Here Comes The Spider-Cast

The FINAL episode of Spider-Cast! The World's Greatest Bronze Age Spider-Man Podcast closes out the 1980s with a bang. Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #59 (by Gerry Conway, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #327 (by David Michelinie, Erik Larsen, Al Gordon), Amazing Spider-Man #328 (by Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #159 (by Conway, Sal Buscema). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Dan MacDonald guest stars in our review of the 2007 classic. With great hair, comes great responsibility. The much-maligned Spidey Sequel holds up surprisingly well...for most of the Spider-Friends.

Paul Zettel joins the Spider-Friends for another Friendly Neighbourhood Discussion! Acts of Vengeance is here! Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #58 (by Gerry Conway, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #326 (by David Michelinie, Colleen Doran, Andy Mushynsky), Spectacular Spider-Man #158 (Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema, Mike Esposito). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Andrew "Barry" Helmer joins the Spider-Friends for a record-breaking 7th time! We Really, Really Hate Clones. Reviewing the final episodes of the 90s animated series: Doom, I Really, Really Hate Clones, and Farewell, Spider-Man, by Bob Richardson, Mark Hoffmeier and James Krieg.

Erika joins Josh and Mike for another Spidery discussion. Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #57 (by Gerry Conway, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #325 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #157 (by Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema, Mike Esposito). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Reviewing three episodes of the 90s animated series: 'The Return of Hydro-Man: Part Two', 'Secret Wars: Chapter One - Arrival', and 'Chapter Two - The Gauntlet of the Red Skull'. www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Reviewing Amazing Spider-Man Annual #23 (David Michelinie, Gerry Conway, Rob Liefeld, Mark Bagley, Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson and Fred Hembeck), Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #9 (Conway, David Ross, Glenn Herdling, Scott McDaniel, Sanderson, Bagley, and Hembeck), Web of Spider-Man Annual #5 (Conway, Javier Saltares, Fabian Nicieza, Mark Probst, Sanderson, Bagley, Hembeck). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

'Six Forgotten Warriors' wraps up and Hydro-Man returns! Reviewing 3 episodes from Season 5 of the 90s animated series: The Six Fight Again (by John Semper Jr., Bob Richardson), The Price Of Heroism (Semper Jr. and Richardson), and The Return of Hydro-Man: Part 1 (Semper Jr., Eileen Fuentes, James Krieg, Richardson)

Reviewing Web Of Spider-Man #56 (by Gerry Conway, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #323 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Amazing Spider-Man #324 (by Michelinie, Erik Larsen, Al Gordon), Spectacular Spider-Man #156 (by Conway, Sal Busema, Mike Esposito). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #55 (by Gerry Conway, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #321 and #322 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), and Spectacular Spider-Man #155 (by Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema, Mike Esposito). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Kevin Jank "McCoy" is back for the second week in a row, for more talk about Spidey. Reviewing 3 episodes of Spider-Man: The Animated Series! Season 5, Episode 2: "Six Forgotten Warriors"; Episode 3: "Unclaimed Legacy"; Episode 4: "Secrets of the Six" by Bob Richardson and John Semper.

Kevin Jank "McCoy" re-joins the Spider-Friends for a cross-section of imaginary stories from the 80s. Reviewing What If...? #24 - What If Spider-Man Had Rescued Gwen Stacey? (by Tony Isabella, Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia); What If... #30 - What If Spider-Man's Clone Had Lived? (by Bill Flanagan, Rich Buckler, Jim Mooney, Pablo Marcos); What If...? #46 - What If Spider-Man's Uncle Ben Had Lived? (by Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Sam DeLosa).

Lisa joins the Spider-Friends for a look at your friendly neighourhood web-slinger. Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #54 (by Gerry Conway, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #319 and #320 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #154 (by Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Plus, the Lizard returns! Reviewing Episodes 4-10 "The Lizard King" (by Bob Richardson, John Semper Jr.), 4-11 "The Prowler" (by and 5-1 "The Wedding" (by Meg McLaughlin and Semper Jr.) of the 1990s Animated Series. www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Bob "Pork Carrot" Myers joins the gang for another Bronze Age Spider-Man discussion. NOT the surprise return of a supervillain named "Parallel", this is look back at the lives of Peter Parker and Mary-Jane Watson by Gerry Conway, Alex Saviuk and Andy Mushynsky. www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Mike-DELL joins the Spider-Friends for a look at Spidey in the Bronze Age. Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #53 (by Gerry Conway, Mark Bagley, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #153 (by Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema).

