Spider-Man: Homecoming & Silicon Valley's Martin Starr Goes Comic Book Shopping with Collider

In a new episode of Comic Book Shopping, we’re joined by Spider-Man: Homecoming actor Martin Starr to chat about the Marvel Studios movie, its mini-Freaks and Geeks reunion, favorite comics, and more. Do you like comics and celebrities who also happen to like comics? You’re in luck! We at Collider have you covered with our new series Comic Book Shopping. Each episode will find a different celebrity or personality going to a local comics shop with host Jon Schnepp and sifting through and discussing their favorite comics.
In this third episode, Starr joins Schnepp to talk about his role in the Marvel Studios film while perusing a variety of comics at Meltdown Comics. Starr’s dry comedic sensibility is on full display throughout, but the actor also discusses the comics origin of his character in Homecoming and how the film is a Freaks and Geeks reunion of sorts given that co-star John Francis Daley co-wrote the script. Starr also talks about some of his favorite comics, the first comic he fell in love with, and comics-friendly safewords to use during S&M.
Check out the third episode of Comic Book Shopping in the video above, and if you missed our previous episodes check out our chats with Preacher executive producer Evan Goldberg and Linkin Park: bit.ly/2spC8Nn.
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[@julius9654]

Martin Starr is pretty deadpan..... I love it

[@91monky]

Me too, but I feel it didn't always work here. Partly 'cause of the editing style.

[@JJJameson.]

R8-TV It's like I'm watching Silicon Valley with a little less satan

[@conroc01]

His "humor" comes across as condescending.

[@mero7731]

C R watch Silcon valley

[@therealmichaelgarcia6113]

"we couldn't afford to lose a student on a field trip *awkward pause,camera zooms in* not again"

[@thenerdyboii6436]

The Real Michael Garcia That scene made me laugh the hardest. Martin Starr is the boss. Anyway Garcia. What did you think of the movie? Very curious to hear your thoughts.

[@therealmichaelgarcia6113]

Star Lord the movie is now my favorite Spiderman movie. it gave me everything I wanted in a Spiderman adaption. the only thing I wish was in the film was a direct line referencing uncle Ben instead of peter just alluding to it.

[@thenerdyboii6436]

The Real Michael Garcia Yeah it's my new favorite too. I was initially skeptical going in, feeling Feige was gonna drop the ball on this one. Hehe.......I was so wrong.

[@therealmichaelgarcia6113]

Star Lord the trailers definitely decreased my hype even though I knew Sony was marketing it. once the marvel studios logo with the 60s theme song played in the movie though my hype was completely restored and I knew spidey was home

[@emilrottmayer4432]

The Real Michael Garcia I don't get it

[@AlexLove631]

This dude is so fucking funny. I really hope he gets a chance to get better roles in the future. Not just the supporting character roles. He had one of the best lines in Homecoming.

[@thenerdyboii6436]

Alex Love We couldn't afford to lose another student on a field trip. *zoom in* *awkward pause* not again.... What did you think of the movie man?

[@AlexLove631]

Star Lord, LOVED it my dude. Marvel delivered in every way. Spidey finally feeling like a kid, messing up constantly but still trying, showing how the life of a superhero isn't always non stop action 24/7, taking liberties that work, NY felt like a character and it felt like a realistic NYC, a great villain, avoiding cliches, etc,. Also the best comedy I've seen since Deadpool. I haven't seen a movie where EVERY joke landed in my first viewing in a really long time. I would've done some things differently, but they really nailed it. Can't wait to see Spidey be the face of the MCU down the line.

[@thenerdyboii6436]

Alex Love Yeah I loved it too. My new favorite Spider-Man movie and MCU movie.

[@kathrynestrello802]

Alex Love yes he's awesome !

[@uwotm8634]

@@AlexLove631 Great movie but they fucked up Spiderman, he should be Miles Morales not Peter Parker, he goes to a school for geniuses, asian best friend, didn't design his own suit, and doesn't have financial troubles (at least none that are discussed)

[@MrSuperOwenMan]

Samm Levine on the Schmoedown, Martin Starr on this...the Freaks and Geeks cast is taking over Collider

[@captainchev573]

Now they just need James Franco and Seth Rogan on the Movie Trivia Schmoedown

[@TheFroHyo]

Martin Starr + Aubrey Plaza go comic shopping! A deadpan extravaganza

[@mattred7710]

"-so which one are you going to read first? -probably one of the dirty ones"

[@kaybrzy3367]

"thanks for having me in your porn shop" lol

[@dennydarkko]

Atleast hes honest

[@aceptoangel]

So he wasn't acting in Silicon Valley? He actually is like that in real life? lol that's amazing haha

[@scoopsmcgee7171]

Schnepp is so sweaty he's my fave

[@omarcorrea]

LOVE THIS NEW SERIES. Keep it up Schniggity Schnepp!

[@chrisbrotrillo]

lol. this is hysterical. best one yet by far. i love how uncomfortable he's making schnepp.

