Spider-Man Crawlspace Podcast

Highlights include: *The gang reviews the controversial Amazing Spider-Man 700 comic. * Media reaction to ASM 700. NPR and CNN and the other various new outlets reported on the book. *Slott death threats on Twitter *How long will this change last? *How is this different than the re-boot in 1999 with Byrne and Mackie? *Did Ock rape MJ? *Ditko ASM 700 variant going for thousands on E-bay. *Overall grade and discussion on Slott's ASM run- Round the bin.

The Spider-Panel answers dozens of message board questions. Some of the highlights include: * What writer understands Spider-Man the best? *Favorite Spider-Images from Ditko, Romita Sr and JR, Frenz and Bagley *Least favorite Spider-status quo changes through the years.

Highlights of this episode include: *JR's This Month in Spider-History and we travel back to December 1997. *11 books with Spider-Man came out this month. *Spidey starred in Amazing, Peter Parker, Spectacular, Sensational, Marvel Team Up, Deadpool and Marvel Vs DC.

Topics of the episode include: *Steve Ditko speaks about his contribution to the creation of Spider-Man. *Actors Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone move in together. How could this affect the chemistry of the movie if things go south? *Window washers dress up as Spider-Man to surprise some sick kids in a hospital. *Spider-Satellites reviews with Kevin. He tackles Avenging Spider-Man, Scarlet Spider, Venom, Minimum Carnage and Ultimate Spider-Man. *In Bertone's Bios he tackles Flash Thompson's girlfriend Sha-Shan.

Highlights of the show: *The Spider-Panel reviews Amazing Spider-Man # 697-699 * Big Time writer Dan Slott debates Chapter One John Byrne over a controversial Aunt May panel. *Don and Chris do a dramatic reading of the fight which is hilarious.

Highlights of the show include: We wrap up our message board questions in this show. Some of the highlights include *Would critics be more accepting of the Spider-Marriage if Peter and MJ had a longer engagement period. *We all share our golden age of Spider-Man comics. * We share our favorite quotes of each panelists which is hilarious. *In honor of hitting 200 episodes we're asked which is better: Amazing Spider-Man 200 or Spectacular Spider-Man 200. * Writer Kevin Cushing makes a special announcement.

Topics include: *The gang discusses Disney/ Marvel buying Star Wars * Review of Amazing Spider-Man 697 * This month in Spider-History with JR. We tackle November 1986 *Bertone's Bios of "Bruce" from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 *Spider-Satellites with Kevin where he reviews Scarlet Spider, Venom, Ultimate Spider-Man and Avenging Spider-Man. This month Spidey gets a kiss from the Thing? *Message Board questions and answers.

Topics include: *Amazing Spider-Man ending with 700 *Superior Spider-Man begins *Alpha gets a mini series *Jamie Foxx is rumored to be Electro and Shailene Woodley cast as Mary Jane in Amazing Spider-Man 2. * A cosplayer dressed as Black Cat was harassed at a recent comic con. * A dude dressed in a Spider-mask streaks a football game.

We celebrate our 200th podcast by playing our yearly game of Spider-Jeopardy. The categories this year include: *Amazing Spider-Man 2012 film *Gwen Stacey *Horizon Labs *Creators *Doc Ock Who wins this year? We also have some fun cameos in the show to read some questions.

We wrap up our message board Q and A with the gang. Some of the highlights include *Our thoughts on the ending of the Spider-Men mini series * What our comic book guilty pleasures are *What would make good Spider-Man direct to dvd movies.

Highlights of the episodes include: *Bertone's Bio of Mindworm *Kevin debut's a new segment called "Spider-Satellites." He discusses the various titles like Ultimate, Avenging and Scarlet Spider and Venom. * Reviews of Amazing Spider-Man # 693-695 * Sinister Six in the "Amazing Spider-Man 3"?

Highlights of the episode include: *Itune and viewer mail *Amazing Spider-Man ending with 700. *BD's theories about "Superior Spider-Man" *Marvel lawsuit against Spidey jamica's *Writer Gerry Conway has a recent quote about Gwen Stacy that says she was a horrible character.

