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Web Tales a Spider-man Podcast200th Issue Spectacular !!! - Amazing Spider-Man #200 (1980)We've come a long way, but we've reached another milestone, the 200th issue of Amazing Spider-Man!!! For this very special issue, Spider-Man faces off one last time with the man who is responsible for who he is today, The Burglar who killed Uncle Ben. For this super sized issue we got a super sized lineup! Bede and Marcy from the Tube Tuesday Podcast and James Simpson from Pop4D Networks very own Avenging Tales join the tomfoolery and help have a great time celebrating this issue!! Thank you to everyone who has even listened to one second of our...
2024-09-1856 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThe Pop4D Show !This is not the podcast we expected, but it may have been the podcast we needed! What was going to be a standard Web Tales episode turned out to be a discussion on anything and everything! Please join us as we talk wrestling, gaming and a slew of other things that Batch and Marc have been up to.
2024-08-1055 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThe Man-Hate-Beast-Monger - Spectacular Spider-Man #15 (1978)The Hate-Monger has been revealed to be the Man-Beast!!! Who's the Man-Beast? Don't worry, he'll give you his entire history as well as his diabolical plan! Can Spidey, Flash Thompson and Pop4D favourite Razorback save the day?
2023-09-2625 minWeb Tales a Spider-man Podcast1st Appearance of Razorback - Spectacular Spider-Man #13 (1977)We may have found the greatest sidekick character Spidey could ever have! His name is Razorback! He's southern, he drives a truck called "Big Pig" and he wears a Warthog head as a hat! And the mane is electrified! This is a great moment for Pop4D history!
2023-09-0618 min
Web Tales a Spider-man PodcastDesk Suplex - Amazing Spider-Man #163 (1976)We're back from our holiday hiatus to bring you back the worderful world of Spider-Man comics. This week, the Kingpin returns and he's after Spidey, but he doesn't want him dead, but he does not necessarily want him happy either. Listen to find out what Mr. K wants with the web slinger. Also if you didn't know, we're now on Youtube. So if you want to see us go through the issues, please follow us on our account Pop4d. A lot of fun content will be coming your way in 2023.
2023-01-1725 min
Pop4d networkAvenging Tales episode 11 Spiderman vs The AvengersIts a Pop4d crossover episode of avenging tales as Batch and James are joined by spider bro and co host of Web tales a Spiderman Podcast Marc Chevalier.
Kan returns and builds a robot version of spiderman to battle the avengers, hilarity ensues.
2022-04-2219 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastFevered Peter - Amazing Spider-Man #87 (1970)Kraven guess starts.... on Web Tales :O !!!
2020-12-0116 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastBlack Widow Guest Stars! - Amazing Spider-Man #86 (1970)In this very special episode of Web Tales, the Black Widow pops up and tries to study Spider-Man in order to copy his powers. Because they're both spider based characters, get it? No we didn't either.
2020-11-2419 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThe Identity of The Schemer Revealed! - Amazing Spider-Man #85 (1970)In this weeks episode, the epic conclusion to The Schemer. Who is the man with the same color palette and Vision? And why does he hate the Kingpin so much? Adam is back because he just had to find out for himself!
2020-11-1718 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastSo Much Scheming! - Amazing Spider-Man #84 (1970)Adam Bunch is still with us as we explore the Schemer showing off some brass balls and taking his fight right to the Kingpin!
2020-11-1019 minWeb Tales a Spider-man Podcast1st Appearance of The Schemer - Amazing Spider-Man #83 (1970)His powers are .... scheming?
2020-11-0322 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastLate Night Spidey - Amazing Spider-Man #82 (1970)Our boy Spidey gets a guest appearance on a late night talk show, but that jackass Electro tries to spoil the fun.
Join in on the fun as we welcome special guest host Adam Bunch to the show.
Remember folks, we still have like 800 issues to go, so you better enjoy the ride!!
2020-10-2729 minWeb Tales a Spider-man Podcast1st Appearance of The Kangaroo - Amazing Spider-Man #81 (1970)The Kangaroo shows up for the first time and uses his powers of.... jumping.
He does have a mean drop kick though.
Nuff Said
2020-10-2018 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastWelcome to the 70s - Amazing Spider-Man #80 (1970)In this first issue of the 1970s, Spider-Man tackles the Chameleon and finally gets to hang out with Gwen Stacy a little bit.
2020-10-1318 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThat Escalated Quickly - Amazing Spider-Man #79 (1969)Art's back and we're finishing up the Prowler's first storyline.
How will Hobie Brown get out of this one after Peter throw's himself out a window!!!
2020-10-0615 minWeb Tales a Spider-man Podcast1st Appearance of The Prowler - Amazing Spider-Man #78 (1969)In this weeks episode, we explore the first appearance of the Prowler, a man who likes to refer to himself in the third person and who's whole power is derived from window washing gadgets. I wish I was making this up....
