‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ Marvel Animated Series on Disney+
Mostly Superheroes Podcast Episode Recap
In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, Logan Janis, Andy The Giggler, Scotty Scoop, and Sam The Sleeper dive into the first episode of "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" by Marvel Animation, now streaming on Disney+.
Show Overview
"Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" offers an alternate origin story for Peter Parker, where he is mentored by Norman Osborn instead of Tony Stark. This fresh take on the beloved superhero has been receiving rave reviews and has earned a nearly perfect score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 70% from audiences. On IMDb, the show has a score of 8.2/10.
Fun Facts
Alternate Universe: The series explores a universe where Peter Parker is mentored by Norman Osborn, providing a unique twist on the classic Spider-Man story.
Animation Style: The show uses a 3D cel-shaded technique that echoes vintage Steve Ditko-era Spider-Man, blending vintage and contemporary styles.
Quotes from Critics and Celebrities
Josh Wilding from ComicBookMovie: "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man exceeds every expectation and is a true love letter to the world's greatest superhero."
Michael Thomas from Collider: "Whether you're a lifelong fan or simply a casual viewer, there's plenty in this series to keep you entertained."
Colman Domingo on Norman Osborn: "This performance strikes a perfect balance between classic cartoons, comic book authenticity, and modern storytelling."
Episode Titles and Drop Dates
Here are the episode titles and their respective drop dates for the first season of "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man":
Episode 1: Amazing Fantasy – January 29, 2025
Episode 2: The Parker Luck – January 29, 2025
Episode 3: Secret Identity Crisis – February 5, 2025
Episode 4: Hitting the Big Time – February 5, 2025
Episode 5: The Unicorn Unleashed – February 5, 2025
Episode 6: Duel with the Devil – February 12, 2025
Episode 7: Scorpion Rising – February 12, 2025
Episode 8: Tangled Web – February 12, 2025
Episode 9: Hero or Menace – February 19, 2025
Episode 10: If This Be My Destiny... – February 19, 2025
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Unlike the smooth, modern look of “What If…?”, this animated show will harken back to Peter Parker’s comic book origins as he begins his journey to become Spider-Man.
This version of Peter’s life will feature a bunch of new characters, including Nico Minoru, from the Runaways team; a new crush who isn’t Mary Jane or Gwen Stacey; Amadeus Cho, who becomes a new Hulk in the comics; a Wakandan exchange student; and Harry Osborn, with Harry’s father Norman (voiced by Colman Domingo) serving as Peter’s mentor. (Well, at first, anyway.)
Charlie Cox will be voicing the role of Daredevil, and Doctor Strange will appear as well (though it’s unclear if Benedict Cumberbatch will voice that role). Paul F. Tompkins will voice Bentley Whittman, aka the Wizard.
We’ll also see some classic Spidey villains, including Unicorn, Chameleon, Scorpion, Speed Demon, Tarantula, Rhino, Butane and Doc Ock.
Jeff Trammel (Cartoon Network’s “Craig of the Creek”) is the head writer and executive producer.
Season 2 is also in the works.
MCU Tie-In: Early press materials had indicated that this show is a prequel to the Tom Holland storyline in the MCU, but details unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 — like the appearance of Harry and Norman Osborn — threw cold water on that idea. So: multiverse!
Source: Variety
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