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First Read: Ultimate Spider-Man
by First Read: Ultimate Spider-Man
Breaking down Bendis’s iconic run on Ultimate Spider-Man— issues 1 through 160 in Earth 1610
Episodes
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Episode 130: Mysterio's Moment to Shine
There are two spidermen, four ultimates, one mysterio, and one nick fury (black), in this week's comics. Zach also tells the world how architecture school is going. A great episode all around. Fun for the whole family except for that F Bomb at the end.
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Episode 129: Spider-Man Brand New Day AND We Got Engaged at the Zoo!
Miles Morales and Peter Parker continue their adventure. Plus the boys talk the new Spider-Man movie, and John shares some exciting news.
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Episode 128: Spider-Men
This is getting out of hand! Now there are two of them!
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Episode 127: You've Got to Do Better, Starbucks!
Spider-Man faces Venom in a consequential battle. Mary Jane and Gwen Stacy return . The boys talk evil coffee corporations, The Boys, Invincible, Foxy Shazam, media literacy, Dr. Strangelove, Donald Trump, fascism, and autism. Search engine optimization, do your thing!
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Episode 126: A Betty Brant Exclusive Report
Ethical journalist Betty Brant presents: a 100% factual bombshell article exposing the identity of the new Spider-Man!
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Episode 125: Heroes on Both Sides
Spider-Man finds himself far from home. HYDRA liberates Jefferson Davis. Judy and Red discuss the potential dangers of consuming four thousand lit cigarettes.
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Episode 124: Divided We Fall/United We Stand Finale!
Everyday citizens are joining the fight FOR Hydra against the Ultimates! A stiff uppercut to the jaw from Cap should do the trick!
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Episode 123: Battle at the Triskelion
Spider-Man gets another opportunity to prove himself to Captain America
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Episode 122: Vote For Cap!
Captain America goes state to state campaigning for his presidency. Predictions for the National Championship game from the #1 Sports Comic Book Podcast
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Episode 121: Same As It Ever Was
Spider-Man gets slandered in the media, feels guilty about his uncle's death, and quips while fighting the villain of the week. Same as it ever was. Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 13 & 14 Issue coverage begins at 16:50
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Episode 120: Cap is Back!
Cap finally gets his butt off the bench and returns to the action, Zach applies to architecture school, and everyone celebrates a happy Thanksgiving!
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Episode 119: GIANT SIZE Tumor
Jonathan Hickman's Ultimates arc concludes! Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates #11 & 12 Issue coverage begins at 20:30
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Episode 118: Reed Richards Makes Death: Destroyer of Worlds
We're back with The Maker! What's he going to get up to? Probably no good. A lot of US history in this one. The Spiderman coverage starts around the 25 minute mark.
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Episode 117: Uncle Aaron NO MORE!
Spider-Man and the Prowler take down Scorpion Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #11 & 12 Issue coverage begins at 9:55
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Episode 116: Going the Extra Miles with Uncle Aaron
Uncle Aaron asks Miles for a favor, and Miles has to choose work with the lesser of two evils. No extra fluff in this one. Get ya spiderman and get the heck out.
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BONUS: A Stan Lee & Steve Ditko Classic
In this special bonus episode, we discuss Zach's favorite oldie issue
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Episode 115: Every Xorn Has It's Zorn
Nick Fury arrives in Tian looking for allies. The President takes matters into his own hands. The Hulk gets dropped from space into The City. It's awesome baby. Ultimate Comics Ultimates #7 & 8 Issue coverage begins at 10:30
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Episode 114: Falcon's Time to Shine
The Maker is up to his old tricks again, and its up to Sam Wilson to infiltrate and stop him. Hawkeye is present and accounted for. Spiderman stuff starts at around 8:40ish.
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Episode 113: God of Thunder, Man of Iron
Thor seeks revenge for the slaughter of Asgard. The Maker reveals his identity to the Ultimates. Ultimate Comics Ultimates #3 & 4 Issue coverage begins at 16:00
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Episode 112: Uncle Aaron Breaks Bad
Uncle Aaron comes back from Mexico with a business opportunity. Other things happen. Speaking of business opportunities, some great gambling advice for those that stick around til the end.
