Ultimate Spin: The Spider-Man podcast about Marvel Comics' Miles Morales and Spider-Gwen Stacy

(Recorded October 17, 2015) We’re back! Brian, Kyle, and Nour review upcoming books for both Miles and Gwen and discuss the first issue of the new Radioactive   Spider-Gwen series (and attempt a live remix of her theme tune). We’re also giving away two variant versions of issue 1! Listen to the show to find out how to win one of these books! Radioactive Spider-Gwen #1: Action Figure va...

(Recorded October 1, 2015) While we wait for Spider-Gwen to return (and *any* news about Miles!), Kyle and Nour catch up on recent developments including (the lack of) Secret Wars news and check in with Gwen and her Amazing Friends in Spider-Verse #4 and 5. Stuff that we mentioned in this episode: Vulture’s Spider-Gwen Trailer – Article  and the Trailer! WeLoveFine Knitted Sweaters Amazing S...

(Recorded August 15, 2015) In this episode, we’re joined by Superior Spider-Talk ‘s Dan Gvozden as we take one step closer toward the end of Ultimate End and look back at a more successful miniseries, 2012’s Spider-Men . 0:00 – Intros 1:15 – The lost episode? Why Bendis is sticking around; Robbi Rodriguez interview recap and what happened next 10:21–  Ultimate End #4 : Fantastic...

(Recorded July 11, 2015) A special “point one” episode where we got to talk with ROBBI RODRIGUEZ, the co-creator of Spider-Gwen! It flew by quickly for us, but we covered a lot of ground! In this episode, you’ll learn about Robbi’s early influences, the beginnings of his career (including how he met fellow co-creator Jason Latour), and his creator-owned work Frankie Get Your Gun . We d...

(Recorded July 4, 2015) In this episode, we take a look at the teasers for the All-New All-Different Spider gang and brave the mess that is Ultimate End. 0:00 – Intro 1:15 – Hellos; Hints about the Spider gang in the  All-New All-Different Marvel previews. 13:47–  Ultimate End #3 : We’re trying. Really. Please send help. 26:15 – Listener feedback: Going retro? We want to give you free digita...

(Recorded June 21, 2015) In this listener request episode, we take a break from the Secret Wars and get to know Cindy Moon, aka Silk! Plus, we talk about the exciting news that Bendis and Pichelli are reuniting on a brand new series for Miles! 0:00 – Intro 1:32 – Miles Morales returns this fall! How can All-New All-Different Marvel handle (at least) four Spider-characters? 7:04–  Silk  #1-5: Makin...

(Recorded June 13, 2015) This month, we welcome guest co-host Jack Chambers of the Inter-Comics podcast for a fun extended episode!  Lots to catch up on this month with alt-Spidey news, plus we get our socks rocked by Spider-Gwen #5 and check in on Battleworld with Secret Wars #3, Ultimate End #2, and Spider-Verse #2. We also announce our contest winner! 0:00 – Kyle kicks things into gear (sort of...

(Recorded May 23, 2015) Nour, Kyle, and Brian try to crack the mystery of Ultimate End (it doesn’t go well), and distract themselves with an alternate take on an alternate Spider-character. Listener poll: How are we doing and what would you like to hear on the podcast? Plus your comments and a reminder of our super prize giveaway (it’s not too late and it’s super easy, check it o...

(Recorded May 9, 2015) Kyle, Nour, and Brian wonder about Spider-Gwen’s future, shrug their shoulders at  Secret Wars , and look for clues in Miles’ debut in All-New All-Different Avengers . We also discuss the best issue of Spider-Gwen yet while the fate of the podcast hangs on the soccer football scores. Plus listener feedback and our first contest! What’s in the box…and...

(Recorded May 6, 2015) In this special “point one” episode, Brian’s eight year old son Adam discovers Miles’ origins in Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol. 1 (issues 1-5). 0:00 – Intro 1:16 –  Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol. 1 : A new generation discovers a new Spider-Man 24:09 – Outro We’d love to hear from you! Don’t be shy, drop us a line at feedback@ultimatespin...

(Recorded April 11, 2015) Nour, Kyle and Brian are joined by Dan Gvozden, founder of Superior Spider-Talk  and co-host of the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast to talk about Miles Morales #12, challenges for the series, and abandoned plot threads across the entire history of Ultimate Spider-Man . 0:00 – Intro 1:48 – Miles Morales #12:  What happened? Challenges for Miles as a character and a series. Are...

(Recorded April 5, 2015) Nour, Kyle and Brian are back to review Spider-Gwen #3 and talk about plans for the future. 0:00 – Intro 1:16 –  Spider-Gwen #3:  Continuity glitches? The Vulture has a lot of gas. Nour needs glasses. 24:02 – Listener feedback: What’s next for us? Should we talk about  Silk ? 33:07 – Outro Also check out: Tony Goodwyn’s review of Spider-Gwen #3 at Superior Spid...

