The Spider-Man Book Club

X-Men Origins: Wolverine 15th anniversary

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join BJ Shea (The Batman Universe) and I as we do our best to examine this mixed bag of a comic book film X-Men Origins: Wolverine! We get into what w...

The State of the Comic Book Film!

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zaki Hasan (Moviefilm Podcast) returns to the show to listen to me rant about “superhero fatigue” and how the DC and MCU universes are doomed!

House of M

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Zednik (Vigilante 1939) and I get together to discuss life on the other side of mutant superiority in House of M! How do the heroes react when th...

Ultimate X-Men: Blockbuster

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in as Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow) and I get into this crossover from the early days of the Ultimate Universe! Wolverine and Spider-Man...

Ultimate Marvel Team Up #1

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the first meeting between Wolverine and Spider-Man in the Ultimate Universe! Join Jordan Weigand (To The Infinity Saga and Beyond Podcast) as w...

Astonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Clow (The Comic Binge) returns to the show to discuss this wild time traveling tale of two great heroes Spider-Man and Wolverine. How does the w...

Ultimate Spider-Man: Freaky Friday!

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Logan wakes up in Queens in Peter Parker’s body! What the heck? Join BJ (The Batman Universe) and I as we discuss and laugh at this wild story durin...

Deadpool and Wolverine Trailer Reaction

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Deadpool is back and he’s bringing along his best buddy Wolverine aka Hugh Jackman! Tune in as I watch the trailer and speculate about the film’s ...

Spider-Girl: Vol 1

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly (Make Mine MayDay!) returns to the show to discuss the first volume of Spider-Girl! Peter’s daughter in the future has taken up the mantle of ...

Giant Size Gwen Stacy

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TJ (Gotham Outsiders) returns to the show to discuss this fun departure from the normal Spider books with a mystery only Gwen Stacy can solve!

The Amazing Spider-Man: The Six Arm Saga

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We did it! We’re at 100 episodes! And who better to join me than Nikko (Vigilante 1939, The Italian Spider-Man Coalition) to talk not just 100 episo...

The Amazing Spider-Man: Web of Carnage

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Relive the 90s with Zach (Spidey-Dude) and I dive into the wild history behind Ben Reilly and Peter Parker! Carnage is on the loose and Spider-Man is ...

The Spectacular Spider-Men #1

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in as I get into the first awesome issue of Marvel’s new Spider-Man series! Whatever heck took so long for Miles and Peter to have a team up bo...

Spidey Goes Cosmic!

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spider-Man has been given the ultimate power in the universe! But is it too much power? Sean Kiley (Idiotville) returns to the show to discuss Peter’...

Spider-Men II

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Isaac (The Infinity Bros Podcast) swings by for the first time on the show to discuss Spider-Men II. Peter and Miles live in the same universe now but...

Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #1

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Love is in the air! Join TJ (Gotham Outsiders) and me as we get into when Peter Met Kitty! I mean not “met” but started dating and being adorable ...

Spider-Man: Miles Morales

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Miles is now in the 616 universe and Kevonte Chilous (Always Hold On to Arrow, Always Hold On to Star Wars) is gonna learn all about it! We dive into ...

Ultimate Spider-Man: Hollywood

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yeah Hollywood! You know I love you more than one guy should! Well I might but Peter sure doesn’t! Tune in as Javi Trujillo (Batman On Film) returns...

Ultimate Spider-Man: Irresponsible

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow) returns to the show to discuss when Spidey met the X-Men (in the Ultimate Universe). We get to see Peter intera...

Ultimate Spider-Man #1

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in as I dive into the new Ultimate Spider-Man story from Marvel! Lots of twists, turns, and fun to be had!

Ultimate Spider-Man: Double Trouble

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ricky Church (Flickering Myth) returns to discuss one of the earliest Ultimate stories featuring the debut of Kraven the Hunter and two characters tha...

What If Peter Parker Became The Punisher?

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Zednik (Vigilante 1939) returns to the show to discuss a dark universe! Peter becomes the Punisher! He takes no prisoners but still maintains his...

What If Flash Thompson Became Spider-Man?

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carlos (Canadian Caped Crusader) joins me on a deep dive into what the world would look like if Flash Thompson was bitten by the irradiated spider ins...

What If Spider-Man Vs Wolverine!

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Ingram (Artist for Hire) suggests a trip through the multiverse as we discuss Spider-Man and Wolverine becoming spies and pretty dang good at it!...

What If Starring the Avengers: The Greatest Sacrifice!

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BJ Shea (The Batman Universe) returns to the show to discuss one of the most fun comics ever - The Avengers vs the Carnage Cosmic! Back in the 90s the...

