SPIDER-MAN AND HIS SOMEWHAT AMAZING FRIENDS

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends is... just okay! We dive into looking back at the some of the most iconic Spider-Man tv shows, Spider-Man (1981) and Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. Let me know your thoughts on both of these shows and which one I should review next, Spider-Man (2017) or OG Spider-Man (1967)
#spiderman #spidermanandhisamazingfriends #mcu #marvel #superhero #movies

[@davebooshty299]

As of 54 years old I still love these Amazing Spiderman cartoons , they get it way more accurate too compared to every Spiderman movie too.

[@codycoxx]

I agree, I think the cartoon adaptations depict Spider-Man way more accurately than the movies ever have. As a comic book fan and reader, there’s something charming and special about the cartoons that feel like a comic book come to life. Also, thank you so much for checking out the channel! I hope you stick around

[@davebooshty299]

The cartoons back then didnt have to Change the looks or ways of characters , they didnt need to update them either. No brooding , no dumb Vulture Rotor Fans , No Giamatti in a Big Dumb Looking Robotic Rhino , Mis cast MJ , Mis cast Ned Leeds etc on and o@@codycoxx

[@steevrawjers]

classic

[@williammayes1839]

Davebooshty299- Ime currently 53 going on 54 this summer. Saying to say it nice to hear nostalgic comments from folk in same generation that watched it before it went into syndication 🎊 🦸 🦸‍♀️

[@craigholiday4826]

52 same

[@gevdarg]

Nah, son. Amazing Friends is great. Seven Little Superheroes. The Origin of Firestar. And that Thor episode where Iceman gets rizzed by the frost giantess are classics.

[@codycoxx]

I LOVED each of those episodes, but in my opinion I just don’t find Amazing Friends stacking up any higher on the list! I LOVE the series and grew up on it!

[@sheli5483]

Love the nostalgia. I think on the rewatch I can see that it was geared towards a younger audience. Pre BTAS , Cartoon Network etc. Same with the Super Friends.

[@davebooshty299]

plus even the seeming weaker stories we never saw or read before lightly so too.

[@pattgsm]

Yes.

[@mattlabrecque7842]

7 little superheroes is a fantastic episode. Namor jumping into the pool of alcohol is top shelf ridiculous 😊

[@cheddarcheese7928]

I always thought the humor and banter between Spidey, Iceman and Firestar made the show special. It was just so much fun!

[@codycoxx]

I agree! The humor is so fun!

[@bfan001]

That was why the network requested partners for Spider-Man. They didn’t think Spidey talking to himself like he did in the comics would work on network Saturday mornings. Marvel believed otherwise, which is why they did the solo Spider-Man series at the same time.

[@steevrawjers]

spider-man and his amazing friends holds up

[@LennyT007]

i was roughly 6 years old when Spider-Man & His Amazing Friends originally aired, and it is still Dan Gilvezan's voice in my brain when i read a Spider-Man comic book. 🕸️

[@codycoxx]

He has an amazing voice for Spider-Man

[@ClassicsProf]

My mental voice for Spidey varies. It's the '60s one, Gilvezan, and sometimes TAS. You're not alone!

[@teamexpress851]

I'm 51, love SMAHAF, and STILL watch it on Saturday mornings, sitting in my recliner with a bowl of cereal in my downstairs living room!

[@codycoxx]

That’s the life man!!

[@christopherramon-reid2000]

Stan Lee did do the narration from when the show was originally aired.

[@tigerbread78]

"Dr Doom's helmet was inspired by Darth Vader" You mean the hemlet that's been around since 1962?

[@codycoxx]

I mean his voice in this show lol. I misspoke

[@cinemarchaeologist]

@@codycoxx lol. Vader was inspired by Doom, mate. I believe George Lucas has even said so.

[@Labcabin96]

Spiderman and his amazing friends introduced me to the X-Men.

[@codycoxx]

Me too!

[@robinredick8952]

Same here!

[@134zulureign]

I was just about to say that.

[@kevinkingslayer2450]

This show is CLASSIC... New age fans rate something's value by how it looks only.... They rate gaming the same way.... This show is GREAT!!! Better than half of what the MCU is offering...🤔🇹🇹

[@robmarconi6758]

If Johnny Storm was going to be the "fire" option, then it makes sense. In the comics, the Torch and Spidey teamed up a couple of times. And they're about the same age. They got along for the most part

[@codycoxx]

I agree! I love the Johnny and Peter friendship!

[@raulzavala9061]

I agree the plots are repetitive but this wasn't a cartoon meant for binge watching, I recommend watching one episode a day to stretch it out, this was my favorite Saturday morning cartoon growing up and in 1982 the cartoon was paired up with an Incredible Hulk cartoon as well that was just as good. Also just to correct you a bit the solo Spider-Man cartoon was voiced by Ted Schwartz and the Amazing Friends Spider-Man was voiced by Dan Gilvezan as to why this decision is unknown.

