Podcasts Archives - Amazing Spider-Talk

In this episode, Dan is joined by writer Paul Jenkins for a special discussion of his classic story “Heroes Don’t Cry” from Peter Parker: Spider-Man (vol. 1) #35, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary of publication on September 19th, 2026. The story, featuring artwork by Mark Buckingham and Wayne Faucher, follows a child named LaFronce, […] The post “Heroes Don’t Cry&#...

“Thanks, Mom.” In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #35, which is legacy issue #999. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness, Mark Farmer, and Marcio Menyz. The interiors feature art by Francesco Manna, colors by David Curiel, and, of course, letters by VC’s […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #35 / LG...

Peter “Pity Party” Parker. In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #34, which is legacy issue #998. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marcio Menyz. The interiors feature pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Mark Farmer and Wade von Grawbadger, colors by […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #34 / LGY...

That’s a lot of zeroes! But you know what’s more? 1000. (Nearly there.) In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #33, which is legacy issue #997. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marcio Menyz. The interiors feature pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #33 / LGY #997...

This past week, our co-host Dapper Dan Gvozden was invited on the Friends From Work podcast to discuss his thoughts on “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” including an interesting exploration of how violence is portrayed across the entire Spider-Man movie series. The Friends From Work podcast is an unofficial Marvel Cinematic Universe show that discusses the […] The post “Choosing...

“Just because we lost someone, it doesn’t mean we have to do this alone.” In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest Spider-Man film from Sony/Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios, directed by Dustin Daniel Cretton, starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, and Jacob Batalon. It was first released on July 31st, […] The post Spider-Man: Bran...

The pain sponges were the friends that we made along the way… In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #32, which is legacy issue #996. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Patrick Gleason and Dean White. The interiors feature artwork from artist Patrick Gleason, colors […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #32 / LGY #996 &#...

Despite all my rage… In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #31, which is legacy issue #995. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Patrick Gleason and Dean White. The interiors feature artwork from artist Patrick Gleason, colors by Marcio Menyz, and, of course, letters by […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #31 / LGY #995...

This week on Maury… In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #30, which is legacy issue #994. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Mark Bagley and Dean White. The interiors feature artwork from guest artist Pete Woods, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #30 / LGY #994 – REVIEW...

Who’s got one thumb and is a fun guy? In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #29, which is legacy issue #993. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Mark Bagley and Marte Gracia. The interiors artwork from guest artist Pete Woods, and, of course, letters […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #29 / LGY #993 – REVIEW app...

We’re gonna go back in time! In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #28, which is legacy issue #992. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Cory Smith and Marte Gracia. The interiors feature pencils by Cory Smith with Francesco Manna, inks by Oren Junior and […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #28 / LGY #992 – REVIEW...

Let there be Spider-Carnage! In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Part 9 of the new Amazing Spider-Man and Venom event, DEATH SPIRAL, which is otherwise known as Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #27. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marte Gracia. The interiors feature pencils by […] The post DEATH SPIRAL Part 9 – REVIEW appeared first on...

Over the past decade, the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast has been fortunate to feature writer Gerry Conway as a guest at least a dozen times. Those conversations bled into the real world, and Gerry became a friend to Dan and Mark. Following news of his passing on April 26th, 2026, Dan and Mark recorded a conversation […] The post Remembering Our Amazing Friend, Gerry Conway appeared first on Am...

Torment RULES… and follows the rules, like a good little psychopath. In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Parts 7 and 8 of the new Amazing Spider-Man and Venom event, DEATH SPIRAL, which includes Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #26 and Venom #257. Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #26 is legacy #990 and Part 7 of Death […] The post DEATH SPIRAL Parts 7 & 8 – REVIEW appeared first on...

The one where Paul Rabin dies. In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Parts 5 and 6 of the new Amazing Spider-Man and Venom event, DEATH SPIRAL, which includes Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #25 and Venom #256. Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #25, which is legacy #989, is Part 5 of Death Spiral. This issue was […] The post DEATH SPIRAL Parts 5 & 6 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider...

If you like characters running around on rooftops, we have great news for you! In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Parts 3 and 4 of the new Amazing Spider-Man and Venom event, DEATH SPIRAL, which includes Venom #255 and Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #24. Venom #255 is Part 3 of 9 of Death Spiral. […] The post DEATH SPIRAL Parts 3 & 4 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk...

“Spider-Man, Spider-Man He’s the Ultimate Spider-Man His family’s safety, he’s ignored A solid 401k is his reward…” In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Ultimate Spider-Man (vol. 3) #19-24. These issues were written by Jonathan Hickman. The covers feature artwork by Marco Checchetto and Matthew Wilson. The interiors feature pencils and inks by Marcho Checchetto...