2020-09-2921 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastSpider Sonic Hearing - Amazing Spider-Man #77 (1969)In this week's episode of Web Tales, we get our very first guest, Art Cali!!!
Join us as we explore the triple threat match between Spider-Man, The Lizard and The Human Torch.
Plus, did Spidey learn some MMA moves and does he have a class action lawsuit on his hands?
2020-09-2215 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastSpidey Is a Bad Tipper - Amazing Spider-Man #76 (1969)In this epic episode, Spidey battles the Lizard once more but there is nothing more terrifying than Harry's moustache!
2020-09-1511 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastJohn Wick Willem Dafoe - Amazing Spider-Man #75 (1969)In this weeks episode of Web Tales, we see how far Silvermane goes down the Benjamin Button hole and a deep discussing on what's worse : Harry's Moustache or MJ's Perm ?
2020-09-0811 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastHey Yo! - Amazing Spider-Man #74 (1969)If you can handle the horribleness that is Harry Osborn's new facial hair, you can handle anything!!!
2020-09-0116 minWeb Tales a Spider-man Podcast1st Appearance of Silvermane - Amazing Spider-Man #73 (1969)In this episode of Web Tales we get the first appearance of Man Mountain Marko.... wait who?
More importantly we get the first appearance of Silvermane, who will be a thorn in Spider-Man side for years to come.
Not enough? How about the Shocker's stripper girlfriend and Doc Connors shows up back in town?
The fun never stops with Web Tales!!!
2020-08-2517 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastRocked by the Shocker! - Amazing Spider-Man #72 (1969)In this episode of Web Tales, as the titles suggests, we find out who gets rocked by the Shocker as he tries to obtain the mysterious tablet. Also, Aunt May prepares for her trip "down south"
2020-08-1815 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastHow Quick is Your Silver? - Amazing Spider-Man #71 (1969)Quicksilver is in town and he's here to take Spidey to jail! Watch as the fight ensues full of Crash Bandicoot spins and forearm attacks.
Also in this episode, Robbie takes control of The Daily Bugle as Jonah recovers in hospital and things start changing for the better.
All this and Spidey still has to figure how to get rid of that damn tablet.
2020-08-1117 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThe Secret of Peter's Parents - Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5 (1968)We take a break from Kingpin fat shaming and take a trip to Algeria!
Spidey takes a trip to Africa to find out what really happened to his parents.
Multiple guest appearances ensue!
2020-08-0426 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastHe's Fat! - Amazing Spider-Man #70 (1969)Daily Bugle mobile!!!
Nuff said
2020-07-2815 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastShirtless Spidey - Amazing Spider-Man #69 (1969)In this strangely sexy episode of Web Tales, Spidey goes shirtless to fight the Kingpin in order to get back the mysterious ancient tablet. We also get a lot of fat shaming of the Kingpin. Be sure to tune in!
2020-07-2116 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastProtest on Campus - Amazing Spider-Man #68 (1969)In this controversy free episode of Web Tales, The Kingpin decides to steal an old tablet while a student protest is going on. Will he succeed? Is the Kingpin fat or just really strong? And finally, will Logan ever move to Canada?
2020-07-1418 minWeb Tales a Spider-man Podcast6 Inch Spidey - Amazing Spider-Man #67 (1968)In this very special episode of Web Tales, tiny Spidey battles a giant Mysterio, who we wonder is he still Zach Gallifinakis Mysterio or shredded Mysterio? Also did Mysterio cause MJ to get a perm? All this and the first appearance of Randy Robertson.
2020-07-0716 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastBooyaka Booyaka 619 - Amazing Spider-Man #66 (1968)Mysterio's is out from jail, and he wants revenge! Find out what he has in mind for the web slinger in this must listen to episode of Web Tales!!!
2020-06-3020 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastPrison Break! - Amazing Spider-Man #65 (1968)Spidey is stuck in prison. But while Captain Stacy and Foggy Nelson discuss the ethics and legal ramifications of unmasking Spider-Man, a prison break happens! And old web head has to decide is he going to try and escape with the non Fancy Dan's clothing shop wearing convicts, or do the right thing and save Captain Stacy.
2020-06-2318 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThe One with the Perm - Amazing Spider-Man #64 (1968)In another special episode of Web Tales, Spidey battles the Vulture in a grudge match. But more importantly, this issue contains one of the most frightening things ever.... MJ gets a perm! It has to be seen to be believed!
2020-06-1615 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThe Birds and The Bees - Amazing Spider-Man #63 (1968)In today's episode, the original Vulture Adrian Toomes turns out to not be dead after all and he's out for revenge against his usurper Blackie Drago. What follows is possibly our best or worst episode ever, you the listeners decide!
