Spider-Man Crawlspace Podcast

The gang reviews Superior Spider-Man # 19 and 20. *We discuss the pros and cons and give it a grade *Thoughts on the end of Horizon *Was Mary Jane out of character? *Thoughts on Spock getting accused of stealing Ock's ideas for his thesis.

Our yearly tradition continues with this years annual Spider-Jeopardy. The categories this year are, BLACK CAT SPIDER-MAN KILLED A GUY TV AND FILM SPIDER SATELLITES (not just the current ones) SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN SO FAR Will Kevin win another year or will Don surprise us? Will Brad win for the first time after multiple attempts? Will Chris spank JR in Spider-Knowledge? Find out by downloading the show.

JR takes us back nearly a decade to tackle one of the most controversial Spider-Man stories of all times. He looks at Amazing Spider-Man 511 which featured the Sins Past storyline. *Did JR like idea of Norman Osborn having an affair with Gwen Stacy? *As that storyline was going on in Amazing, in Spectacular Spider-Man he was gaining organic web shooters with another controversial storyline with the Queen. *Another major storyline was going on in Marvel Knights Spider-Man where he fought a dozen of his biggest villains and Venom received a new host.

Highlights include: *George reviews two episodes of the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon. He tackles season one, episode three called Doomed. He also reviews the season season, episode 16 called Ultimate Deadpool. *Spider-Satellites with Kevin and Brad. The two review ten issues. Those include: Superior Foes #3 Venom #40-41 Mighty Avengers #1 Morbius #9 Scarlet Spider #22 Superior Team-Up #3 Ultimate Spider-Man #27 Superior Carnage # 2 and #3

Topics include:*We continue to answer your message board questions. *Should Flash Thompson continue to wear the Venom symbiote? *What was the absolute worst Clone Saga storyline? *Pros and cons of digital downloads *What character from other Spider-Media should be included in the comics? *Stories you didn't like, but liked how they were told.

Topics include: *Bertone Bio of the Jackal. He takes him from his first appearance up to his most recent appearance in Superior Team Up. *Message Board question and answers. * What Dan Slott storyline would make a good movie? * If marijuana were legalize would Marvel let Spidey smoke it in a comic? Yes, that was an actual question. lol *How did the Ben Reilly phone relationship start with Aunt May? *Best Spider-Man prose novel. *What Spider-Man character that is in other media be brought into the comics? *Thoughts on the Denny O'Neil Spider-Man run.

Topics include: *Willam Dafoe not Dafan of Amazing Spider-Man movie *Alice Cooper could soon play the Green Goblin in the Spider-Man Musical *The Venezuela President is blaming Spider-Man for the violence in his country. *Thoughts on Dan Slott taking on the Silver Surfer and the "end" teaser. We recorded this a few days before it was released what the projects are, but it's a good discussion. *Review of Superior Spider-Man #18

The panel shares their top 10 greatest Spider-Man artists of all time. Newsarama recently put out a top ten list of it's own and there were some glaring omissions from it, namely Sal Buscema. In this episode Brad, Kevin, Chris, Josh, Don, George and JR all share their lists. Is Ditko on top or Romita? Find out in this show.There are even some names on the lists that you would never think would make a top ten list.

We answer your dozens of message board questions in this episode. Highlights include, *Is Spider-Man still Marvel's flagship character or has he been moved aside for the Avengers? *Writer Roger Stern has an omnibus coming out of his time on Spider-Man. The panel ranks where Stern ranks on their list of favorites. *There have been several Goblin mysteries over the years, which ones were the best? *Most overrated Spider-Creators

JR takes us back to September 1993 for this month in Spider-History. Spidey takes on the Hulk in Amazing. He takes on Tombstone in Spectacular. In Web JR reviews one of the worst Spider-stories in history. Bertones Bio this month tackles Liz Allan. She recently appeared in an issue of Superior Spider-Man. Bertone takes us through her 50 years history with Spidey. She first appeared in Amazing Fantasy 15.

Topics discussed on this episode include: *Scarlet Spider and Venom both being canceled *A man sells his Amazing Spider-Man #1 comic to pay for the catering for his daughters wedding. *Amazing Spider-Man returns for #700.1 to .5 *A tell all book is being written about the Spider-Man musical * Wolverine almost made a cameo in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 1 *More Sinister Six talk in the Amazing Spider-Man #2. *Dan Slott is writing a second title?

Highlights of the episode include: *Reviews of Superior Spider-Man # 16 and #17. *Thoughts on Liz Allan's return *Discussion on Spider-Man 2099's return *Was Robbie Robertson out of character in the recent issues? *Ethics of firing Norah Winters * Crawlspace ranks high on Itune downloads *Itune reviews

In this episode George reviews two episodes of the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon. He tackles: Season 1: Great Responsibility Season 2: Stan By Me He gives the pros and cons and a grade. Kevin is tagging along for the ride.

