Spider-Man’s clone meet Spider-Man. No, not that one. The other one. The one that was a legacy character from another universe who is now in this universe. Look… let’s just call it a day and you can both be Spider-Man. Today on the show, Dan and Mark discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #81 entitled “Beyond: […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #81 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Mar 21, 2022•30 min
“I can hear my hair growing…” Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #80 entitled “Beyond: Chapter Six”. This issue was written by Cody Ziglar with art by Michael Dowling, colors by Jesus Aburtov with Erick Arciniega, with a cover by Arthur Adams and Alejandro Sanchez […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #80 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Mar 08, 2022•36 min
“Kraven was my father’s name. My name… is Kraven.” Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #79 entitled “Beyond: Chapter Five”. This issue was written by Cody Ziglar with pencils and inks by Michael Dowling, colors by Jesus Aburtov, with a cover by Arthur Adams and […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #79 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Feb 28, 2022•42 min
All Spider-Man needs is for Morbius to lend him a hand. Today on the show, Dan and Mark discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #78 entitled “Beyond: Chapter Four”. This issue was written by Kelly Thompson, with pencils and inks by Sara Pichelli and Jim Towe, colors by Nolan Woodard and Rachelle Rosenberg, with a cover by […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #78 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Feb 21, 2022•45 min
Beyond and Morbius are out for blood, who will be victorious? Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) no. 77 entitled “Beyond: Chapter Three”. This issue was written by Kelly Thompson, with pencils and inks by Sara Pichelli, colors by Nolan Woodard, with a cover by […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #77 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Feb 07, 2022•38 min
You can’t be Spider-Man if you are laying down on the job! Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #76 entitled “Beyond: Chapter Two”. This issue was written by Zeb Wells, with pencils and inks by Patrick Gleason, colors by Marcio Menyz, with a cover by […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #76 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Jan 31, 2022•35 min
The end of the Stern run on Amazing Spider-Man and the transition into the next era for the character was marked with one huge change for the Spider-Man: a black costume. But where did it come from and why was Spider-Man wearing it? The answers could only be found in the pages of Marvel Super […] The post Marvel Super Heroes: SECRET WARS (Season 5, Episode 10) appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Jan 25, 2022•57 min
Where can we take Spider-Man next? How about BEYOND!? Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) no. 75 entitled “Beyond: Chapter One”. This issue was written by Zeb Wells, with pencils and inks by Patrick Gleason, colors by Marcio Menyz, and letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #75 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Jan 19, 2022•44 min
On the previous episode, Dan and Mark discussed the drama behind the bungled initial reveal of the Hobgoblin’s identity. But, every story needs a good ending. Not content to let Ned Leeds be blamed for the crimes of the Hobgoblin, writer Roger Stern came back almost a decade later to right the wrongs of his […] The post The HOBGOBLIN!! (Part 3) (Season 5, Episode 9) appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min
It’s the end of the Nick Spencer run and everything is coming to a conclusion… sort of… Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #74, entitled “What Cost Victory?”. This issue was written by Nick Spencer and Christos Gage, with pencils by Marcelo Ferreira, Mark Bagley, […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #74 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Jan 08, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Kindred’s identity is revealed and they are going to make Spider-Man pay! Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing Sinister War #4 and Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #73. But first, buckle up, their going to talk about the new Sinister War #4. This issue was written by Nick Spencer and […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #73 & Sinister War #4 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Jan 03, 2022•2 hr 3 min
Dan and Mark finally reveal all their thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home. They will be leaning into heavy spoilers, so if you haven’t seen the film consider yourself warned! If you want more of Dan’s coverage of Spider-Man: No Way Home, he also discussed it here: The Filmcast Ep. 649 – Spider-Man: No Way Home […] The post Spider-Man: No Way Home – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Dec 24, 2021•2 hr 41 min
On the previous episode Dan and Mark discussed what made Roger Stern’s Hobgoblin one of the greatest villain debuts of all of Spider-Man history and such a compelling mystery. But as compelling as that mystery became, it ended with one of the most mystifying and downright confusing reveals in comics history. But that reveal was […] The post The HOBGOBLIN!! (Part 2) (Season 5, Episode 8) appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Dec 22, 2021•2 hr 43 min
I was lucky enough to see Spider-Man: No Way Home before even the premiere in Hollywood, thanks to an invite from Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures. I’ve had a ton of complicated feelings about the film and so when my friend and fellow critic David Chen called me up to talk about them we got […] The post Spider-Man: No Way Home – NO SPOILERS Discussion appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Dec 16, 2021•22 min
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Free Comic Book Day. On this week’s episode, Dan and Mark discuss the 2021 Free Comic Book Day Spider-Man #1 issue that teases the start of Spider-Man Beyond. This issue was written by Zeb Wells, with art by Patrick Gleason, colors by Alejandro Sanchez, and letters by […] The post Free Comic Book Day 2021: Spider-Man #1 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Dec 06, 2021•22 min