What If Scarlet Spider Killed Spider-Man?

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zach (Spidey Dude Radio) swings by to discuss one of the darkest What If Spidey stories! We get into why Ben Reilly has to kill Peter and how he copes...

What If The Amazing Spider-Man Had Married The Black Cat?

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Love is in the air! Lauren (Friendly Neighborhood Bi) returns to the show to discuss a bittersweet romance as Spider-Man and Black Cat get married com...

What If The Alien Costume Had Possessed Spider-Man?

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nikko (Vigilante 1939) returns to discuss the first time Marvel dove into the What If territory specifically with the alien costume turning on Peter a...

What If Spider-Man’s Uncle Ben Had Lived?

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Javi Trujillo (Batman On Film) returns to the show to dig into a What If story that explores the idea of Aunt May passing away but Uncle Ben lives! A ...

What If Spider-Man Joined the Fantastic Four?

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our journey through the multiverse starts here! Jordan Wiegand (To the Infinity Saga and Beyond Podcast) returns to the show to discuss the alternate ...

Secret Invasion

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean O’Connell (Reel Blend, With Great Power book) returns to the show to discuss simultaneously one of the best Marvel comics and not so great MCU ...

Dark Ages

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The power is out but the story still goes on! Emmet Davis (Gathering of the Geeks) returns to discuss one of best Marvel mini series Dark Ages! We get...

Spider-Man/Deadpool: Eventpool

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe (Joe Talks Comics Podcast) returns to the show to discuss the last story in the recent Spider-Man/Deadpool run or should we say Infinite House of ...

Peter Parker Spider-Man: Death in the Family

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Norman Osborn is back and he’s out for blood! Tune in as BJ Shea (The Batman Universe) returns to talk about one of the most underrated fights betwe...

Spider-Boy #1

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m digging into the first issue of the ongoing Spider-Boy series! What’s up with this kid? Is he monster or menace? We’ll find out togeth...

Spider-Man: Spider’s Shadow

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween! Join us if you dare! Nikko Caruso (Vigilante 1939) returns to the show to discuss a recent What If story about Spider-Man keeping the...

Amazing Spider-Man: Back in Black

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mr Comics returns to the show to discuss one of the most controversial Spider-Man stories with Back in Black. With the weight of all his decisions pus...

Venom: Lethal Protector

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris (Gotham Outsiders) joins me to discuss the wacky adventures of Eddie Brock and his best friend Venom! We get into the fun of this story and what...

The Amazing Spider-Man: The Alien Costume Saga

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Kiley (Idiotville) returns to discuss The Alien Costume Saga! Peter found a new costume in space. But IT’S ALIVE! We find that out later though...

Spider-Man: Revelations

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the end of the Clone Saga and it’s going out with a bang! BJ Shea (The Batman Universe) returns to the show to get into who is the real Peter...

Scarlet Spider: Life After Death

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow) returns to the show to discuss a Houston TX hero Scarlet Spider! We get into the story post Spider Island and w...

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man: Hostile Takeovers

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TJ Finnecy (Gotham Outsiders) swings by to discuss the second half of Tom Taylor’s critically acclaimed run on Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man! We ...

The Incredible Hulk: 15 Years of Nearly Forgotten Importance!

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) joins me to discuss the red headed stepchild of the MCU. The film holds up as a solid action film but was la...

Iron Man: The Beginning of the MCU!

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Kiley (Idiotville) returns to the show to discuss the first outing of the MCU! Everything was riding on this film and man was it worth it! We get...

Hulk: 20th Anniversary of Rage and Trauma

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emmet Davis (Gathering of the Geeks) joins me to get pretty dang candid about our feelings about the Ang Lee 2003 Hulk film. We get into it’s strang...

X2: X-Men United - 20th Anniversary!

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zaki Hasan flies in on the Blackbird to discuss arguably one of the best comic book films of all time. We get into it’s impact on the genre and why ...

Daredevil: 20 Years of Blind Justice!

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jesse James (Erie Filmmaker) returns to the show to discuss DAREDEVIL starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Colin Farrell....

The Amazing Spider-Man: Until The Stars Turn Cold

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Desiato (Digging for Kryptonite) swings by from Metropolis to discuss one of JMS’s early arcs during his Amazing run. We highlight the statu...

Spider-Man: The End of the Spider-Verse

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe (Joe Loves Comics) returns to the show to talk “The End” of the Spider-Verse. We get into Dan Slott and Mark Bagley’s return to Spider-Man a...