[@ravfan123]

chrisbrotrillo I know I was thinking the same thing. I thought maybe it was all a joke lol. maybe not though

[@chrisbrotrillo]

i mean, martin was definitely joking. he has an awesome, dry humor but i dont think schnepp knew how to react to it lol

[@KubbsWickedSoul]

That guy is a comedic genius. 😂

[@dennydarkko]

"Are they gonna be making a funko pop of your character?" "You know what, i wouldnt hold my breath"

[@adenaziz5141]

Best new show on Collider 👌🏽

[@aguilacahc000]

I won't loose kid on a school trip. Not again. Hahaha Gilfoild

[@ChrisDynamo]

DOUBLE FAIL.

[@1united4ever]

I could watch Schnepp talk comics every minute of the day! This show is my new favourite. Thank you!

[@kotoriceleste]

I love his voice is like we always bored

[@jean-alexandrethibault3892]

What a great show LOOOL .... that guy was hilarious

[@marikotrue3488]

This was my favorite Comic Book Shopping ep thus far. Martin Starr and Jon Schnepp should pair up to peruse comics again.

[@joshualeon3223]

Hola Mr. Schnepp, here are some suggestions for future guests... • Kevin Smith • Mark Hamill • Chris Hardwick • RZA • Will Wheaton • Gerrard Way • Donald Glover • Seth Green • Ben Affleck (I know) • Nicolas Cage • Freddie Prinze Jr. • Patton Oswalt • Collider Crew Members I know some, if not most of these suggestions are hard but I know all these people LOVE comic books.

[@ConnorMcCartney95]

Joshua L. be a bit realistic. Kevin Smith is probably too knowledgeable that he should be hosting his own version.

[@docproof26]

Joshua L. Don't forget Kevin Conroy and Will Friedle :D

[@ActorsWithIssuespodcast]

He should get Tom Holland too! They had Jacob on recently.

[@brooksbrigmon2533]

Mark Hamill would be awesome

[@jman9082]

Love how unabashedly sweaty Schnepp is all the time haha

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

He’s weird... I like him

[@jorgeortiz8183]

OMG I LOVE THAT THIS SERIES EXIST! Perfect for John Schnepp, and it's always wonderful to hear him talk about comics with such love and admiration for them.

[@ActorsWithIssuespodcast]

I lost it at "I hear you have a question: XD

[@vexistentialist]

Love this show...love Martin Starr. MORE OF THIS!

[@neelmoudgil4962]

Absolutely love this series! Couldn't have picked a better host than Schnepp and he plays really well with the guests. Can't wait for the next one

[@hang10wannabe]

LOL this whole series just keeps getting better from episode to episode. God Collider, please keep this going! Mr. Starr is hilarious!

[@APezzuto90]

Fantastic show guys, great job Schnepp! I'd love to see Martin Starr in more movies/shows.

[@ZiaComics]

Martin Starr (Bertram Gilfoyle) is definitely one of my most favorite characters on HBO's Silicon Valley. His deadpan humor on that show outshines all the other VERY talented actors... and yes, I am including T.J. Miller in that list.

[@Fhhw22383]

One of my favorite Collider shows! 🔥

[@ahura8496]

"Oh yeah, read em. That's what we will do" ... Haha, this was amazing. Keep the series going. Love the production design and the guests.

[@davidrowe762]

First Neal, now Bill... you guys need to get Sam on to complete the geeks!

[@jedipsy]

Funniest Comic Book Shopping Ep yet :D Nice work team!

[@axelitolongboards]

Great camera work

[@aysechrystaka]

this is an awesome segment, love it !

[@edgarortega875]

This show is slowly becoming one my favorites!

[@Jampackfy]

"After... me" loved it. laughed out loud.

[@jbearclowater]

I love Martin Starr's sense of humor...

[@WeboKonAroz]

Great episode. They went into much more detail on the comics that were being bought or shown on screen. I feel educated now

[@davidsykes6584]

I love Martin Starr, great episode Schnepp!

[@lucidloon]

Party Down is criminally under appreciated.

[@nivekian]

Crazy growing up with actors, remember this guy from F & G, one of my favorite characters on Silicon Valley too.

[@ethanjames1825]

Love it. So well produced

[@TragicENZO]

my new favorite show!

[@dinsism]

lol this guy was the highlight of homecoming for me

[@7stringSkyline]

My favorite part is how 90% of the comments section doesn't get what's going on.

[@illegalblade517]

This is becoming my favorite collider show

[@LaBooF42]

Who's the guy that looks and sounds like Gilfoyle?

[@leahmoriarty103]

This is amazing 😂

[@perrygray1000]

I love his dry sense of humor😂

[@ChuckLoadofComics]

LOVING THIS SHOW!!!!!

[@SleepFan771]

Super funny episode. Really enjoying this series.

[@jozufenry]

My heart is full.