Highlights of the Message Board Q and A show include: *Which villain in Spider-Man's rogue gallery is totally evil? *Spider-Man's greatest moment as an Avenger. *Who is a worse girlfriend Betty Brant or Rachel Greene? * What if Spider-Man killed?

In this episode we review four issues of Amazing Spider-Man. We talk about issues # 689 to 692. The gang also gives our thoughts on Spider-Man's new sidekick Alpha.

Highlights of this episode include: * We debut a new segment called Bertone's Bios. Each month he will explore someone obscure in Spidey's supporting cast. This month he examine's Flash Thompson's brother in law. It's hilarious to hear about his one lone appearance. *This Month in Spider-History with JR. JR takes us back to September 2002. Ten years ago Paul Jenkins and Humberto Ramos release one of the best Goblin stories of all time.

*Funny itune reviews *We say goodbye to George and welcome back Kevin to the show. * Morbius gets an ongoing *Speculation on Amazing Spider-Man 700 and if Dan Slott will stick around * Brad shares funny stories of going to the Chicago Comic Con. [power p

Writer Paul Jenkins talked to the Crawlspace at the 2012 Chicago Comic Con. Highlights of the interview inlcude: *Why he loved writing Spider-Man and focusing on Uncle Ben. * Untold stories he would still like to tell with Spider-Man. There is one with the Hypno Hustler that has to be told someday. * His new project with Humberto Ramos called Fairy Quest *The transition from writing the Peter Parker title to Spectacular Spider-Man.

Artist Alex Saviuk talks about his amazing 25 year run of penciling Spider-Man. He first started with filling in on Amazing Spider-Man. He then had a seven year run on Web of Spider-Man starting in 1987. Since then he has penciled the Spider-Man newspaper strip on Sunday's and he inks the dailys. I had a chance to talk to him at the the Chicago Comic Con and he's a a great guy. I will add more video clips in HD soon, but I wanted to get all the audio out for a podcast.

In this episode we discuss the Spider-Man related panels that took place at the San Diego Comic Con. We're joined by Bertone, Donovan, Stella and Eddie. Highlights include: *Bertone hangs out with the cast of Glee. *Stellas thoughts on the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon. * The Crawlspace gets black-listed?

In this episode we talk to Cullen Bunn the new writer of the Venom title. Bertone interviewed him at the San Diego Comic Con. Highlights of the interview include: *The reveal of the new Crime Masters identity and his connection to Betty Brant. *Flash trying to become a super hero even though it brings such hurt to his family. *Future of Betty and Flashs relationship. *Writing the Spider-Man Season One book

In this episode we disucss: *Spider-Man getting a new sidekick named Alpha * Reviews of Amazing Spider-Man #687 and 688 *Top Ten Worst Spider-Man Villains

In this show we review the Amazing Spider-Man movie. *We discuss who we think was at the end of the movie in the shadows. *We wonder why there is so much hate towards the Raimi trilogy now. * We each list a pro and a con and a grade. *We share our funny movie going experiences as we see the film.

We continue to take live callers from around the world to discuss the “Amazing Spider-Man” movie. Highlights include: *Thoughts on Captain Stacey’s role in the movie and how he departed from the comics. * How we’d celebrate Spider-Man’s 100th anniversary. *We also review the the Marvel Swimsuit Edition of the 1990s. Who knew Morbius had a swimsuit?

In this episode we take live callers from around the world. *We hear reviews about The Amazing Spider-Man movie. *The folks also share some fun stories on what the audience members did in the theater. *We have a return appearance by Kevin and Stella to the show.

We wrap up the message board questions from June. Some highlights include *What presents would you give Peter Parker for his 50th birthday? * We share our favorite Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends episodes * Favorite Spider-Man prose novels are discussed * The panel also shares our favorite J.Jameson Jameson moments.

