be back later this month to catch up with Silk! Meanwhile, we’d love to hear from you!  Don’t be shy, drop us a line at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com!

(Recorded May 23, 2015)

Nour, Kyle, and Brian try to crack the mystery of Ultimate End (it doesn’t go well), and distract themselves with an alternate take on an alternate Spider-character. Listener poll: How are we doing and what would you like to hear on the podcast? Plus your comments and a reminder of our super prize giveaway (it’s not too late and it’s super easy, check it out)!

• 0:00 – Previously, on Ultimate Spin.
  
• 1:10 – Hello listeners! What would you like to hear on the show? Enter our iTunes review giveaway contest!
• 7:29 – Spider-Gwen news: Unlock new music from The Mary Janes! Spider-Gwen merch is here!
• 10:15 – Ultimate End #1: Slow burn or crash and burn?
• 25:57 – Spider-Verse Secret Wars #1: Alternate version about an alternate version of an alternate version. Zed.
• 36:38 – Listener Feedback: Your thoughts and theories about Ultimate End.
• 42:49 – Thanks, contact info, and farewells.

Also check out:

• New song from The Mary Janes (aka Married With Sea Monsters): Murderface
• Spider-Gwen merch at WeLoveFine
• Brian’s review of Ultimate End #1 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Kyle’s website: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let him know!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR iTUNES PAGE TO LEAVE A REVIEW!

We’ll be back in June to catch up with Spider-Gwen. Meanwhile, we’d love to hear from you!  Don’t be shy, drop us a line at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com!

(Recorded May 9, 2015)

Kyle, Nour, and Brian wonder about Spider-Gwen’s future, shrug their shoulders at Secret Wars, and look for clues in Miles’ debut in All-New All-Different Avengers. We also discuss the best issue of Spider-Gwen yet while the fate of the podcast hangs on the soccer football scores. Plus listener feedback and our first contest! What’s in the box…and how can you win it? And can Manchester United save the day?

• 0:00 – Intro
  
• 1:15 – The end of Spider-Gwen? Secret Wars: AHHHH!!!  Miles Morales: Avenger. And a new song by the Mary Janes!
• 9:42 – Spider-Gwen #4 is a skillful blend of heart and soul.  “Bonjour ! Ça va ? Poulet.” Brian’s transatlantic jinx. Fear of an Evil Ben Parker.
• 30:14 – Listener feedback: Your thoughts on Miles Morales #12. Why bother with Secret Wars? Rethinking Silk.
• 40:35 – The Ultimate Spin Contest! What’s In The Box?!?
• 44:45 – Outro

Also check out:

• Dan Gvozden’s review of FCBD All-New All-Different Avengers at Superior Spider-Talk
• New song from The Mary Janes (aka Married With Sea Monsters): Murderface

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR iTUNES PAGE TO LEAVE A REVIEW!

We’d love to hear from you! Thoughts on Gwen’s story so far, the Ultimate End, or our adding Silk to the mix?  Don’t be shy, drop us a line at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com!

(Recorded May 6, 2015)

In this special “point one” episode, Brian’s eight year old son Adam discovers Miles’ origins in Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol. 1 (issues 1-5).

• 0:00 – Intro
  
• 1:16 – Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol. 1 : A new generation discovers a new Spider-Man
• 24:09 – Outro

Miles Morales by Chris Giarrusso

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR iTUNES PAGE TO LEAVE A REVIEW!

We’d love to hear from you! Don’t be shy, drop us a line at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com!

(Recorded April 11, 2015)

Nour, Kyle and Brian are joined by Dan Gvozden, founder of Superior Spider-Talk and co-host of the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast to talk about Miles Morales #12, challenges for the series, and abandoned plot threads across the entire history of Ultimate Spider-Man.

• 0:00 – Intro
  
• 1:48 – Miles Morales #12:  What happened? Challenges for Miles as a character and a series. Are big crossover events worth it? And some All-New Ultimates PTSD.
• 48:45 – Unfinished Business: Unresolved storylines throughout Ultimate Spider-Man (and Kyle vs. Twitter)
• 1:08:01 – Outro (and some outtakes!)

Also check out:

• Brian’s review of Miles Morales #12 at Superior Spider-Talk

Have faith, True Believers! The story goes on and we’ll be back to talk about Ultimate End, Miles’ FCBD Avengers debut, and Spider-Gwen #4!

(Recorded April 5, 2015)

Nour, Kyle and Brian are back to review Spider-Gwen #3 and talk about plans for the future.