This is a record breaking podcast with Spider-Satellites with Kevin. We review 15 books in this episode. The books reviewed include : Superior Carnage 1 Morbius 7-8 Scarlet Spider 19-21 Superior Foes of Spider-Man 1-2 Superior Spider-Man Team-Up 1-2 Ultimate Spider-Man 25-26 Venom 37-39

Highlights of the episode include: *Review of Superior Spider-Man 15 *JR's This Month in Spider-History tackles August 2000 *Bertone Bio of Daniel Kingsley aka the recently deceased brother of Roderick Kingsley aka the Hobgoblin.

Topics of the episode include: *A 1990 interview with Jack Kirby has him stating he alone created Spider-Man. In case you're wondering, that is a Kirby cover from Amazing Spider-Man #10 on the right. *Andrew Garfield is quoted as saying a movie Spider-Man could be bi-sexual. *Movie news about the Sinsiter Six, Jim Carrey as Carnage, The Gentleman, Venom spin-off movie. *Reviews of Superior Spider-Man # 13 and 14

We wrap up our 15th anniversary of the website celebration by taking live callers. Highlights of the show include: *We discuss an obscure Spider-Man cartoon where Aunt May tries to kill Spidey with poisoned cake. This is as hilarious as it sounds. *Origins of how the Crawlspace began and where the name came from back in 1998 *JR's thoughts about Norman's first plot to trap Spider-Man in the desert. *Our friends Michael Bailey and Zach aka Spideydude return for the anniversary fun.

In this episode we're celebrating 15 years of the Spider-Man Crawlspace website and six years of the podcast. We took live callers on this episode. Some of the highlight questions include: *How do you use Spider-Man motto of "with great power and great responsibility" in your own life. *What issue of Spider-Man do you feel was the biggest rip off? *The panel shares how we discovered Spider-Man. *Does a costume change for Spidey have less of an impact than it did when the black costume appeared. *Was Doc Ock's plan to addict the world to cocaine the worst super villain plot of all time?

Brad is joined by Bertone, Donovan, Stella and Eddie on this episode. All attended the San Diego Comic Con and they share their experiences. Highlights include: *Covering the Spider-Panel and an 11 year old cracks up Don. *John Romita Jr mistakes Don for Brad but fondly remembers his Crawlspace interview. *Don and Josh talk to Gerry Conway about killing Gwen Stacy *Bertone gets fist bumped by Sam Jackson and talks to Captain America *Stella covers the Marvel TV panel and has some fun interview hijinx. *Eddie pitches his online comic Collectors to Stan Lee.

We answer your message board questions in this episode. Highlights include: What if Electro kills Gwen in the Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie? Several people have deducted that Peter Parker is Spider-Man. Why hasn't Peter been able to detect other heroes identities? Betty Brant is one of the worst girlfriends in the history of comics. Bertone is asked for other evil girlfriends in fiction. Besides Doc Ock, what villain from Spidey's rogues gallery would make a good hero?

This segment has our three regular Spider-Segments. *This Month in Spider-History with JR. We travel back to 1984 and examine Amazing Spider-Man #254. Also hear about a weird Marvel Team Up with Spidey and Thanos' amorous brother Starfox. *Bertone's Bios examines Alistair Smythe *Spider-Satellites with Kevin. He reviews Morbius, Avenging Spider-Man, Ultimate Spider-Man, Venom and Scarlet Spider.

We are starting a new segment where we're reviewing episodes of the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon. We welcome our pal George Berryman back to the show to cover this segment. In the episode we review *With Power Episode 1 of Season 1 * The Incredible Spider-Hulk Episode 14 of Season 2 *George gives pros and cons of each episode. *His grade of the shows may surprise you.

Topics of the episode include: *Legendary Spider-Man artist Todd McFarlane returns to draw Spider-Man one more time. *Writer Dan Slott addresses his future with Spider-Man. *An Ebay auction is selling the original printing plate for Amazing Spider-Man 252. It's only $100,000 dollars. *An upcoming graphic novel has Spider-Man getting a sister? *Spider-Thieves attack again! *We also welcome our new sponsor Collection Drawer.com for all your comic book storage needs.

Topics of the episode include: *Review of Superior Spider-Man #12 *Actress Shailene Woodley who played Mary Jane in the Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie has been cut from the film. *Harry Osborn may become the Green Goblin in the sequel as opposed to Norman *Description of the new Green Goblin costume *Sarah Galdan and Felcity Jones have joined the cast of the new movie. Will they play Black Cat? Betty Brant? *We also welcome our new sponsor Collection Drawer.com for all your comic book storage needs.

