Let‘s Read Spider-Man Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Episode 275.  James B and Eddie celebrate another 25 issues with a new Spider-Man title by future president of Image Comics, Todd McFarlane.  Hooray, another Spider-Man title to cover… (sigh).  Can the boys set a new record for books covered in one episode?  Listen to find out.

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Episode 274.  James B and Eddie discuss why Peter feels inadequate, the art style of Larsen versus McFarlane and what tea in England tastes like.

The Amazing Spider-Man 334 335 336

The Spectacular Spider-Man 166 167

The Sensational She-Hulk 3

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Episode 265.  James B and Eddie debate whether the Web of Spider-Man or Spectacular Spider-Man books from November and December of 1989 are better and why.

(00:22) Book Battle Open

(01:22) From October of 1989 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man Annual 5 Atlantis Attacks Chapter 11 War Zone: New York by Gerry Conway, Javier Saltares and Randy Emberlin.

(04:19) From Mid-November and December of 1989 Web of Spider-Man 57 “Flesh and Blood “ and “Rematch” by Conway Saviuk and Williams

(07:40) From Mid-November and December of 1989 Stan Lee presents SSM 157 and 158 “Shakedown” and “The Paste and the Power” By Conway, Buscema and Esposito. 

(12:02) Sponsor - Tinkerer Repair Shop

(13:11) Emails

(15:22) Close

(16:44) Aftershow: Spider-Man’s Most Dubious 

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Episode 175.  James B and Eddie celebrate 175 episodes with a tribute to Cross-over villains from Daredevil featuring Spider-Man’s first battle with Stilt-Man, Electro’s formation of the Emissaries of Evil, A trio of books as the Kingpin returns to crime, and finally The Amazing Spider-Man 237 with Spider-Man’s rematch against Stilt-Man.  Sit back and enjoy this podcast without fear!

02:31 From April of 1967 Daredevil 27 Mike Murdock must die by Stan Lee, Gene Colan and Frank Giacoia  https://readfullcomic.com/daredevil-v1-027/

05:18 From September of 1967 Stan Lee presents Daredevil Annual 1 written by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan and John Tartaglione  https://read-comic.com/daredevil-v1-annual-001/

11:48 From June of 1981 Daredevil 171 "In the Kingpin's Clutches" story and art by Frank Miller  

https://read-comic.com/daredevil-v1-171/

13:49 From July of 1981 Daredevil 172  "Gangwar!" story and art by Frank Miller https://read-comic.com/daredevil-v1-172/

17:18 From February of 1983 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 237 “High and Mighty” by Stern, Hall and Giacoia   https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-237/

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Episode 174.  James B and Eddie celebrate Mother’s Day with seven Marvel Team Up issues.  Learn about the mysterious $5 bill.  Hear what Eddie thinks about some new artwork. See what adventures moms have in this issue.

From Oct of 1982 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 122 featuring Spider-man and Man-Thing in “A Simple Twist of …  Fate!” by JM DeMatteis, Kerry Gammill and Mike Esposito

From November of 1982 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 123 featuring Spider-man and Daredevil in “Rivers of Gold” once again by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito

From December of 1982 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 124 featuring Spider-man and The Beast  in “Ties that bind!” once again by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito

From January of 1983 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 125 featuring Spider-man and Tigra in “Yesterday and Today!” once again by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito

https://viewcomiconline.com/marvel-team-up-1972-issue-125/

From February of 1983 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 126 featuring Spider-man and Hulk in “The obligation!” once again by Shooter and Tanaka 

https://viewcomiconline.com/marvel-team-up-1972-issue-126/

From March of 1983 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 127 featuring Spider-man and The Watcher in “Christmas Eve” once again by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito

https://viewcomiconline.com/marvel-team-up-1972-issue-127/

From March of 1983 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 128 featuring Spider-man and Captain America in “Sweet Temptation” once again by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito

https://viewcomiconline.com/marvel-team-up-1972-issue-128/

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Next issue is LRSM 175.  Prepare for something special as we cover one ASM book and feature another hero as well.

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Episode 173.  James B and Eddie are joined by Ian Cooper to celebrate his birthday with four books by Roger Stern and John Romita Jr.  

