In this episode of the Spideydude Experience, Zach Joiner, Adam Schingle, and Neil Bogenrieder dive into Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 7) #21 & #22 (Legacy #985 & #986) — the explosive conclusion to Joe Kelly’s “Dawn of the Goblin Slayers” arc.
They break down Norman Osborn’s high-stakes battle against Roderick Kingsley (Hobgoblin) and the Goblin Slayer army, the threats to his family (including Normie and the wider Spider-Family with Miles Morales, Silk, and more), shocking revelations, sacrifices, and how the issues close out the space/Earth Spider-Man era while setting the stage for the incoming Death Spiral storyline. Plus discussion of art highlights, character beats for Norman’s ongoing arc, and overall series direction.
Also covered:
- Brief Spider-Man news and banter (including celebrity crossover gossip)
- Marvel Legends reveals and pre-orders
Perfect for fans tracking the current Amazing Spider-Man run, Norman Osborn’s redemption path, or looking for a detailed spoiler-friendly comic review.
Books discussed:
- Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 7) #21 (Legacy #985) — Dawn of the Goblin Slayers Part Two
- Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 7) #22 (Legacy #986) — Era wrap-up + Death Spiral setup
Timestamps (approximate; no official chapters in the video):
- 0:00 – Intro & network promo
- ~2:00 – Live start, host intros & news banter
- ~8:00–15:00 – Marvel Legends / toy news
- Mid-episode – Full review of ASM #21 & #22 begins
- Later stretch – Character analysis, art discussion, Death Spiral setup & wrap-up
About the show:
The Spideydude Experience is the flagship podcast of the Spideydude Radio Network (spidey-dude.com), delivering weekly Spider-Man comic reviews, news, and deep dives since 2020. Hosted by Zach Joiner with longtime co-hosts.
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