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The 1981 Spider Man Episode That Beat Brand New Day to the Punch!

TMC — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:49:19 GMT

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Forty Five years before Spider-Man: Brand New Day gave us a "first" cinematic Hulk crossover, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends already did it � in 1981's gloriously unhinged "Spidey Goes Hollywood." Mysterio blackmails producer Stan Blockbuster into luring Spider-Man onto a movie set to be killed by a robotic Hulk, Aunt May's about to lose her jewelry over the mortgage, and somehow the REAL Hulk ends up fighting the U.S. Army in the same 22 minutes. Written by animation legend Christy Marx (Jem and the Holograms, G.I. Joe, TMNT), this is one of the most quietly brilliant satire episodes of the entire 80s Saturday morning era. Let's break down why Mysterio is the most underrated villain in Spider-Man's rogues gallery, and why this episode still holds up 45 years later.🕸️ Subscribe for more deep dives into the weird, forgotten corners of animation, television, and cinema history.

WAIT... Remember The Spectacular Spider-Man?

TMC — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:18:40 GMT

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When it comes to Spider-Man there are so many iconic iterations of the character from the comics, to the big screen, to video games and of course in animated form as today we take a look at one of, if not THE best cartoon version of Spider-Man with The Spectacular Spider-Man! Today, with the excitement of Spider-Man: Brand New Day coming out, let's see if this series really is as good as we remember!

Jordan Fringe explores the legacy and production history of this acclaimed animated series. The analysis examines how the show balances Peter Parker's high school life with superhero responsibilities and discusses the circumstances behind its unexpected conclusion after two seasons.

Ranking EVERY Spider-Man Voice Actor From Worst To Best...

TMC — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:17:47 GMT

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In this week with the Comic Lads, we take a deep dive into our favorite Spider-Man performances, ranking the heavy hitters from WORST to BEST.

Spider-Man has had a rich diverse history of various voice actors coming in and giving their own twist on Marvel's favorite wall-crawler. From Yuri Lowenthal's Marvel's Spider-Man performance for PS5, to Josh Keaton's The Spectacular Spider-Man portrayal, & more, who takes the crown as the NUMBER 1 BEST Spider-Man voice?

What do you Lads think? Did we cook? Let us know YOUR favorite Spider-Man vocal performance from Marvel Comics favorite superhero.

00:00 Intro
1:49 Dan Gilvezan
3:39 Paul Soles
5:08 Robbie Daymond
6:45 Hudson Thames
8:10 Drake Bell
9:27 Rino Romano
11:08 Neil Patrick Harris
12:53 Yuri Lowenthal
15:22 Christopher Daniel Barnes
17:36 Josh Keaton

Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994) | Honoring the Legends of Spider-Man

TMC — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:08:19 GMT

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In this AI-assisted tribute, we imagine the cast of Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994�1998) � the show that defined a generation of Saturday mornings � sitting down face-to-face with the characters they brought to life. It's part comedy, part love letter, and entirely a thank-you to the actors who gave Spider-Man, J. Jonah Jameson, and the rest of the Marvel Films Animation cast their voices for 65 unforgettable episodes.

This isn't a deepfake and it isn't putting words in anyone's mouth. It's a
creative, clearly-labeled AI-assisted concept video � built to celebrate real performers, not replace or misrepresent them. Every image history, credit, and detail is sourced from public records.

🕸️ Why we made this:

Spider-Man: The Animated Series ran on Fox Kids from 1994 to 1998 and is still considered one of the greatest superhero cartoons ever made � thanks in huge part to a voice cast that took these characters seriously. This video exists to say thank you.

A note on how this was made: This video uses AI for concept visuals and narrative "what if" scenarios only. We do not use AI to clone any real actor's voice or generate speech attributed to them that they didn't say. No real person is shown saying anything false or misleading. All biographical and credit information is drawn from public sources (IMDb, Behind the Voice Actors, published interviews). This is a fan tribute made with respect for the performers � not a substitute for their real voices or likenesses and not intended to imply their endorsement.

Marvel Just Made a Spider-Man: The Animated Series Revival Even More Possible

TMC — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:10:53 GMT

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A recent development has reignited hope for a Disney+ continuation of the beloved 1994 cartoon Spider-Man: The Animated Series.

All 14 Spider-Man TV Series, Ranked

TMC — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:06:46 GMT

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From the iconic 1994 Spider-Man: TAS, to Spider-Noir and Japanese Spider-Man, Spider-Man�s television history has had its highs and lows.

Ralph Bakshi's Spider Man Cartoon Got Plenty Right By Doing Everything Wrong!

