First Read: Ultimate Spider-Man

Episode 127: You've Got to Do Better, Starbucks!

Sun, 03 May 2026 17:26:05 +0000

Spider-Man faces Venom in a consequential battle. Mary Jane and Gwen Stacy return .

The boys talk evil coffee corporations, The Boys, Invincible, Foxy Shazam, media literacy, Dr. Strangelove, Donald Trump, fascism, and autism. Search engine optimization, do your thing!

Episode 126: A Betty Brant Exclusive Report

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:08:44 +0000

Ethical journalist Betty Brant presents: a 100% factual bombshell article exposing the identity of the new Spider-Man!

Episode 125: Heroes on Both Sides

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:30:42 +0000

Spider-Man finds himself far from home. HYDRA liberates Jefferson Davis. Judy and Red discuss the potential dangers of consuming four thousand lit cigarettes.

Episode 124: Divided We Fall/United We Stand Finale!

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:07:49 +0000

Everyday citizens are joining the fight FOR Hydra against the Ultimates! A stiff uppercut to the jaw from Cap should do the trick!

Episode 123: Battle at the Triskelion

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:08:20 +0000

Spider-Man gets another opportunity to prove himself to Captain America

Episode 122: Vote For Cap!

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:23:31 +0000

Captain America goes state to state campaigning for his presidency. Predictions for the National Championship game from the #1 Sports Comic Book Podcast

Episode 121: Same As It Ever Was

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:25:40 +0000

Spider-Man gets slandered in the media, feels guilty about his uncle's death, and quips while fighting the villain of the week. Same as it ever was.

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 13 & 14

Issue coverage begins at 16:50

Episode 120: Cap is Back!

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:18:48 +0000

Cap finally gets his butt off the bench and returns to the action, Zach applies to architecture school, and everyone celebrates a happy Thanksgiving!

Episode 119: GIANT SIZE Tumor

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:15:33 +0000

Jonathan Hickman's Ultimates arc concludes!

Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates #11 & 12

Issue coverage begins at 20:30

Episode 118: Reed Richards Makes Death: Destroyer of Worlds

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 23:25:51 +0000

We're back with The Maker! What's he going to get up to? Probably no good. A lot of US history in this one. The Spiderman coverage starts around the 25 minute mark.

Episode 117: Uncle Aaron NO MORE!

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 20:41:25 +0000

Spider-Man and the Prowler take down Scorpion

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #11 & 12

Issue coverage begins at 9:55

Episode 116: Going the Extra Miles with Uncle Aaron

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 23:24:11 +0000

Uncle Aaron asks Miles for a favor, and Miles has to choose work with the lesser of two evils. No extra fluff in this one. Get ya spiderman and get the heck out.

BONUS: A Stan Lee & Steve Ditko Classic

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 22:07:08 +0000

In this special bonus episode, we discuss Zach's favorite oldie issue

Episode 115: Every Xorn Has It's Zorn

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 07:06:05 +0000

Nick Fury arrives in Tian looking for allies. The President takes matters into his own hands. The Hulk gets dropped from space into The City. It's awesome baby.

Ultimate Comics Ultimates #7 & 8

Issue coverage begins at 10:30

Episode 114: Falcon's Time to Shine

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:59:37 +0000

The Maker is up to his old tricks again, and its up to Sam Wilson to infiltrate and stop him. Hawkeye is present and accounted for. Spiderman stuff starts at around 8:40ish.

Episode 113: God of Thunder, Man of Iron

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 07:13:57 +0000

Thor seeks revenge for the slaughter of Asgard. The Maker reveals his identity to the Ultimates.

Ultimate Comics Ultimates #3 & 4

Issue coverage begins at 16:00

Episode 112: Uncle Aaron Breaks Bad

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 03:37:14 +0000

Uncle Aaron comes back from Mexico with a business opportunity. Other things happen. Speaking of business opportunities, some great gambling advice for those that stick around til the end.

Episode 111: Hickman's Ultimates

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 08:46:03 +0000

As Nick Fury responds to crises around the globe, The Maker and his Children of Tomorrow arrive and declare themselves the new rulers of Earth

Ultimate Comics Ultimates #1 & 2

Issue coverage begins at 25:00

BONUS: Fantastic Four & Superman

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:41:36 +0000

The boys read & discuss Fantastic Four #252 by John Byrne AND review the latest major superhero films. Now here's some buzzwords for that sweet sweet SEO, baby. Matt Shackman Pedro Pascal Vanessa Kirby Ebon Moss-Bachrach Joseph Quinn Galactus Mr. Fantastic The Thing Human Torch Invisible Woman Silver Surfer Galactus MCU DCCU James Gunn David Corenswet Rachel Brosnahan Nicholas Hoult Lois Lane Lex Luthor Krypto Mr. Terrific Comics Comic Book Graphic Novel ComicCon Nerd Nerdy Trending The Offspring Jimmy Eat World New Found Glory Thunderbolts Kanye West Miles Morales AI Disney Taylor Swift Travis Kelce Joe Rogan TikTok Instagram Reddit X Facebook Twitter Snapchat Netflix Hulu HBO Amazon China Livvy Dunne Sports News Entertainment Weather I'm Feeling Lucky Come to Brazil lol omg rotfl For You Page

Episode 110: Uncle Aaron's Mexican Adventure

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 14:55:41 +0000

Miles delivers under pressure and proves himself to Jessica Drew, Nick Fury, and The Ultimates. Meanwhile, Aaron gets into some trouble in Mexico City.