(Recorded March 29, 2015) Nour, Kyle and Brian discuss the major news:  Miles Morales will be joining The All-New, All-Different Ultimates Avengers! Plus some listener comments about Spider-Gwen’s imaginary friend, favorite Ultimate Universe characters, and a surprising confession from one of your hosts. 0:00 – Intro 1:16 – Miles is an Avenger! Too much too soon, or the perfect way to (re)in...

(Recorded March 14, 2015) With Nour on vacation, Kyle and Brian are left on their own to talk about the penultimate chapter of the Miles Morales story and a weird turn in Gwen Stacy’s new beginning.     0:00 – Intro 1:25 – David Marquez interview recap and thoughts on who could take over art duties 8:10 – Miles Morales #11: A character’s shocking return (plus Dr. Doom shows u...

(Recorded March 8, 2015) A special “point one” episode where we get to hang out with the one and only DAVID MARQUEZ , the artist who brings Miles Morales to life! We learn about David’s early influences, how he landed the Ultimate Spider-Man gig, his growth as an artist through the series, and talk about his first creator-owned project, The Joyners In 3D ! We also get his take on...

(Recorded February 28, 2015) In this episode:  Spider-Gwen #1 is here! Does she live up to the hype? And a sneak peek at what’s in store for our hero… 0:00 – Intro 1:41 –  Spider-Gwen  #1: Gwen rocks! Ultimate MK II? The spectre of  Secret Wars : How long can this good thing last? 27:31 – Solicitations with Kyle 31:32 – Outro Also, check out: Tony Goodwyn’s review of  Spide...

(Recorded February 21, 2015)   In this episode: Miles Morales #10 reminds us how fun Spider-Man comics can be, we share some listener feedback about Miles’ future in the new Marvel continuity, talk about how Miles might work in the MCU, and Kyle takes us through the solicitations for the final issues in the Miles Morales series. That’s right, we said “final.” But that doesn’t mean the...

(Recorded January 24, 2015) In our second of two episodes this month, we try to make sense of the mysterious “The End” solicitation for April and the Secret Wars announcement, check in with Miles and his dad in Miles Morales #9 and bid a fond farewell to the All-New Ultimates with issue #12. 0:00 – Intro 1:51 – Is Miles’ series ending (again)? Can his character work in a redefine...

(Recorded January 10, 2015) A special “point one” episode where we talk about Gwen Stacy, the star of Spider-Gwen , the new series by Jason Latour and Robbi Rodriguez! With All-New Ultimates wrapping up, Ultimate Spin will start following Gwen’s adventures starting in February! 0:00 – Intro 1:47 – Gwen in 616, Ultimate, and Earth-65 (Spider-Gwen) 19:05 – Thoughts on Spider-Gwen&#...

(Recorded December 17, 2014)   Wrapping up 2014 as one story gets ready to end and another is only just beginning. And some changes for our show in 2015! (Some very brief sound leveling issues on this episode, sorry!) 0:00 – Intro 1:47 –  All-New Ultimates  #11: Things happen. We try to figure out what they mean (again). 26:56 – Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man  # 8: An unconventional issue...

(Recorded November 13, 2014)     November brings some crossover events, some hints about Miles’ future, and the beginning of an end. 0:00 – Intro 1:34 – The End of the Ultimate Universe? Taz is not a moron. Kyle declares allegiance to Team Mephisto.   Spider-Verse kicks off.  Inching forward with All-New X-Men #33 . 20:21 – Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man  # 7: Déjà vu (all over...

(Recorded October 16, 2014)   Welcome back! It’s time to catch up with Miles and his Amazing Friends in All-New Ultimates #9 and finally get some answers from Peter Parker in Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #6!  We also answer your questions and have one or two for you in return. 0:00 – Intro 1:37 – All-New Ultimates issue 9: Scourge. Mayhem. Jeff. 35:01– Miles Morales: Ultimate Spid...

(Recorded September 18, 2014)   Double-shipping this month, we’re back with a look at the highly anticipated Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man issue 5. We also check out the beginning of a crossover arc with the All-New X-Men , answer some questions from our listeners, and talk about the solicitations for upcoming Spider-books (possibly exasperating Kyle in the process). 0:00 – Intro 1:45 –...

(Recorded September 11, 2014) In our first of two September episodes, we chat about Miles’ animated debut , catch up on All-New Ultimates 6-8, and share some listener feedback – including a note from a member of the All-New Ultimates creative team! 0:00 – Intro 1:52 – Donald Glover is Miles Morales! But will that make the  Ultimate Spider-Man show any easier to watch? 14:18 – All-New Ultimat...

(Recorded August 6, 2014) This month, we welcome our new co-host, review the explosive Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man issue 4 and bravely confront All-New Ultimates 5. We’ll also look at the Ultimate Comics’ influence on the Spider-Man films, answer your questions, and preview what’s coming up for Miles this fall. 0:00 – Introductions (for real this time) 5:58 – Miles Morales issue 4: Just wow...