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Spider-Man verses Nursing Home Aged Villains

The Amazing Spider-Man #2 brings readers high-flying action, clever gadgets, and the introduction of two villains who would leave their mark on Spider-Man’s history: the Vulture and the Tinkerer. In a recent episode of Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Fan, host Branson Boykin walks listeners through this early Stan Lee and Steve Ditko classic, pointing out the moments … Continue reading Spider-Man verses Nursing Home Aged Villains

Spider-Man 1970s – A Response to The Bottom Shelf

Travel back to the 1970s with our latest podcast episode as we revisit the pilot of The Amazing Spider-Man! From nostalgic critiques to spiritual reflections, this discussion offers fresh insights into Spidey’s TV debut and its lasting impact.

Spider-Man being broke makes him relatable?

Welcome, Spidey superfans, to another action-packed episode of the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Fan podcast! Today, Branson is jumping into Amazing Spider-Man #1, where we witness our favorite wall-crawler navigating some decidedly un-amazing struggles. In this groundbreaking issue, Spider-Man faces down everyday challenges—dealing with money problems, trying to support his family, and being unfairly blamed for things … Continue reading Spider-Man being broke makes him relatable?

Spider-Man Fans at Geek’d Con 2024

Explore the pulse of Geek’d Con 2024 through Branson's interviews with passionate Spider-Man fans, celebrating iconic story arcs and unforgettable moments in the Spider-Verse."

Batman and Spider-Man Team Up!? | Spider-Fan

Did you know that in there was a Batman/Spider-Man cross over event in October of 1997? In the appropriately named Batman and Spider-Man comic the Dark Knight and our favorite web-head team up to take on Ras al Ghul and the Kingpin! What happened in this action packed book and what can we learn? Join Branson as he takes us on yet another Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Fan journey. Join us as we web-sling through Spidey history, fan theories, and everything that makes Spider-Man the ultimate superhero for fans of all ages!