Episode 235.  James B and Eddie discuss the six part saga Kraven’s Last Hunt. Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by Eddie.  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/    (01:59) From October and November of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 31 32 ASM 293 294 PPtSSM 131 and 132 “The Coffin”  ”Crawling” “Descent”  “Resurrection”...

Episode 234.  James B and Eddie discuss the return of the Black Cat and her new costume and the return of the Hobgoblin after his death.   (00:27) PPPPN Sponsor - LRSM   (01:35) From July of 1987 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 128 “Spider Hunt” Written by Peter David, Art by Alan Kupperberg   (06:07) This story carries into the next book and it’s From August of 1987 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 129 “Foreign Affairs” by David and Kupperberg   (11:07) From September of...

Episode 233.  James B and Eddie discuss four Marvel Team Up books including a story about The Statue of Liberty that Peter tells MJ featuring multiple detailed scenes when he was not present!  Eddie ranks Wolverine above the punisher and Peter does just about the dumbest thing ever, according to... himself. (02:14) From June of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man Annual 3 “1st story” written and drawn by everyone they used all the reprinted material from.   (04:16) From July of 1987 Stan...

Episode 232.  James B and Eddie discuss the missing parts of The Hobgoblin Saga that are covered in a special Spider-Man Versus Wolverine Comic.   Plus the Spider Slayer is back and headed to Pennslyvania.  Finally we ask how important is the vintage comic Terry and the Pirates, did Spider-Man kill Wolverine’s girlfriend and how smelly is Peter Parker?! Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by Eddie and Mayor Ed Koch. ...

Episode 231.  James B and Eddie celebrate Valentine’s Day with three Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man books involving parents and their children. (00:27) PPPPN Sponsor - Tuesdays with Spidey (01:05) From April of 1987 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 125, “Wrecking Havoc!” written by Danny Fingeroth, Penciled by Jim Mooney, Vince Colletta, and Art Nichols, Ink by Rick Parker   (05:59) From May of 1987 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 126 “Sudden Impact” by Danny...

Episode 230.  James B and Eddie are joined by Let’s Read Spider-Man science expert Dana to break down Web of Spider-Man issues featuring cosmic aliens and a major car manufacturer. No plotlines are resolved, but this podcast is full of facts, important ones and not so important ones, which means there is something for everyone!   (03:56) From April of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 25 “Beware the Stalker from the Stars!” Written and Penciled by Larry Leiber Ink by Vince...

Episode 229.  James B and Eddie read three excellent books and The Hobgoblin’s identity is finally revealed. (01:26) From April of 1987 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 287 “...And There Shall come a Reckoning” Written by Jim Owsley, Pencils by Erik Larsen, Inks by Art Nichols   (05:53) From May of 1987 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 288 “Gang War Rages On!” Written by Jim Owsley, Pencils by Alan Kupperberg, Inks by Jim Fern   (10:03) From June of 1987 Stan Lee presents The...

  Episode 228.  James B and Eddie invite friend of the podcast Ian Cooper back to run a Kraven the Hunter quotations game.   (00:35)Sponsor - Straight and Narrow with Dr. Jonas Harrow   (01:59) From January of 1987 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 122 “Father’s Night Out” Written by Peter David, Penciled by Rich Buckler and Malcolm Davis.   (04:46) From February of 1987 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 123 “With Friends Like These” Written by...

Episode 227.  James B and Eddie discuss three Web of Spider-Man books and then cover a bonus book from 1976 and play a four minute game, all in under 20 minutes. Galloping Guacamole!   (02:45) From January of 1987  Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 22 “Profit of Doom” written by Len Kaminski, Penciled by Marc Silvestri, Ink by Art Nichols.    (03:49) From February of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 23 “Slip Slydin’ Away!” written by David Michelinie and Len Kaminsky, Penciled by...

Episode 226.  James B and Eddie discuss whether Peter will quit being Spider-Man, whether Hammerhead is really dead this time and what he would choose when he goes out to eat.  Plus, a villain kills a cop and MJ has no boundaries.   (01:33) From January of 1987 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 284 “And Who Will Stand Against Them?” by DeFalco, Owsley, Ferez, Breeding and Rubenstein   (07:28) From February of 1987 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 285 “The Arranger Must Die” by...

Episode 225.  James B and Eddie celebrate another milestone episode number by checking in with Spider-Man's foe the Kingpin as he wreaks havoc on Matt Murdock in this classic storyline by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by James B and Eddie and Betsy Beatty.  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and...

Episode 224.  James B and Eddie discuss Jazz Musicians from the 1920’s, Peter’s female neighbors and if Gloria Grant is a time traveler.   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by James B and Eddie and Ace  II.  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/    (00:27) PPPPN Sponsor - Tales of a Humble Servant   (01:11) From October of 1986 Stan Lee...

Episode 223.  James B and Eddie debate whether The Amazing Spider-Man 169 & 170 are good books or just better than recent books   The JJJ photos plotline is resolved.  Should lasers be “deadly” is discussed.  Eddie shares his knowledge on psychedelic mind control studies. (01:46) From October, November and December of 1986 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 19, 20, and 21 “Humbug!”, “Little Wars!”, “the Enemy Unknown!” Written by David Michelinie Larry Lieber, Penciled by Marc Silvestri...

