Amazing Spider-Man Classics “Lost” Episode 38: ASM #50

It’s been a long road getting from there to here. It’s been a long time, but the time is finally here for “Spider-Man No More!” There is a bit of a story behind this “lost” episode. First of all, Stephen Lacey is back with us to talk Amazing Spider-Man 50, but Fall 2011 was before he became co-host of the the world-renowned Fantasticast, and we loved having him on to talk about the issue. Sadly, though, the recording malfunctioned, and we lost the first 40 minutes of the recording, which included the iconic trash can scene from the issue. We had to get…

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Spectacular Radio Episode 52: Series Finale “Final Curtain” Fan-Panel FINAL EPISODE!

Welcome back for the last time to Spectacular Radio.Greg, Zach, and Gerard are joined by Joshua Lapin-Bertone and Donovan Morgan Grant to bring this podcast to a close. The crew discusses a variety of topics: -#SaveSpectacularSpiderMan hashtag-Voicemails-The series finale, “Final Curtain”-What the series meant to them-To the announcement of a new podcast!-SO much more, including some surprises Many things are said in this bittersweet installment that brings our seven-year journey to an end… unless the gang gets canceled first; and considering how raunchy this crew can get, that’s not beyond the realm of possibility. Thank you for joining us one last time;…

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ASM Classics Episode 36: ASM #48 & Daredevil #27

Welcome to a double-dipping of Spidey goodness.  First, the gang heads over to Daredevil 27 to see the Hornhead and the Webhead team-up against the Masked Marauder, who has decreed, “Mike Murdock Must Die!”  Next, Spider-Man falls prey to Blackie Drago who attacks him “On the Wings of the Vulture!” in Amazing Spider-Man 48.  It’s a big party, as Karen Page, Mike Murdock, Gwen and MJ, Anna Watson and Aunt May, and of course Harry Osborn all join in for this episode of Amazing Spider-Man Classics! There are some emails read this time around, so if you would like to…

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Amazing Spider-Man Classics Episode 35: Peter Parker (Vol II) 1 & Webspinners 1

The month of new #1s continues!  But this time, it’s Peter Parker: Spider-Man and Webspinners that get the podcasting treatment from barely legal Jon, pubescent Bertone, and preteen Donovan!  What new plot has Howard Mackie cooked up for the ex-webhead, and will the Gang ever survive the art of Michael Zulli??!! Due to the unique theme of this episode, there are no emails read this episode, but if you would like to share your thoughts on the stories we cover or the episode itself, and have them read on the air in the future, let us know and we will…

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Amazing Spider-Man Classics Episode 34: Amazing Spider-Man (Vol II) #1

The DC Relaunch has sent the Classics gang back in time to November 1998, the month of the Spider-Man reboot!  Join 19-year-old Jon Wilson, 13-year-old Josh Bertone, and little 9-year-old Donovan Grant as they try to make heads or tails of the new John Byrne premiere series, The Amazing Spider-Man, volume TWO! Due to the unique theme of this episode, there are no emails read this episode, but if you would like to share your thoughts on the stories we cover or the episode itself, and have them read on the air in the future, let us know!

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Amazing Spider-Man Classics Episode 33: Amazing Spider-Man 47

Welcome back to Amazing Spider-Man Classics for a truly classic issue of the Stan Lee/John Romita era.  We have Gwen, we have Mary Jane, we have Flash, Harry, and the ESU gang, we have Betty and Ned even though we’re not sure why, and we have Kraven the Hunter, now with 100% more LASER NIPPLES!!! And! As a special added treat, Josh and Don finally settle the question once and for all of Gwen and Flash and exactly what happened between them. Joining us once again is Tyler Crone, whom you have have heard on Of Mercs and Mutants, From…

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Amazing Spider-Man Classics Episode 32: Amazing Spider-Man 46

You’ve waited.  You’ve sweated.  You’ve sued for creator rights and fought over first place in line to see the movie!  Now, here it is, folks!  The next episode of Amazing Spider-Man Classics, yaaaaaayyyy!!! Today, ladies and gentlemen*, we are looking at one episode of Amazing Spider-Man.  We had planned for two, but one took long enough.  And actually, you may see more episodes in the future with only one issue covered.  I’m contemplating the ifs of a format change. So to join us for this look at Amazing Spider-Man 46 is Tyler Crone, whom you have have heard on Of…

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CSC Episode 75: DC vs. Marvel

After 10 years, we are winding down the show. Back in 2010, Zach guest appeared on the 104th episode of Michael Bailey’s Views From the Longbox to discuss the Clone Saga. Zach always wanted to bring him onto the show, but never felt that it was the right way to do so. However, after going through the list of appearances of Ben Reilly, there was one story that he had never covered: Marvel Vs. DC. In what would be the first trade paperback he would ever own, Zach knew there were three people that he wanted to bring forward: Michael,…

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