• 0:00 – Intro
  
• 1:16 – Spider-Gwen #3:  Continuity glitches? The Vulture has a lot of gas. Nour needs glasses.
• 24:02 – Listener feedback: What’s next for us? Should we talk about Silk?
• 33:07 – Outro

Also check out:

• Tony Goodwyn’s review of Spider-Gwen #3 at Superior Spider-Talk

We’d love to hear from you! Thoughts on Gwen’s story so far or the upcoming Miles finale?  Don’t be shy, drop us a line at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com!

(Recorded March 29, 2015)

Nour, Kyle and Brian discuss the major news:  Miles Morales will be joining The All-New, All-Different Ultimates Avengers! Plus some listener comments about Spider-Gwen’s imaginary friend, favorite Ultimate Universe characters, and a surprising confession from one of your hosts.

• 0:00 – Intro
• 1:16 – Miles is an Avenger! Too much too soon, or the perfect way to (re)introduce him? And Kyle is right (again).
• 13:22 – Listener feedback: The darker side of Spider-Ham, memorable Ultimate cast members, and a shocking revelation
• 28:12 – Outro

Also check out:

• Superior Spider-Talk: Miles joins the Avengers!
• Sneak peek at Mark Bagley’s cover for Ultimate End #4
• Free Comic Book Day is May 2, 2015!

We’d love to hear from you! Thoughts on Miles as an Avenger, the upcoming  finale and his future in the new Marvel Universe?  Don’t be shy, drop us a line at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com!

(Recorded March 14, 2015)

With Nour on vacation, Kyle and Brian are left on their own to talk about the penultimate chapter of the Miles Morales story and a weird turn in Gwen Stacy’s new beginning.

• 0:00 – Intro
• 1:25 – David Marquez interview recap and thoughts on who could take over art duties
• 8:10 – Miles Morales #11: A character’s shocking return (plus Dr. Doom shows up), does anyone care about the Spider-Twins, and setting up for the grand finale
• 26:58 – Spider-Gwen #2: Kyle’s unfortunate phrasing (and possible brain damage), another surprise appearance, and the magic of character development
• 40:43 – Outro

Also check out:

• Brian’s review of Miles Morales: The Ultimate Spider-Man #11 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Tony Goodwyn’s review of Spider-Gwen #2 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Images from Miles #11 and Miles #6: Have we seen this room before?

We’d love to hear from you! Thoughts on the upcoming Miles finale and his future? Who should be in Felicia Hardy’s Black Cats for the inevitable Battle of the Bands? Don’t be shy, drop us a line at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com!

(Recorded February 28, 2015)

In this episode: Spider-Gwen #1 is here! Does she live up to the hype? And a sneak peek at what’s in store for our hero…

• 0:00 – Intro
• 1:41 – Spider-Gwen #1: Gwen rocks! Ultimate MK II? The spectre of Secret Wars: How long can this good thing last?
• 27:31 – Solicitations with Kyle
• 31:32 – Outro

Also, check out:

• Tony Goodwyn’s review of Spider-Gwen #1 at Superior Spider-Talk
• The inspiration for The Vulture’s favorite comic: Steve Ditko’s Mr. A on Wikipedia
• Music by The Mary Janes (aka Married With Sea Monsters)
  • Face It Tiger
  • Paper Doll

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

• Ultimate Spin on iTunes
• Ultimate Spin on Stitcher

Thanks for listening! If you like what you’re hearing, please spread the word!

• Twitter: @TheUltimateSpin
• Facebook: UltimateSpinPodcast

(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!

• Ultimate Spin on iTunes
• Ultimate Spin on Stitcher

Thanks for listening! If you like what you’re hearing, please spread the word!

• Twitter: @TheUltimateSpin
• Facebook: UltimateSpinPodcast

(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
• Ultimate Spin on Stitcher

Thanks for listening! If you like what you’re hearing, please spread the word!

• Twitter: @TheUltimateSpin
• Facebook: UltimateSpinPodcast

(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!

• Ultimate Spin on iTunes
• Ultimate Spin on Stitcher

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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

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

• Ultimate Spin on iTunes
• Ultimate Spin on Stitcher

Thanks for listening! If you like what you’re hearing, please spread the word!

(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

Thanks for listening! If you like what you’re hearing, please spread the word!

(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
• Ultimate Spin on Stitcher

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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
• Ultimate Spin on Stitcher

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?!).

• 0:00 – Intro

• 1:51 – Ultimate 101

• 22:05 – Miles series relaunch

• 30:06 – There’s Something About Katie

• 35:00 – New faces and strangely familiar ones

• 37:23 – Opening with a grand finale?

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

• 59:37 – Bringing Miles to a wider audience

• 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