I must admit it's kind of sad but extremely funny that Spider-Man takes a break for the first time and Kingpin manages to rule New York. Like Daredevil's life is ruined just because Spider-Man needed a vacation.
"Hi! I'm Morty Fleischman! Are you an aspiring costumed supervillain? Do you have a thirst for destruction you need to quench but also don't want to deal with the moral quandaries of your actions? Then come on down to Moral Morty's Stun Weapon Emporium! Stun bombs! Stun stone lances! Want to put that Masters Degree in Dance to use but also have an urge to stabbing? Got a pair of pointed shoes with your name on it! Carry the weight of a weapon without the weight of an innocent life! That's Moral Morty's Stun Weapon Emporium on the corner of Fifth and forty-second! Your enemies won't just be shocked when they're hit by your new arsenal! They'll be stunned!"
I really like this format of just grabbing a couple classic stories and doing them as an episode of back issues. Hope it gets enough views and we can get some more of these in the future.
Ah, classic. The Lee/Romita Sr. has always been one of my favorite Spider-Man runs, or comics runs in general. John Romita Sr. is the GOAT of Spider-Man artists. Even though I was a teen in the 2010s I grew up reading the classic silver age comics and it's still my favorite era.
And Spider-Man was NEVER heard from again… lol But seriously, these classic Stan Lee stories are becoming some of my new favorite Back Issues episodes, there just so crazy and Sal gets a lot of mileage out of them.
I honestly love that the origin of Peter and Harry's friendship is literally just Peter randomly asking if Harry was okay and Harry showing appreciation. It's so sweet. Also, Tiffany's reaction to Flash being in Vietnam was hilarious.
Just read this issue. Was surprised to see Kingpin debut so subtly, no grand entrance or text introduction. I like that. It made him feel more like someone who was always there, waiting for his time to strike.
@24:11 You see Mr. Burns, I mean Mr. Osborn, this is what happens when you get too big for your britches. You declare yourself “The Master of Crime”, you then attempt to block out the sun over your fair city, next you hire goons to commit petty crimes, all to lore out Spider-Man, just so you can successfully find out his secret identity, and while you’re doing all of this, you are also plotting to steal candy from babies. In the end Spider-Man still beats you, and you get shot by a baby when you try to take her lollipop. “Wallow in my own crapulence” is a quote from Mr. Burns in the second part of the 2 Part Simpsons episode Who Shot Mr. Burns.
18:38 I think that he would need a job that best supports his need to run off and stop criminals, so a job where he’s *assigned* to go to where the hot crime news is would be perfect
Peter Parker reminds me of myself sometimes. I can be selfish, yes, but, I also try and help people out the best I can. Spider-Man is the everyman, goes through struggles that a lot of people tend to go through in day to day life. Most people relate to him because of the stuff he goes through
I always love it when you do a silver age comic on back issues. It's great seeing everyone's reactions to the origins of different aspects of a character's mythos, as well as the weird things that happened in classic comics that would never happen in modern stories.
aside from the super powered stuff, the older 616 spider-man books are very relatable rn. the moral delemas, time issues, responsibilities, people who are jerks "being nice" randomly. Thanks for the upload Comic Pop! Happy Holidays
I like how Spider-Man kept his powers even when he gave up being a hero, which was always something which bothered me about Spider-Man 2. Don't get me wrong, I think that's the best Spider-Man movie ever made, but it always bothered how his powers inexplicably go on/off. He should have just kept his powers but get rid of the costume like in the comics
I agree. There was one issue where he kinda lost his powers but it was because he had overwhelming guilt and never really acknowledged the death of Uncle Ben which I thought would’ve worked a lot better in the movie
2:00 Funnily enough Uncle Ben doesn't even get that. Its just a caption that says "With great power there must come great responsibility". I think the first time it was attributed to Uncle Ben was 10 years later.
Thank you for this! Nowadays people get the idea that Peter is just a goody two shoes, which really just makes him a bland and generic hero who makes jokes. Reading the original Stan Lee run on the character just reminds you of who Peter actually is, I wish more people were aware of it.