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Episode 111: Hickman's Ultimates
As Nick Fury responds to crises around the globe, The Maker and his Children of Tomorrow arrive and declare themselves the new rulers of Earth Ultimate Comics Ultimates #1 & 2 Issue coverage begins at 25:00
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BONUS: Fantastic Four & Superman
The boys read & discuss Fantastic Four #252 by John Byrne AND review the latest major superhero films. Now here's some buzzwords for that sweet sweet SEO, baby. Matt Shackman Pedro Pascal Vanessa Kirby Ebon Moss-Bachrach Joseph Quinn Galactus Mr. Fantastic The Thing Human Torch Invisible Woman...
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Episode 110: Uncle Aaron's Mexican Adventure
Miles delivers under pressure and proves himself to Jessica Drew, Nick Fury, and The Ultimates. Meanwhile, Aaron gets into some trouble in Mexico City. Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 5 & 6 Issue coverage begins at 11:41
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Episode 109: Great Responsibility
As a stunned New York grieves the death of Spider-Man, Miles Morales wrestles with the question of who he's meant to be. Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 3 & 4 Issue coverage begins at 16:10
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Episode 108: Introducing Miles Morales
We kick off a new chapter of this podcast and officially begin following Miles Morales' run as the one and only Spider-Man. Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1 & 2 Issue coverage begins at 5:19
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Episode 107: Fury Wept
Nick Fury juggles several crises at SHIELD and takes responsibility for Peter's death. Aunt May and Gwen seek a new start. Quicksilver makes his case for being the Worst Person Ever. GO PACERS! Ultimate Fallout #5 & 6 Issue coverage begins at 9:18
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Episode 106: A New Spider-Man?
Reed Richards escapes from the Negative Zone, and a new wall-crawler emerges wearing a costume that's in pretty poor taste. Also included: Stories from Kitty Pryde, Tony Stark, Bruce Banner, and Val Cooper. Zach & John praise the future 2025 NBA champion INDIANA PACERS Ultimate Fallout # 3 & 4...
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Episode 105: Celebration of Life
The people of New York gather for Peter Parker's funeral and we explore various characters' responses to his death. Ultimate Fallout #1 & 2 Issue coverage begins at 24:10
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Episode 104: GIANT SIZE The Death of Spider-Man
Ultimate Spider-Man concludes as Peter Parker dies defending his friends and family. Thank you to Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley, Mark Brooks, Stuart Immomen, David Lafuente, Bill Jemas, Justin Ponsor, Cory Petit, Art Thibert, and everyone else who had a hand in giving us this iconic run.…
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Episode 103: GIANT SIZE The Best of Us
The penultimate chapter of Ultimate Spider-Man's story. Peter intervenes in the battle between the Avengers and the Ultimates while the Sinister Six plan their final attack. Ultimate Spider-Man #157 & 158 and portions of Avengers vs New Ultimates #4 Issue coverage begins at 21:74
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Episode 102: GIANT SIZE The Greatest Day of Peter Parker's Life
His dream job. His dream girl. A surprise party. An old friend returning. Peter Parker really has it all :) Ultimate Spider-Man #155 & 156 Issue coverage begins at 12:00
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Episode 101: First Day of School
Peter begins his superhero training with Iron Man while Mysterio and Black Cat wreck Soho in their dispute over a MacGuffin. Ultimate Spider-Man #153 & 154 Issue coverage begins at 10:00
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Episode 100: Ultimate Doom (Part II)
Our heroes confront Reed in this thrilling conclusion to the Ultimate Doomsday story Ultimate Doom #3 & 4 Issue coverage begins at 10:13
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Episode 99: Ultimate Doom (Part I)
Reed Richards muses about finding or creating a perfect world. I wonder if that concept will ever be brought up again... Ultimate Doom # 1 & 2 Issue coverage begins at 19:10
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Episode 98: Ultimate Mystery (Part II)
The ULTIMATE MYSTERY is solved when the ULTIMATE ENEMY reveals himself. Will this spell ULTIMATE DOOM for our heroes? We also talk: Fauxchella 8 & becoming the #1 comic book podcast for midwest emo fans Mr. Beast Games Invincible War Daredevil Born Again Ultimate Mystery #3 & 4 Issue coverage...