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 5 & 6

Issue coverage begins at 11:41

Episode 109: Great Responsibility

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 08:05:15 +0000

As a stunned New York grieves the death of Spider-Man, Miles Morales wrestles with the question of who he's meant to be.

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 3 & 4

Issue coverage begins at 16:10

Episode 108: Introducing Miles Morales

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:24:26 +0000

We kick off a new chapter of this podcast and officially begin following Miles Morales' run as the one and only Spider-Man.

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1 & 2

Issue coverage begins at 5:19

Episode 107: Fury Wept

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 14:06:00 +0000

Nick Fury juggles several crises at SHIELD and takes responsibility for Peter's death. Aunt May and Gwen seek a new start. Quicksilver makes his case for being the Worst Person Ever.

GO PACERS!

Ultimate Fallout #5 & 6

Issue coverage begins at 9:18

Episode 106: A New Spider-Man?

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:42:00 +0000

Reed Richards escapes from the Negative Zone, and a new wall-crawler emerges wearing a costume that's in pretty poor taste.

Also included: Stories from Kitty Pryde, Tony Stark, Bruce Banner, and Val Cooper. Zach & John praise the future 2025 NBA champion INDIANA PACERS

Ultimate Fallout # 3 & 4

Issue coverage begins at 18:00

Episode 105: Celebration of Life

Sun, 18 May 2025 08:45:00 +0000

The people of New York gather for Peter Parker's funeral and we explore various characters' responses to his death.

Ultimate Fallout #1 & 2

Issue coverage begins at 24:10

Episode 104: GIANT SIZE The Death of Spider-Man

Sun, 04 May 2025 08:20:00 +0000

Ultimate Spider-Man concludes as Peter Parker dies defending his friends and family.

Thank you to Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley, Mark Brooks, Stuart Immomen, David Lafuente, Bill Jemas, Justin Ponsor, Cory Petit, Art Thibert, and everyone else who had a hand in giving us this iconic run. We've loved every second of talking about it.

Ultimate Spider-Man #159 & 160

Issue coverage begins at 30:16

Episode 103: GIANT SIZE The Best of Us

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 16:03:43 +0000

The penultimate chapter of Ultimate Spider-Man's story. Peter intervenes in the battle between the Avengers and the Ultimates while the Sinister Six plan their final attack.

Ultimate Spider-Man #157 & 158 and portions of Avengers vs New Ultimates #4

Issue coverage begins at 21:74

Episode 102: GIANT SIZE The Greatest Day of Peter Parker's Life

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 22:37:13 +0000

His dream job. His dream girl. A surprise party. An old friend returning. Peter Parker really has it all :)

Ultimate Spider-Man #155 & 156

Issue coverage begins at 12:00

Episode 101: First Day of School

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 20:01:31 +0000

Peter begins his superhero training with Iron Man while Mysterio and Black Cat wreck Soho in their dispute over a MacGuffin.

Ultimate Spider-Man #153 & 154

Issue coverage begins at 10:00

Episode 100: Ultimate Doom (Part II)

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 20:16:47 +0000

Our heroes confront Reed in this thrilling conclusion to the Ultimate Doomsday story

Ultimate Doom #3 & 4

Issue coverage begins at 10:13

Episode 99: Ultimate Doom (Part I)

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:22:57 +0000

Reed Richards muses about finding or creating a perfect world. I wonder if that concept will ever be brought up again...

Ultimate Doom # 1 & 2

Issue coverage begins at 19:10

Episode 98: Ultimate Mystery (Part II)

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:56:17 +0000

The ULTIMATE MYSTERY is solved when the ULTIMATE ENEMY reveals himself. Will this spell ULTIMATE DOOM for our heroes?

We also talk:

Fauxchella 8 & becoming the #1 comic book podcast for midwest emo fans
Mr. Beast Games
Invincible War
Daredevil Born Again

Ultimate Mystery #3 & 4

Issue coverage begins at 11:15

Episode 97: Ultimate Mystery (Part I)

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 21:53:12 +0000

Peter and Jessica team-up to investigate Roxxon. Rick Jones returns to Earth to fulfil his destiny. Someone is still one step ahead of our heroes.