2020-06-0924 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastHeavenly Hair Spray - Amazing Spider-Man #62 (1968)In this weeks episode we get introduced to the most dastardly villain of all, the evil advertiser Montgomery G Bliss. How far will he go to get the Inhuman Meduse to be a part of his ad campaign for Heavenly Hair Spray? Is Spidey going to be treated like a whipping boy again?
Also in this episode, Norman Osborn seems to be tripping on acid and just how old is Captain Stacy?
2020-06-0223 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastWhat Kind of Ice Cream do Goons Like? - Amazing Spider-Man #61 (1968)I could talk about what happens this episode, but it's really about Ice Cream and Steve showing up to a strip club. A must listen!!!
2020-05-2623 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastMary Jane Can Really Go-Go - Amazing Spider-Man #60 (1968)In this episode of Web Tales, Spidey has to duke it out with the Kingpin once and again. But Peter has to fight an old man with a cane. Which battle will have more long lasting damage to his life? Listen and find out!
2020-05-1920 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastWho is the Brainwasher ? - Amazing Spider-Man #59 (1968)In this very special episode of Web Tales (they all are), Mary Jane gets a job as a gogo dancer, Peter is trying see Aunt May who is once again in the hospital. But more importantly, who is this new villain, The Brainwasher, who is operating in the shadows to control New York's elites? Listen on and find out!!!
2020-05-1215 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastSpider-Slayers Now Come with iPads - Amazing Spider-Man #58 (1968)Spencer Smythe is still angry that Spider-Man got the best of his machines, so he's back with an upgraded version. Can Spider-Man escape another robot with an iPad showing Jonah's gloating face the whole time? Also will Spidey ever get his memories back?
2020-05-0519 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastKraven + Thor = Ka-Zar! - Amazing Spider-Man #57 (1968)Ka-Zar, the jungle man from the Savage Land, is in New York City and gets conned by Jolly Jonah to go hunt Spider-Man. Worse still, Spidey still has no memory of who he is. Listen on for an amnesia ridden episode of Web Tales!!!
2020-04-2819 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastMysterio Needs to Lay Off the Cheeseburgers - Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4 (1967)This may be wackiest episode of Web Tales yet. Spider-Man and the Human Torch team up to take on Mysterio and The Wizard in a tale full of misunderstandings and a fat Mysterio!
2020-04-2133 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastCaptain Stacy's 1st Appearance - Amazing Spider-Man #56 (1968)Another legendary character, Captain George Stacy, makes their first appearance (it's just a board meeting though).
But in the main story of this issue, Spider-Man has no memory of who he is, so he just helps out Doctor Octopus. What ensues is Spidey constantly fighting the urge to punch Ock in the face, Jonah finally able to say he was right and Gwen realizing maybe she does have a thing for Peter.
2020-04-1418 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastDoc Ock Wins! - Amazing Spider-Man #55 (1967)It's over! Doc Ock has finally defeated his arch enemy Spider-Man! Find out how during this socially distanced episode of Web Tales!
2020-04-0719 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastDoc Ock Moves In - Amazing Spider-Man #54 (1967)Peter's biggest nightmare has come true : Doctor Octopus has moved in with Aunt May! He's the boarder in their house and Peter can't do anything about it! Find out what the Doctor is really up! Plus Jameson needs some pictures, pictures of Spider-Man !
2020-03-3123 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastFlash is Back.... Already ?!?! - Amazing Spider-Man #53 (1967)Now that everyone is stuck inside, why not listen to some old web tales! This week, Flash is back from Nam, really fast apparently. Professor Warren is being a creeper and Doc Ock just really needs that science machine. Another week in the wonderful world of Spidey!
2020-03-2419 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastFarewell Patch the Stool Pigeon - Amazing Spider-Man #52 (1967)In part 3 of the Kingpin's intro story, Spidey and Jonah have to escape potential drowning in a Batman level trap.
We also see something we never thought we would : Alpha Ned Leeds!
The Kingpin is nobody's fool!
2020-03-1718 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastRobbie Robertson's 1st Appearance - Amazing Spider-Man #51 (1967)That's right folks, everyone's favorite right hand man to Jonah, Robbie Robertson, makes his first appearance this issue! But wait there's more! The Kingpin smashes a miniature city and we get the bargain Enforcers! All this and another edition of "What Color is Peter's Jacket"! Another must listen episode of the Web Tales podcast!!!
2020-03-1019 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastSpider-Man No More ! - Amazing Spider-Man #50 (1967)We've made it all the way to issue #50 folks!! And this is a big one! First up we've got Spider-Man no more. Basically Peter is tired of all the crap life as Spider-Man brings him, so he decides he's done! Yeah, because that always works out well for him.
Next we have the introduction of a major new villain. We won't spoil who it is, but if you're a true Spidey fan you already know.
