{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66d9c19629a27e316730341c/6a0a325fefd1f558b049f9ea?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ultimate Spiderman (2024) Volume 1 & 2 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Chechetto & David Messina","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66d9c19629a27e316730341c/1779052851401-e79fe389-34cf-4130-af65-618ee8ccce64.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, Michael and Benjamin are wading deep into the gutters of Marvel’s latest Spider-man reboot to discuss <strong>Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) Volume 1</strong> (Issues 1-6) and <strong>Volume 2: The News</strong> (Issues 7-12) by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, and David Messina.</p><p>Is this 2024 reimagining a light snack or a massive epic?</p><p><br></p><p>We look at everything from Peter Parker’s 35-year-old power fantasy to Harry Osborn’s consistently dreadful decision-making skills. no matter how old he is. Spider-Man might not be a dweeby 16-year-old anymore, but the classic Parker luck. and the looming threat of the Sinister Six, is still alive and well.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Spoilers ahead for all 12 issues!</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>The 35-Year-Old Power Fantasy:</strong> How Hickman shifted the target demographic from tween nerds to millennials dealing with mid-life crises. Peter has the supermodel wife, the great kids, and a steady job; so why does he still feel like he's destined for more?</li><li><strong>A World Without Aunt May:</strong> Exploring the fascinating alternate timeline where Ben Parker lives to start a his own newspaper with a surprisingly not-terrible J. Jonah Jameson.</li><li><strong>The Iron Man Ex Machina:</strong> Breaking down the \"Picotech\" (or McGuffin-tech) suit gifted by Tony Stark and how this tech-heavy, adult Spider-Man differs from the analogue, web-fluid-mixing teenager we all know.</li><li><strong>Accidentally Creating Venom:</strong> Why giving your advanced super-suit a sentient AI personality so you have someone to talk to is a fundamentally terrible idea.</li><li><strong>The Dinner Party of Doom:</strong> Reviewing the bizarrely brilliant, non-superheroic issue dedicated entirely to the social anxiety of Peter, Mary Jane, Harry, and Gwen Stacy awkwardly navigating a double date.</li><li><strong>The Not-Sinister Six:</strong> Analysing the shadowy cabal running the five boroughs, featuring Kingpin, Mr. Negative, Mole Man, Mysterio, Kraven, and Black Cat.</li><li><strong>Harry Osborn’s Daddy Issues:</strong> Why programming Norman Osborn's voice (we all heard Willem Dafoe) into the Green Goblin suit is the single worst decision Harry makes in the entire run.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Coming Up Next Month</strong></p><p>May is a month of many comics! Make sure to subscribe and tune in next time as the lads cover:</p><p><strong>Assorted Crisis Events (Volume 1)</strong> by Deniz Camp: Our main read for May, featuring an alternate timeline, timey-wimey chaos anthology!</p><p><strong>Enjoyed the episode?</strong> Give us a subscribe on YouTube, follow us on Spotify (where you can now watch the video version!), and check out our newly remastered archive episodes, including our deep dive into <em>Kraven's Last Hunt</em>, linked down below!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow the Podcast:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://discord.gg/CTKJr3j2jp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Join the Discord and read along</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://collectingissuespodcast.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read Our Substack</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/collectingissues/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Follow us on Instagram</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@collectingissues?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Follow us on Tiktok</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JTsT8MXJtk5jr4sJxUpXQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Watch us on Youtube</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Ultimate Spider-Man Setup</p><p>01:02 Book Club Rules</p><p>05:47 Why Spider-Man Works</p><p>08:31 Adult Power Fantasy</p><p>15:36 This New Ultimate World</p><p>19:32 Iron Man Box Origin</p><p>23:17 Learning Spider-Man Late</p><p>27:16 Costumes and Tech Debate</p><p>31:12 Bullseye and Kingpin</p><p>32:52 Awkward Dinner Party</p><p>36:31 Ensemble Shift</p><p>37:51 Stormwatch Vibes</p><p>40:00 Podcast Plug Break</p><p>41:37 Zeitgeist Retelling</p><p>42:23 Paul Saga Detour</p><p>43:11 Volume Two Tech</p><p>45:18 Oscorp And Otto</p><p>46:25 AI Voices Venom</p><p>49:41 Sinister Six Setup</p><p>52:52 Ultimates Tie In</p><p>53:33 Christmas Venom Twist</p><p>58:42 Power Responsibility Bingo</p><p>01:00:36 Final Thoughts Highlights</p><p>01:04:16 Next Reads And Archives</p>","author_name":"collectingissues"}