Ultimate Mystery #1 & 2

Issue coverage begins at 17:40

Episode 96: Ultimate Enemy (Part II)

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 23:39:35 +0000

Gilroy the Terrible attacks the Parker house, Nick Fury confronts Carol Danvers, and The Thing gets his rocks off.

Ultimate Enemy #3 & 4

Issue coverage begins at 12:10

Episode 95: Ultimate Enemy (Part I)

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 01:51:13 +0000

Someone is targeting the super heroes. Who watches the Fantastic Four?

Ultimate Enemy #1 & #2

Issue coverage begins at 18:10

Episode 94: The Cat Returns

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 09:32:00 +0000

Black Cat's history with The Kingpin puts her in conflict with Mysterio, Gwen Stacy and Peter have a much-needed conversation, and Iron Man misunderstands the meaning of "go pick up Peter Parker".

Ultimate Spider-Man 151 & 152

Issue coverage begins at 13:40

Episode 93: The Boys Are Back In Town

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We return with a vengeance to discuss jaw surgery, Family Guy, crypto, and our favorite web-slinger.

Ultimate Spider-Man 15 & 150

Issue coverage begins at 21:10

BONUS: Absolute Batman

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:38:07 +0000

In our last episode before the 2 month hiatus, we check in on the latest work from the Distinguished Competition. Let's just say it's Batman AF.

Absolute Batman #1 & 2

Issue coverage begins at 27:26

Episode 92: Tainted Love

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:55:09 +0000

Peter (the real one) comes face to face with his captors while Peter (the fake one) uses his great power irresponsibly.

Ultimate Spider-Man 13 & 14

Issue coverage begins at 19:04

Episode 91: GIANT SIZE Doppelgänger

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:32:04 +0000

Peter gets replaced by an impersonator (who would have guessed?!). Zach & John discuss the 2024 US Presidential Election results and defend their title as the #1 political podcast for comic book fans.

Ultimate Spider-Man 11 & 12

Issue coverage begins at 14:17

Episode 90: Who Run the World?

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:39:14 +0000

We look at a couple of standout issues for the girls. Jessica, Kitty, MJ, Gwen, and the Bombshells all shine. Also, Zach reads his Star Wars fanfic.

Ultimate Spider-Man #9 & 10 (142 & 143)

Issue coverage begins at 11:50

Episode 89: The Chosen One

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:38:51 +0000

Rick Jones wakes up from a six month coma. Spider-Man, Iceman, and The Human Torch must help him uncover the origins of his newfound abilities.

Ultimate Spider-Man #7 &8 (140 & 141)

Issue coverage begins at 15:01

Episode 88: Aunt May's School for Gifted Youngsters

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 22:07:36 +0000

We finally learn the identity of the red-cloaked hero, and the Parker house gets a little bit fuller.

Ultimate Spider-Man #5 & 6 (138 & 139)

Issue coverage begins at 6:00

Episode 87: The Queen of Crazy Town

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 18:38:31 +0000

Mysterio (and Baby Billy) are causing problems. We laugh through the pain.

Ultimate Spider-Man 3 & 4 (136 & 137)

Issue coverage begins at 10:00

Episode 86: Six Months Later...

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:22:00 +0000

After the dust has settled, Peter has a new job, a new relationship, and new super-villains.

Ultimate Spider-Man 1 & 2 (134 & 135)

Issue coverage begins at 8:52

Episode 85: Requiem for a Swing

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 02:08:53 +0000

With Spider-Man missing in the aftermath of Ultimatum, a changed J Jonah Jameson begins work on the wall crawler's obituary.

Ultimatum: Spider Man Requiem #1 & 2

Issue coverage begins at 8:50

Episode 84: End of Ultimatum

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 02:03:10 +0000

Everyone dies.

Ultimate Spider-Man 133 & Ultimatum 5

Issue coverage begins at 12:24

Episode 83: Ultimatum State of Mind

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 18:21:42 +0000

Peter faces supernatural foes at the ruins of Doctor Strange's house while the surviving members of The Ultimates and the X-Men launch their assault on Magneto.

Ultimate Spider-Man #132 & Ultimatum #4

Issue coverage begins at 11:00

Episode 82: Where the Hela is Thor?

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 22:22:26 +0000

Ultimatum nonsense continues. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Hank Pym, our fallen friend. May his heroic sacrifice never be forgotten.

Ultimate Spider-Man #131 & Ultimatum #3

Issue coverage begins at 15:54

Episode 81: It Gets Worse

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 20:12:00 +0000

Ultimatum plunges the world into chaos. You've never seen shock value like this in a Marvel Comic before or since!

Ultimate Spider-Man #130 & Ultimatum 2

Issue coverage begins at 7:04

Episode 80: The Beginning of the End

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 05:59:00 +0000

Just when everything seems to be going well, Ultimatum kicks off.

Ultimate Spider-Man # 129 & Ultimatum # 1

Issue coverage begins at 13:21

Episode 79: Who Watches the Watchers?