Thank you everyone who listened. We've still got a long way to go and look forward to continuing the journey...
2020-03-0329 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastDouble Trouble - Amazing Spider-Man #49 (1967)What's more dangerous then the new Vulture? How about Kraven and the new Vulture.
In this episode, Spidey has to battle both foes, as well as fool his Aunt May into thinking he's sick and getting ready to pose for Spider Quarterly (SQ).
2020-02-2518 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThe New Vulture - Amazing Spider-Man #48 (1967)After getting injured in an undisclosed accident, the original Vulture is near death and decides to pass his legacy on to a new Vulture, Blackie Drago. What chance does Spidey have against a younger and more powerful Vulture!. On top of that there is a snowstorm in New York City and Peter has a head cold, he's totally screwed!!!
2020-02-1819 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastKraven Wants his Money!! - Amazing Spider-Man #47 (1967)In this episode of Web Tales, Kraven is released from prison and has his eyes set on revenge. But not against our friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man, he wants his payday he feels that the Green Goblin owes him. But double G is "dead", so he's going after the next closest person: Norman Osborn. Listen how Kraven uses his boob laser to stop Spidey and prove once and for all that no one messes with Kraven the Hunter!!!
2020-02-1123 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastSpidey Meets The Avengers - Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3 (1966)We've made it to episode 50!! Thank you to all who have listened along the way.
Now enough of the sappy stuff! In this episode, The Avengers decide to give Spider-Man a shot at joining them. What happens next is Spidey pulling an Eric Foreman and screwing everything up. This is basically a comedy issue!!
2020-02-0421 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThe Shocker's First Appearance - Amazing Spider-Man #46 (1967)Everyone's favorite yellow padded super-villain, The Shocker, makes his first appearance and battles Spidey during some bank robbery (because of course a villain robs a bank). Also this issue, Peter contemplates moving out with Harry and will Patch discovery Spider-Man's true identity? Listen to find out!!
2020-01-2822 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastWill Spider-Man join the Teamsters ? - Amazing Spider-Man #45 (1967)Yes, Spidey receives an invite to join a Union. Should he? He'd get better health benefits, better hours and more vacation time. It's an important one panel choice. Oh yeah and he fights the Lizard as well.... Enjoy the show!!!
2020-01-2117 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThe Lizard Returns! - Amazing Spider-Man #44 (1967)After sniffing some of that Rhino gas from last issue, Dr. Curt Connors turns into The Lizard once again. His plan is still to rule the world with his reptile and only one man can stop him (Spidey, duh!). Take a listen to this episode of Web Tales to also find out what's going on with Aunt May, how Mary Jane is making Gwen jealous and find out what Peter really thinks of Betty now.
2020-01-1421 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastIs The Rhino Mexican? - Amazing Spider-Man #43 (1966)The Rhino escapes from a very insecure hospital prison and heads on a rampage to kick Spidey's butt! How will Peter get out of his dinner Mary Jane in order to stop the rampaging Rhinoceros? Listen to find out!!!
You will also get a cameo appearance from one of Spidey's legendary allies.
And also find out just how "generous" Mr. Jameson can be!
2020-01-0727 minWeb Tales a Spider-man Podcast1st REAL Appearance of Mary Jane - Amazing Spider-Man #42 (1966)For the final Web Tales episode of 2019, we got a real big episode! John Jameson gets powers from his magic space spores and becomes John Cena Jameson. Just like Cena, he doesn't sell anything and only has 5 moves.
Stay to end, because that is when one of the most important moments of Peter Parker's life happens!
Thank you to all the listeners to Web Tales. We love doing the show and look forward to taking the show further in 2020.
2019-12-3125 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThe Rhino's First Appearance - Amazing Spider-Man #41 (1966)GORE!
Another Spider first! The Rhino crashes on the scene, making his way from Mexico to New York City, on a mission to capture John Jameson and his magical spores from space.
GORE!!
2019-12-2427 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastSpidey, this is your life!!! - Amazing Spider-Man #40 (1966)The Green Goblin takes Spider-Man on a stroll down memory lane as he recounts while gloating that he's about to die!!! Not enough drama and horror for you? How about this; Betty Brant returns!! Join us for another historic and legendary Spider-Man issue.
2019-12-1724 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastSpider-Man : Into the Spider-Verse (2018) CommentaryAs a special thanks for 1000 downloads, as well a one year release anniversary and a Christmas gift, we give you all a commentary. Please join us for a look through Spider-Man : Into the Spider-Verse. A movie some consider the best Spider-Man movie to date.