Dan and Mark discuss Sinister War #3 and Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #72. But first, buckle up, we’re going to talk about the new Sinister War no. 3. This issue was written by Nick Spencer and Ed Brisson, with pencils by Mark Bagley, Carlos Gomez, and Ze Carlos, inks by Andrew Hennessy, John Dell, and […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #72 & Sinister War #3 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Nov 29, 2021•55 min
“Have you read… ?” “Yes.” Today, Dan sits down with writer Douglas Wolk to discuss his new book: “All of the Marvels”. Douglas is known for his writing about comics for many prestigious publications and his celebrated book “Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean”. But now, he’s got a brand new […] The post “All of the Marvels” With Author Douglas Wolk appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 2 min
This ain’t a war, it’s a god damn octopus arms race! On this week’s show, Dan and Mark discuss Sinister War #2. This issue was written by Nick Spencer and Ed Brisson, with art by Mark Bagley, Dioegenes Neves, Carlos Gomez, and Ze Carlos, inks by Andrew Hennessy, John Dell, and Andy Owens, Carlos Gomez, […] The post Sinister War #2 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Nov 08, 2021•23 min
“Well, Norman Osborn may have died, but his legacy– His power– Will live on! And this time, it shall be shaped by a man who knows how to use power!… …The Green Goblin is no more! But in his place now stands– the HOBGOBLIN!!” The time as come. Dan and Mark have returned for their […] The post The HOBGOBLIN!! (Part 1) (Season 5, Episode 7) appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Who the heck is Kindred and what in the world does he want? Dan and Mark discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #71 / LGY #872. This issue was written by Nick Spencer, with art by Federico Vicentini and Federico Sabbatini, colors by Alex Sinclair, and letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna, and a cover by Mark […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #71 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Oct 28, 2021•33 min
It’s not just a brawl, it’s a war! Join Dan and Mark to discuss Sinister War #1. This issue was written by Nick Spencer, with art by Mark Bagley, inks by Andrew Hennessy, John Dell, and Andy Owens, colors by Brian Reber, and letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna, and a cover by Bryan Hitch and […] The post Sinister War #1 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk .
Oct 21, 2021•32 min
All of Spider-Man’s biggest baddies are lining up for the mother of all fights! Join Dan and Mark as they discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #70 / LGY #871, the “Prelude to Sinister War”. This issue was written by Nick Spencer, with art by Federico Vicentini, colors by Alex Sinclair, and letters by VC’s Joe […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #70 appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Oct 15, 2021•26 min
It turns out the Chameleon was the friends we made along the way… Join Dan and Mark as they discuss Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man: The Chameleon Conspiracy #1, the conclusion to the Chameleon Conspiracy arc. This issue was written by Nick Spencer and Ed Brisson, with pencils by Ze Carlos, Carlos Gomez, Marcelo Ferreira, and Ig […] The post Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man: The Chameleon Conspiracy #1 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Oct 11, 2021
Dan sits down with artist Brian Level about his work on Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows (vol. 2) #11-12 and Absolute Carnage: Separation Anxiety #1, plus insights into working alongside Ryan Stegman, and freelance work at Marvel. Plus, a discussion of his new book “The Brothers James”. Back the Zoop of “The Brothers James”: https://zoop.gg/c/thebrothersjames […] The post Our Amazing Friends: Brian Level appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Oct 02, 2021
October is right around the corner and you know what that means… Jack O’ Lanterns! Speaking of Jack O’ Lanterns… Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #69 / 870, with a story entitled “Chameleon Conspiracy Part 3”. This issue was written by Nick Spencer and […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #69 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Sep 27, 2021
The Foreigner has Spider-Man in a pickle, or does he? Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing the plus-sized Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) no. 68 / 869, with a story entitled “The Chameleon Conspiracy” Part 2. This issue was written by Nick Spencer and Ed Brisson, with pencils by Marcelo […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #68 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Sep 22, 2021
Over the weekend, The Bottle Works presented a Hometown Heroes-Steve Ditko exhibit to honor the legendary creator in his hometown of Johnstown! Located in the main Art Works Gallery, this retrospective exhibit of the legendary Steve Ditko’s career, contained original works, production art, prints, memorabilia, a living wall of Ditko inspiration, and a wall of […] The post Hometown Heroes: Steve Ditko Exhibit appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Sep 17, 2021•35 min
Anyone could be a LMD! Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #67 / 868, with a story entitled “The Chameleon Conspiracy” Part 1. This issue was written by Nick Spencer, with pencils by Marcelo Ferreira with Carlos Gomez, inks by Wayne Faucher with Marcelo Ferreira […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #67 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Sep 13, 2021•33 min
Oh, what a tangled web we weave… Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #66 / 867, with a story entitled “Tangled Web”. This issue was written by Nick Spencer, with pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by John Dell, colors by Brian Reber, and letters by […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #66 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Sep 08, 2021•58 min
On August 23rd, after months of anticipation, Sony Pictures revealed the first look at the third entry in the MCU Spider-Man series: No Way Home. On this episode of the Amazing Spider-Talk, Dan and Mark will discuss their thoughts on the teaser trailer, some speculation, their expectations for the film, and Easter eggs. This episode […] The post Spider-Man: No Way Home – TEASER TRAILER DISCUSSION appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk ....
Sep 01, 2021•44 min