Highlights include: *Kevin reviews the various Spider-Satellites that came out within the last month. *Hear his praise of Ultimate Spider-Man *Hear his disappointment that continues with each month of the Morbuis title *Other books reviewed include Avenging Spider-Man, Scarlet Spider and Venom. *Also hear Kevin pay up a bet he made to BD about the new Star Trek movie.

We answer your dozens of message board questions on this episode. Highlights include: *Our thoughts of Mary Jane being pregnant during the Clone Saga *We list our favorite Spider-Girl villains. *We share our favorite Spider-Man fight in the four movies. *What if Betty Brant gets the symbiote? *Favorite Spider-death

Highlights of the episode include: * JR's This Month in Spider-History. We head back to June 1976 * JR reviews Amazing Spider-Man # 157 where Ock is haunted by a ghost. Doesn't that sound familiar? *The only other book that came out that month was Marvel Team UP # 46 which teamed Spidey up with Deathlok. *In this months "Bertone's Bios" he examines that love story of Doc Ock and Aunt May. The love story went beyond just the 1970s.

In this episode the spider-panel reviews Superior Spider-Man 10 and 11. We list the pros and cons and grades. *Highlights include the discussion of Slott's handling of Mary Jane. *Discussion of the police covering up the murder of Massacre by Spock. *The Goblin King and if Norman Osborn is behind the mask. *Mayor Jameson and his powers of speeding up a death penalty case.

Highlights of the show include: *Spider-Man joins the Mighty Avengers book *A drunken American dressed as Spider-Man is arrested in Australia *Emma Stone is dressed in her Amazing Spider-Man #122 wardrobe. *Two Captain Americas beat up a Spider-Man on Hollywood Blvd. *An E-bay seller has two staples for sale that held together Amazing Fantasy 15. He wants $100 and has some other crazy auctions online.

The gang tackles message board questions in this episode. Highlight questions include: *Should the Sinister Six be in a movie? *What was the last thought of the spider that bit Peter? *JR discusses the 1970s run of Spider-Man and why it's often overlooked *The difference between continuity and continuity porn *JR revises his top 10 least favorite Spider-Man stories *What was Peter's best day job?

Highlights of the show include: *This Month in Spider-History with JR. We travel back to May 1975 and see the start of the Clone Saga that is still being talked about 38 years later. *Spider-Satellites with Kevin. Kev reviews Scarlet Spider, Venom, Ultimate Spider-Man, Avenging Spider-Man and Morbius. *Bertone's Bios this month tackles Spider-Man's 1980's land lord Mrs. Muggins.

Highlights of this episode include: *Reviews of Superior Spider-Man # 8 and #9 * Chris does a great impression of the little Penquin girl * Why does Spider-Man need to wear scrubs and a hair net if he's wearing a costume in the operating room? * A lively debate about Spider-Man's possibly choosing his life over a little girls. *Frustration over the world not reacting to Spider-Man killing a villain. *Slott and his use of continuity porn. *This story line has two part twos. *Continuity problems in Avenging Spider-Man where Ock hates kids, in Superior he loves them. *What happens when the "Dumb Avengers" show up to give scientific tests? *We give pros and cons and grades of the panel.

* Discussion of the pics of Jamie Foxx looking blue as Electro in Amazing Spider-Man 2. *A Spider-thief on Hollywood Blvd. steals several thousand dollars and police are arresting guys dressed as Spidey. *Parents remember a young boys love of Spider-Man at his funeral. *A UK police department is using Spider-Man to boost it's Twitter followers. *We read several new itunes reviews of the show.

Highlights of the episode include: *Spider-Satellites with Kevin. He reviews Avenging, Ultimate Morbius, Venom and Scarlet Spider. *We answer the rest of this month's message board questions. *Discussion of the character Cardiac *What became of Mary Jane's cousin Kristy Watson? *BD's best deal at a comic con. *Was the Goblin seen in Superior really Norman?

*Jr's "This Month in Spider-History." We tackle April 1980 with the debut of Dazzler and teaming up with Spidey. *Message Board Q and A *The reading order of Spider- comics. *Discussion of Hobgoblin and if he's a better Spider-Man or Spider-Girl villain. *Favorite Paul Jenkins Spidey stories

The gang tackles three reviews in this episode. *Reviews of Superior Spider-Man #6 *Review of Superior Spider-Man #6AU *Review of Superior Spider-Man # 7 *Listing of pros and cons and grades

Highlights of the episode include: *The gang talks about the Superior News that came out of the Marvel office. *Superior Spider-Man Team Up and Superior Foes of Spider-Man get an ongoing *Superior Spider-Man tackles the Shadowland *Emma Stone has been spotted in a purple skirt which is similar to Gwen's in Amazing Spider-Man 122. Will Amazing Spider-Man 2 have the famous death scene? *BD went to the Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con and shares a fun Stan Lee story.