Spiderboy from Amalgam Comics

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Hermann (The Comic Binge) returns to the multiverse with me to discuss one of the wild Amalgam Comics characters Spiderboy! We talk about this cr...

Batman & Spider-Man: New Age Dawning

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Ingram returns to the show to discuss the second and unfortunately last crossover with Batman and Spider-Man. We discuss how it holds up to the f...

Spider-Geddon

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the end of all the spiders! Betrayals! Twists! Turns! Sword Vigor! Sean O’Connell (Reel Blend) joins me to discuss the next big Spider-Verse ...

The Amazing Spider-Man: Spider-Verse

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Clow (Comic Binge) swings by the show again to talk about the first Spider-Verse event from Dan Slott! We get into the wild variants of Spider-M...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow) joins me in the multiverse to dig deep into the hit film Across the Spider-Verse! We discuss the film’s theme...

Edge of Spider-Verse Vol 2

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zach (Spidey-Dude Radio Network) returns to the show to guide us through the Spider-Verse where we meet all sorts of imaginative and incredible new Sp...

Edge of Spider-Verse Vol 1

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly (Make Mine Mayday) swings through the multiverse with me to meet 5 unique, weird, fun, iconic new Spider-People!

Blade 25th Anniversary Episode

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow) returns to discuss what truly kicked off the modern Marvel movie craze - BLADE! We dive into our memories watch...

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re hooked on a feeling with the Guardians final bout in the MCU! Jesse James (Film Grain) returns to the show to discuss the last Guardians film ...

Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zaki Hasan (the Moviefilm Podcast) returns to the show to discuss the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi and it’s impact within the Star Wars le...

What If #105

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if Peter and MJ had a daughter? What if she had powers? And what if an old enemy resurfaced to tackle the happy Parker home? Matt (Mr Comics, The...

Spider-Men

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carlos (the Canadian Caped Crusader) returns from Earth 1610 to discuss the first ever crossover between Peter Parker and Miles Morales! Classic story...

Ultimate Spider-Man: Legacy

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BJ Shea (Batman Universe) returns to the show to discuss a wonderful story from the early days of Ultimate Spider-Man. Norman Osborn is back! But that...

The Amazing Spider-Man: Round Robin - The Sidekick’s Revenge

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Garret Grev (Batman On Film) swings by for his first episode to discuss Jeff Wilde the evil cyborg terrorizing NYC! We get into this fun adventure wit...

The Amazing Spider-Man: Mr Parker Goes To Washington

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Clow (the Comic Binge) returns to the show to talk about the shaky time in Spidey’s life before the Civil War!

Civil War

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren (Friendly Neighborhood Bi, Simply Amazing Podcast) returns to the show to discuss Marvel’s Civil War! We get into the story’s themes and ho...

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #23

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zach Joiner (Spider-Dude Radio Network) swings by the show to talk Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #23! We get into the origin of the story including...

The Amazing Spider-Man: Life Theft

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Wiegand (the Infinity and Beyond Saga podcast) returns to the show to discuss Life Theft! The Vulture steals Spider-Man’s youth! And that’s...

Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man: Into The Twilight

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe (Joe Loves Comics) swings by to talk about a hidden gem of a Spider-Man story - Into The Twilight! We will see team ups with Human Torch, Ironhear...

Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow) returns to the show to discuss the latest Ant Man film and it’s impact on the MCU!

Spider-Man and the X-Men

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TJ (Gotham Outsiders) returns to discuss this fun story about Spidey teaching a group of students at the Jean Grey school and as you can imagine it do...

The Amazing Spider-Man: Nothing Can Stop The Juggernaut

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zaki Hasan (Moviefilm Podcast) returns to the show to discuss one of Spidey’s greatest challenges with THE JUGGERNAUT! We get into the story’s the...

Just Imagine Stan Lee’s JLA!

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Josh LeGuern (Super Secret HQ) returns to the show for the final trip to Earth 6! We look at Stan Lee’s reimagining of not just the Justice League b...

Just Imagine Stan Lee’s Wonder Woman!

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone’s favorite caped Canadian Carlos (Nerd Room Podcast) returns to the show to discuss Stan Lee’s unique take on Wonder Woman! We get into h...

Just Imagine Stan Lee’s Superman!

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Take a trip with us to a planet we can’t even pronounce! Or at least that’s what The Man told us! Chris Clow (the Comic Binge) joins me to discuss...

Just Imagine Stan Lee's Batman!

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Hermann (the Comic Binge) and I hitch a ride to Earth 6 in the DC Multiverse to check out Stan Lee's unique take on DC's characters starting with...

Stan Lee and Me and You!

