Let‘s Read Spider-Man Podcast

Episode 252. James B and Eddie take a break from Spider-Man comics and return to part two in their twelve-part series covering the first 60 issues of The World’s Greatest Comic, The Fantastic Four.   Books Covered this podcast: (01:42) The Fantastic Four 6 (03:50) The Fantastic Four 7 (08:19) Marvel Feature 11 (10:28) The Fantastic Four 8 (13:06) The Fantastic Four 9 (17:39) The Fantastic Four 10...

Episode 251.  James B and Eddie discuss Marvel Comics’ Inferno storyline in the six Spider-Man books from January and February of 1989. (01:32) From January of 1989 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 46 “The Power of… Hate!” written and penciled by Richard Howell Inks by Keith Williams   (04:04) From January of 1989 Stan Lee presents ASM 311 “Mysteries of the Dead” by Michelinie and Todd McFarlan...

Episode 250.  James B and Eddie celebrate 250 episodes by reading Iron Man’s Armor Wars Saga. Covered in this podcast:   (02:09) From December of 1987-June of 1988 Stan Lee presents The Invincible Iron Man 225-231 “Stark Wars!”, “Glitch”, “The Last Mandroid”, “Who Guards the Guardsmen?”, “Red Snow”, “The Day the Hero Died”, “Reborn Again” by David Michelinie and Bob Layton, Penciled by Mark Bright...

Episode 249.  James B and Eddie discuss Eddie’s knowledge of The Taskmaster, Teddy Ruxpin and Larry “Bud” Melman as they cover five issues of The Amazing Spider-Man.  Did you know a Shrike was a bird?  Neither did we! This podcast features: (01:27) The Amazing Spider-Man 306 - 310 https://readallcomics.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-306/ (16:35) Sponsor: The Tinkerer’s Repair Shop (18:45) Segment: Does...

Episode 248.  James B and Eddie debate whether The Web of Spider-Man or Spectacular Spider-Man has the better issues in October, November and December of 1988. Books covered in this episode include: Web of Spider-Man 44, 45, Annual 4, The Incredible Hulk 349, The Spectacular Spider-Man 143, 144, 145 and Annual 8. Sponsored by Rattlesnake Airlines and Dr. Warren’s Gene Therapy Theme Music by Jeff K...

Episode 247.  James B and Eddie discuss whether Peter and MJ will relocate in Kansas and are there other superheroes there? Can the Sandman ever really be trusted?  James B loses track of who “The Prowler” is while Eddie enjoys NY writers scripting Spider-Man in other cities.     (01:22) From July of 1988 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 302 “Mid American Gothic” by Micheliene and McFarlan...

Episode 246.  James B and Eddie debate whether The Web of Spider-Man or Spectacular Spider-Man has the better books in July, August and September of 1988.      (01:03) From July, August, September, October of 1988 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 40, 41, 42, and 43 “All you need is Love”, “That Old-Time Religion”, “Pressure!”, “Autodafe or… ‘nobody expects the spanish Inquisition”  Written by P...

Episode 245.  James B and Eddie discuss Todd McFarlane’s Venom art, Eddie’s fear of Venom’s teeth and Peter’s new job in Hollywood. (01:55) From May of 1988 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 300 “Venom” Written by David Michelinie and Art by Todd McFarlane   (07:50) From June of 1988 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 301 “The Sable Gauntlet” by David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane.   ...

Episode 244.  James B and Eddie discuss the honeymoon of Peter and MJ, John Wick movies, Immigration Laws in England and why Captain America is working with La Tarantula.   (01:20) From November of 1987 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man “The Honeymoon” by James C Owsley, Alan Kupperberg and Fished art by Jim Fern and Al Milgrom    (04:39) From April of 1988 Stan Lee present...

Episode 243.  James B and Eddie are joined by some of the #DrunkPete gang to cover a trio of books with fake serial killers, fake Hobgoblins and spiked punch bowls.  Plus, they discuss whether Fabian Nicieza made a larger impact on Spider-Man or this Deadpool character I have never heard of.. (03:11) From April of 1988 Stan Lee presents, Web of Spider-Man 37 “When Strikes the Slasher!” by James Ow...

Episode 242.  James B and Eddie spend April Fools Day covering The World’s Greatest Comic, The Fantastic Four.   (01:04) Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with assistance from George Klein and Christopher Rule present The Fantastic Four 1 “the Fantastic Four!” cover date: November of 1961    (5:39) From January of 1962 The Fantastic Four 2 “Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space!” by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and I...

Episode 241.  James B and Eddie are joined by Ian to discuss the first Todd McFarlane Spider-Man books, if your music teacher is mean,  and is a comic book about the Nutcracker Ballet fun or boring. (01:18) From March of 1988 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 298 “Chance Encounter!” written by David Michelinie, pencils by Todd McFarlane, and inks by Bob McLeod   https://readallcomics.com/am...

