(Recorded March 5, 2016)



What happens when the world discovers that the new Spider-Man is not a white guy? And what does Miles think of the reaction? Brian, Kyle, and Jack take a look at race, identity, validation, and venom stings in Spider-Man #2! Plus we share your feedback and announce the winners of our variant cover giveaway!

0:00 – Intro

1:32 – Spider-Man #2 basic recap (Happy Birthday, Kyle!); Things get weird right away

3:33 – Spider-Man meets Spider-Man: Does Miles need Peter to validate him every time?

6:44 – Blackheart + Zzzt = Yawn. Could Miles beat the Avengers?

10:54 – We discuss Miles’ reaction as he finally confronts race and identity; Being a person versus a poster child

18:16 – Sara Pichelli & Justin Ponsor’s art; Range of emotion

21:56 – That cliffhanger! Gulp.

26:19 – Three-word summary (no editing); Tapping the fourth wall

29:13 – Contest winners!

32:36 – Listener feedback: Passing the torch?

36:02 – Wrap-up (does anyone e-mail anymore?); Kyle’s May 22nd run for charity; Outro

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