Amazing Spider-Talk: A Spider-Man Podcast

Where can we take Spider-Man next? How about BEYOND!? Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) no. 75 entitled “Beyond: Chapter One”. This issue was written by Zeb Wells, with pencils and inks by Patrick Gleason, colors by Marcio Menyz, and letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. Backups include “Love and Monsters” written by Kelly Thompson, with ar...

On the previous episode, Dan and Mark discussed the drama behind the bungled initial reveal of the Hobgoblin’s identity. But, every story needs a good ending. Not content to let Ned Leeds be blamed for the crimes of the Hobgoblin, writer Roger Stern came back almost a decade later to right the wrongs of his predecessors. So, teaming up with Ron Frenz, he was allowed to release “Hobgobl...

It’s the end of the Nick Spencer run and everything is coming to a conclusion… sort of… Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #74 , entitled “What Cost Victory?”. This issue was written by Nick Spencer and Christos Gage, with pencils by Marcelo Ferreira, Mark Bagley, Zé Carlos, Dio Neves, Carlos Gomez, Ivan Fiorelli, an...

Kindred’s identity is revealed and they are going to make Spider-Man pay! Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing Sinister War #4 and Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #73 . But first, buckle up, their going to talk about the new Sinister War #4 . This issue was written by Nick Spencer and Ed Brisson, with pencils by Mark Bagley, Diogenes Neves, and Marcelo Ferreira, inks by And...

Dan and Mark finally reveal all their thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home . They will be leaning into heavy spoilers, so if you haven’t seen the film consider yourself warned! If you want more of Dan’s coverage of  Spider-Man: No Way Home , he also discussed it here: The Filmcast Ep. 649 – Spider-Man: No Way Home (GUEST: Dan Gvozden from The Amazing Spider-Talk) The Definitive Li...

On the previous episode Dan and Mark discussed what made Roger Stern’s Hobgoblin one of the greatest villain debuts of all of Spider-Man history and such a compelling mystery. But as compelling as that mystery became, it ended with one of the most mystifying and downright confusing reveals in comics history. But that reveal was only the tip of the iceberg. In the Spider-Man creative offices of Mar...

I was lucky enough to see Spider-Man: No Way Home before even the premiere in Hollywood, thanks to an invite from Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures. I’ve had a ton of complicated feelings about the film and so when my friend and fellow critic David Chen called me up to talk about them we got into a brief SPOILER-FREE discussion of the film and the MCU Spider-Man. Just to note: When he called...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Free Comic Book Day. On this week’s episode, Dan and Mark discuss the 2021 Free Comic Book Day Spider-Man #1 issue that teases the start of Spider-Man Beyond. This issue was written by Zeb Wells, with art by Patrick Gleason, colors by Alejandro Sanchez, and letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna, and a cover by Patrick Gleason. The Beyond Board in...

Dan and Mark  discuss Sinister War #3 and Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #72. But first, buckle up, we’re going to talk about the new Sinister War no. 3. This issue was written by Nick Spencer and Ed Brisson, with pencils by Mark Bagley, Carlos Gomez, and Ze Carlos, inks by Andrew Hennessy, John Dell, and Andy Owens, Carlos Gomez, and Ze Carlos, colors by Brian Reber and Andrew Crossley, and letters...

“Have you read… ?” “Yes.” Today, Dan sits down with writer Douglas Wolk to discuss his new book: “All of the Marvels”. Douglas is known for his writing about comics for many prestigious publications and his celebrated book “Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean”. But now, he’s got a brand new book: “All of the Marvels”. In the book, Douglas detail...

This ain’t a war, it’s a god damn octopus arms race! On this week’s show, Dan and Mark discuss Sinister War #2 . This issue was written by Nick Spencer and Ed Brisson, with art by Mark Bagley, Dioegenes Neves, Carlos Gomez, and Ze Carlos, inks by Andrew Hennessy, John Dell, and Andy Owens, Carlos Gomez, and Ze Carlos, colors by Brian Reber, and letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna, and...

“Well, Norman Osborn may have died, but his legacy– His power– Will live on! And this time, it shall be shaped by a man who knows how to use power!… …The Green Goblin is no more! But in his place now stands– the HOBGOBLIN!!” The time as come. Dan and Mark have returned for their long-awaited, much anticipated discussion of the Hobgoblin! Learn all about th...

Who the heck is Kindred and what in the world does he want? Dan and Mark discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #71 / LGY #872 . This issue was written by Nick Spencer, with art by Federico Vicentini and Federico Sabbatini, colors by Alex Sinclair, and letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna, and a cover by Mark Bagley, John Dell and Brian Reber. This issue was first released on July 28th, 2021. This episode w...