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 19:50:05 +0000

On the eve of Ultimatum, we explore the origins of Charles Xavier and Magneto as well as a new retcon story about Richard and Mary Parker.

Ultimate Origins 3 & 4

Issue coverage begins at 15:35

Episode 78: GIANT SIZE Gwenom

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:13:31 +0000

So it turns out "The Suit" doesn't actually cure cancer-- but it CAN cure dead.

Ultimate Spider-Man 127 & 128

Issue coverage begins at 19:00

Episode 77: GIANT SIZE Dr. Venompoolverine

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 23:53:59 +0000

In this double sized episode, Spider-Man fights Venom in more than one way, and we try to make sense of this story's timeline.

THEN we spoil the hell out of Deadpool & Wolverine, and share our thoughts on it & other recent MCU items such as Robert Downey Jr returning to the MCU to play Doctor Doom.

Ultimate Spider-Man 125 & 126

Issue coverage begins at 15:44

Deadpool 3 & MCU coverage begins at 1:20:07

Episode 76: Thank You for the Venom

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 20:11:53 +0000

Eddie Brock returns- and he's hungry

Ultimate Spider-Man 123 & 124

Issue coverage begins at 8:14

Episode 75: Shock Therapy

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 02:41:55 +0000

We dive into the psychology of our favorite tortured anti-hero: The Shocker

Ultimate Spider-Man #122 & Ultimate X-Men #96

Issue coverage begins at 13:20

Episode 74: Mysterio's Mysterious Mystery Shack

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:16:54 +0000

Peter and Mary Jane have a discussion about their relationship.

WARNING: The content of this issue & episode is sexual in nature. If that offends you, we have dozens of episodes that are violent in nature which may interest you more.

Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #3

Issue coverage begins at 10:48

Episode 73: Don't Give Peter a Baby

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:13:59 +0000

Liz Allen must choose between joining the X-Men or Magneto, and Peter and Kitty present on their time as pretend parents

Ultimate Spider-Man #120 & 121

Issue coverage begins at 11:47

Episode 72: Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 20:40:11 +0000

In these change-of-pace issues following Harry's death, the kids get a rare chance to enjoy themselves--- until someone's powers manifest for the first time.

Ultimate Spider-Man #117 & 119

Issue coverage begins at 12:52

Episode 71: Death of a Goblin

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:55:51 +0000

In this episode, a goblin dies. Zach and John also talk Dr. Who, The Boys, and Justin Timberlake.

Ultimate Spider-Man #116 & 117

Issue coverage begins at 29:27

Episode 70: SHIELD Ruins Everything

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 21:00:54 +0000

No matter who's running it, SHIELD is the reason we can't have nice things.

Ultimate Spider-Man #114 & 115

Issue coverage begins at 16:40

Episode 69: Nice!

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:04:27 +0000

SHIELD hath no Fury... just a woman scorned. Peter & Kitty get paired up together for an awkward class project. Zach explains his latest concert injury.

Ultimate Spider-Man #112 & 113

Issue coverage begins at 30:47

BONUS: Renew Your Vows (Part II)

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 07:34:00 +0000

We finish up the 2015 5-issue miniseries "Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows"

Issue coverage begins at 20:44

BONUS: Renew Your Vows (Part I)

Sun, 26 May 2024 06:54:00 +0000

We look at the first two issues of the 2015 Secret Wars tie-in miniseries "Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows".

We also read leaked lines straight from the script of the upcoming Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman film "Deadpool & Wolverine". WARNING: INCLUDES SPOILERS!

Issue coverage begins at 16:30

Episode 68: Bagley Takes a Bow

Sun, 19 May 2024 21:00:08 +0000

We look at Mark Bagley's final issues as the regular penciler for Ultimate Spider-Man. The Ultimate Knights arc concludes, and Peter finally has a much-needed conversation with Aunt May.

Ultimate Spider-Man # 110 & 111

Issue coverage begins at 8:34

Episode 67: Dark Side of the Moon Knight

Sun, 12 May 2024 12:17:00 +0000

Perhaps entrusting an important task to "Mark Steven Little-Girl Moon Grant Spector Ronin Knight" was unwise...

Plus, we discuss the Drake & Kendrick Lamar beef and John shares his thoughts on X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014).

Ultimate Spider-Man 108 & 109

Issue coverage begins at 13:37

Episode 66: "Not to Get Political, BUT..."

Sun, 05 May 2024 08:35:00 +0000

Midtown High gets a new student & Peter teams up with Daredevil, Dr Strange, Moon Knight, Iron Fist, and Shang Chi to take down the Kingpin.

We probably break the record for Ayn Rand mentions in a Spider-Man podcast episode. We also discuss naming kids after presidents and what the X-Men represent.

Ultimate Spider-Man # 106 & 107

Issue coverage begins at 13:07

Episode 65: Part2- Electric Kangaroo!

