Swinging Through Spider-Man: A Spider-Man Podcast

It's the Amazing Spider-Man 76, and Spider-Man has one hell of an enemy to tackle as The Lizard rampages.

- Show notes by Adam Fixter! Thanks Adam.
- New audio has been uploaded to fix audio drift issues...

Tragedy strikes, the Lizard returns...

Oh, and Silvermane should've read the label before he downed a serum.

We're here to read through the Amazing Spider-Man 75!

Join in - links to our social media communities are attached.

Hell0 2020, nice to see you!

It's been a while, but we're back to finally tackle issue 74 of The Amazing Spider-Man with Stan Lee.

Having bounced back from technical issues, we're here to read through the issue for the first time and watch on as Curt Connors - The Lizard - works to the Maggia's demands with the clock ticking.

Will he crack under pressure and return to a life of violence? or will Spider-Man arrive in time to release him from his servitude?

* Writer: Stan Lee
* Penciler: John Romita Sr.
* Inker: Jim Mooney
* Letterer: Sam Rosen

Spider-Man. The Stone Tablet. The Mob. A Man-Mountain.

What else but Swinging Through Spider-Man?

James and Brad cover issue 72 of The Amazing Spider-Man - and a no-mark Spider-Man villain crowbars themselves into the proceedings!

Spider-Man earns some breathing room, but Quicksilver is here to take that from him!

Issue 71 of The Amazing Spider-Man is covered by Brad and James as their first-time read through continues. Apologies for the delay!

The saga of the stone tablet continues with issue 70 of The Amazing Spider-Man! The Kingpin plots a break-out as Spidey searches for a break through.

*Apologies for the hiatus - we were ill! Also, a rustly coat has been picked up on this episode...

The Kingpin flips because someone insulted his wife, Spider-Man is shirtless, the stone tablet changes hands, cops are being cops and Winkler has been cloned.

Swinging Through Spider-Man is back as James and Brad read issue 69 of The Amazing Spider-Man for the very first time.

Spider-Man gets involved with a protest. Kingpin drops the bomb. Mall Cops reach for the strap.

It can only be the Amazing Spider-Man. Issue 68.

What's Ikea talk for a gun chair? Who is Peter Parker's dad? What is a 'good spy?'', and what is Spider-Man doing in Algeria?

Find out as the read-through of The Amazing Spider-Man continues as the boys tackle the 5th Spider-Man annual!

Spider-Man is trapped - he's six inches tall - and he's faced down my Mysterio.

What happens next? Find out as our first time read-through of The Amazing Spider-Man continues!

Gwen finds her love, Pete finds his clothes, Mysterio finds a plan, JJ finds a trump card and Aunt May finds a heart attack. The boys cover Amazing Spider-Man 66 for the first time as the readthrough continues.

Spider-man wakes up behind bars, George Stacey is taken hostage and Harry Osborn pounds the streets.

We're back to read The Amazing Spider-Man issue 65 for the very first time - and what at all could go wrong? Here is our 75th episode!

James and Brad are back with their first-time readthrough of the Amazing Spider-Man and issue 64 begins with a bang!

The Vulture - the original - fresh from returning from the brink of death has defeated his rival, Blackie Drago, hones in on an injured Spider-Man.

How will he get out of this one? Well - not in one piece. Oh, and it's got an EXTREMELY dark ending. We hate people! BOO!

After a diversion into the world of the Spectacular Spider-Man, James and Brad are back to continue their first-time read through of The Amazing Spider-Man with issue 63.

An old enemy returns from the dead to break out his rival, Peter Parker injures himself and isn't sure where he stands with Gwen Stacey and Harry Osborn tries to stop his dad having a panic attack. Ah - back to the Spider-Man stories we know and love.

Swinging through Spider-Man continus the readthrough of Amazing Spider-Man as an alien comes to town in issue 62 of Stan Lee's finest.

Apologies for the intro-less episode - but I've got no shower and I'm not at home so this is a small loss for you.

It was WINKLER ALL ALONG!

Swinging Through Spider-Man is back as Peter Parker grapples with a leak, while Gwen Stacy and George Stacy hit the road as fugitives and Mary Jane grapples with an empty bank account.

Oh, and the Kingpin's plan is revealed as the brains behind the scheme comes to the fore..

Swinging Through Spider-Man is back!

Today we are reading issue 60 of The Amazing Spider-Man by Stan Lee and John Romita Snr. Can Peter Parker's troubles get worse after a stand-off with the Kingpin? Yes. He doubles down and hits an old man in the face.

Swinging Through Spider-Man is back with issue 59 of The Amazing Spider-Man! James and Brad continue the first time read-through of the legendary comic book.

What happens this time? Well an old friend returns, an older friend puts everyone into danger and an even older friend starts to finally remember who he is.

Up the Spidey!

An all new episode of Swinging Through Spider-Man takes Brad and James onto another issue of The Amazing Spider-Man.

And hol

- How will the Cold War reignite?
- What's Ka-Zar's deal?
- How will Jameson swing back at Spidey?
- Will Spider-Man finally shower?