2019-12-141h 52Web Tales a Spider-man PodcastThe Green Goblin's Identity Revealed!!! - Amazing Spider-Man #39 (1966)The beginning of a new era!!! John Romita takes over the reigns of the art and gives the webslinger a slightly updated look. Not enough for you? Well how about the Green Goblin jumping to the upper tier villain! He becomes the first person to figure out Spider-Man's true identity!! And just to make things fair, double G reveals his own true identity by the end of the issue. If you haven't read any comics or seen any movies during the last 50 years, this will be a shocker!!!
2019-12-1024 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastSteve Ditko's Final Issue - Amazing Spider-Man #38 (1966)This is the end of an era, Steve Ditko's last issue. And how does he go out? With a guy named Joe. Watch as Spidey fights a guy who's powers are strength and dizziness. In this issue we also get Ned Leeds finally growing a pair, another Mary Jane hidden cameo and what may possibly be the dumbest way to pay half of something. All this and Heisenborn, how could you possibly not listen True Believers!!!
2019-12-0323 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastMendel Stromm and his Kinky Robots - Amazing Spider-Man #37 (1966)In this episode, we get introduced to Mendel Stromm. He wants Norman Osborn dead (also his first full appearance) and only Spidey can stop him. This issue has it all. Weird sex robots, check. Alpha Peter mouthing off to Gwen, check. Norman Osborn being a terrible parent and a shady business man, check. All this and much, much more fun and wackiness.
2019-11-2621 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastFirst Appearance of The Looter, what who? - Amazing Spider-Man #36 (1966)In the first of his many legendary appearances we meet Norton G Fester, aka The Looter. While the character should have been named meteor man, he does torment Spidey with his very bright flashlight and jumping ability. See how the beginning of one of Spider-Man's most deadly foes as he seeks to find more meteor to keep him jumping really high.
In all seriousness, the more important part of the issue is Peter trying to make friends since he was too distracted by Aunt May's dying and Kraven tying to kill him once again.
2019-11-1918 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastMolten Man Just Doesn't Learn - Amazing Spider-Man #35 (1966)The Molten Man is back! After serving his very light prison sentence, he's doing the same thing, except now he has a bad rubber mask! Listen to find out how Spidey can stop him this time (spoiler alert, it's basically the same way he stopped him the first time), some wrestling talk as Batch explains how to have an all Spidey heel Royal Rumble.
And finally what has been going on with Betty? Is she still moping about Peter and keeping Ned Leeds on the hook? Find out (some) answers this episode!!
2019-11-1218 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastDid Kraven Foreshadow His Own Death? - Amazing Spider-Man #34 (1966)Kraven is back in America!! And he still wants Spider-Man dead (get over it already Kraven!!).
2019-11-0418 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastIf This Be My Destiny Conclusion - Amazing Spider-Man #33 (1966)Remember that part in Spider-Man Homecoming when Spidey lifts up a whole bunch of heavy rumble he shouldn't be able to? Well that happens this issue, so listen on!!!
2019-10-2918 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastPeter is Done with Everyone! - Amazing Spider-Man #32 (1966)In this episode, Peter is just done taking everyone's crap. No more Mr. Nice Guy. Betty, Ned, Jonah, random goons, purple ninja dudes, they all feel Peter's anger!
Find out who the MASTER PLANNER is and what the hell is Stone Cold Spidey?
2019-10-2223 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastWho is the Master Planner? - Amazing Spider-Man #31 (1965)In this episode, the mystery of the Master Planner. Who is it? What do they want? And why did they make their henchmen wear that stupid purple costume?
2019-10-1522 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThis Cat has no Claws - Amazing Spider-Man #30 (1965)In a very special issue (not really), Spider-Man has to deal with a new villain in town, The Cat Burglar. His not much of a threat actually, his powers are mostly shinning a flashlight in your eyes and ineffective smoke bombs.
More importantly, there's a bunch of bad dudes dressed like they're from the foot clan robbing trucks with big DANGER signs on them. What do they mean to the bigger picture?
On top of that there's Betty, possibly the biggest heel in these comics so far, dropping a bombshell on Peter and forcing him t...
2019-10-0823 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastTeam up with Dr. Strange - Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2 (1965)In this very special episode, Batch and Marc look at Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2 (we still can't find Logan).
Listen as Spidey and Dr. Strange battle the evil sorcerer Xandu, who seeks to obtain the wand of Watoomb and gain ultimate power!!!!
2019-10-0119 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastNever Step on a Scorpion! - Amazing Spider-Man #29 (1965)The Scorpion escapes from prison and only one man can stop him. That's right, J Jonah Jameson, editor of The Daily Bugle, comes to the rescue. Who will fix the office after Spidey and Scorpy get in cahoots to ruin Jonah's reputation?
2019-09-2420 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastPeter Graduates High School - Amazing Spider-Man #28 (1965)We also get the first appearance of the Molten Man!!
Not enough? How about the Mountain Dew Sinister 6?
Just listen, you will not regret it!!!