I'm not sure if I mentioned before on another video but I love the epic collections, I started collecting the Venom volumes which start at the first two but then leaps ahead at volume five 😂 so I'll have a gap to fill
If I remember right the Green Goblin calls his glider a broomstick because he once literally rode a broomstick. When he first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 14 he rode a long, thin rocket that kinda looked like a broom. It only was in one issue before Stan or Ditko changed it to the more familiar glider. Honestly it's a silly, often overlooked part of the character's history.
For Tiffany’s question about Jameson and being visited by three ghosts checkout the 2004 Marvel Comics Holiday Special because he does actually get visited in that comic.
I’ve always imagined the reason Peter stays with Jameson is because he secretly laughs at the image of Jamesons face in his mind when he finds out he has been paying Spider-Man’s rent for years.
This episode was awesome. Love hearing Sal talk classic Spider-Man. I’d love for another Daredevil back issues soon! Hearing you guys talk about Gang War, by Frank Miller, would be awesome
It functions differently but I think the Green Goblin's Thought Machine gets used again way in the future in the Spectacular Annual #14 where Peter stumbles on it lr something very like it again and we get the version of the Osborn backstory where Harry messed with the chemicals to set off the explosion.
Maybe it's the holiday season that's got me feeling a bit shmaltzy, but having been treated to so many wonderful retellings over nearly a decade now, I just want to let you guys know that it's always a treat when a new video gets posted and you make a lot of work days far more tolerable. And I love that the show has gone from teaching Ben and Ethan about seminal stories to the point where they (and of course, the fantastic Tiffany) provide such fantastic call-backs and insights. So, in summation, thank you very much for another year of delight and I hope y'alll (and Danielle, the oft-hidden member of the team) have a fantastic holiday season.
There was a special where the ghosts of Christmas tried to get to Jameson, and accidentally haunted Willie Lumpkin. The 1995 Holiday special, I think it was.
So here's a request I think you could have fun with. Time Masters : Vanishing Point - The Search for Batman. Even the title is fun. I'm reading this just now, and it's crazy and unpredictable enough that it could be a fun story time. I guess it's a Booster Gold story, but Superman and Green Lantern are in it. Also some guy we're supposed to care about named "Rip Hunter". It is I guess an event that happened right before Flashpoint. As for Spider-Man. I love the classic stuff. Really any Spider-Man is good.
Whenever I see a graphic novel or comic of Spiderman, I instantly think of a high schooler or college-aged character that is like a pure version of Dick Grayson/Nightwing. I'm speaking as a DC fan who reads exclusively DC material but I think the comparison still works. Peter Parker just appears to be a really genuine kind of guy who wants to make the world a better place but he is flying off of the seat of his pants most of the time and doesn't have enough life experience to hone his skills. I don't know maybe I'm wrong but Peter Parker reminds me a lot of Dick Grayson when it comes to bad luck and awful supervillain always breathing down their neck 🤷🏼♀️.
50:40 Didn’t get to catch SM2 in theaters so every version of the movie I’ve seen has included the scene. Didn’t even know it was a deleted scene. I now count myself lucky.
This is great, this show made me want to read 300 issues of the original ASM. It's cool to see classic Spider-man stories like this and the first apperance of Morbius comic covered here.
Another great year thanks to you comicpop, you’re all wonderful and bring me joy everytime I see you guys upload. You always bring me laughs and good times and help me with my anxiety with great stories and make me feel like I’m apart of the gang so thank you for another great year and here’s to next year!!! 💖💖💖
Coming into the new year I think you guys should do the story that follows cap after he’s assassinated with a time bullet, then the the story that follows Batman gets blasted with time omega beams 😂
I was wondering if anyone knew which volume that is that sal has with all of those classic spidey issues? I’ve always wanted to own an omnibus of sorts of the college years of spidey rather than reading my dads old issues lol
Looking for a deeper understanding of the now classic Spidey tale? Nerdsync nailed it! th-cam.com/video/7vc26Qf8l-A/w-d-xo.html
But I like it how Sal explains this story
I like both.
I must admit it's kind of sad but extremely funny that Spider-Man takes a break for the first time and Kingpin manages to rule New York. Like Daredevil's life is ruined just because Spider-Man needed a vacation.