TMC — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:34:29 GMT

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The 1967 Spider-Man cartoon � specifically the Bakshi seasons � is widely remembered as cheap, recycled animation chaos. But underneath the reused cells and the flying criminal masterminds, something strange happened: this underfunded mess accidentally captured the most honest thing about Peter Parker. That doing the right thing and being rewarded for it are two completely different transactions. Let's Deep dive into the Bakshi era, the origin episode, a first animated appearance of a "Spider-Woman", a flying vigilante, two different episodes using the exact same footage and what the show got right that most polished animated productions got wrong.

Spider-Man '94 SHOULD'VE Been Great...

TMC — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:37:20 GMT

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Welcome or welcome back to the stash!

After 30 years, Spider-Man: The Animated Series has finally received a continuation in comic form with Spider-Man �94.

As a lifelong fan of the show, I had high hopes, but this first issue wasn�t exactly what I expected.

In this video, I�ll be diving into the debut of Spider-Man �94, breaking down how it handles the legacy of the animated series, what works, what doesn�t, and why this continuation SHOULD�VE been so much better.

From Peter and Mary Jane�s dynamic to the surprising choice of villains, and even the way the art captures (or fails to capture) the look of the show, we�ll explore whether this comic truly honors the series that defined a generation of Spider-Man fans.

If you grew up with Spider-Man: TAS or you�ve been waiting decades for its story to continue, this is a video you won�t want to miss.

How Did The Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994) Truly End?

TMC — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:52:30 GMT

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Although Spider-Man: The Animated Series ended after five seasons, there was much more that happened after that. For instance, writer, producer, and story editor John Semper Jr. had ideas for a sixth season, including a treatment that would have taken care of Season 5�s cliffhanger. Then there is a recent comic book that basically serves as an official follow-up to the animated show, and in this video, I am gonna explore all that and more, so much more... I usually don�t say it, but for this one� you GOTTA stay till the very end, and trust me, you�ll not regret it. So without further ado, let�s begin.

The REAL Reason ABC KILLED Marvel's First Hit Cartoon for $14,000

TMC — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:34:53 GMT

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The studio that made the first Spider-Man cartoon went bankrupt before Season 2. The man who ran it left behind exactly five words explaining why. Then a 28-year-old animator named Ralph Bakshi was handed $14,000 and seven days per episode to keep the show alive � and what he did to survive accidentally created one of the most iconic cartoons in American history.

The 1967 Spider-Man cartoon was secretly produced in Toronto with an all-Canadian cast to dodge SAG residuals. The costume was stripped of webbing to save animation costs. The spider logo had six legs by mistake for an entire season. Two episodes weren't even Spider-Man episodes � they were recycled Rocket Robin Hood cels with Spidey drawn over Robin Hood. One episode was so strange ABC refused to air it. And the theme song? Recorded by twelve Canadian session singers who got paid once and never saw a royalty as the song went on to be covered by Aerosmith, the Ramones, and play in every Sam Raimi Spider-Man film.

This is the story of how a studio collapse, a bankrupt distributor, and a desperate seven-day deadline accidentally created the version of Spider-Man that Sony canonized in Into the Spider-Verse.

🕷️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro
00:41 - Spiderman Cartoon Facts: THE STUDIO THAT XEROSED MARVEL COMICS
03:40 - Spiderman Cartoon Facts: SEASON ONE ON ABC
06:51 - Spiderman Cartoon Facts: Five Words That Killed Grantray-Lawrence
06:43 - Spiderman Cartoon Facts: The Story Everyone Tells (And Why It's Wrong)
08:13 - Spiderman Cartoon Facts: Fourteen Thousand Dollars and Seven Days
11:29 - Spiderman Cartoon Facts: The Worst Decision Saved Its Legacy
13:22 - Spiderman Cartoon Facts: Verdict

How Did Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) End?

TMC — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:06:47 GMT

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While NBC�s Saturday morning lineup was already packed with some mind-blowing cartoons, Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends� premiere in September 1981 took it to a whole new level! By blending the world of cartoons with sitcoms, this presented a unique take on our friendly neighborhood superhero as he found himself in a shared dormitory with Iceman and Fire-Star at Empire State University! Now, you can just imagine the kind of chaos this might have triggered as these superheroes kept their true identities a secret, juggled classes, and fought against the likes of Dracula and Doctor Doom in a sci-fi, horror background! As these superhero teams came together, the show was such a hit that the three-season run aired in reruns until 1986 and eventually ended with a low-key finale. Now, you�d think that such a hit deserved a grander farewell, but what struck out was the last episode�s simplicity as it plays out as one last case file with no indication that this was the last time the Spider-Friends would come together!