2019-09-1724 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastSpidey vs The Crime Master part 2 - Amazing Spider-Man #27 (1965)The first appearance of Steve, the Daily Globe editor.
Nuff said!!!
2019-09-1030 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastAnother Mob Takeover - Amazing Spider-Man #26 (1965)Someone is once again trying to take over the mob, this time it's the Crime-Master! With his ingenious wits, car bombs and gun that somehow shoots faster bullets, he embarks on a journey to control all the crime in New York. This guy is even telling the Green Goblin what to do! How can Spider-Man possibly stop this new master of the underworld.
Still not enough? How about drama with Liz? Or seeing that Flash Thompson turns out to be not such a bad guy?
All this plus a store bought Spider-Man costume that doesn't...
2019-09-0321 minWeb Tales a Spider-man Podcast1st Appearance of the Spider-Slayer - Amazing Spider-Man #25 (1965)Did you ever want to see a robot driving around the street with J Jonah Jameson's on it? Well too bad, because you'll get a lot of that this episode. Lot's of wackiness with the first appearance of the Spider-Slayer as well hidden Mary Jane!!!
2019-08-2719 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThe Furniture is Upside Down! - Amazing Spider-Man #24 (1965)In this trippy issue of Amazing Spider-Man, Peter is once again confronted with his mental state as a psychiatrist, this time one from Europe, tries to prove that the web head is about to collapse under his own fantasy world. Is Spider-Man really seeing ghosts of Doctor Octopus and the Vulture, or is this all the work of a certain master of illusion who got time to shine this summer? Listen and find out!!!
2019-08-2018 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastPeter Gets a New Outfit! - Amazing Spider-Man #23 (1965)The Green Goblin is once again trying to take over the mob. Unfortunately, Spidey's clothes are drying in the attic so he can't stop him. But don't worry, Peter has finally changed up his wardrobe a bit and his hair so he's ready to get out to the world. See him deal with Betty's shocking letter from Ned Leeds, Jameson's heart of gold and what's the deal with Spider-Man tea bagging and riding the Green Goblin?
2019-08-1318 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastRingmaster's Out, Clown's In - Amazing Spider-Man #22 (1965)The Circus of Crime returns this issue (shudder). After their last failure, they fire The Ringmaster's ass and get the Clown to be the new leader of the group. Luckily our boy Spider-Man is on the case, not trusting the group for a second. Continue forth to hear more about the giant snake, Princess Python and Jameson's brush with death!!
2019-08-0621 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThe Beetle is out for Revenge! - Amazing Spider-Man #21 (1965)The Beetle has been released from jail and he's out for revenge on the Human Torch. Only one person can help him and it's Spider-Man. That is, if Peter is not too busy hanging out with Johnny's girlfriend Dorrie and sharing a coke (we all know what that really means). See if the two teenage heroes can put their differences aside to stop the Beetle and save Dorrie.
And remember folks, if you get arrested, the government can't keep your armor suit, they have to give it back to you (according to this issue).
2019-07-3021 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastScorpion's 1st Appearance! - Amazing Spider-Man #20 (1965)In this issue, J Jonah Jameson pays Dr. Stillwell turn to turn scummy private investigator Mac Gargan into the Scorpion. Will Jonah finally be able to finish Spidey once and for all, or will this all backfire terrible in his face? If you can get past all the phallic jokes about the Scorpion's tail and his suggestive first costume, we're sure you'll all love this episode!
2019-07-2325 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastDon't Forget the Hyphen - Amazing Spider-Man #19 (1964)Spidey has got his mojo back and is ready to take on the Sandman and everyone's favourite trio, the Enforcers. Human Torch has gone and got himself captured like an idiot and of course Spidey has to save the day. Plenty of gems in this issue like Jameson getting his heart crushed by Spider-Man's return, there's a character called Wormly and listeners get treated to a geography lesson about the town of Asbestos.
2019-07-1622 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastSpidey turns Yella!!! - Amazing Spider-Man #18 (1964)Spider-Man is a coward!! Say it isn't so!!!
In this issue, Spidey loses his mojo and starts hiding from The Sandman and even from petty criminals. Poor guy can't even sell his likeness for baseball cards or selling his webbing to the glue factory. Things are not going well for Mr. Parker. To top it all off, Aunt May is sick again, Betty is now dating another boy and Flash Thompson is still an ass. Is this the end of Spider-Man? Listen in to find out!
2019-07-0923 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastGreen Goblin is back with a bunch of new gimmicks - Amazing Spider-Man #17 (1964)In this issue of Amazing Spider-Man, the Green Goblin makes his triumphant return. His devious plan; to crash the Spider-Man fan club (Forrest Hills chapter). The plan doesn't go so well as Human Torch is in attendance and makes the fight a triple threat match. Will Double G's sparkle fingers, electrified frog, spooky ghost and smiling crescent moons be enough to stop the two heroes? He's also upgraded to the proper goblin glider we all know and love.