"Hi! I'm Morty Fleischman! Are you an aspiring costumed supervillain? Do you have a thirst for destruction you need to quench but also don't want to deal with the moral quandaries of your actions? Then come on down to Moral Morty's Stun Weapon Emporium! Stun bombs! Stun stone lances! Want to put that Masters Degree in Dance to use but also have an urge to stabbing? Got a pair of pointed shoes with your name on it! Carry the weight of a weapon without the weight of an innocent life! That's Moral Morty's Stun Weapon Emporium on the corner of Fifth and forty-second! Your enemies won't just be shocked when they're hit by your new arsenal! They'll be stunned!"
Stunning work as always.
Legendary
😂😂😂😂😂😂
God I love me some interdimensional cable lol
LMAO!!
Nothing is better than Spider-Man Back Issues after a long night of work to comfort the soul. Thanks guys
Here here brother
I’d drink to that
Bartender. I get that 100%
It is the chicken noodle soup of storytelling podcasts
Out of all the bad Ben jokes over the years, Sal is the first guy to get actual crickets. 🤣
Romita Sr.'s art is peak Spider-Man in my eyes. There's not many that look better
Yup JR Sr. is the GOAT.
Yeah Romita Sr is the top Tier also I dig Ditko's Spidey art
I love Romita Sr’s art. Also love Ditko’s art and Ross Andru’s art as well
I really like this format of just grabbing a couple classic stories and doing them as an episode of back issues. Hope it gets enough views and we can get some more of these in the future.
PLEASE more of this
Ah, classic. The Lee/Romita Sr. has always been one of my favorite Spider-Man runs, or comics runs in general. John Romita Sr. is the GOAT of Spider-Man artists. Even though I was a teen in the 2010s I grew up reading the classic silver age comics and it's still my favorite era.
Always a joy having Tiff on the couch
"shamelessly using the show to talk about spider-man"
YES. WE WANT THAT
Yes! I love it when they cover older stories on the show. They should do some more older dc stuff too(especially Superman)
Listening to a new Back Issues makes me feel like the BMOC
That's such an obscure comic pop callback
TURF WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!
Bringing a great bit all the way back around and sticking the landing, nicely done.
I love how every time it's pointed out that The Green Goblin has finger lazer blasts it elicits shock from everyone on the couch except Sal.
The chemistry on the couch is ridiculous this episode hats off to Ben and Tiffany
And Spider-Man was NEVER heard from again… lol But seriously, these classic Stan Lee stories are becoming some of my new favorite Back Issues episodes, there just so crazy and Sal gets a lot of mileage out of them.
I love when Sal talks old school
Spidey
Considering how often this era of Spider-Man is returned to for stories and characterization, I'd love a few Back Issues devoted just to it.
I honestly love that the origin of Peter and Harry's friendship is literally just Peter randomly asking if Harry was okay and Harry showing appreciation. It's so sweet. Also, Tiffany's reaction to Flash being in Vietnam was hilarious.
Just read this issue. Was surprised to see Kingpin debut so subtly, no grand entrance or text introduction. I like that. It made him feel more like someone who was always there, waiting for his time to strike.
@24:11 You see Mr. Burns, I mean Mr. Osborn, this is what happens when you get too big for your britches. You declare yourself “The Master of Crime”, you then attempt to block out the sun over your fair city, next you hire goons to commit petty crimes, all to lore out Spider-Man, just so you can successfully find out his secret identity, and while you’re doing all of this, you are also plotting to steal candy from babies. In the end Spider-Man still beats you, and you get shot by a baby when you try to take her lollipop.
“Wallow in my own crapulence” is a quote from Mr. Burns in the second part of the 2 Part Simpsons episode Who Shot Mr. Burns.
18:38 I think that he would need a job that best supports his need to run off and stop criminals, so a job where he’s *assigned* to go to where the hot crime news is would be perfect
The 90’s series did The green Goblin pretty well, especially the identity reveal.
Peter Parker reminds me of myself sometimes. I can be selfish, yes, but, I also try and help people out the best I can. Spider-Man is the everyman, goes through struggles that a lot of people tend to go through in day to day life. Most people relate to him because of the stuff he goes through
The classics are always a treat to go back on!
2:47 it used to look like a broomstick for a little while and then he upgraded it and just refused to upgrade the branding for some reason I guess.
I like the idea that Harry’s going to state to pay for all the goblin costumes his dad has
Never go wrong with classic Spider-Man Stories
“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make!”
43:25 "Isn't that illegal?"
JJJ- "I will make it legal!"