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Episode 97: Ultimate Mystery (Part I)
Peter and Jessica team-up to investigate Roxxon. Rick Jones returns to Earth to fulfil his destiny. Someone is still one step ahead of our heroes. Ultimate Mystery #1 & 2 Issue coverage begins at 17:40
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Episode 96: Ultimate Enemy (Part II)
Gilroy the Terrible attacks the Parker house, Nick Fury confronts Carol Danvers, and The Thing gets his rocks off. Ultimate Enemy #3 & 4 Issue coverage begins at 12:10
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Episode 95: Ultimate Enemy (Part I)
Someone is targeting the super heroes. Who watches the Fantastic Four? Ultimate Enemy #1 & #2 Issue coverage begins at 18:10
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Episode 94: The Cat Returns
Black Cat's history with The Kingpin puts her in conflict with Mysterio, Gwen Stacy and Peter have a much-needed conversation, and Iron Man misunderstands the meaning of "go pick up Peter Parker". Ultimate Spider-Man 151 & 152 Issue coverage begins at 13:40
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Episode 93: The Boys Are Back In Town
We return with a vengeance to discuss jaw surgery, Family Guy, crypto, and our favorite web-slinger. Ultimate Spider-Man 15 & 150 Issue coverage begins at 21:10
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BONUS: Absolute Batman
In our last episode before the 2 month hiatus, we check in on the latest work from the Distinguished Competition. Let's just say it's Batman AF. Absolute Batman #1 & 2 Issue coverage begins at 27:26
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Episode 92: Tainted Love
Peter (the real one) comes face to face with his captors while Peter (the fake one) uses his great power irresponsibly. Ultimate Spider-Man 13 & 14 Issue coverage begins at 19:04
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Episode 91: GIANT SIZE Doppelgänger
Peter gets replaced by an impersonator (who would have guessed?!). Zach & John discuss the 2024 US Presidential Election results and defend their title as the #1 political podcast for comic book fans. Ultimate Spider-Man 11 & 12 Issue coverage begins at 14:17
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Episode 90: Who Run the World?
We look at a couple of standout issues for the girls. Jessica, Kitty, MJ, Gwen, and the Bombshells all shine. Also, Zach reads his Star Wars fanfic. Ultimate Spider-Man #9 & 10 (142 & 143) Issue coverage begins at 11:50
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Episode 89: The Chosen One
Rick Jones wakes up from a six month coma. Spider-Man, Iceman, and The Human Torch must help him uncover the origins of his newfound abilities. Ultimate Spider-Man #7 &8 (140 & 141) Issue coverage begins at 15:01
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Episode 88: Aunt May's School for Gifted Youngsters
We finally learn the identity of the red-cloaked hero, and the Parker house gets a little bit fuller. Ultimate Spider-Man #5 & 6 (138 & 139) Issue coverage begins at 6:00
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Episode 87: The Queen of Crazy Town
Mysterio (and Baby Billy) are causing problems. We laugh through the pain. Ultimate Spider-Man 3 & 4 (136 & 137) Issue coverage begins at 10:00
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Episode 86: Six Months Later...
After the dust has settled, Peter has a new job, a new relationship, and new super-villains. Ultimate Spider-Man 1 & 2 (134 & 135) Issue coverage begins at 8:52
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Episode 85: Requiem for a Swing
With Spider-Man missing in the aftermath of Ultimatum, a changed J Jonah Jameson begins work on the wall crawler's obituary. Ultimatum: Spider Man Requiem #1 & 2 Issue coverage begins at 8:50
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Episode 84: End of Ultimatum
Everyone dies. Ultimate Spider-Man 133 & Ultimatum 5 Issue coverage begins at 12:24
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Breaking down Bendis’s iconic run on Ultimate Spider-Man— issues 1 through 160 in Earth 1610
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