Highlights of this episode include: *This Month in Spider-History with JR. We travel back to June 1974. * Bertone has a run in with the Wal-Mart Spider-Bus. * Reviews of Amazing Spider-Man # 685 and 686 *Message Board questions

Highlights include: * The Spider-Panel disucusses the constant fans vs comic creators debate. * The Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon has received the green light for a second season. The gang discusses the news and if the cartoon is aimed for anyone over 10 years old. *JR discusses the Iron Patriot armor being in the Iron Man 3 movie. We also wonder what it would be like if Willem Dafoe would show up as Norman Osborn. * A comic shop by the name of Caffeinated Comics has agreed to shoot a porn in the shop. *Reviews of Amazing Spider-Man # 685 and 686.

Here are the highlights of the episodes. *Spider-Man recently water boarded the Sandman in a recent issue. The gang discusses if this was out of character. * The new Civil War prose novel omits his marriage and makes him the victim of Tigra's advances. The gang discusses the changes. *A recent cover of Astonishing X-Men celebrated marriage in the Marvel Universe. They omitted the most famous wedding of all time. * Voice actor Josh Keaton was recently dubbed over his Spider-Man lines on the Avengers Earth's Mightest Heroes cartoon. Drake Bell re-recorded his lines. The gang chimes in on the Drake and Josh debate. *Spider-Man saves the Spanish economy with Spider-towels. *George also has a contest where you can win a trade paperback. Listen to the show for details on what you have to do.

The gang continues to answer message board questions. Highlights include: * Chris gives his pros and cons of Dan Slott's run thus far. *JR talks about how Spidey needs more female villains. *BD talks about how Peter and Mary Jane work well together and what type of story lines work best. *Suggestions on how to turn on women....to Spider-Man. *What Spider-Man story line would make an awesome video game?

Highlights include: *This Month in Spider-History with JR. We go back to May 1976 * Recommendations for comics, books and movies from the Spider-Cast * Message Board questions and answers *Top Era's in Spider-History *Managing characters status quos

Highlights of the show include: *Thoughts on a recent Slott interview discussing upcoming story lines including Amazing Spider-Man # 700 * The gang shares their thoughts on the recent Amazing Spider-Man trailer * Reviews of Amazing Spider-Man # 683 and # 684

Highlights include: *The gang shares their top five supporting cast in Spider-Man's life. *The gang also shares their top five villains in Spidey's life. * Spider-Man toasters and ice cubes? We discuss some of the new Weird Marvel Collectibles * The 616 Spider-Man is going to meet Mile Morales in the new Spider-Men mini series. The gang discusses if Marvel is out of ideas.

We answer Message Board questions on this episode. Some highlights include: *JR discusses Doc Ock's image to the Marvel Universe and if they know of all his crimes. * Bertone discusses the top five insane Marvel girlfriends * Director Marc Webb has said that Gwen Stacy falls in love with Peter Parker and that Mary Jane falls in love with Spider-Man. The gang discusses that idea.

Highlights include: *Reviews of Amazing Spider-Man # 681 and # 682 *This Month in Spider-History. JR tackles April 1987 and reviews one of the all time worst Spider-Man stories of all time. If you haven't read Web of Spider-Man # 25 search it out for how bad the book is and enjoy it in all it's awful glory.

Highlights include: * Itune reviews, both pros and cons. * Discussion on the Amazing Spider-Man movie and how it will not have the Lizard in a lab coat. *Reviews of the first two episodes of the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon. *The Daily Bugle is allegedly a news network in the new movie, the gang discusses the pro's and cons. *Marvel is launching an ongoing 99 cent Nova book. Is this the future of comics?

Highlights include: * Itune reviews, both pros and cons. * Discussion on the Amazing Spider-Man movie and how it will not have the Lizard in a lab coat. *Reviews of the first two episodes of the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon. *The Daily Bugle is allegedly a news network in the new movie, the gang discusses the pro's and cons. *Marvel is launching an ongoing 99 cent Nova book. Is this the future of comics?

