Episodes

“What I want, I take. I am RAVAGE.” On this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man #1000, which is technically issue #36 of Volume 7. The primary story of this issue, entitled “Ravaged,” was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by John Romita Jr., Paolo Rivera, Pepe Larraz, and Marte Gracia. The primary story features artwork by Pepe Larraz, colors by Federico Blee, designs by Jay Bowen, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on Septe...

In this episode, Dan is joined by writer Paul Jenkins for a special discussion of his classic story “Heroes Don’t Cry” from Peter Parker: Spider-Man (vol. 1) #35, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary of publication on September 19th, 2026. The story, featuring artwork by Mark Buckingham and Wayne Faucher, follows a child named LaFronce, his drug-addicted mother, and his imaginary encounters with Spider-Man. It tackled difficult but important themes regarding drug addiction, parenting, race...

“Thanks, Mom.” In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #35, which is legacy issue #999. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness, Mark Farmer, and Marcio Menyz. The interiors feature art by Francesco Manna, colors by David Curiel, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on August 26th, 2026. Rick Coste edited this episode. Alex Galucki edited the video version of this podcast. Our artwork is...

Peter “Pity Party” Parker. In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #34, which is legacy issue #998. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marcio Menyz. The interiors feature pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Mark Farmer and Wade von Grawbadger, colors by Marcio Menyz, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on August 5th, 2026. Rick Coste edited this episode. Alex Galucki edited the v...

That’s a lot of zeroes! But you know what’s more? 1000. (Nearly there.) In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #33, which is legacy issue #997. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marcio Menyz. The interiors feature pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Mark Farmer, colors by Marcio Menyz, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on July 22nd, 2026. Rick Coste edited this episode. Alex ...

This past week, our co-host Dapper Dan Gvozden was invited on the Friends From Work podcast to discuss his thoughts on “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” including an interesting exploration of how violence is portrayed across the entire Spider-Man movie series. The Friends From Work podcast is an unofficial Marvel Cinematic Universe show that discusses the latest films, news, behind-the-scenes content, and reviews. Listen to and watch their shows here: https://www.theffwpodcast.com/ This week’s Pa...

“Just because we lost someone, it doesn’t mean we have to do this alone.” In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest Spider-Man film from Sony/Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios, directed by Dustin Daniel Cretton, starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, and Jacob Batalon. It was first released on July 31st, 2026. Rick Coste edited this episode. Alex Galucki edited the video version of this podcast. Our artwork is handcrafted by artists Ron Frenz, Nick Cagn...

The pain sponges were the friends that we made along the way… In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #32, which is legacy issue #996. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Patrick Gleason and Dean White. The interiors feature artwork from artist Patrick Gleason, colors by Marcio Menyz and Eric Arciniega, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on July 1st, 2026. Rick Coste edited this episode. Alex G...

Despite all my rage… In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #31, which is legacy issue #995. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Patrick Gleason and Dean White. The interiors feature artwork from artist Patrick Gleason, colors by Marcio Menyz, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on June 18th, 2026. Rick Coste edited this episode. Alex Galucki edited the video version of this podcast. Our artwor...

This week on Maury… In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #30, which is legacy issue #994. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Mark Bagley and Dean White. The interiors feature artwork from guest artist Pete Woods, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on June 3rd, 2026. Rick Coste edited this episode. Alex Galucki edited the video version of this podcast. Our artwork is handcrafted by artist...

Who’s got one thumb and is a fun guy? In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #29, which is legacy issue #993. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Mark Bagley and Marte Gracia. The interiors artwork from guest artist Pete Woods, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on May 20th, 2026. Rick Coste edited this episode. Alex Galucki edited the video version of this podcast. Our artwork is handcrafted b...

We’re gonna go back in time! In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #28, which is legacy issue #992. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Cory Smith and Marte Gracia. The interiors feature pencils by Cory Smith with Francesco Manna, inks by Oren Junior and Roberto Poggi, with Francesco Manna, colors by Marcio Menyz and Erick Arciniega, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on May 6th, 2026. Rick Co...

Let there be Spider-Carnage! In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Part 9 of the new Amazing Spider-Man and Venom event, DEATH SPIRAL, which is otherwise known as Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #27. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marte Gracia. The interiors feature pencils by Ed McGuinness and Carlos Gomez, with Francesco Manna, inks by Mark Farmer, Wade von Grawbadger, Ed McGuinness, Carlos Gomez, and Francesco Manna, colors by Marcio Menyz an...