Wed, 01 May 2024 20:13:27 +0000

Three cheers for Zach recovering the audio that failed in the last episode! Here's that back half of it we promised you. In the second ever Ultimate Spider-Man Annual Issue, Spidey & friends take down the overconfident mobster The Kangaroo!

Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #2

Issue coverage begins basically immediately

Episode 65: Clone Saga- No More!

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 02:18:27 +0000

We cover the epilogue of the Clone Saga in this partial episode. Due to technical difficulties, Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #2 will be covered in a separate episode.

"We go through episodes too, like Attack of the Clones" -- Talib Kweli

Ultimate Spider-Man # 105

Issue coverage begins at 19:10

Episode 64: Doctor Octopolarity

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 23:30:20 +0000

"It wasn't the arms, Peter..."

Ultimate Spider-Man 103 & 104

Issue coverage begins at 17:20

Episode 63: The Clone Zone

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 02:40:13 +0000

In which the answers to "what is going on?" start to slowly trickle out.

Ultimate Spider-Man 101 & 102

Issue coverage begins at 17:00

Episode 62: Father of the Year

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:11:39 +0000

"Hey Brian, we love your drafts so far for the Clone Saga, but it's still not quite complicated enough. What if you had Peter's dead father show up right as everything else is happening?"

Ultimate Spider-Man 99 & 100

Issue coverage begins at 12:35

Episode 61: The New Sheriff of Crazy Town

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The clone saga kicks off in a big way!

Ultimate Spider-Man 97 & 98

Issue coverage begins at 9:13

BONUS: Hickman's Ultimate Spider-Man #1

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

We're back from our brief hiatus- and finally talking about the most popular comic of 2024 so far- Ultimate Spider-Man #1 by Jonathan Hickman & Marco Checchetto. We also discuss Lexington Comic & Toy Convention. Stay in your seats for a post-credits scene you won't see coming!

BONUS: Spider-Man in Film

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 03:55:35 +0000

In our last episode before the two week break, we discuss and rank all 10 Spider-Man films of the 21st century (plus Spider-Man: The Animated Series)!

Spider-Man

Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 3

The Amazing Spider-Man

TASM 2

Homecoming

Far From Home

Into the Spider-Verse

No Way Home

Across the Spider-Verse

Episode 60: It's Morbin' Time

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:57:39 +0000

Morbius. 'Nuff said.

Ultimate Spider-Man 95 & 96

Issue coverage begins at 12:54

Episode 59: Deadpool (Part II)

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 02:29:05 +0000

Spidey and the X-Men continue their battle on Krakoa with Deadpool and his reavers. Zach and John discuss Super Bowl LVIII, Usher, Jared Leto, Madame Web, The Deadpool 3 & X-Men '97 trailers, and The Fantastic Four casting announcement.

Ultimate Spider-Man 93 & 94

Issue coverage begins at 19:15

Episode 58: Deadpool (Part I)

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 06:16:00 +0000

Spider-Man, Kitty Pryde, and the rest of the X-Men are kidnapped and taken to the island of Krakoa to be hunted for sport. Think "The Hunger Games" meets "The Most Dangerous Game".

Ultimate Spider-Man 91 & 92

Issue coverage begins at 15:56

Episode 57: GIANT SIZE Spider-Man & Doctor Who

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 20:19:08 +0000

In this double-sized episode, we conclude the Silver Sable arc in Ultimate Spider-Man and discuss the recent Doctor Who special episodes that featured the return of David Tennant.

Ultimate Spider-Man #90

Issue coverage begins at 18:25

Doctor Who coverage begins at 55:45

Episode 56: Silver Linings Sable

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:17:51 +0000

Silver Sable finally delivers Peter to Mr. Roxxon, but then probably wishes she hadn't.

Ultimate Spider-Man 88 & 89

Issue coverage begins at 18:56

Episode 55: Spider-Flash

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0000

A gang of mercenaries mess with the wrong Midtown High student

Ultimate Spider-Man 86 & 87

Issue coverage begins at 14:40

Episode 54: First Read Ultimate Kitty Pryde Podcast

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 17:58:47 +0000

In the first ever Ultimate Spider-Man Annual, Peter goes on a date with the X-Men's Kitty Pryde

Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #1

Issue coverage begins at 15:43

Episode 53: Gang War

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 02:46:47 +0000

Someone switches sides. Someone enters a coma. Someone is a double agent. Someone dies. Someone realizes they've been rizzing up a child. Listen to find out more!

Ultimate Spider-Man 84 & 85

Issue coverage begins at 15:57

Episode 52: Year In Review Award Show Special

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 11:14:00 +0000

In this special episode that kicks off the second year of the pod, we laugh twice as much, bleep twice as much, and get sidetracked twice as much as usual.

Episode 51: Fun with Felicia

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:00:28 +0000

In which we continue the Warriors arc & Black Cat steals every scene she's in.

