Join Zach, Adam, and Walter (That Grumpy Old Guy PNGTuber) on a supersized live episode of The Spidey-Dude Experience as massive breaking news completely alters the comic landscape!
First, the gang breaks down the bombshell Hollywood Reporter story: Marvel Comics is packing up after nearly 90 years in New York City to relocate to Burbank, California—and Stephen Wacker is returning as Editor-in-Chief as C.B. Cebulski transitions to Asia-focused graphic fiction. Then, we dive into the full SDCC Marvel & DC schedule, preview the Marvel Legends drops, and review Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 7) #30, #31, & #32 (the Spore finale, Aunt May’s long-lost child Cormac, Patrick Gleason’s return, and Peter’s alien love interest). Plus, stick around as we look ahead to Spider-Man: Brand New Day and debate the ASM #1000 variant cover chaos!
What do you think of Marvel moving to California and Stephen Wacker taking over as EIC? Drop your thoughts, grades, and predictions in the comments below!
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro & Patreon Shoutouts
02:50 – Welcome Adam & Walter (Grumpy Old Guy)
04:00 – Breaking News: Marvel Comics Leaving NYC for Burbank, CA
04:50 – Stephen Wacker Named New Marvel Editor-in-Chief
05:10 – C.B. Cebulski Shifts to APAC / Manga Division
08:25 – DC Precedent, Disney Consolidation & NYC Comic History
15:55 – Cebulski Tenure Post-Mortem & Editorial Turnover
21:25 – Memories & Fan Reactions to Stephen Wacker’s Editorial Era
24:35 – Wacker’s Comic Track Record: 52, ASM Three-Times-a-Month & Creative Risks
34:45 – The Full Staff Memo Breakdown: What the Burbank Move Means
40:30 – Synergy vs. Storytelling: Comics Influencing Films (or Vice Versa?)
44:40 – Spider-Man in the MCU & Future Movie Speculation
50:35 – Burbank Corporate Real Estate & Relocation Logistics
54:40 – San Diego Comic-Con Preview: DC Momentum vs. Marvel Panels
56:15 – SDCC Marvel Lineup: Wolverine PS5, Armageddon, Rivals & Hall H
01:05:40 – Hasbro Drops: 1967 Spider-Man 3-Pack & Professor X Retro Chair
01:13:05 – Action Figure Scaling Rants (Hasbro vs. McFarlane)
01:15:35 – Amazing Spider-Man #30 Recap (Spore Finale & Uncle Ben Reveal)
01:19:00 – Amazing Spider-Man #31 Recap (Gleason Returns, Supervillain Fight Club & Cormac)
01:21:05 – Amazing Spider-Man #32 Recap (Peter’s Cousin, Alien Girlfriend & Aunt May)
01:23:30 – Panel Discussion: The Aunt May Long-Lost Child Soap Opera Trope
01:33:00 – Joe Kelly’s Run Critique: Novelty Concepts vs. Peter Parker Relatability
01:41:00 – “Misery Porn” in Modern Spider-Man: Lack of Balance in Peter’s Life
01:51:30 – Ratings & Issue Grades: ASM #30–#32
02:00:10 – Amazing Spider-Man #1000 Variant Cover Controversy Breakdown
02:13:50 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day Movie Preview & Expectations
02:27:00 – Friendly Neighborhood Street-Level Spidey in NYC
02:31:20 – Network Plugs, Patreon Roll Call & Voicemail Line
02:37:35 – Josh Drops In, Feeling Old & Sign-Off
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