Highlights of this episode include: *Reviews of Amazing Spider-Man # 679.1 and 680 *Kevin Cushing and Michael Bailey depart the show. They have mp3 goodbyes in this episode and the gang says goodbye to our brothers. *Q and A Message Board Questions. *Will Spidey be around for another 50 Years?

Highlights of this episode include: *Spider-News *Possible Venom movie *New Spider-Man cartoon discussion *Marvel Legends return with an $18 price point

Highlights of this episode include: *Our monthly recommendations * Message board Q and A *Some of the best include: What Spidey character would be great in a sitcom? *Would Ben Reilly approve of Kaine taking his title of the Scarlet Spider?

Highlights of this episode include: *Reviews of Amazing Spider-Man 677-679 and Daredevil #8 *JR takes us back to February 1998 for "This Month in Spider-History." He tackles the "Who Did Joey Z" storyline.

Highlights of this episode include: *The Spider-Panel discusses our thoughts on the new Amazing Spider-Man movie trailer * Andrew Garfield has said the next movie Spider-Man should be half African American and half Hispanic. The gang has a heated debate over this one. *We discuss the new 2012 Spider-Armor suit. *A Fox News affiliate took comic books to task over too much sex in the books. The gang talks about this biased reporting.

*The gang discusses the now defunct Stop Online Piracy Act or SOPA *We share what Spider-Clothing we have in our closet. George evidently has some Galactus boxers. *Discussion if Flash Thompson should get his legs back if Venom leaves him. It's a discussion of resetting classic characters to their original version. *Thoughts on the new Scarlet Spider suit.

*Zach talks about why people are more accepting of Kaine as Scarlet Spider as opposed to Arana as Spider-Girl * We talk about who would work great in a Marvel Team Up movie. *Which Spider-Villain is lamer? Freak or Spidercide *BD's hope for the Spider-Universe in 2012. *And the age old question of how do you get kids into comics?

Highlights of the topics the gang talks about on the episode :*Review of Amazing Spider-Man 676 *Recommendations *Who should replace Slott on Amazing *Should Spider-Man create a team? If so who's on it?

Highlights of the topics the gang talks about on the episode : *Christopher Waltz possibly cast as Norman Osborn in ASM Movie? *Itune reviews from the UK and the US * Thoughts on recent Crawlspace podcast interview with Peter David. He talked about the controversial One More Day storyline. *A fan film is being produced that will give an ending to the 1990?s animated Spider-Man cartoon. It will wrap up the Mary Jane storyline. *Review of Amazing Spider-Man # 675

In this latest episode the Spider-Panel answers your dozens of message board questions. Here are some highlights. *Kevin casts the Crawlspace movie *Betty Brant gets the symbiote, what happens? *Favorite 2011 Spider-Man story line

Spider-Man writer Peter David is our guest on this episode. Some of the highlights includes David talking about: *Writing and researching for the Spider-Man Vault *Writing the Spider-Man: Edge of Time Video Game *What it was like to walk with Spider-Man Macys Day Thanksgiving Balloon * We answer message board questions in which Peter talks about the controversial One More Day story line,thoughts on Flash and Betty Brant and our friend Spideydude gets a big shout out.

Topics discussed in this episode include: *JR takes us back in time to December 1975. This is by far his funniest history lesson of all time. *The gang reviews Amazing Spider-Man # 673 and 674 * Recommendations from the gang.

Topics included in this show are: *Former Spider-Man writer J.Michael Straczynski vs Spider-Man Editor Steve Wacker. It's an Amazing Facebook fight and the gang gives a dramatic reading of the Facebook exchange. *First look at the Amazing Spider-Man movie Lizard and its' on a Pez dispenser? *Marvel is starting to make other titles ship twice a month like Amazing Spider-Man. Is this a good thing or a desperate cash grab? * We discuss the CBR poll that showed that a majority prefer a married Spider-Man.

Here are some highlights of this latest episode. The gang tackles questions about: *The sexiest Spidey moment * Most embarrassing Spidey issue *What does George like on his bacon sandwich *How much is Amazing Spider-Man 300 really worth? *We also go off topic and talk about where DS9 ranks in the Star Trek universe.