Ultimate Spider-Man 82 & 83

Issue coverage begins at 6:45

BONUS: Christmas Special

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 17:41:51 +0000

"Twas the day before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring except for Zach's mouse. This bonus & the main episode were edited with care, in hopes that the webheads would listen and share"

Happy holidays everyone! In this bonus episode we watch an episode of the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon and we discuss all things Christmas.

Episode 50: Too Many Heroes

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 04:44:38 +0000

Spider-Man, Moon Knight, Shang Chi, Iron Fist, Black Cat & Electra all get wrapped up in the power struggle between Kingpin and Hamerhead.

Ultimate Spider-Man 80 & 81

Issue coverage begins at 11:26

Episode 49: TiVo Money

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 22:47:41 +0000

Mary Jane copes with being dumped. Hammerhead makes a move on the Kingpin's turf. We learn that TiVo is a hot commodity on the black market.

Ultimate Spider-Man 78 & 79

Issue coverage begins at 14:05

Episode 48: Hobgoblin (Part III)

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 07:02:00 +0000

Spider-Man fights the Hobgoblin. What else did you possibly want out of this episode?

Ultimate Spider-Man 76 & 77

Issue coverage begins at 12:10

BONUS: Thanksgiving Special

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The boys commemorate Thanksgiving 2023 and discuss some not-very-Ultimate comics

Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Captain Marvel- Mealtime Mayhem #1 & Spider-Gwen #14

Issue coverage begins at 16:30

Episode 47: Hobgoblin (Part II)

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 06:44:00 +0000

We learn more about what's been going on with Harry, and his presence causes friction between Peter and MJ

Ultimate Spider-Man 74 & 75

Issue coverage begins at 6:33

Episode 46: Hobgoblin (Part I)

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 22:49:49 +0000

Harry Osborn returns to Midtown High, and Peter wonders if he can be trusted.

Ultimate Spider-Man 72 & 73

Issue coverage begins at 11:14

Episode 45: Stranger Things

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 02:31:09 +0000

Peter must join forces with Doctor Strange to defeat Nightmare

Ultimate Spider-Man 70 & 71

Issue coverage begins at 10:14

Episode 44: The Human Torch

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 07:31:00 +0000

A new student arrives at Midtown High... and he's none other than the Fantastic Four's Johnny Storm!

Ultimate Spider-Man 68 & 69

Issue coverage begins at 12:54

BONUS: Mary Jane & Black Cat- Beyond

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 09:59:00 +0000

We take a week off from the Ultimate Universe to take a look at the 2022 one-shot "Mary Jane & Black Cat: Beyond"

Mary Jane & Black Cat: Beyond #1

Issue coverage begins at 7:33

Episode 43: Switcheroo!

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 17:58:52 +0000

Spider-Man and Wolverine pull a Freaky Friday

Ultimate Spider-Man 66 & 67

Issue coverage begins at 10:15

Episode 42: Carnage Conclusion

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 02:38:39 +0000

Peter defeats the Carnage entity & the kids get a Breakfast Club style detention.

Ultimate Spider-Man 64 & 65

Issue coverage begins at 19:22

Episode 41: Tragedy

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 08:55:00 +0000

We say goodbye to a beloved character.

Ultimate Spider-Man 62 & 63

Issue coverage begins at 9:19

Episode 40: What's Up Doc?

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 04:59:31 +0000

Marvel Comics' Peter Parker (originally created by Stan Lee & Steve Ditko) begins working closer with Doctor Curt Connors, The Lizard. Jonathan Hickman will be writing a reboot of Ultimate Spider-Man in 2024, the same year as the US Presidential Election. Taylor Swift is dating Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs. Search Engine Optimization, do your thing.

Ultimate Spider-Man 60 & 61

Issue coverage begins at 12:12

Episode 39: A Farewell to Arms

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Peter finally learns where the plane was headed, we see the resolution of last week's cliffhanger with Gwen, and Bendis treats us to multiple John Hughes movie references.

Ultimate Spider-Man 58 & 59

Issue coverage begins at 10:04

Episode 38: The Depravity of Doctor Octopus

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:53:11 +0000

Doc Ock reaches some new lows-- even for him. Meanwhile, Gwen Stacy starts to suspect something strange is happening within the Parker house.

Ultimate Spider-Man # 56 & 57

Issue coverage begins at 7:00

Episode 37: Directed by Sam Raimi

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 04:10:09 +0000

A Spider-Man movie starring Tobey Maguire?? It may be more likely than you think...

Ultimate Spider-Man #54 & 55

Issue coverage begins at 9:38

Episode 36: Black Cat & Elektra

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:24:49 +0000

Peter learns more about the mysterious Black Cat

Ultimate Spider-Man #51-53

Issue coverage begins at 6:00

Episode 35: Corn Dog on a Stick

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 20:47:14 +0000

Spider-Man encounters a mysterious cat burglar. Jonah gets targeted by Kingpin's enforcers, and Mary Jane's father finds something he wasn't supposed to see.

