(Recorded July 12, 2018) In our final episode, Brian and Jack get to close things out with an exclusive in-depth “exit interview” (or is that exit Gwenterview?) with Spider-Gwen’s writer and co-creator Jason Latour! In a conversation that mirrors the spirit of the book, we dig into some big ideas while simultaneously going in all kinds of direction…

(Recorded July 7, 2018) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! This is it! Brian and Jack reflect on the passing of Gwen’s co-creator Steve Ditko, consider the latest casting announcement for the Spider-Verse film, and take a closer look at Spider-Gwen #34, reflecting on how the series finale ties its themes together with a la…

(Recorded June 24, 2018) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, it seems to be darkest before the dawn as Brian and Jack take a closer look at the harsh and risky penultimate chapter of the saga in Spider-Gwen #33. 0:00 – Intro; Catching up with recent Miles and Gwen-related news. What the movie could mean for…

(Recorded June 3 and June 7, 2018) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian and Jack ponder honesty vs. truth as the confrontation with the Kingpin comes to a head in the complex and stunning Spider-Gwen #32. We also catch up with Miles’ recent appearances in other titles and OHMYGODDIDYOUSEETHESPIDERVERSE…

(Recorded May 6, 2018) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian and Jack are joined by Superior Spider-Talk‘s Dan Gvozden to discuss the surprising series finale that is Spider-Man #240. We share your thoughts and reflections on Miles’ series, and we have a major announcement about the future of the podcas…

(Recorded April 29, 2018) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian and Jack try to unpack a particularly complicated chapter in Spider-Gwen #31. Plus, some major news about the series. 0:00 – Intro; Sad but true: The end of Spider-Gwen (for now). 3:55 – Spider-Gwen #31 – Unpacking the pieces of a complex p…

(Recorded April 7, 2018) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian and Jack take a closer look at the chaotic penultimate issue of Bendis’ run in Spider-Man #239. Plus, we discuss the news that the Ultimate Universe is returning! 0:00 – Intro; Wait, the Ultimate Universe is really coming back? How things co…

(Recorded March 24, 2018) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian and Jack address the latest rumors about Miles’ future and then take a closer look at Spider-Gwen #30, which kicks off a new arc called “The Life of Gwen Stacy”! 0:00 – Intro. Miles isn’t going anywhere, don’t worry. 5:03 – Spider-Gwen #30 …

(Recorded March 11, 2018) Haven’t read them yet? Pick up these issues today at Comixology! Spider-Gwen #29 and Spider-Man #238 In this episode, Brian and Jack take a closer look as all hell breaks loose for Gwen and her arch-enemy in Spider-Gwen #29! Then the Sinister Six *FINALLY* puts their plan into action in Spider-Man #238! 0:00 – Intro. Spide…

(Recorded February 10, 2018) Haven’t read them yet? Pick up these issues today at Comixology! Spider-Gwen #28 and Spider-Man #237 We’re back! In this bumper episode, Brian and Jack get into all kinds of truth as we discover the origin of our favorite villain The Kingpin in Spider-Gwen #28! Then it’s a family affair as things get complicated for Mil…

(Recorded January 7, 2018) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian and Jack begin the countdown of Bendis’ final issues and look at the explosive confrontations in Spider-Man #236. Plus, we catch up on the rumor that Miles may no longer be Spider-Man and share your feedback on […]…

(Recorded December 28, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian and Jack take a look at Part 5 of Spider-Men II, a miniseries that managed to hit some high notes despite falling short of its potential. We discuss the surprises (good and not so great) in a […]…

(Recorded December 23, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian and Jack welcome Superior Spider-Talk’s Jaleh Najafali back to the show to discuss a noir-style turn for the Gwenom arc and its implications for our hero and her family in Spider-Gwen #27! 0:00 – Intro 2:28 – Spider-Gwen #27 – Guest arti…

(Recorded December 9 and 10, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Jack and Brian look at the Sinister Six closing in while things take an unexpected turn for Miles in Spider-Man #235! Plus, movie news for both Miles *and* Gwen (including a breaking news update to react to […]…

(Recorded December 2, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian welcomes back The Marvel Report’s Breeze Riley to discuss the Gwenom arc’s themes of love and loneliness in Spider-Gwen #26! 0:00 – A brief but important PSA. 1:31 – Intro 5:14 – Spider-Gwen #26 – A surprising turn from […]…

(Recorded November 18, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian and Jack are joined by Black Nerd Problems’ Omar Holmon and Amazing Spider-Talk’s Dan Gvozden to process the news that Miles’ creator Brian Michael Bendis is moving on from the book and Marvel Comics altogether. What happens […]…