Peter's personal life is also in full swing this issue. How does he get out of a blind date...
2019-07-0221 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastCircus of Lame - Amazing Spider-Man #16 (1964)Did you ever want to see Spider-Man at the circus? See him under the Ringmaster's control and have to fight Daredevil? If the answer is no then too bad, because that is what is happening this episode of Web Tales. Bear with us as we get through Spidey's worst villains so far, the circus of crime. Spidey fights a cannonball man, some trapezists, a man who can throw a 500 lb weight around etc..
Even when the comic isn't the best, we find a way to make it fun, so tune on it true believers!!!
2019-06-2521 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastSinister Six Assemble ! - Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (1964)The team up everyone said could never happen, the Sinister Six have formed to take down Spider-Man once and for all. Their plan; to fight him one at a time....
The Sinister Six decide to tackle Spidey just like it's a Mega Man game. But fret not, because the wackiness continues. See Aunt May go senile and think that Doctor Octopus is a kind gentlemen (with abs of steel!). Spidey wins a fight by holding his breath! And much, much more as Logan, Batch and Marc explore the first Spider-Man annual
2019-06-1836 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastKraven's First Hunt - Amazing Spider-Man #15 (1964)In another first, Kraven travels to America to hunt the greatest trophy of all, Spider-Man! But he's not alone, as he's hanging out with his old buddy the Chameleon, who is sporting an awesome yellow smoking jacket. As they devise their plan over some Neo Citrin vape weed, Peter Parker has to deal with Betty Brant and her insecure ways. But the greatest villain of all this issue, the thing that gives him the most grief are his shaky hands. Want to know what that is all about? Listen to this episode (and read the issue also, you'll thank...
2019-06-1126 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastGreen Goblin's First Appearance - Amazing Spider-Man #14 (1964)We have the greatest villain of all time, Green Goblin, making his very first appearance! Unfortunately, his plan makes no sense. In order to trap Spidey, GG convinces a movie producer to make a Spider-Man movie. Spidey signs the contract with very little questioning and heads out west. If that's not enough, The Enforcers are in on the sneak attack. What's next needs to be seen (and heard) to believe. Are you still not convinced? Well the Incredible Hulk shows up to wreck things. Don't miss the episode, we've plenty of adult only discussion topics going on.
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2019-06-0423 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastMysterio's First Appearance! - Amazing Spider-Man #13 (1964)We got another big first appearance this issue; the one, the only, Rey Mysterio! Oh sorry, it's just Mysterio, old fishbowl head. Someone is dressing up as Spider-Man and robbing banks. It's gets to the point where Peter himself starts to believe he's doing it in his sleep. So he goes to see a psychiatrist to figure it out. But of course it's not him, it's that dastardly Mysterio! Not only does Mysterio frame Spider-Man, he beats him in battle and gets a whole parade for it! How is Spider-Man going to clear his name?
The boys...
2019-05-2821 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastSpider-Man rides a lion, nuff said! - Amazing Spider-Man #12 (1964)Doctor Octopus is on a road trip across the US and A, robbing armoured trucks and the like. But he gets bored and returns to New York to torment Betty Brant with creepy phone calls but more importantly, to unmask Spider-Man! And the good doctor succeeds! Listen to find out how it happens, and also to hear about the zoo escape and how Spider-Man ends up riding a lion. You do not want to miss this episode!!!
2019-05-2119 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastA Different Colour Suit for Every City - Amazing Spider-Man #11 (1964)Doc Ock is back! After getting released from jail for good behaviour, Otto is right away back to a life of crime, kidnapping Betty and her brother Bennett Brant (say that fast 7 times!). Spider-Man has to travel to Philadelphia, grab a cheese steak and save Betty from not only Doctor Octopus but the newest and most deadly of all crime bosses, Blackie Gaxton (who?).
On top of all this we get to see Doc Ock's badass suit and Spidey trips and sprains his ankle like a dummy.
2019-05-1415 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastHow to Take Over Your Local Mob - Amazing Spider-Man #10 (1964)You think we had big villain introductions before? Wait until you get to meet The Enforcers and the Big Man!
- Fancy Dan : Judo master with a cigarette holder
- Ox : He's big and hits hard
- Montana : He's got a lasso
- Big Man : He runs stuff
Together they work on taking over all the mobs of New York City. And with their combined might, who can resist them? Spider-Man, that's who. But he's too busy debating whether or not he should give Aunt May a blood transfusion...