Episode 222.  James B and Eddie debate if Jack O’Lantern is a real villain or a joke.  JJJ hires the X-Men to hunt Spider-man.  Iron Man travels back in time to kill a kid! James B shares a candy story and Eddie makes his New Year’s Resolution   (02:25) From October of 1986 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 281 “When Warriors Clash–!” Written by Tom Defalco, layouts by Ron Frenz, pencils and ink by Brett Breeding    (07:22) From November of 1986 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man...

Episode 221.  James B and Eddie cover three books and two actually have Spider-Man in them. Can you have a good Spider-Man book without Spider-Man?  Listen to the debate and choose a side!  Oh yeah, and it’s Christmas isn’t it?   (00:27) PPPPN Sponsor - Another Brick in the Wall     (03:11) From July of 1986 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 116 “102 Uses for a Dead Cat” by Peter David, Pencils by Rich Buckler, Ink by bob McLeod      (06:14) Segment: It’s not...

Episode 220.  James B and Eddie read a quartet of Web of Spider-Man books including a New Mutants crossover, a pie stealing thief and a girl living behind a brick wall.  Curious what we are talking about?  So are we… I mean, read on!   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by James B and Eddie and Cannonball..  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and...

Episode 219.  James B and Eddie discuss Flash’s relationship with Betty.  Eddie enjoys a book without Spider-Man in it. Eddie celebrates a new super villain group and James B remenices about The Toad and Ollie Osnick.     (01:18) From July of 1986 Stan Lee presents ASM 278 “If This Be Justice–” Written by Tom Defalco, Peter David and Jo Duffy, Pencils by Mike Harris, Ink by Vince Colletta      (04:30) From August of 1986 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 279 “Savage is the Sable!” by...

Episode 218.  James B and Eddie discuss three books with dark themes. Eddie is disturbed by the themes but later Dr. Strange appears and Eddie isn’t disturbed.  The golden notebook makes another appearance. Aunt May’s borders get into more situations.       (01:24)  From April of 1986 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 113 “mayhem!” By Peter David Bob Mcleod    (06:55) From May of 1986 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 114 “The Key” By written...

Episode 217.  James B and Eddie read about Spider-Man spending time saving a criminal instead of apprehending him.  The gold notebook plotline is resolved and is Joy Mercado going to replace MJ as Peter’s love interest?   Listen to find out! (01:32) From May, June, July of 1986 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 14-16 “All that Glitters”, “Fox Hunt”, and “Underworld” written by Daivid Michelinie, Pencils by Mike Harris and Marc Silvestri, Ink by Kyle Baker   (12:37) Live with Eddie   Theme...

Episode 216.  James B and Eddie discuss who is sanding furniture on the rooftop of Peter's building, how bad James B is at Chess and how bad the covers spoil what happens in the books.  All that and more in three books from 1986 from the flagship title.   (01:17) From April of 1986 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 275 “The Choice and the Challenge!” Written by Tom Defalco, penciled by Ron Frenz and finished by Josef Rubinstein     (04:19) From May of 1986 Stan Lee presents ASM 276...

Episode 215.  James B and Eddie discuss three books, including one of the best issues of Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man of all time.  Santa Claus comes to Midtown.  A new girl kisses Peter. (01:58) From January of 1986 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-man 110 “All my Sins remembered” By Peter David, Rich Buckler and Inked by M. Hands.  (08:26) From February of 1986 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 111 “...And Then the Gods Cried.” By Peter David, Penciled by Rich...

Episode 214.  James B and Eddie debate whether Spider-Man is a menace, JJJ is a bully, and whether Peter’s apartment caught on fire or just suffered smoke damage. (01:26) From Feb, March, and April of 1986 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 11,12 and 13 “Have you seen that Vigilante Man”, “Law and Order”, and “Point of View”, Written by Danny Fingeroth, Bill Mantlo, and Peter David Art by Bob Mcleod and Sal Buscema Ink by Kyle Baker (03:46) Segment - Reading from the book (15:00) Listeners...

Episode 213.  James B and Eddie dive deep into the Tom DeFalco era.  Eddie discusses the historical crime rates of New York.  Spider-Man is offered cash to fight the Beyonder.   (02:24) From January of 1986 Stan Lee presents ASM 272 “Make Way for Slyde!” written by Tom DeFalco, Penciled by Sal Buscema, Finished by Kyle Baker      (08:23) From February of 1986 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 273 “To Challenge the Beyonder!” by Defalco, Frenz, and Rubenstein      (12:30) From March  of...

Episode 212.  James B and Eddie complain about Daredevil not wanting to get involved during the continuing four partt saga The Death of Jean DeWolff.  Spider-Man learns how Captain DeWolff felt about him and feels emotions.  Eddie too has “real emotional thoughts” as we read about a bunch of funerals and more murders including the death of a priest in this pair of Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man books!     (00:27) Keep me out of this cell or I’ll be a sell out   (1:44)   PPPPN Sponsor...

Episode 211.  James B and Eddie read a trio of Web of Spider-Man issues dealing with serious social issues, the past, and some heavy topics.   Also the Shocker.   (01:25) From November of 1985 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 8, 9, 10 “Local SuperHero!”, “The Twilight Heroes”, and “There, But for Fortune!” Written by David Michelinie and Danny Fingeroth, Pencils by Geof Sherwood Jim Mooney, Ink by Vince Colletta     https://readallcomics.com/web-of-spider-man-v1-008/     Theme Music by...