Over the past decade, the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast has been fortunate to feature writer Gerry Conway as a guest at least a dozen times. Those conversations bled into the real world, and Gerry became a friend to Dan and Mark. Following news of his passing on April 26th, 2026, Dan and Mark recorded a conversation about their friendship with Gerry, their memories of his appearances on the show, and his legacy. RIP, Gerry Conway. Links to some of our interviews with Gerry Conway: Our Amazing ...

Torment RULES… and follows the rules, like a good little psychopath. In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Parts 7 and 8 of the new Amazing Spider-Man and Venom event, DEATH SPIRAL, which includes Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #26 and Venom #257. Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #26 is legacy #990 and Part 7 of Death Spiral. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Ryan Stegman and Marte Gracia. The interiors feature pencils by Francesco Manna and Ed McGuinness, inks by Fran...

The one where Paul Rabin dies. In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Parts 5 and 6 of the new Amazing Spider-Man and Venom event, DEATH SPIRAL, which includes Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #25 and Venom #256. Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #25, which is legacy #989, is Part 5 of Death Spiral. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marte Gracia. The interiors feature pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Cliff Rathburn, Pere Perez as the Spider-Versity Inter...

If you like characters running around on rooftops, we have great news for you! In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Parts 3 and 4 of the new Amazing Spider-Man and Venom event, DEATH SPIRAL, which includes Venom #255 and Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #24. Venom #255 is Part 3 of 9 of Death Spiral. This issue was written by Al Ewing. The cover features artwork by Carlos Gómez and Frank Martin. The interiors feature artwork by Carlos Gómez, colors by Frank D’Armata, and letters by VC’s Clayton Co...

“Spider-Man, Spider-Man He’s the Ultimate Spider-Man His family’s safety, he’s ignored A solid 401k is his reward…” In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Ultimate Spider-Man (vol. 3) #19-24. These issues were written by Jonathan Hickman. The covers feature artwork by Marco Checchetto and Matthew Wilson. The interiors feature pencils and inks by Marcho Checchetto and David Messina, colors by Matthew Wilson, and letters by Cory Petit. These issues were first released from July 30th, 2025, to ...

The true Torment is the debut of HBO’s latest comedy series, starring Aunt May: “Whoopie and the City!” In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Parts 1 and 2 of the new Amazing Spider-Man and Venom event, DEATH SPIRAL, which includes Amazing Spider-Man/Venom – Death Spiral #1 and Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #23, which is legacy issue #987. Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral #1 was written by Joe Kelly, Al Ewing and Charles Soule. The cover features artwork by Ed McGuinness and Marte Gracia. ...

“I’m baaaaaack!” In this review episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #22, which is legacy issue #986. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Mark Bagley and Marte Gracia. The interiors feature artwork by Nick Bradshaw, Todd Nauck, and Nathan Stockman, with an ink assist from Scott Hanna, colors by Marte Gracia and Rachelle Rosenberg, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on February 18th, 2025. Rick Coste ...

Awwwwwwkwaaaard… In this review episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #21, which is legacy issue #985. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, and Marcio Menyz. The interiors feature pencils by John Romita Jr. and Todd Nauck, inks by Scott Hanna and Todd Nauck, colors by Marcio Menyz, Erick Arciniega, and Marte Gracia, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on February 4th, 2025. ...

This episode opens with our remembrance of artist Sal Buscema, who passed away on January 24, 2026. Then, enjoy a double-sized episode featuring an interview with Ron Frenz and Tom DeFalco about their history with the Venom character and the recent backup story they did for Venom #252, an “anniversary” celebration of Amazing Spider-Man #252, which kicked off their run and introduced the world to the black-suited Spider-Man. Then, Dan sits down with Professor Charlie Michael from Emory Universi...

“And I’m here to remind you Of the mess you left when you went away It’s not fair to deny me Of the cross I bear that you gave to me You, you, you oughta know…” In this review episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #20, which is legacy issue #984. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, and Dean White. The interiors feature pencils by John Romita Jr., Paco Diaz, and Todd Nauck, inks by Scott Hanna, Paco Diaz, and To...

We’ve got a date with Hellgate at a Stargate! In this review episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #19, which is legacy issue #983. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover and interiors feature artwork by Pepe Larraz, colors by Marte Gracia, with Marcio Menyz, and, of course, letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna. This issue was first released on January 7th, 2025. Rick Coste edited this episode. Alex Galucki edited the video version of this podcast. Our artwork is handcraft...