Amazing Spider-Talk: A Spider-Man Podcast

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“Until editorial mandate, do you part…” In this episode, we are going to be doing something very different. In a typical episode of Amazing Spider-Talk we would find a topic and feature a light discussion between Dan and Mark, but that’s not what we are going to be doing here. No, this time, we will be doing a debate about a topic that has been the center of debate since 1987: th...

You’re a good man, Peter Parker. Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #66 . This issue was written by Justina Ireland. The cover features artwork by Mark Bagley and Richard Isanove. The interior pages feature artwork by Andrea Broccardo, colors by Marcio Menyz, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on January 22nd, 2025. This episode was edi...

“New creative teams, who dis?” In this episode, Dan and Mark discuss the fallout of the unexpected end of the DeFalco/Frenz run on Amazing Spider-Man , which left the creative voices leading the title in doubt. In the wake of the abrupt departure DeFalco/Frenz and messy end of “Gang War” and the deeply unsatisfying Hobgoblin reveal, as well as editorial shake-ups up and down the Marvel...

“Baby’s First Nietzsche” Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #65. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Mark Bagley and Richard Isanove. The interior pages feature artwork by CAFU, colors by Frank D’Armata, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on January 8th, 2025. This episode was edited by Rick Co...

In this season of the Amazing Spider-Talk, we’re traveling back to the late ’80s and early ’90s to an era of Spider-Man’s history that saw his comic completely visually reinvented, with sales reaching a peak that will likely never be replicated and a whole host of creative voices that would go to change the comic industry forever. Yes, we are talking about the early half of writer Davi...

“I am the inevitability of bad letters in the Spider-Mail feature.” Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #64. This issue was written by Justina Ireland. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marcio Menyz. The interior pages feature artwork by Gleb Melnikov, colors by Marcio Menyz, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on Dece...

A Festivus miracle! The airing of grievances has begun! In this episode, Mark and Dan continue their coverage of Ultimate Spider-Man (vol. 3) by discussing Ultimate Spider-Man (vol. 3) #7-12. These issues were written by Jonathan Hickman. The covers feature artwork by Marco Checchetto and Matthew Wilson. The interior pages feature pencils and inks by Marco Checchetto and David Messina, colors by M...

It’s insane that it took 64 years to get the first issue of Amazing Spider-Man that’s both written by a woman and legitimately good. That’s in no way the fault of women. Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #63. This issue was written by Justina Ireland. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marcio Menyz. The interior pages feature artwork by Gleb Melnikov,...

Begun, the Spider-Wars have. In this episode, Dapper Dan Gvozden speaks with writer Mark Hoffmeier. You may not recognize his name, but Mark has been the writer behind many of your favorite Spider-Man stories. He wrote over a dozen episodes of “Spider-Man: The Animated Series,” including the “Spider-Wars” arc, which has been cited as an inspiration for the creation of the “Spider-Verse,” he worked...

In this story, the Mets aren’t the ones who lose! Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #62 . This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marcio Menyz. The interior pages feature pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Mark Farmer, Cliff Rathburn, and Wade von Grawbadger, colors by Marcio Menyz and Erick Arciniega, of course, letters by VC’s Joe...

“Clones… why’d it have to be clones?” On this week’s episode of the Amazing Spider-Talk, Dan and Mark are joined by writer Todd Dezago, who started his career at Marvel working under JM DeMatteis on the X-Factor books before following him and Tom DeFalco into the Spider-Office during the middle of the “Clone Saga.” There, he wrote on The Spectacular Spider-Man , Web o...

Time to face the music! On this week’s episode of the Amazing Spider-Talk, Dan and Mark are joined by Enid Balám, artist of “Spider-Gwen: SMASH” and the upcoming “Infinity Watch” series. Together, they discuss Balám’s approach to his art, the growing international talent pool that Marvel has cultivated, and the power of positive thinking! This episode was edited...

Let’s do this one more time… On this week’s episode of the Amazing Spider-Talk, Dan is joined by Alex Segura, writer of “Spider-Society” and “Edge of the Spider-Verse.” Together, they discuss his newest Spider-Man stories, the state of the Spider-Verse, and what the icon of Spider-Man means now that there are an infinite number of Spider-Men. This episode...

DOOM! DOOM! DOOM! Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #61 . This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marcio Menyz. The interior pages feature pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Mark Farmer, colors by Marcio Menyz, two double-page spreads by Nico Henrichon, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on Novembe...

“It’s about nothing.” Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #60. This issue was written by Zeb Wells. The cover features artwork by John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, and Marcio Menyz. The interior pages feature pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Scott Hanna, colors by Marcio Menyz, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. The issue also includes backup stories writt...

“I’m going to enjoy watching you die, Mr. Parker.” In this episode, Dan and Mark review Amazing Spider-Man (vol.6) #59! This issue was written by Zeb Wells. The cover features artwork by John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, and Marcio Menyz. The interior pages feature pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Scott Hanna, colors by Marcio Menyz, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna....

Tag! You’re it! Mark and Dan review Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #58 . This issue was written by Zeb Wells. The cover features artwork by John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, and Morry Hollowell. The interior pages feature pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Scott Hanna, colors by Marcio Menyz, and of course letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on September 25th, 2024....

“The circle is now complete.” Today on the show we’ll be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #57 . This issue was written by Zeb Wells. The cover features artwork by John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, and Morry Hollowell. The interior pages feature pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Scott Hanna, colors by Marcio Menyz, and of course letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was fi...

We’re in the endgame of the Zeb Wells run now. Today on the show we’ll be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #56 (AKA Legacy #950!). This issue was written by Zeb Wells. The cover features artwork by John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, and Marcio Menyz. The interior pages feature pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Scott Hanna, colors by Marcio Menyz, and of course letters by VC’s Joe Ca...

In this special issue of the Zeb Wells run, Peter Parker finally gets a W! Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #55 . This issue was written by Zeb Wells. The cover features artwork by John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, and Marcio Menyz. The interior pages feature art by Emilio Laiso, colors by Bryan Valenza, and of course letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on Augu...

“You’re Spider-Man!” In this episode, Dan and Mark discuss Ultimate Spider-Man (vol. 3) #1-6 . These issues were written by Jonathan Hickman. The covers feature artwork by Marco Checchetto and Matthew Wilson. The interior pages feature pencils and inks by Marco Checchetto and David Messina, colors by Matthew Wilson, and letters by VC’s Cory Petit. These issues were first released...

The power of Parker Luck compels you! Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #54 . This issue was written by Zeb Wells. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marcio Menyz. The interior pages feature pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Mark Farmer, Mark Morales, Wade von Grawbadger and Ed McGuinness, colors by Marcio Menyz, and of course letters by the one-man band VC’s Joe Carama...

Spidey is on the verge of madness, but luckily he has some help taking on the Green Goblin. It’s time to ASSEMBLE….some ragtag team of random characters from this run? LOOK OUT!!! Mark and Available Alan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #53 . This issue was written by Zeb Wells. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marcio Menyz. The interior pages feature pencils by Ed Mc...

It’s Peter Parker vs. Ben Reilly…again! But this time Peter is the Spider-Goblin, and we all know what happened the last time Ben fought a Goblin… Today on the show, Mark and Available Alan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 6) #52. This issue was written by Zeb Wells. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marcio Menyz. The interior pages feature pencils by Ed McGuinness...