Venom writer Cullen Bunn sat down and talked to me at the very first Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con. The show was awesome and I'm already making plans for year two. During the interview we talk about: *How he discovered Spider-Man as a kid and ruined some Ditko comics? * His thoughts on Venom's first appearance and how he fell in love with the character. *Betty Brant and if she'll re-appear in the Venom book *Toxin and if we'll ever find out the story of the previous owner of the suit *Discussion on what to expect in the Venom book in the coming months.

The Spider-Panel answers your dozens of message board questions. Some of the highlights are: *If Spider-Man were to die, what character would you like to read about that is morning his passing? *Who are the best new writers at Marvel Comics? *In an epic cross over of Smokey and the Bandit and Spider-Man, who would play what parts? Aunt May has to be Sally Field. *If Ben Reilly were to return what city should he call home?

Highlights of the episodes include: *This Month in Spider-History with JR. We travel back to March 1979. Spider-Man 190 came out and our hero takes on the Man Wolf. *Remember Randy Savage from the first Spider-Man movie? He played Buzzsaw and there is petition to make May 20th a national holiday. That is the day he passed away and the gang discusses. *Spider-Satellites with Kevin. He reviews Scarlet Spider, Ultimate Spider-Man, Venom, Morbius, Avenging Spider-Man. *JR answers all message board questions aimed at him.

Highlights of the episode includes: *Thoughts on the first images of Shailene Woodley of Mary Jane in the Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie. *The panel discusses students from Utah State University that play a very cool upside down Spider-Man kiss prank. *Times Square Spider-Man Assaults Mom? *Director Sam Raimi's thoughts on Spider-Man 3 and a potential fourth film. *Ultimate Spider-Man No More. Is Miles hanging up the webs? *Spider-Man Get Wells Teaser image *JR goes to New York and we hear his awesome review of the musical.

Topics of this show include: *Reviews of Superior Spider-Man #4 and 5. *Chris Cooper cast as Norman Osborn in Amazing Spider-Man 2. *Thoughts on the new Amazing Spider-Man 2 costume.

Highlights of this episode include: *Sony has released a brief description of the plot of the Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie. *We discuss Paul Giamatti playing the Rhino in ASM2. *Spider-Satellites with Kevin. We review Avenging Spider-Man, Scarlet Spider and Venom.

Highlights include: *The gang reviews Superior Spider-Man # 2 and 3. A few of the members were very upset about "Spock" trying to get into M.J.'s pants in the second issue. * Bertone's Bio's of the Living Brain which made an appearance in the most recent Sinister Six team. * Mary Jane originally said something different to Mephisto in One More Day. *JR discusses Willem Dafoe portraying the devil in a Superbowl commercial. If this were the Marvel universe it'd be Norman Osborn playing Mephisto.

Highlights of this episode include: *Review of Superior Spider-Man # 1 * We answer your dozens of message board questions. *Questions include what Clone Saga character we'd like to see return *What it would take for Peter Parker to kill Norman Osborn *Where were the Sinister Six in the 1970s and 1980s.

In this episode we take your dozens of message board questions for the Spider-Panel.Highlights include: *We talk about our unsung Spider-Man creators from the last 50 years. *JR talks about one of the best Green Goblin stories in the the 1968 Spectacular Spider-Man 2 magazine *Slott's love of continuity mentions in recent Amazing Spider-Man issues *We discuss Harry Osborn's new shaved head hairdo.

Highlights of this episode: *Josh Bertone went to his local comic book shop to get reactions from customers and comic shop owners on Amazing Spider-Man # 700. * At the end of the episode I have edited some funny outakes from the January shows. We bust up doing impressions of Mousey from the 1990s Spider-Man animated series. It is very funny stuff!

The Spider-Panel continues to answer your dozens of message board questions. Highlights include: * Would Chris represent Cletus Kasady as his lawyer. * Bertone does a great Harry Osborn impression which has to be heard to believe. * What would it take for Norman Osborn to do to make Peter Parker kill him?

Highlights include: *Kevin reviews the various Spider-Satellite titles. Those include Scarlet Spider, Venom, Ultimate Spider-Man, Avenging Spider-Man and Morbius. We also hear his thoughts on ASM 699.1 and 700 since he missed the regular recording. *We answer dozens of message board questions. *The Spider-Panel discusses our favorite Doc Ock stories * Thoughts on the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon *How we pick JR's Spider-History segment.

Highlights include: * A picture of President Obama getting webbed by a little Spidey is the President's favorite of 2012. The gang discusses the awesome picture *Thougths on the rejected Raimi Spider-Man 2 Lizard design. * Reviews of Amazing Spider-Man 699.1 with the intro to the Morbius title * JR's This Month in Spider-History we tackle January 1983. His description of the Marvel Team UP issue is hilarious!