I always love it when you do a silver age comic on back issues. It's great seeing everyone's reactions to the origins of different aspects of a character's mythos, as well as the weird things that happened in classic comics that would never happen in modern stories.
Just here to pay my Respects to John Romita Sr.
aside from the super powered stuff, the older 616 spider-man books are very relatable rn. the moral delemas, time issues, responsibilities, people who are jerks "being nice" randomly. Thanks for the upload Comic Pop! Happy Holidays
The introduction of Kingpin!!!
JJ is like Lex Luthor
Thinks he's the hero if not for the real hero
You can shamelessly use the show to talk about Spider-Man all you want Sal! Especially the classic or Straczynski era :)
something so endearing about early Spider-Man issues, I loved reading them
Yay! Love it when you guys do classic Marvel. Would love to see you cover those first 38 issues of Spider-Man because they are a DOOZY.
I quickly read this tab as NO MORE BACKISSUES and get real worried for a sec
I reread these stories recently and they’re really fun. Classic Marvel and backissues always make my day
Whenever there's a Spider-Man episode, it's like a christmas gift
I love these kinda random arc books, like that moon knight round table one which I watched again this morning 😆 love it guys!
I like how Spider-Man kept his powers even when he gave up being a hero, which was always something which bothered me about Spider-Man 2. Don't get me wrong, I think that's the best Spider-Man movie ever made, but it always bothered how his powers inexplicably go on/off. He should have just kept his powers but get rid of the costume like in the comics
I agree. There was one issue where he kinda lost his powers but it was because he had overwhelming guilt and never really acknowledged the death of Uncle Ben which I thought would’ve worked a lot better in the movie
I guess it kind of acts more like a metaphor in the movie, but yea
I love the look Tiffany give Sal and Ben everytime the try to do a skit... thats the content Im here for!
2:00 Funnily enough Uncle Ben doesn't even get that. Its just a caption that says "With great power there must come great responsibility". I think the first time it was attributed to Uncle Ben was 10 years later.
Reed Richards also built a thought projector helmet in the 1970s. See Fantastic Four #126 (September 1972)
GG originally rode on a broom stick. Mabey that’s why he calls it that. Never watched your show before. I enjoy it.
Thank you for this! Nowadays people get the idea that Peter is just a goody two shoes, which really just makes him a bland and generic hero who makes jokes. Reading the original Stan Lee run on the character just reminds you of who Peter actually is, I wish more people were aware of it.
I'm not sure if I mentioned before on another video but I love the epic collections, I started collecting the Venom volumes which start at the first two but then leaps ahead at volume five 😂 so I'll have a gap to fill
Every Spiderman episode I just picture Ben pointing his but at Sal and going "Thwip"🤣🤣🤣
16:55 Green Goblin true evil plan, to post Peter nudes on SpiderFans
BMOC Returns!
I love when ComicPop talks about Spider-Man!
If I remember right the Green Goblin calls his glider a broomstick because he once literally rode a broomstick. When he first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 14 he rode a long, thin rocket that kinda looked like a broom. It only was in one issue before Stan or Ditko changed it to the more familiar glider. Honestly it's a silly, often overlooked part of the character's history.
For Tiffany’s question about Jameson and being visited by three ghosts checkout the 2004 Marvel Comics Holiday Special because he does actually get visited in that comic.
I’ve always imagined the reason Peter stays with Jameson is because he secretly laughs at the image of Jamesons face in his mind when he finds out he has been paying Spider-Man’s rent for years.
"See we don't fight crime, ok?"
"Yeah we fight like Kaaaannggg"
😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
This episode was awesome. Love hearing Sal talk classic Spider-Man. I’d love for another Daredevil back issues soon! Hearing you guys talk about Gang War, by Frank Miller, would be awesome
4:56 my brain went to a weird AU where norman pursues Peter romantically. Maybe harry finds out and is weirded out.
Oof
It functions differently but I think the Green Goblin's Thought Machine gets used again way in the future in the Spectacular Annual #14 where Peter stumbles on it lr something very like it again and we get the version of the Osborn backstory where Harry messed with the chemicals to set off the explosion.
Maybe it's the holiday season that's got me feeling a bit shmaltzy, but having been treated to so many wonderful retellings over nearly a decade now, I just want to let you guys know that it's always a treat when a new video gets posted and you make a lot of work days far more tolerable. And I love that the show has gone from teaching Ben and Ethan about seminal stories to the point where they (and of course, the fantastic Tiffany) provide such fantastic call-backs and insights.