(Recorded November 4, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Jack and Brian take a look at the drama and surprises in Spider-Man #234! Lots of plot points to keep track of, but is everything balanced successfully? Plus, your listener feedback and a chance to win a digital copy […]…

(Recorded October 29, 2017) In this special bonus episode, Brian and Jack got some time to catch up with Spider-Gwen artist and co-creator (and good friend of our show) ROBBI RODRIGUEZ to take a closer “creator commentary” look at the long road to the current Gwenom arc, its themes of burden, loss, and loneliness, and what […]…

(Recorded October 21, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! Brian and Jack welcome Superior Spider-Talk’s Jaleh Najafali back to the show to discuss the long awaited debut of the Gwenom arc in Spider-Gwen #25! 0:00 – Intro – Welcome back, Jaleh! 2:50 – Spider-Gwen #25 – This long awaited issue skillfully balances darkne…

(Recorded October 8, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! Miles’ Japanese adventure concludes and Jack and Brian consider what it means for the future as they discuss the spectacular Spider-Man #21! 0:00 – Intro 1:44 – Spider-Man #21 – The cover needs to be an animated series. Things heat up for Miles […]…

(Recorded October 1, 2017) Haven’t read them yet? Pick up these issues today at Comixology! Spider-Men II #3 and Generations: The Spiders In this episode, Jack and Brian welcome back Superior Spider-Talk‘s Dan Gvozden for an extended episode as we travel back in time with one version of Miles in Part 3 of Spider-Men II and another […]…

(Recorded September 30, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian and Jack welcome The Marvel Report’s Breeze Riley to discuss the long-awaited arrival of GWENOM in the conclusion of the Predators arc in Spider-Gwen #24! 0:00 – Intro: Welcoming Breezex 2:56 – Spider-Gwen #24 – A left turn […]…

(Recorded September 10, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian and Jack catch up with an unusual turn of events for Miles as he heads to Japan in Spider-Man #20! 0:00 – Intro: Slight confusion over the cover story. 2:56 – Spider-Man #20 – Taking a vacation; A […]…

(Recorded September 2, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian and Jack take a break from the “Predators” arc and check out a night in the life of Spider-Gwen’s band The Mary Janes, as they take the spotlight in Spider-Gwen #23! 0:00 – Intro 2:08 – Spider-Gwen […]…

(Recorded August 25, 2017) We’re very proud to bring you this exclusive interview with award winning author JASON REYNOLDS, writer of the New York Times bestselling novel Miles Morales: Spider-Man! Given the current state of affairs, this is a timely book that lends itself to good conversation about tough topics. In this episode, Jason shares […]…

(Recorded August 20, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Jack and Brian take a closer look at Spider-Men II #2 and are disappointed to find that they’re already losing interest in the miniseries. What went wrong and more importantly, can this train get back on track? 0:00 – […]…

(Recorded August 5, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Kyle and Brian welcome BlackNerdProblems.com’s Omar Holmon to discuss the jam-packed (and possibly disjointed?) Spider-Man #19. Plus, your thoughts on this issue! 0:00 – Intro; Welcome back, Omar! The new Miles novel is out and it’s a hit! 7:16 […

(Recorded July 29, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian and Jack welcome comedian and writer Riley Silverman to help take a closer look at the chaotic drama of Spider-Gwen #22. Plus, your thoughts on this issue! 0:00 – Intro; Welcoming Riley. Navigating online discourse about comics. Earth-65 […]…

(Recorded July 16, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack welcome Superior Spider-Talk’s Dan Gvozden to discuss the long-awaited Spider-Men II #1. After five years and a radically different Marvel landscape, is it too late for this sequel? Why is there suddenly tension between Peter…

(Recorded July 8, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack catch up with the brutal honesty and honest brutality for Miles and his friends in Spider-Man #18. 0:00 – Intro 2:06 – Spider-Man #18 – Patrick Brown’s powerhouse cover! A gold-colored curve ball. Rio’s time to shine. […]…

(Recorded July 2, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack talk about the GWENOM revelation (and what it might it mean for the future), consider a recent fan essay on Spider-Gwen‘s storylines, and catch up with part 3 of the Predators arc as the walls […]…

(Recorded June 10, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack take a closer look at the dramatic (and welcome!) tonal shift of Spider-Man #17 and consider the implications for Miles as a character. 0:00 – Intro 2:23 – Spider-Man #17 – Cover Talk (the challenge of limited solicit […]…

(Recorded June 3, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Kyle returns and joins Brian to discuss Spider-Gwen #20, an issue that’s packed to bursting point with action and a twisting plot that keeps us guessing. 0:00 – Intro 2:06 – Spider-Gwen #20 – “Predators: Part 2!” The debut of Earth-65 Wolverine is …