Episode 240.  James B and Eddie discuss the return of the Sin Eater, the name change of the series, what to do in Romulus Michigan, and how static electricity works.   (01:26) From January of 1988 Stan Lee presents The Spectacular Spider-Man 134 “Sincere” by Peter David, Pencils by Sal Buscema and Inks by Vince Colletta    (05:49) From February of 1988 Stan Lee presents The Spectacular Spider-Man...

Episode 239.  James B and Eddie read a comic based on a tv show about a comic.  Also Peter goes back to school, and Spider-Man plays football with one hand tied behind his back. From January, February, and March of 1988 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 34, 35, and 36 “Fourth and Eternity” “You Can Go Home Again!” and “Phreak-Out!” Written by Jim Shooter, Gerry Conway, Penciled by Sal Buscema, A...

Episode 238.  James B and Eddie read a book where Doc Ock kills an innocent person but chooses to let Spider-man live.  Peter might have a new financial backer for all his new inventions.  Eddie over analyzes tea, and JJJ sends Peter back to the Savage Land. (02:04)January of 1988 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 296 “Force of Arms” by David Michelinie, Pencils by Alex Saviuk, Ink by Vince...

Episode 237.  James B and Eddie read Ann Nocenti’s 1987 Mad Dog Ward Trilogy across all three Spider-Man titles. (02:38) From Dec of 1987 PPtSSM 133 “I am Spider!”  by Nocenti, Martin, inked by Joe Rubinstein   (05:58) From December of 1987 ASM 295 “Mad Dogs” Part 2 written by Ann Nocenti, Penciled by Cyndy Martin, Ink by Kyle Baker   (07:31) From Dec of 1987 PPtSSM 133 “I am Spider!”  by Nocenti,...

Episode 236  James B and Eddie discuss The Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 after a quick visit down memory lane with their thoughts on the previous 20 "The Amazing Spider-Man" Annuals. (01:54) Review of The Amazing Spider-Man Annuals 1-20 (13:34) From September of 1987 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 “The Wedding” by Michelinie, Ryan and Colletta.   (20:29) CC Limo   (20:52) Jake J...

Episode 235.  James B and Eddie discuss the six part saga Kraven’s Last Hunt. Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by Eddie.  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/     (01:59) From October and November of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Ma...

Episode 234.  James B and Eddie discuss the return of the Black Cat and her new costume and the return of the Hobgoblin after his death.   (00:27) PPPPN Sponsor - LRSM   (01:35) From July of 1987 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 128 “Spider Hunt” Written by Peter David, Art by Alan Kupperberg   (06:07) This story carries into the next book and it’s From August of 1987 Stan...

Episode 233.  James B and Eddie discuss four Marvel Team Up books including a story about The Statue of Liberty that Peter tells MJ featuring multiple detailed scenes when he was not present!  Eddie ranks Wolverine above the punisher and Peter does just about the dumbest thing ever, according to... himself. (02:14) From June of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man Annual 3 “1st story” written...

Episode 232.  James B and Eddie discuss the missing parts of The Hobgoblin Saga that are covered in a special Spider-Man Versus Wolverine Comic.   Plus the Spider Slayer is back and headed to Pennslyvania.  Finally we ask how important is the vintage comic Terry and the Pirates, did Spider-Man kill Wolverine’s girlfriend and how smelly is Peter Parker?! Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode...

Episode 231.  James B and Eddie celebrate Valentine’s Day with three Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man books involving parents and their children. (00:27) PPPPN Sponsor - Tuesdays with Spidey (01:05) From April of 1987 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 125, “Wrecking Havoc!” written by Danny Fingeroth, Penciled by Jim Mooney, Vince Colletta, and Art Nichols, Ink by Ri...

Episode 230.  James B and Eddie are joined by Let’s Read Spider-Man science expert Dana to break down Web of Spider-Man issues featuring cosmic aliens and a major car manufacturer. No plotlines are resolved, but this podcast is full of facts, important ones and not so important ones, which means there is something for everyone!   (03:56) From April of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 25 “B...

Episode 229.  James B and Eddie read three excellent books and The Hobgoblin’s identity is finally revealed. (01:26) From April of 1987 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 287 “...And There Shall come a Reckoning” Written by Jim Owsley, Pencils by Erik Larsen, Inks by Art Nichols   (05:53) From May of 1987 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 288 “Gang War Rages On!” Written by Jim Owsley...

  Episode 228.  James B and Eddie invite friend of the podcast Ian Cooper back to run a Kraven the Hunter quotations game.   (00:35)Sponsor - Straight and Narrow with Dr. Jonas Harrow   (01:59) From January of 1987 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 122 “Father’s Night Out” Written by Peter David, Penciled by Rich Buckler and Malcolm Davis.   (04:46) From February of 1987 St...