2019-05-0719 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastIt's electric, boogie woogie woogie - Amazing Spider-Man #9 (1964)Everyone's favourite villain (actually on Logan's), Electro, makes his first appearance. See how Max Dillon went from a jerk electric pole man to a jerk super villain. Those electricity bills keep going up, so Electro needs to rob banks to pay for it all. His antics lead the best newspaper owner ever, J Jonah Jameson, to conclude that Electro IS Spider-Man. Never mind he suddenly has electric powers, it has to be Spider-Man dammit!!
Aunt May gets another one of her unnamed illnesses which forces Peter to photoshop some pictures to make some scratch. And we all t...
2019-04-3017 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastTribute to Teenagers!! - Amazing Spider-Man #8 (1964)The first appearance of The Living Brain!! Yes everyone, the villain that is as important and memorable as everyone remembers it (not really). But if you like janky robots that swing their arms really fast you've come to the right place. Before the internet, you needed to feed a robot a question and it would feed a bunch of jumbled data that you need to decode.
If this isn't thrilling enough, Peter has a boxing match with Flash Thompson that is better and more epic than any fight you've ever seen (again not really). Just remember kids...
2019-04-2317 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastAmazing Spider-Man #7 (1963)The Vulture is back! After showing that he's been a model prisoner, Mr. Toomes is allowed some freedoms where he gets to make a new and improved glider suit and escape from prison the second he gets into the yard. Not content just being free, he needs to make Spider-Man look like a fool in battle. From his secret abandoned silo on Staten Island lair (because there's so much open real estate in New York) he goes on to try to steal the pay from J Jonah Jameson (isn't he a cheap ass, there wouldn't be that much money...
2019-04-1617 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastAmazing Spider-Man #6 (1963)The Lizard makes his first appearance!
Peter takes a trip to Florida to snap a picture of the illustrious Lizard man, and jolly Jonah Jameson is along for the ride!
How does the Lizard keep his lab coat so clean even though he lives in the swamp.
Curt Conners also has the best present for his wife, all husband listeners need to get this on their anniversaries.
2019-04-0919 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastAmazing Spider-Man #5 (1963)The Doctor is in!!
As if the old web-head didn't have enough villains, he's now got to contend with Doctor Doom!
Find out what DM meant back in the 60s before Twitter (hint; it requires a giant spider and lots of electricity)
The Fantastic Four make another guest appearance. C'mon guys, stay in your own book.
2019-04-0617 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastEnter Sandman!Amazing Spider-Man #4 (1963)
The big names keep on coming, with the first appearance of the Sandman! See the big man and his poopy coloured pants battle the Amazing Spider-Man and school and suffer possibly the most embarrassing defeat of all the Spider-Man villains so far.
Plus, see Aunt May sell some shoe laces for 10 cents!
You gotta love 60s Spider-Man comics.
2019-04-0416 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThe 8 arms of scienceAmazing Spider-Man #3 (1963)
The one and only Doctor Octopus gets introduced in this issue!
And nothing will stop him from doing more science!!! Not even Spider-Man can stop Otto Octavius from doing as much science as possible. Join Logan and Marc as they reminisce about the Spider-Man ride at Universal Studios (if you're ever there, go!!!).
Doc Ock is by far one of the top tier villains in the Spider-Man universe. He is the first villain to really kick Spidey's butt after he gets a little too big for his britches.
Not o...
2019-04-0211 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastThe Vulture's first strike!Amazing Spider-Man #2 (1963)
The fun continues in Amazing Spider-Man #2. The Web-Head encounters his first villain with actual powers, the Vulture!! For an old man in a bird costume, he really takes it to Spidey and gives him a run for his money. Listen to Logan and Marc as they enjoy the Vulture's wacky antics of taunting the police with clever notes.
If one story wasn't enough, we get another with the origin of the Terrible Tinkerer! Another old man, who may actually be an alien or some kind of Skrull, we're not sure but he fixes r...
2019-03-2815 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastSpider-Man looks for a payday!Amazing Spider-Man #1 (1963)
Spider-Man has made it!! He now has his own book! After the numbers came in for Amazing Fantasy #15, it was deemed a success and the higher ups at Marvel told Stan Lee and Steve Ditko to get cracking. We do have some growing pains at first though;
- No hyphen is Spider-Man many times
- Who the hell is Peter Palmer!?!?!?!?!
Despite this there's still a lot to love in this issue. Peter needs cash so he goes to see the Fantastic Four for a payday and sitcom level...
2019-03-2714 minWeb Tales a Spider-man PodcastSpider-Man makes his first appearance!!Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)
Welcome true believers to Web Tales: A Spider-Man Podcast. The show so good it needed to be spun off (pun intended) to it's own thing. Our goal here is to have fun with our favourite comic book character of all time, Spider-Man. We hope to eventually get through all the issues of Amazing Spider-Man. But this is not your boring high and mighty haughty taughty review here. We have fun with these issues, and the wacky 60s are a fantastic place to start.
This is the issue that started it all, Amazing Fantasy #15. B...
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