Ultimate Spider-Man # 49 & 50

Issue coverage begins at 5:00

Episode 34: Somehow Kingpin Returned

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Peter is disillusioned by the Kingpin's sudden re-emergence and the apathy that adults around him respond to it with. Meanwhile, an aspiring politician has his sights set on Spider-Man

Ultimate Spider-Man # 47 & 48

Issue coverage begins at 11:27

Episode 33: In Loving Memory of Herth Mikaelson

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:58:08 +0000

Spider-Man, The Ultimates, and the Sinister Five square off in a climactic battle on the White House lawn & we mourn the loss of an unsung hero as we conclude the Ultimate Six event.

Ultimate Six 6 & 7

Issue coverage begins at 16:30

Episode 32: Are You Smarter than a SHIELD Director?

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:42:25 +0000

Norman Osborne begins revealing his master plan to the other escaped villains. Step one? Kidnap Peter Parker.

Ultimate Six 4 & 5

Issue coverage begins at 3:31

Episode 31: Peter Makes Six

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 19:12:56 +0000

Various Ultimate Spider-Man villains escape SHIELD custody, setting the stage for the Ultimate Six event

Ultimate Six #1-3

Issue coverage begins at 14:03

Episode 30: Enter Sandman

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:04:37 +0000

Aunt May goes to therapy and shares her thoughts on Spider-Man. Sharon Carter recounts a flashback story about the time she and Spider-Man took down the Sandman.

Ultimate Spider-Man #45 & 46

Issue coverage begins at 14:36

Episode 29: Mutants! Where?

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:55:10 +0000

Welcome to the X-Men, Geldoff. Hope you survive the experience.

Ultimate Spider-Man #43 & 44

Issue coverage begins at 15:53

Episode 28: Life of the Party

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 01:34:23 +0000

While Spider-Man is forced to deal with an impulsive mutant from a rival school, Peter Parker just wants to make out with Mary Jane.

Ultimate Spider-Man #41 & 42

Issue coverage begins at 17:00

Episode 27: Gwen Didn't Start the Fire

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 23:11:43 +0000

Honestly, the boys get real off track in this one. It's alot of fun. Also some stuff happens to Peter Parker or whatever.

Ultimate Spider-Man #39 & 40

Issue coverage begins at 18:58

Episode 26: Venom Attacks!

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 23:13:41 +0000

Peter enters his sadboi era, and we finally see Spider-Man fight Venom

Ultimate Spider-Man #37 & 38

Issue coverage begins at 8:47

BONUS: Across the Spider-Verse review

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:12:03 +0000

We took a break from our regular coverage to discuss the latest Spider-Man film and its' breakout star, HOBIE BROWN, SPIDER-PUNK!

Episode 25: Black Suit Spidey

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 23:06:34 +0000

Peter's new look comes with new power (and responsibility). Eddie Brock is a piece of work.

Ultimate Spider-Man #35 & 36

Issue coverage begins at 8:35

Episode 24: Ultimates Finale

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 02:46:56 +0000

In which we conclude our coverage of The Ultimates and discuss Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3

Ultimates 12 & 13

Issue coverage begins at 9:13

Episode 23: Venom Origins

Sun, 28 May 2023 22:44:35 +0000

Peter reconnects with an old friend and learns more about his father's work

Ultimate Spider-Man #33 & 34

Issue coverage begins at 8:35

Episode 22: War of the Worlds

Sun, 21 May 2023 16:54:48 +0000

Janet Pym does a Die Hard while the Chitauri enter the final phase of their plans for Earth

Ultimates 10 & 11

Issue coverage begins at 11:53

Episode 21: The Kids Aren't Alright

Mon, 15 May 2023 02:09:11 +0000

Peter, Gwen, and Mary Jane all have a pretty crummy day

Ultimate Spider-Man #31 & 32

Issue coverage begins at 15:27

Episode 20: Chitauri Conspiracy

Tue, 09 May 2023 01:48:10 +0000

Captain America gives Giant Man the beatdown he deserves, and Nick Fury informs the team of an alien enemy who hides in plain sight.

Ultimates #8 & 9

Issue coverage begins at 12:33

Episode 19: Stolen Identity

Mon, 01 May 2023 01:41:38 +0000

Spider-Man robs a bank, and Peter Parker is pretty upset when he hears about it. Mary Jane doesn't deserve any of this nonsense.

Ultimate Spider-Man 29-30

Issue coverage begins at 13:27

Episode 18: It's THAT Issue

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 05:00:20 +0000

We cover the most upsetting Ultimates issue, but try to balance it out with discussions on AI, Hot Rod, football, and Elon Musk's woes.

TW: Domestic Abuse

Ultimates #6 & #7

Issue coverage begins at 17:07

Episode 17: Sidetracked

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:04:29 +0000

As Batman once said "Somedays you just can't get rid of a bomb". Peter learns that in the spirit of this lesson, somedays you just can't skip school. Meanwhile, the Daily Bugle staff workshops a story and Spider-Man goes on the record about cancel culture.