Find out in this episode that covers issue 58 of The Amazing Spider-Man by Stan Lee.

Finally, a very happy birthday to Doctor Spidey!

The Amazing Spider-Man 57 is here and Spider-Man is once again, at a low. We meet a new character, and Spider-Man is still suffering from memory loss! Oh boy. Ka-Zar comes to town and is set on the tale of Spidey, but doesn't really know why. Oh, he's also got a big cat!

The issue of rough sleeping is brought up by this issue. If you're interested in learning more about that, or even helping out - there are some links embedded for you. Please do help, and please bug your local politicians to end rough sleeping. It is in their power.

It's the end of Ock Month - the latest saga in the Swinging Through Spider-Man tale is done. After nabbing the nullifier Ock has the attention of the Army, but he's also got a new friend. Spider-Man!

We're here with issue 56 of The Amazing Spider-Man as Spidey suffers with memory loss and the army move in. Can he remember his good deeds? Can he recall his name? Can he defeat Doctor Octopus? Find out!

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Let loose on New York, Doctor Octopus has all the time and power in the world - and can finally enact his master plan...

However, after suffering personal humiliation against Doc Ock last time out, Spider-Man is not to be trifled with - and is on the tail of the villain.

Our first-time read through of The Amazing Spider-Man continues!

Shock, horror - Doctor Octopus has new lodgings; but what is Peter Parker going to do about it?

Swinging Through Spider-Man returns! The chronological read-through of The Amazing Spider-Man by two first-timers hits issue 53 - where Dr Octopus returns with explosive results.

Triumph, escape and death - this one has it all. With the promise of a major death, can Spider-Man escape from a torture-chamber and save the life of his enemy, J Jonah Jameson? How will the Kingpin get out of this one? And who will man the newspapers now?

James and Brad are joined by Jade for their first-ever readthrough of issue 52 of The Amazing Spider-Man. Enjoy!

Thank you for all of your incredible support. We love you!

Life is never easy as Spider-Man. One day you're giving it all up, before you get a new lease on life. The next - you're collapsing on the floor in front of a new crime lord.

Spider-Man is back in issue 51 of The Amazing Spider-Man by Stan Lee and John Romita Snr. We read through it for the first time in this podcast and find out the location of the missing Fred Foswell and discover what happens when Spider-Man tries to drop in on a kidnapping!

It's all come to a head. Peter Parker's antics as Spider-Man are getting in the way of his life. He's got nothing going on except his abilty to moonlight as the crimefighting hero.

However, it's all come to a head. He cannot carry his burden any longer.

As the city breaks out into a new crime-wave, as a new Kingpin arrives on the scene, where is Spider-Man when the city needs him the most?

In this issue, we cover the famous 50th issue of The Amazing Spider-Man by Stan Lee and John Romita Snr.

Thank you for all your incredible support in 2018 and long may it continue. Happy 2019!

In our first episode of 2019, Spider-Man meets the Avengers. Yes, Earth's Mightiest heroes headline our belated overage of the third Amazing Spider-Man Annual.

And why? Well - they want to hire Spider-Man. First, he's got to pass their test!

It's all the usual shenanigans, but with more of a cast. Can Spidey pass the test? More importantly, can he keep his cool? Find out more by tuning into the FIRST Swinging Through Spider-Man episode of the new year.

Thanks for all your support. We'll be back shortly with issue 50 of The Amazing Spider-Man!

After spending a night-out in the cold, Spider-Man stumbles home to recover. However, he's got to be quick about it - The new Vulture, Blackie Drago, has the city in the palm of his hand, and the fugitive Kraven the Hunter will put the city at risk trying to beat down Drago.

It's all to play for - but Spider-Man? He's out for the count.

Join us (and a guest) as we cover The Amazing Spider-Man #49 for the first time.

Swinging Through Spider-Man returns! James and Brad continue their initial reading of The Amazing Spider-Man by hitting up issue 48.

After Kraven The Hunter's escape, Spider-Man's search for the villain is interrupted by a bout of the flu and little does our hero know, but there's a new Vulture in town.

Can Spider-Man survive the day?

Do we care about the Raimi suit not featuring in Spider-Man PS4?

Where is Kraven?

Find out in this latest episode!

ALSO - Spoiler alert for Spider-Man PS4 at the end of this podcast!

Through a bit of mealy-mouthed exposition, Kraven the Hunter is thrust back into combat with The Amazing Spider-Man - and through good luck and fortune we are hear to celebrate one WHOLE year of Swinging Through Spider-Man.

Thank you, for everything!

After Spider-Man's dealings with The Lizard finished, we all thought he was in for a rest.

No. An injured Spidey is thrown into an encounter with a new Villain, The Shocker. And is someone getting closer to discovering the true identity of Spider-Man? Yes.

Here's issue 46 of The Amazing Spider-Man. Complete with our favourite EVER Spidey moment up to this point.


RIP STAN LEE

Music by RUSTY NAILS.

Over the past week, we lost Stan Lee.

Stan Lee co-created The Amazing Spider-Man and passed away this week aged 95.