(01:47) From October of 1982  Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 233 in “Where the @¢%# Is Nose Norton” by Stern, Romita Jr. and Mooney  

(05:38) Segment - Does Eddie Know this Actor from the MCU  

(07:26) From November of 1982  Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 234 in Now Shall Will-O'-The-Wisp Have His Revenge” by Stern, Romita Jr. and Green   

(13:05) From December of 1982 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 235 “Look out There’s a Monster coming!” writing Roger Stern, art by John Romita Jr and Frank Giacoia  

(16:18) From January of 1983 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 236 “Death Knell!” by Stern, Romita Jr. and Giacoia  

(20:18) Sponsor - Stock Offering for shares of Altruistic Roxxon Oil  

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Episode 172.  James B and Eddie discuss Peter’s mistreatment of Deb Whitman, the rules that Kraven abides by and if Marcy Kane is into Peter?  Also, why is Amazing Fantasy 15 being retold again?  All this, plus brand new Boomerang sound effects can be found in this episode of Let’s Read Spider-Man.  

(00:34) Sponsor - Hide and Seek Podcast  

(01:11) From April of 1982 Stan Lee presents PPTSSM 65 “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” by Bill Mantlo, Bob Hall and Jim Mooney  

(06:08) From May of 1982 Stan Lee Presents PPTSSM 66 “Electro Will Be Free“ by Mantlo, Ed Hannigan and Jim Mooney   

(10:12) From June of 1982 Stan Lee presents PPTSSM 67 “Boomerang The Killer who keeps coming back!” by Mantlo, Hannigan, Milgrom  

(16:23) From July of 1982 Stan Lee presents PPTSSM 68 “Hell Hath No Fury Like  A Robot Scorned!” by Bill Mantlo, Luke McDonnell, and Jim Mooney  

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Episode 171.  James B and Eddie debate whether The Amazing Spider-Man 16 is a great book or a terrible book.   James B finds his favorite page of all time.  Eddie complains that the Cobra isn’t tough enough.  

(03:01) From August of 1982 Stan Lee presents ASM 231 “Caught in the Act…” by Roger Stern, John Romita Jr and Jim Mooney   

https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-231/  

(05:53) Does Eddie Recall What The Book Says?  

(09:09)From Sept of 1982 Stan Lee presents ASM 232 “Hyde in Plan Sight!” By Stern, Romita Jr, and Jim Mooney  

(14:16) From 1982 Stan Lee presents ASM king size annual 16 “Who’s That Lady?” By Stern, Romita Jr Romita Sr, Proud wife and mom Virgina Romita  

https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-annual-016/  

(20:11) Sponsor - Josie’s Bar and Maxie’s  

(21:58) Segment - The Tangled Web of Romance / Complicated Lives   

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Episode 170.  James B and Eddie are rejoined by Rob Genuario to break down four Marvel Team Up issues featuring a lot of strange villains and a lot of old people. 

(03:43) From July of 1982 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 119 featuring Spider-man and Gargoyle  in “Freight Train!” by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito 

https://viewcomiconline.com/marvel-team-up-1972-issue-119/ 

(06:45) From August of 1982 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 120 featuring Spider-man and Dominic Fortune in “Old Soldiers!” once again by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito 

(10:01) From September of 1982 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 121 featuring Spider-man and The Human Torch  in “Old Soldiers!” once again by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito 

(14:48) From 1982 MTU Annual 5 

(19:54) Sponsor 

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Episode 169.  James B and Eddie talk about Debra Whitman and Wong while covering The Amazing Spider-Man 228 to 230.  Eddie learns a lot about the Juggernaut and  Madame Web. Also a horror story is introduced with an unnamed villain. 

(03:11) Segment - Does Eddie Know this Character from the MCU (Actor Variant) 

(04:23) From May of 1982 Stan Lee Presents ASM 228 “Murder by Spider” Written by Jan Stranad, Pencils by Rick Leonardi, Ink by Dave Simons. Jim Shooter’s still editor in chief too.  

https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-228/ 

(08:48) From June of 1982 Stan Lee Presents ASM 229 “Nothing can Stop the Juggernaut!” by Roger Stern, John Romita Jr and Jim Mooney 

(16:55) From June of 1982 Stan Lee Presents ASM 230 “To Fight the Unbeatable Foe!” by Stern, Romita Jr, and Mooney.(what small credits this book has) 

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(26:23) And now it's time for the close  

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