Toronto comics artist Gibson Quarter joins the Spider-Friends for an in-depth look at a fan favourite comic, and a superficial look at a comic that was so bad they got the issue number wrong. Atlantis Attacks, Hulk attacks, and Spidey gets the sniffles. Marvel Fanfare features a cult-classic story by Bill Mantlo and Michael Golden, co-starring the Hulk. Daredevil Annual #4 features a non-classic non-story by Gerry Conway and non-artist Mark Bagley (plus various back-up stories, with art by John Romita Jr., Jim Lee and While Portacio).

Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #52 (by Gerry Conway, Frank Springer, John Romita Sr.), Amazing Spider-Man #317 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), and Spectacular Spider-Man #152 (by Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Erika Rock joins Joshua Murr-VELL and Mike-EL for a dynamic discussion about Spider-Man cartoons. Reviewing 3 episodes from Season 4 of Spider-Man: The Animated Series: #4-7: The Vampire Queen (by John Semper Jr., Meg McLaughlin, Bob Richardson), #4-8: Return of the Green Goblin (by Mark Hoffmeier, Richardson), #4-9: The Haunting of Mary-Jane Watson (by McLaughlin, Semper Jr., Virginia Roth, Richardson). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Cousin Brandon joins the full cast of the Spider-Friends for a look at 80s Spider-Fun. Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #51 (by Gerry Conway, Mark Bagley, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #316 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #151. www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

"Junkfood Jeff" Kavanaugh joins the Spider-Friends for a look at more animated Spidey. Reviewing 3 episodes from Season 4 of of the 90s Animated Series: "The Return of Kraven" (by Meg McLaughlin, Bob Richardson), "Partners" (by Cynthia Harrison, Brooks Wachtel, John Semper Jr., Bob Richardson), The Awakening (by Sean Catherine Derek, John Semper Jr., Richardson). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

What If The Alien Costume Had Possessed Spider-Man? Reviewing She-Hulk #3 (by John Byrne, Bob Wiacek), Daredevil #270 (by Ann Nocenti, John Romita Jr., Al Williamson), What If...? (by Danny Fingeroth, Mark Bagley, Keith Williams). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

What will the verdict be?! Find out in "Guilty", plus 2 other stories... Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #50 (by Gerry Conway, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #315 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), and Spectacular Spider-Man #150 (by Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Featuring special guest Lisa Lajoie! If Gwen Stacy wasn't a clone — What About Carrion? Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #49 (Peter David, Val Mayerik), Amazing Spider-Man #314 (David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #149 (Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Andrew "Barry" Helmer joins Josh and Mike for a look at more Spidey cartoons. Reviewing 3 episodes from Season 4: "Guilty " (John Semper Jr., Larry Brody, Meg McLaughlin), "The Cat" (Semper Jr., Sean Catherine Derek), "The Black Cat" (Semper Jr., Derek, Marty Isenberg, Robert N. Skir).

Beta Ray Fil joins the Spider-Friends for the most important discussion you'll hear this week. Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #48 (by Gerry Conway, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #313 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #148 (Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #47 (by Gerry Conway, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #147 (by Conway, Sal Buscema). PLUS, we share some Spider-Cast Straight Stuff, and list our best and worst from the past 50 episodes and the past 60 years of Spidey! www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

The Spot debuts in the animated series. Reviewing 3 episodes of the animated series: The Spot (by James Krieg, Bob Richardson), Goblin War (by John Semper Jr., Mark Hoffmeier, Robert N. Skir, Marty Isenberg & Richardson), and Turning Point (by Semper Jr., Krieg, Skir, Isenberg & Richardson).

Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #46 (by Richard Howell, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #310 & #311 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #146 (by Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Brad Faye helps the gang discuss Spidey in December 1988. Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #45 (by Maddie Blaustein, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #309 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #145 (by Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema).

Reviewing Incredible Hulk #349 (by Peter David, Jeff Purves, Terry Austin), Damage Control #1 (by Dwayne McDuffie, Ernie Colón, Bob Wiacek), and Marc Spector: Moon Knight #2 (Chuck Dixon, Sal Velluto, Mark Farmer).

Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #44 (by Peter David, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #307 & #308 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #144 (by Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Kevin Jank "McCoy" joins the Spider-Friends for another round of Spidey talk. Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #43 (by Peter David, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #305 and #306 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane, et al), and Spectacular Spider-Man #143 (by Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

From mud to man to madness. This time he's gone too far. Marvel's first cross-annual event! Featuring your favourite Spider-Pals reviewing Amazing Spider-Man Annual #22 (by David Michelinie, Mark Bagley, Mike Esposito, Steve Ditko and more), Web of Spider-Man Annual #4 (by Steve Gerber, Cynthia Martin, Alex Saviuk and more), and Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #8 (by Gerry Conway, Mark Bagley, and more).