Clearly, we would not be here doing this without him, and Steve Ditko.

May he rest in peace.

Still, the journey continues.

This week, Spider-Man, a sprained Spidey at that, tries to go toe-to-toe with The Lizard once more.

No Dr Curt Connors COULD NOT hold it together for one more episode. He's gone - the promised and threatened change has happened and he is the Lizard once more.

Spider-Man? He's got to keep it together and keep this under wraps and help get his old friend back!

We cover issue 44 of The Amazing Spider-Man - and pray it can only get better for Peter Parker.

This week in Swinging Through Spider-Man, the Spider-Man podcast that knows almost nothing about Spider-Man, the boys tackle issue 43 of The Amazing Spider-Man.

Tune in for:

- Find out the origin of the Rhino.

- Just what drugs is Mary Jane on?

- Where does Peter Parker get off?

- What does Dad mean?

Last time on Swinging Through Spider-Man, we read The Amazing Spider-Man issue 41 by Stan Lee and John Romita; where John Jameson came back from a space mission covered in space spores.

In this issue, issue 42, the space spores make Big John go a bit mad.

Also:

We meet Mary Jane Watson, and so does Peter Parker.

The Rhino tries to escape the Animal Testing facility he is now locked in.

Spider-Man genuinely robs a bank.

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Swinging Through Spider-Man is a Spider-Man podcast where two mates read through The Amazing Spider-Man for the very first time.

If you're Russian, and you want someone to get the job done for you and your country - you know who to call.

No. Not someone with access to destructive toxins and nerve agents. You need the RHINO!

The infamous Spidey Villain debuts shortly after Spider-Man's tussle with the Green Goblin and he's ready to wreck it. Coming in hot over the Mexican border, he's got a target in mind. A target close to Spidey...

James and Brad advance through the story of The Amazing Spider-Man with this readthrough of issue 41. Enjoy!

The Green Goblin's clearly taken lessons from his business career into his 'personal life' as his preferred method of torture is via a PowerPoint presentation, with all the nifty animations and transitions!

It's issue 40 of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN.

James and Brad are back to find out what has happened to Peter Parker, ever since his true identity was discovered by the Green Goblin, who also unmasked.

It's got (no thrills), (no spills), but plenty of laughs.That's usually the case though, when two people who know nothing about Spider-Man, podcast about Spider-Man...

A new era of The Amazing Spider-Man begins. John Romita Snr takes over from Steve Ditko while Stan Lee pens the stories. Spider-Man is back with issue 39!

And we're back. Join us as we experience the unmasking of the Green Goblin - who enacts his revenge on Spider-Man

It's an end of an era - so we took a look back at our favourite memories of the first 38 issues of The Amazing Spider-Man. We also asked you about your favoruite panels and stories! Thanks for getting back to us.

In this episode, we talk at length about some of our favourite story beats, and discuss your thoughts on Steve Ditko's run on Spider-Man. With Stan Lee, the pair defined a famous character.

Be sure to listen to the last five minutes so you can get the skinny on the first competition that we are running, with a one-of-a-kind prize. Sort of.

This is it from us, Steve. Rest In Peace.

See you soon, John Romita. We'll be back next week with the first in a new saga for The Amazing Spider-Man, with issue 39.

If you want something to reinforce your newfound love for a character, there's nothing like a AAA Playstation 4 game.

Marvel's Spider-Man is just that, and it's a refreshing tonic for James and Brad who are absolutely not shoving in a filler episode to buy Brad time to produce artwork for the podcast.

Even then, it's a brilliant time to dissect, critique and enjoy this fantastic game. Truly, despite some of our thoughts and criticism, this game is a world-beater and gets our stamp of approval.

SPOILERS within, so beware. We're talking about most things from ACT ONE but there are minor spoilers for ACT THREE. Bare that in mind.

But if you're down to join in - there's a lot of discussion about a mature Peter Parker, Otto Octavius' fast food of choice and Norman Osborn's career paths. Join us, and celebrate this FANTASTIC game.

James and Brad have finally finished their journey through the first era of The Amazing Spider-Man. The last Steve Ditko drawn comic is down and out. A new era begins shortly.

So, do you want to know about a Guy Named Joe? Do you want to see Norman Osborn do his best Breaking Bad? Do you want to know what happens when Jeremy Clarkson fights a chef?

Of course you do! Listen on!

Spider-Man, Fleshy Robots, Osborns! The boys continue their journey through the Spider-Man lore by meeting Norman Osborn and Doctor Stromm. Patch also returns.

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Another episode of Swinging Through Spider-Man takes you, the listener ever closer to the present day by dragging a run of the mill 60's Spidey comic out to a 45 minute run time.

This time, we've got the penultimate Steve Ditko comic, issue 36 of The Amazing Spider-Man. Big Steve is just about done with Marvel and Stan Lee right about now, so he's phoning it.

Which makes for some amazing comic book art, if we do say so ourself. We dissect the story of issue 36 for the very first time and suck out every last drop as Spider-Man encounters The Looter and struggles with University.