It’s not just a brawl, it’s a war! Join Dan and Mark to discuss Sinister War #1 . This issue was written by Nick Spencer, with art by Mark Bagley, inks by Andrew Hennessy, John Dell, and Andy Owens, colors by Brian Reber, and letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna, and a cover by Bryan Hitch and Paul Mounts. This issue was first released on July 14th, 2021. This episode was edited by Rick Coste...

All of Spider-Man’s biggest baddies are lining up for the mother of all fights! Join Dan and Mark as they discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #70 / LGY #871 , the “Prelude to Sinister War”. This issue was written by Nick Spencer, with art by Federico Vicentini, colors by Alex Sinclair, and letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna, and a cover by Mark Bagley, John Dell, and Brian Reber. This...

It turns out the Chameleon was the friends we made along the way… Join Dan and Mark as they discuss Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man: The Chameleon Conspiracy #1 , the conclusion to the Chameleon Conspiracy arc. This issue was written by Nick Spencer and Ed Brisson, with pencils by Ze Carlos, Carlos Gomez, Marcelo Ferreira, and Ig Guara, inks by Ze Carlos, Carlos Gomez, Ig Guara, and Wayne Fauc...

Dan sits down with artist Brian Level about his work on Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows (vol. 2) #11-12 and Absolute Carnage: Separation Anxiety #1 , plus insights into working alongside Ryan Stegman, and freelance work at Marvel. Plus, a discussion of his new book “The Brothers James”. Back the Zoop of “The Brothers James”: https://zoop.gg/c/thebrothersjames This episo...

October is right around the corner and you know what that means… Jack O’ Lanterns! Speaking of Jack O’ Lanterns… Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing A mazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #69 / 870 , with a story entitled “Chameleon Conspiracy Part 3”. This issue was written by Nick Spencer and Ed Brisson, with pencils by Ze Carlos, Carlos Gomez, and Marcelo Fe...

The Foreigner has Spider-Man in a pickle, or does he? Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing the plus-sized Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) no. 68 / 869, with a story entitled “The Chameleon Conspiracy” Part 2. This issue was written by Nick Spencer and Ed Brisson, with pencils by Marcelo Ferreira, Carlos Gomez, and Ze Carlos, inks by Wayne Faucher, Carlos Gomez and Ze Carlos, colo...

Over the weekend, The Bottle Works presented a Hometown Heroes-Steve Ditko exhibit to honor the legendary creator in his hometown of Johnstown! Located in the main Art Works Gallery, this retrospective exhibit of the legendary Steve Ditko’s career, contained original works, production art, prints, memorabilia, a living wall of Ditko inspiration, and a wall of Ditko’s infamous fan mail responses. D...

Anyone could be a LMD! Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #67 / 868, with a story entitled “The Chameleon Conspiracy” Part 1. This issue was written by Nick Spencer, with pencils by Marcelo Ferreira with Carlos Gomez, inks by Wayne Faucher with Marcelo Ferreira and Carlos Gomez, colors by Morry Hollowell and Andre Crossley, and letters by VC’s Jo...

Oh, what a tangled web we weave… Today on the show, Dan and Mark are going to be discussing Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #66 / 867 , with a story entitled “Tangled Web”. This issue was written by Nick Spencer, with pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by John Dell, colors by Brian Reber, and letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna, and a cover by Mark Bagley, John Dell, and Brian Reber. This issue was first re...

On August 23rd, after months of anticipation, Sony Pictures revealed the first look at the third entry in the MCU Spider-Man series: No Way Home . On this episode of the Amazing Spider-Talk, Dan and Mark will discuss their thoughts on the teaser trailer, some speculation, their expectations for the film, and Easter eggs. This episode was edited by Rick Coste. Our artwork comes handcrafted by artis...

King-Size? More like Giant-Size! Dan and Mark discuss Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man: King’s Ransom #1 written by Nick Spencer, with art by Roge Antonio with Carlos Gomez and Ze Carlos, colors by Alex Sinclair, and letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna, and a cover by Mark Bagley, John Dell, and Brian Reber. This issue was first released on May 12th, 2021. This episode was edited by Rick Coste, with...

Tyrone Johnson and Tandy Bowen are Cloak and Dagger, a crime-fighting team and Light and Darkness incarnate. These partners once lived on the outskirts – as runaway teens they embraced vigilantism after their powers activated through experimental drugs. Their relationship is symbiotic: Cloak’s ability to summon and enter the Darkforce Dimension is counteracted by the psionic light Dagger emits. Bu...