First Read: Ultimate Spider-Man

Spider-Man faces Venom in a consequential battle. Mary Jane and Gwen Stacy return . The boys talk evil coffee corporations, The Boys, Invincible, Foxy Shazam, media literacy, Dr. Strangelove, Donald Trump, fascism, and autism. Search engine optimization, do your thing!

Ethical journalist Betty Brant presents: a 100% factual bombshell article exposing the identity of the new Spider-Man!

Spider-Man finds himself far from home. HYDRA liberates Jefferson Davis. Judy and Red discuss the potential dangers of consuming four thousand lit cigarettes.

Everyday citizens are joining the fight FOR Hydra against the Ultimates! A stiff uppercut to the jaw from Cap should do the trick!

Spider-Man gets another opportunity to prove himself to Captain America

Captain America goes state to state campaigning for his presidency. Predictions for the National Championship game from the #1 Sports Comic Book Podcast

Spider-Man gets slandered in the media, feels guilty about his uncle's death, and quips while fighting the villain of the week. Same as it ever was. Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 13 & 14 Issue coverage begins at 16:50

Cap finally gets his butt off the bench and returns to the action, Zach applies to architecture school, and everyone celebrates a happy Thanksgiving!

Jonathan Hickman's Ultimates arc concludes! Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates #11 & 12 Issue coverage begins at 20:30

We're back with The Maker! What's he going to get up to? Probably no good. A lot of US history in this one. The Spiderman coverage starts around the 25 minute mark.

Spider-Man and the Prowler take down Scorpion Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #11 & 12 Issue coverage begins at 9:55

Uncle Aaron asks Miles for a favor, and Miles has to choose work with the lesser of two evils. No extra fluff in this one. Get ya spiderman and get the heck out.

In this special bonus episode, we discuss Zach's favorite oldie issue

Nick Fury arrives in Tian looking for allies. The President takes matters into his own hands. The Hulk gets dropped from space into The City. It's awesome baby. Ultimate Comics Ultimates #7 & 8 Issue coverage begins at 10:30

The Maker is up to his old tricks again, and its up to Sam Wilson to infiltrate and stop him. Hawkeye is present and accounted for. Spiderman stuff starts at around 8:40ish.

Thor seeks revenge for the slaughter of Asgard. The Maker reveals his identity to the Ultimates. Ultimate Comics Ultimates #3 & 4 Issue coverage begins at 16:00

Uncle Aaron comes back from Mexico with a business opportunity. Other things happen. Speaking of business opportunities, some great gambling advice for those that stick around til the end.

As Nick Fury responds to crises around the globe, The Maker and his Children of Tomorrow arrive and declare themselves the new rulers of Earth Ultimate Comics Ultimates #1 & 2 Issue coverage begins at 25:00

The boys read & discuss Fantastic Four #252 by John Byrne AND review the latest major superhero films. Now here's some buzzwords for that sweet sweet SEO, baby. Matt Shackman Pedro Pascal Vanessa Kirby Ebon Moss-Bachrach Joseph Quinn Galactus Mr. Fantastic The Thing Human Torch Invisible Woman Silver Surfer Galactus MCU DCCU James Gunn David Corenswet Rachel Brosnahan Nicholas Hoult Lois L...

Miles delivers under pressure and proves himself to Jessica Drew, Nick Fury, and The Ultimates. Meanwhile, Aaron gets into some trouble in Mexico City. Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 5 & 6 Issue coverage begins at 11:41

As a stunned New York grieves the death of Spider-Man, Miles Morales wrestles with the question of who he's meant to be. Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 3 & 4 Issue coverage begins at 16:10

We kick off a new chapter of this podcast and officially begin following Miles Morales' run as the one and only Spider-Man. Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1 & 2 Issue coverage begins at 5:19

Nick Fury juggles several crises at SHIELD and takes responsibility for Peter's death. Aunt May and Gwen seek a new start. Quicksilver makes his case for being the Worst Person Ever. GO PACERS! Ultimate Fallout #5 & 6 Issue coverage begins at 9:18

Reed Richards escapes from the Negative Zone, and a new wall-crawler emerges wearing a costume that's in pretty poor taste. Also included: Stories from Kitty Pryde, Tony Stark, Bruce Banner, and Val Cooper. Zach & John praise the future 2025 NBA champion INDIANA PACERS Ultimate Fallout # 3 & 4 Issue coverage begins at 18:00

The people of New York gather for Peter Parker's funeral and we explore various characters' responses to his death. Ultimate Fallout #1 & 2 Issue coverage begins at 24:10