[@linusbabcock8724]

Both Neil and Bill have been on Collider

[@neelmoudgil4962]

MarcusTippin just waiting for Sam now

[@neelmoudgil4962]

MarcusTippin hopefully they can get him for an interview for Spider-Man Homecoming given that he wrote it

[@thenerdyboii6436]

Martin Starr was in Freaks and Geeks. John Francis Daley was also in Freaks and Geeks. Martin Starr played one of the teachers in Spider-Man Homecoming. John Francis Daley co wrote Spider-Man Homecoming. Coincidence? I think not.

[@timy9197]

Lol I forgot they both were in freaks in geeks. I didn't even draw that connection.

[@SwitzerPlays]

Love this series! Keep it sweaty.

[@smellyderpface]

love this series and love martin

[@SK8fourL1F3]

Great episode!

[@logoev]

Martin's so chill

[@santiagoleaf3093]

not even into comic books, but love this new show. Keep it up.

[@colinpaine1343]

More more more this is my favorite show on Collider

[@boomieboo]

I cancelled my subscription to Comic Con HQ largely due to their cancellation of this show (or it's equivalent) on their Network. Thanks for bringing it back.

[@historian111z]

keeping in character the whole time.

[@ShaneStLaurent]

I love this show and Martin's great

[@jaystone7587]

Funny at the end though!!!! :)

[@Mike-hj7gg]

these are actually quite good, im getting in to it.. johns a good host the way he explains makes me wanna drop mad cash on some comics..

[@whatevermakeyahappy]

This show just made my day, no fuck that it made my month, wait, this is the best thing on collider since i saw sinead de vries for the very first time....

[@ChuckLoadofComics]

AD and Ultimate Spider-Man. 2 great suggestions!!!

[@iputitdown22]

Love me some Martin Starr, love that he's that awkward in real life, he's just like the character he is in Silicon Valley , he was awesome in Spiderman homecoming! Those comics looked really awesome, keep up the great work Schnepp! @Pawsonem22

[@dwaynefernandes2644]

yea more of these!

[@AaroNinjaJones195]

This guy was great on freaks and geeks.

[@darvin0649]

Love these videos !🤓 stay schwifty

[@poihpioakarp8845]

he was dope as the teacher in Spider-Man: Homecoming!

[@memmustafa18]

I want to be Martin Starr's friend

[@jimmypalmiotti]

Love it. Fun shit!!!

[@captainconfused2631]

He seems too chill

[@MrKstate21]

Hell yeah Martin, go Royals

[@carinetouma1965]

Cool show!

[@SameerKhan-ht7kd]

Please bring this show back on collider.

[@ww_dnu2654]

I could really stare at the Martin Starr all day but I wish he talked more dying the episode! Still really fun though!

[@BluesShouter]

Criminal Vol.1 is fantastic. Criminal got me hooked on any Brubaker/Phillips collaborations. Too good. I have to go through my collection of TPBs and HCs and decide what I'm taking with me. Moving from Milwaukee to Vegas in Oct. and can't take it all. The stuff that I consistently re-read is being shipped ahead of me (Sandman, 100 Bullets, Preacher, Transmetropolitan) and some slipcase HCs I can't part with (Planetary, Authority, New Frontier, Watchmen). This is killing me. It's like choosing which children to save in the lifeboat from a sinking ship.

[@GuyWithAnAmazingHat]

This shop is huge, there are comic book shops where I'm from where the space is smaller than this cashier counter of this shop.

[@BlueshiftProductions]

This show is damn awesometacular

[@TraceRouteMind]

Good recommendation

[@BillNyeGuy]

I think what would make this show really great would be if the guest would recommend some books to Schnepp or go more into their comic history/background.

[@bbrumley]

Martin Starr is the best part of Silicon Valley!!!

[@blakeroybal]

Damn funny stuff man.

[@SteliosPat]

Hey Gilfoyle!!! thanks for the backwards compatibility on Xbox

[@joshuafreeman1652]

Very funny, Martin should be on Heroes, it would be fuckin good brah.

[@R3Dv3rsion]

its like sneaker shopping but better cause its comics!!!

[@BehindTheMustche]

Martian Starr is the man. I hope he's in the next movie.

[@jcdemp7513]

He was in knocked up too

[@osaji922]

This is like the complex version of buying comics instead of shoes.

[@TheIYouMe]

Anyone have any recommendations for good Spider-Man stories?

[@thelpfen]

Wow this guy is excited...

[@hectorjimenez742]

how can i sign myself up for this!

[@RevolutionCybernetic]

I need and Aubrey Plaza / Martin Starr conversation

[@KillerBite28]

I just noticed this after years...... .. John Schnepp's voice sounds a LOT like Jon Favreau.

[@Slickback_Zach]

Aye shout out to Martin for repping KC!!

[@anthonyjoseph6819]

I'm ahead of you. I ordered my kraken's last hunt a month ago.

[@goldenage1000]

great video...stay sweaty