(Recorded May 13, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian and Jack discuss Spider-Man #16, which welcomes new artist Oscar Bazaldua and sees Miles redefine “street level Spider-Man” in a very surprising way (hint: He’s made a huge mistake). 0:00 – Intro 1:15 – Spider-Man #16 – Finally: Street-Level …

(Recorded May 13, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! Some technical issues resulted in a shorter episode than usual, but Jack and Brian are still keen to discuss Spider-Gwen #19, a whirlwind rollercoaster issue that sets up a new story arc and some major surprises! 0:00 – Intro 1:44 – Spider-Gwen #19 – […]…

(Recorded April 8, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack discuss Spider-Man #15, a powerful issue that welcomes a new artist and seems to signals a bold new direction for the book. We also share some of your feedback on this issue, as […]…

(Recorded April 3, 2017) We’re still in a bit of a daze, but yes, Brian and Kyle got to talk with BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS all about the world of Miles Morales! This episode was so much fun to record, and we went deep into the themes explored within the series. We get into Miles’ motivations […]由Ultimate Spin Podcast

(Recorded March 25, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! “Sitting In A Tree” comes to a conclusion and Miles and Gwen’s relationship reaches a turning point! Kyle, Jack, and Brian share their take on the story’s resolution, its many surprises, and the overall success of bringing our two favorite […]…

(Recorded March 18, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! While it’s been a generally enjoyable crossover so far, Jack and Brian feel the need to dial back their expectations as they take a closer (and short!) look at Spider-Man #14. 0:00 – Intro 1:21 – Spider-Man #14 – […]…

(Recorded February 25, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian, Jack, and Kyle jump back to Earth-616 to keep up with our new Spider-Couple in Spider-Gwen #17! Plus, your feedback! 0:00 – Intro 1:41 – Spider-Gwen #17 – Framing the story vs. telling it. A […]…

(Recorded February 18, 2017) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack share an interesting Brian Michael Bendis Q&A excerpt about Miles’s reaction to Danika’s video and check in with Spider-Man #13! Plus, your feedback! 0:00 – Intro 1:42 – A cool Q&A opportunity: […]…

(Recorded January 21, 2017) (Cover and variants! Clockwise: Robbi Rodriguez; Dave Johnson; David Marquez; June Brigman) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack discuss the announcement of Miles’ cinematic debut and his first date with Gwen in Spider-Gwen #16! 0:00 – Intro 0:00 […]…

(Recorded January 14, 2017) (Cover and variants! Clockwise: Sara Pichelli; Bob McLeod; David Marquez; Richard Isanove) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Kyle, Jack, and Brian kick off the new year with a look at the crossover that was practically made for our show, as Miles […]…

(Recorded December 31, 2016) Haven’t read them yet? Pick up these issues today at Comixology! (Spider-Gwen #15 and Spider-Man #11) In this episode, Brian and Jack are joined by fellow Gwen fan Jordan Calhoun, writer and editor at BlackNerdProblems.com to catch up with the latest Spider-Gwen holiday story and Jefferson’s return to SHIELD, look […]…

(Recorded December 17, 2016) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Jack and Kyle are joined by returning guest BlackNerdProblems.com’s Omar Holmon to discuss Spider-Man #10, the final tie-in issue to the never-ending Civil War II. 0:00 – Intro 2:12 – Spider-Man Homecoming Trailer – Ned Leeds! You […]…

(Recorded November 26, 2016) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Brian and Jack talk about making the most of Thanksgiving during a year that was both tough on Earth-65 as well as the real world. Gwen’s holiday trilogy continues in Spider-Gwen #14 – an action-free issue […]…

(Recorded November 19, 2016) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Jack and Brian valiantly try to discuss the latest Civil War II crossover while Kyle is more interested in providing an elaborate breakdown of the exciting Miles vs. Venom battle that’s teased on the cover of Spider-Man […]…

(Recorded October 22, 2016) Haven’t read it yet? Pick up this issue today at Comixology! In this episode, Kyle, Brian and Jack catch up on meeting creators at NYCC, speculate on the upcoming Miles & Gwen crossover, share listener thoughts on writers’ experiences and *that* scene in Spider-Man #8, and preview next year’s Miles YA […]…

(Recorded October 1, 2016) In this episode, Brian and Jack are dazed into indifference by Civil War II and briefly discuss Gwen’s animated debut before getting into the astonishing conclusion to Weapon of Choice in Spider-Gwen #12. 0:00 – Intro 1:17 – What is going on with Civil War II? Never mind Cap, why do […]…

(Recorded September 17, 2016) In this episode, Brian rejoins Kyle and Jack just in time for Miles to join the events of Civil War II. Unfortunately, we’re not exactly thrilled about it and talk about the reasons why the issue didn’t work for us. There’s also the bigger question…was bringing Miles into the main Marvel […]…