Episode 95: Ultimate Enemy (Part I)
Someone is targeting the super heroes. Who watches the Fantastic Four? Ultimate Enemy #1 & #2 Issue coverage begins at 18:10
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First Read: Ultimate Spider-Man
Breaking down Bendis’s iconic run on Ultimate Spider-Man— issues 1 through 160 in Earth 1610
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Episode 94: The Cat Returns
Black Cat's history with The Kingpin puts her in conflict with Mysterio, Gwen Stacy and Peter have a much-needed conversation, and Iron Man misunderstands the meaning of "go pick up Peter Parker". Ultimate Spider-Man 151 & 152 Issue coverage begins at 13:40
Episode 93: The Boys Are Back In Town
We return with a vengeance to discuss jaw surgery, Family Guy, crypto, and our favorite web-slinger. Ultimate Spider-Man 15 & 150 Issue coverage begins at 21:10
BONUS: Absolute Batman
In our last episode before the 2 month hiatus, we check in on the latest work from the Distinguished Competition. Let's just say it's Batman AF. Absolute Batman #1 & 2 Issue coverage begins at 27:26
Episode 92: Tainted Love
Peter (the real one) comes face to face with his captors while Peter (the fake one) uses his great power irresponsibly. Ultimate Spider-Man 13 & 14 Issue coverage begins at 19:04
Episode 91: GIANT SIZE Doppelgänger
Peter gets replaced by an impersonator (who would have guessed?!). Zach & John discuss the 2024 US Presidential Election results and defend their title as the #1 political podcast for comic book fans. Ultimate Spider-Man 11 & 12 Issue coverage begins at 14:17
Episode 90: Who Run the World?
We look at a couple of standout issues for the girls. Jessica, Kitty, MJ, Gwen, and the Bombshells all shine. Also, Zach reads his Star Wars fanfic. Ultimate Spider-Man #9 & 10 (142 & 143) Issue coverage begins at 11:50
Episode 89: The Chosen One
Rick Jones wakes up from a six month coma. Spider-Man, Iceman, and The Human Torch must help him uncover the origins of his newfound abilities. Ultimate Spider-Man #7 &8 (140 & 141) Issue coverage begins at 15:01
Episode 88: Aunt May's School for Gifted Youngsters
We finally learn the identity of the red-cloaked hero, and the Parker house gets a little bit fuller. Ultimate Spider-Man #5 & 6 (138 & 139) Issue coverage begins at 6:00
Episode 87: The Queen of Crazy Town
Mysterio (and Baby Billy) are causing problems. We laugh through the pain. Ultimate Spider-Man 3 & 4 (136 & 137) Issue coverage begins at 10:00
Episode 86: Six Months Later...
After the dust has settled, Peter has a new job, a new relationship, and new super-villains. Ultimate Spider-Man 1 & 2 (134 & 135) Issue coverage begins at 8:52
Episode 85: Requiem for a Swing
With Spider-Man missing in the aftermath of Ultimatum, a changed J Jonah Jameson begins work on the wall crawler's obituary. Ultimatum: Spider Man Requiem #1 & 2 Issue coverage begins at 8:50
Episode 84: End of Ultimatum
Everyone dies. Ultimate Spider-Man 133 & Ultimatum 5 Issue coverage begins at 12:24
Episode 83: Ultimatum State of Mind
Peter faces supernatural foes at the ruins of Doctor Strange's house while the surviving members of The Ultimates and the X-Men launch their assault on Magneto. Ultimate Spider-Man #132 & Ultimatum #4 Issue coverage begins at 11:00
Episode 82: Where the Hela is Thor?
Ultimatum nonsense continues. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Hank Pym, our fallen friend. May his heroic sacrifice never be forgotten. Ultimate Spider-Man #131 & Ultimatum #3 Issue coverage begins at 15:54
Episode 81: It Gets Worse
Ultimatum plunges the world into chaos. You've never seen shock value like this in a Marvel Comic before or since! Ultimate Spider-Man #130 & Ultimatum 2 Issue coverage begins at 7:04
Episode 80: The Beginning of the End
Just when everything seems to be going well, Ultimatum kicks off. Ultimate Spider-Man # 129 & Ultimatum # 1 Issue coverage begins at 13:21
Episode 79: Who Watches the Watchers?
On the eve of Ultimatum, we explore the origins of Charles Xavier and Magneto as well as a new retcon story about Richard and Mary Parker. Ultimate Origins 3 & 4 Issue coverage begins at 15:35
Episode 78: GIANT SIZE Gwenom
So it turns out "The Suit" doesn't actually cure cancer-- but it CAN cure dead. Ultimate Spider-Man 127 & 128 Issue coverage begins at 19:00
Episode 77: GIANT SIZE Dr. Venompoolverine
In this double sized episode, Spider-Man fights Venom in more than one way, and we try to make sense of this story's timeline. THEN we spoil the hell out of Deadpool & Wolverine, and share our thoughts on it & other recent MCU items such as Robert Downey Jr returning to the MCU to play Doctor Doom. Ultimate Spider-Man 125 & 126 Issue coverage begins at 15:44 Deadpool 3 & MCU coverage begins at 1:20:07
Episode 76: Thank You for the Venom
Eddie Brock returns- and he's hungry Ultimate Spider-Man 123 & 124 Issue coverage begins at 8:14
Episode 75: Shock Therapy
We dive into the psychology of our favorite tortured anti-hero: The Shocker Ultimate Spider-Man #122 & Ultimate X-Men #96 Issue coverage begins at 13:20
Episode 74: Mysterio's Mysterious Mystery Shack
Peter and Mary Jane have a discussion about their relationship. WARNING: The content of this issue & episode is sexual in nature. If that offends you, we have dozens of episodes that are violent in nature which may interest you more. Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #3 Issue coverage begins at 10:48
Episode 73: Don't Give Peter a Baby
Liz Allen must choose between joining the X-Men or Magneto, and Peter and Kitty present on their time as pretend parents Ultimate Spider-Man #120 & 121 Issue coverage begins at 11:47
Episode 72: Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends
In these change-of-pace issues following Harry's death, the kids get a rare chance to enjoy themselves--- until someone's powers manifest for the first time. Ultimate Spider-Man #117 & 119 Issue coverage begins at 12:52
Episode 71: Death of a Goblin
In this episode, a goblin dies. Zach and John also talk Dr. Who, The Boys, and Justin Timberlake. Ultimate Spider-Man #116 & 117 Issue coverage begins at 29:27
Episode 70: SHIELD Ruins Everything
No matter who's running it, SHIELD is the reason we can't have nice things. Ultimate Spider-Man #114 & 115 Issue coverage begins at 16:40
Episode 69: Nice!
SHIELD hath no Fury... just a woman scorned. Peter & Kitty get paired up together for an awkward class project. Zach explains his latest concert injury. Ultimate Spider-Man #112 & 113 Issue coverage begins at 30:47
BONUS: Renew Your Vows (Part II)
We finish up the 2015 5-issue miniseries "Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows" Issue coverage begins at 20:44
BONUS: Renew Your Vows (Part I)
We look at the first two issues of the 2015 Secret Wars tie-in miniseries "Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows". We also read leaked lines straight from the script of the upcoming Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman film "Deadpool & Wolverine". WARNING: INCLUDES SPOILERS! Issue coverage begins at 16:30