So, in summation, thank you very much for another year of delight and I hope y'alll (and Danielle, the oft-hidden member of the team) have a fantastic holiday season.
There was a special where the ghosts of Christmas tried to get to Jameson, and accidentally haunted Willie Lumpkin.
The 1995 Holiday special, I think it was.
So here's a request I think you could have fun with.
Time Masters : Vanishing Point - The Search for Batman.
Even the title is fun.
I'm reading this just now, and it's crazy and unpredictable enough that it could be a fun story time.
I guess it's a Booster Gold story, but Superman and Green Lantern are in it. Also some guy we're supposed to care about named "Rip Hunter".
It is I guess an event that happened right before Flashpoint.
As for Spider-Man. I love the classic stuff. Really any Spider-Man is good.
Rip hunter is a good character... In the CW
I absolutely love when you guys do older Spidey stories like this one, the Morbius one on Mr. Sunday Movies’ channel is still one of my favorites
IT'S THAT ONE IMAGE EVERYONE REFRENCES!!1!1!1
Great Episode
Sal and a Spiderman story is the perfect combo
26:25 lol yes! I was waiting for that moment myself
Nobody loves a quitter Parker -quoting JJ Jameson...probably.
Empire State University is now called SUNY Empire
Well in the goblins defense once you see him throw a pumpkin and someone goes boom, you are stund.
I watch this episode at least once a week
I don't know which Tiffany battle cry I like more doom wars or Turf wars?
yeah. i needed this laugh today. thanks, guys.
Sal’s paraphrasing ability is hilarious.
Peter's sweater looks like it was made from Spongebob's eyelashes
I was waiting for a 'by Menace" joke in the vein of By Mennen.
Whenever I see a graphic novel or comic of Spiderman, I instantly think of a high schooler or college-aged character that is like a pure version of Dick Grayson/Nightwing.
I'm speaking as a DC fan who reads exclusively DC material but I think the comparison still works. Peter Parker just appears to be a really genuine kind of guy who wants to make the world a better place but he is flying off of the seat of his pants most of the time and doesn't have enough life experience to hone his skills. I don't know maybe I'm wrong but Peter Parker reminds me a lot of Dick Grayson when it comes to bad luck and awful supervillain always breathing down their neck 🤷🏼♀️.
Back Issues is how I remember it's Wednesday. Once I see these videos are posted I know the week's going to be going getting better.
J. Jonah Jameson: The pettiest man on Earth.
i love when you guys do classic spider-man!
50:40
Didn’t get to catch SM2 in theaters so every version of the movie I’ve seen has included the scene. Didn’t even know it was a deleted scene. I now count myself lucky.
Love the show guys! Thanks for all the hard work. 🙏
This is great, this show made me want to read 300 issues of the original ASM. It's cool to see classic Spider-man stories like this and the first apperance of Morbius comic covered here.
14:54 The joke you make...
53:16 doomwar sequel
“he’s in Nam?” “Yeah” “oh”
wasn't norman's business suit in the very warehouse they're in, which he owns?
love how 10 minutes in the crew has already made up their own backstory for the characters
I love the art cover of the spider-man no more issue.
Another great year thanks to you comicpop, you’re all wonderful and bring me joy everytime I see you guys upload. You always bring me laughs and good times and help me with my anxiety with great stories and make me feel like I’m apart of the gang so thank you for another great year and here’s to next year!!! 💖💖💖
I love this story!
Love the energy!
Coming into the new year I think you guys should do the story that follows cap after he’s assassinated with a time bullet, then the the story that follows Batman gets blasted with time omega beams 😂
Batman : the return of Bruce Wayne
Captain America: Reborn
😊
Great video, as always!
I was wondering if anyone knew which volume that is that sal has with all of those classic spidey issues? I’ve always wanted to own an omnibus of sorts of the college years of spidey rather than reading my dads old issues lol
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Jackass!
*violent sneeze*
Turf Waaaaarrrrr!!!!!
15:01 LMAO! 🤣
Don't worry Sal I got that Beatles reference! Great back issues video as always!
But...but...but there WAS more! 😄 🤣 🕷