I don't suppose I could convince you to come up here and fight like a spider? Tombstone and Carnage make their animated debuts! Writers John Semper Jr., Larry Broder, Robert N. Skir, Marty Isenberg, Len Wein, Stan Berkowitz, James Krieg and director Bob Richardson adapt classic Spidey stories from the 80s and 90s.

Wsg David Konstantino. Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #42 (by Peter David, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #304 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane, Joe Rubinstein), Spectacular Spider-Man #141 (Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Mike-DELL joins the Spider-Friends for another Bronze Age Spidey discussion. Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #41 (by Peter David, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #303 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #141 (by Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema).

Reviewing Iron Man #234 (by David Michelinie, Jackson Guice, Bob Layton), Thor #391 (by Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Brett Breeding), plus Marvel Fanfare #42 (by Carl Potts, Terry Shoemaker). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Spider-Man meets someone with proportionate strength and speed of...a jackrabbit? Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #40 (by Peter David, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #302 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #140 (Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Jared Leto destroys another franchise. Sony does it again! With billions of dollars at their finger tips, the international conglomerate baffles audiences with their lates piece of crap. www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

David Dubois joins us to review the Japanese Spider-Man TV Show! The spider-friends review pilot episode, generically titled "The Time of Revenge Has Come! Beat Down Iron Cross Group!!" www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

The Origin of the man called Tombstone! Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #39 (by Fabian Nicieza, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #301 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #139 (by Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Reviewing episodes "Enter: Green Goblin", "Rocket Racer" and "Framed", from SPIDER-MAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES. www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Andrew Banks joins the Spider-Friends to review an important moment in Spidey history. Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #38 (by Fabian Nicieza, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams, Mike Esposito), Amazing Spider-Man #300 (by David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane), Spectacular Spider-Man #138 (Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema). *Warning*: features spoilers for Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Season 5. www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Kristen "Siapastar" Siapas joins the Spider-Friends to review everybody's favourite Spidey film. Sam Raimi's 2004 Spidey film set a new benchmark for superhero films. Doctor Octopus menaces Spider-Man, Peter Parker loses his faith, and Mary-Jane asks Peter a simple yes-or-no question.

The Tarantula returns, Spidey teams up with Chance, and Dakota North helps solve the mystery of The Slasher. Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #37 (by Jim Owsley, Steve Geiger, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #299 (David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane, Bob McLeod), Spectacular Spider-Man #137 (Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Cousin Brandon returns, and Todd McFarlane Debuts! Reviewing Amazing Spider-Man #298 (David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane Bob McLeod), Web of Spider-man #36 (Gerry Conway, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Spectacular Spider-Man #136 (Peter David, Sal Buscema). Plus: the first appearance of Venom. www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Erika joins the Spider-Friends for another Friendly Neighbourhood Discussion. Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #35 (by Gerry Conway, Alex Saviuk, Keith Williams), Amazing Spider-Man #297 (by David Michelinie, Alex Saviuk, Vince Colletta), Spectacular Spider-Man #135 (by Peter David, Sal Buscema). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Andrew "Barry" Helmer joins the Spider-Friends for the second spectacular week in a row. Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #34 (by Jim Shooter, Sal Buscema, Vince Colletta), Amazing Spider-Man #296 (by David Michelinie, Alex Saviuk, Vince Colletta), and the newly christened Spectacular Spider-Man (by Peter David, Sal Buscema, Vince Colletta). www.ComicBookSyndicate.com

Andrew "Barry" Helmer joins the Spider-Friends for another Friendly Neighbourhood Debate. Peter Parker is locked in asylum run by...the Kingpin! And no one believes he's Spider-Man! Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #33 (by Ann Nocenti, Cynthia Marin, Steve Leialoha), Amazing Spider-Man #295 (by Nocenti, Martin, Kyle Baker), and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #133 (by Nocenti, Marting, Josef Rubinstein). Also: G.I.Joe.

Tim Girard joins the Spider-Friends for a look at The Greatest Spider-Man Story Ever Told (?). J. M. DeMatteis follows up this run on Marvel Team-Up (!) with a radically different take on Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man. Featuring stunning art by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod, Fearful Symmetry: Kraven's Last Hunt is considered by many to be the greatest Spider-Man story ever told. Reviewing Web of Spider-Man #31 and #32, Amazing Spider-Man #293 and #294, and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #131 and #132. www.ComicBookSyndicate.com