Ultimate Spider-Man #28 & Ultimate Spider-Man 1/2

Issue coverage begins at 8:45

Episide 16: Hulk Does Manhattan

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 22:08:12 +0000

In our second episode covering The Ultimates, we figure out what Thor's deal is, the team fights a rampaging Hulk, and we talk about two separate instances of pants being stolen (which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice).

The Ultimates 4 & 5

Issue coverage begins at 6:35

Episode 15: Ultimate Spider-Man Super Special

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 02:58:47 +0000

Peter Parker recounts untold stories of experiences he's had with various Marvel superheroes while he struggles to decide who his hero is.

Ultimate Spider-Man Super Special #1

Issue coverage begins at 14:10

Epidsode 14: Ultimates Assemble!

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 03:24:46 +0000

In 1945, Captain America takes on a deadly mission with America's future at stake. Meanwhile in the 21st century, Nick Fury begins assembling a team of extraordinary people.

The Ultimates, Issues 1-3

Issue coverage begins at 8:16

Episode 13: Return of the Goblin (Part II)

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:56:55 +0000

Spidey faces off against the Green Goblin with Mary Jane Watson's life at stake. The circles are explained.

Ultimate Spider-Man issues 25-27

Issue coverage begins at 7:40

Episode 12: Return of the Goblin (Part I)

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:31:52 +0000

Peter Parker is given an ultimatum when Norman and Harry Osborn return to the city.

Ultimate Spider-Man issues 22-24

Issue coverage begins at 7:20

Episode 11: Shang Chi/ Ultimate Team-Up Review

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:52:17 +0000

Spider-Man teams up with Shang-Chi and we discuss our final thoughts about the Ultimate Team-Up series

Ultimate Marvel Team-Up issues #15-16

Issue coverage begins at 14:50

Episode 10: Doctor Strange & Black Widow

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:38:02 +0000

Spidey comes face to face with the Master of the Mystic Arts (or at least his son who's learning them) as well as Natasha Romanov, the famed Black Widow.

Ultimate Marvel Team Up #13-15

Issue coverage begins at 6:37

Episode 9: Fantastic Four & the X-Men

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 15:23:07 +0000

In these Team-Up issues, Peter Parker encounters the Fantastic Four, the Lizard, Man-Thing, and the X-Men

Ultimate Marvel Team Up Issues 9-11

Issue coverage begins at 12:49

Episode 8: Dock Ock & Kraven (Part II)

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:40:30 +0000

Spider-Man has a climactic face-off with Doctor Octopus and Kraven the Hunter

Ultimate Spider-Man issues 19-21

Issue coverage begins at 8:10

Episode 7: Daredevil & The Punisher

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 05:36:34 +0000

Spider-Man and Daredevil are forced to intervene when the Punisher escapes prison and goes on a revenge-fueled killing spree.

Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #6-8

Issue coverage begins at 5:23

BONUS: Spidey Saves the Universe...Playing Football (Super Bowl Special)

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 03:23:03 +0000

In the spirit of the upcoming Super Bowl Sunday, we talk football (more than usual) and look at a story where Spider-Man saved the universe by playing a pickup football game.

Web of Spider-Man #34

Episode 6: Doc Ock & Kraven (Part I)

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 06:08:55 +0000

Peter battles Doctor Octopus for the first time, and a new foe arrives in New York intent on "hunting" Spider-Man

Ultimate Spider-Man issues 16-18

Issue coverage begins at 7:14

Episode 5: Confessions

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 05:12:57 +0000

Peter shares a secret that changes everything, Midtown High gets a new student, and the threat of Doc Ock looms large.

Ultimate Spider-Man issues 13-15

Issue coverage begins at 9:03

Episode 4: Wilson Fisk- The Kingpin of Crime

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 02:14:21 +0000

While Spider-Man takes on organized crime, his double-life causes conflict for Peter Parker.

Ultimate Spider-Man issues 9-12

Issue coverage begins at 9:47

Episode 3: Enter the Goblin

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 05:31:20 +0000

Peter's early adventures continue-- including his first encounter with the Green Goblin!

Ultimate Spider-Man issues 6-8

Issue coverage begins at 4:26

Episode 2: Team-Up

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 06:13:55 +0000

Our introduction to the larger Ultimate Universe. "When we team up, team up, we always seem to bring this place to the ground"

Ultimate Marvel Team-Up issues 1-5

Issue coverage begins at 6:21

Episode 1: Great Power

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 06:04:04 +0000

The beginning of our coverage on the Ultimate Spider-Man series. A great place to start.

Ultimate Spider-Man issues 1-5

Issue coverage begins at 3:41

Episode 0: Origins

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 05:22:27 +0000

A raw, unedited prelude episode examining three versions of the Spider-Man origin story.