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I discuss a little bit of my history with Stan The Man Lee on his 100th birthday! Plus a sneak peak at 2023 across the Spider-Verse!

Amazing Spider-Man #300

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

VENOM! It’s the one we’ve all been waiting for (in 1988)! Nikko Caruso (Italian Spider-Man Coalition) returns to the show to discuss his favorite ...

Spectacular Spider-Man #200

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Zednik (Vigilante 1939) joins me to discuss a hard hitting issue of Spectacular Spider-Man featuring Harry Osborn taking up his father’s mantle...

Spider-Man 2002: Commentary Track

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dill Spears (Idiotville) and I get together to talk about (well over) Spider-Man (2002). We get into the movie’s development hell and our views on i...

Web Spinners: Tales of Spider-Man #7-9

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Gorga (We Suck At Comics) joins me to discuss a brief look at Spider-Man’s past. We get into our own high school experiences with growing up, lo...

With Great Power! Interview with Sean O’Connell

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean O’Connell swings by the show to promote his new book With Great Power which details the cinematic journey of Spider-Man! Available now on Amazo...

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Take a trip with us to Wakanda as Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow) joins me to discuss the emotionally charged Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! S...

Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Weigand (To The Infinity Saga and Beyond) returns to the show to discuss a fun “return to high school” soap opera with SPIDER-MAN LOVES MAR...

Absolute Carnage

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nikko (Italian Spider-Man Coalition) returns to the show to discuss arguably Carnage’s scariest story - Absolute Carnage! Carnage is rampaging throu...

Spider-Man/Batman: Troubled Minds

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Ingram (Scottish Artist) returns to the show to discuss a story lost to the multiverse about when Spider-Man and Batman teamed up to fight Carnag...

The Amazing Spider-Man: Red Goblin

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What would an epic conclusion be to a Spidey Legend like Dan Slott be without the combination of two of Spider-Man’s worst enemies Carnage and Norma...

CARNAGE is born! Amazing Spider-Man #361-363

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nikko Caruso (Vigilante 1939) leaves his secluded island to discuss the first appearance of Carnage! We get into our love of the character and how imp...

Deadpool v Wolverine: Dawn of the MCU!

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My sister Ginny flies in from the X-Mansion to help me get hyped for the upcoming MCU debut of not just Deadpool but Wolverine! And not only that but ...

Superior Spider-Man: Troubled Minds

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joey D joins me this week to discuss the second volume of Superior Spider-Man! This is when Doc Ock literally gets to take over Peter Parker’s mind ...

D23 2022 Marvel Announcements!

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow) returns to do a sort of “Part 2” from our San Diego Comic Con show about the expansion of the MCU and where...

Ultimate Spider-Man: The Death of Peter Parker

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Carlos Dm (The Nerd Room Podcast) swings by to discuss the ULTIMATE Ultimate Spider-Man story - The Death of Peter Parker! We get into how the story r...

Ultimate Spider-Man: Venom

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Josh LeGeurn (Super Secret Josh) swings by like an old friend discovering a weird secret about our fathers! We’ll sort of. Josh and I get into Bendi...

Spider-Man: Death & Destiny

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

BJ Shea (The Batman Universe) swings by today to discuss Death and Destiny! We discuss Peter’s guilt over the death of Captain Stacy and how he did ...

Spider-Man: Death of the Stacys

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ricky Church (Flickering Myth) swings by to discuss two of Spidey’s most tragic stories! We discuss loss, grief, and the weight of responsibility Pe...

The Amazing Spider-Man #161-162: feat Nightcrawler and the Punisher

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren, Our Friendly Neighborhood Bi, swings by to talk about an awesome team up/scuffle between Spider-Man and Nightcrawler!

Spider-Man: Revenge of the Sinister Six

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dill Spears (Idiotville Podcast) swings by to drop his web of knowledge on all things Marvel and Spider-Man including a fun story in Revenge of the Si...

Marvel Studios 2022 SDCC Announcements!

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow) returns to the show to discuss Marvel Studios San Diego Comic Con announcements and future plans! Phase 4 and 5...

Thor: Love and Thunder

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jesse James (Erie Filmgrain) local filmmaker extraordinaire hops on the Bifrost to discuss Thor’s recent MCU outing and what the future may hold for...

Spider-Man 2099

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Ingram swings by to talk about the first volume of Spider-Man 2099! We get into Miguel O’Hara’s origin and journey to becoming a hero (slowly...

Amazing Spider-Man #275

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Javi Trujillo (Batman On Film) joins me to discuss a story featuring two of my favorite Spidey tropes - a Goblin and the Black Suit!