[@codycoxx]

Thank you for the correction! I enjoyed this show a lot when I was a little kid! I guess upon re watch the show falls apart in the binge model! Not a bad show by any means!! I enjoyed it a lot and it will ALWAYS have a soft spot in my heart

[@jayscards8640]

The great thing about watching this series as a kid during the early 80s was that it was doled out one episode per week. It forced you as a kid to appreciate it in the moment and make you wait until the next Saturday to watch the next episode. This, along with Challenge of the Superfriends, were the must see cartoons as a kid.

[@134zulureign]

Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends introduced me to the X-Men and comic books themselves. Before that I thought superhero’s were in Cartoons first.

[@BigDapPacino]

I’m 52 years old…Spider-Man & his Amazing Friends…premiered when I was in grade school..so you probably caught when they repackaged it to a block probably with the Incredible Hulk series that came out a couple of years now..at the time, Marvel Comics was what we read more than DC …but they didn’t have as many cartoon series as DC with the Superfriends basically dominating most of the late 70’s to the early 80’s…Firestar/Angelica Jones was created for the show and she didn’t exist in the Comics …the special appearances by Iron Man, the X-Men, Sun Fire, Dr Doom, Captain America, and etc…were the highlight to me…this was before Cartoon Network …so the Saturday Morning cartoon experience was all we had…Batman the Animated Series and the X-Men cartoon series on Fox during the late 90’s…really raised the bar for animation on TV…the voice acting, the character designs, the background art, storylines, and etc..were so good…I think that younger viewers can not appreciate the cartoons from the late 70’s to late 80’s because they are used to seeing so many well produced cartoons from the late 90’s to the mid 2000’s and 2010’s!

[@villagerofficer]

I remember watching this show when I was younger.

[@codycoxx]

Did you like it?

[@villagerofficer]

@@codycoxx Yeah, we watched part of an episode not that long ago. I don't think it's as good as some other spiderman shows, but not bad either.

[@codycoxx]

@@villagerofficer totally agree

[@maverickslb80]

One of the best cartoons.

[@DBaroni2973]

Im 50 And I Still Love These Cartoons And Correction Darth Vader Came Waayyy After Dr.Doom Who Was Created In 1962 Darth Vader 1977😎

[@codycoxx]

I knowwwwww! I’m a huge Star Wars fan too, I meant to say that this version of Dr Doom’s voice seemed inspired by the success of Star Wars and popularity of Darth Vader

[@EVGriffinJr]

I get what you’re saying, but I have to disagree. As someone who was a child when these cartoons were on in real time, they’re actually more accurate than a lot of the modern Spider-Man cartoons, and even the movies. Plus, it was a different time. At that time, they were only worried about making entertaining stories that they can put on television and sell Kids commercials around them. It wasn’t all this political/social crap that we got today.

[@jamesburns8530]

@EVGriffinJr,EXACTLY! I too was a child when those shows were on and I enjoyed and was entertained by the stories told in them and still love them to this days!

[@ll7868]

Betty Brandt was Peter's girlfriend in the comics between Gwen & MJ when the original cartoon was on tv. She was supposed to be the love interest on the show but they couldn't write any good romantic storylines for them and still have time for a villain, some of the stories were short, around 10-11 minutes and quite a few had two separate stories per episode, so their relationship was scrapped for action scenes. Betty is the forgotten love interest that nobody remembers.

[@codycoxx]

I remember Betty, she’s an OG but not near as popular

[@ll7868]

@@codycoxx They didn't date very long, Peter's first year of college, it was after Gwen died and before MJ's first appearance. I watched the cartoon before I started reading comics, I always wondered why Betty was hardly ever in them while she was on almost every episode of the show. It was as a teenager I realized she was what's referred to as a rebound girlfriend and not that important.

[@ll7868]

@@codycoxx I do appreciate the Raimiverse movies including Betty, nice callback to the cartoons.

[@jamesriegel13]

I loved watching this show growing up 😁

[@danvernier198]

The selection of characters of Spider-Man, Iceman and Human Torch (stand in) is age, they wanted to make a show for kids so they picked the youngest characters that they had.

[@codycoxx]

That makes sense!

[@Kasu-AL]

I used to LOVE Spider Man and his Amazing Friends. Reminds me of my childhood

[@codycoxx]

Me too man!!

[@philipbickham7551]

Doom and Parker go together like peanut butter and jelly

[@LennyT007]

i remember at 8 years old watching The 1st Annual Yummy Awards in 1983 (there was never going to be a 2nd), and live-action Spider-Man performing his "a spider doing push-ups on a mirror" joke. 🕸️

[@lewi7275]

I grew up with the 67, but they called the 67 collection now with Paul Saul is the voice of Spider-Man and they did four years and then the amazing Spider-Man and his amazing friends came out after Stanley retired from marvel comics. I also like spider woman that aired for two seasons from 78 to 79 on ABC And Stanley was still working for marvel comics in New York City at the time but to me those are the three best animated series. I did not like the one they made on Fox later, although the way they ended it and having Madame Webb there was pretty good with Stanley, making an animated appearance, and of course, Matt Webb‘s voice was, of course, Stanley, his wife Voice

[@codycoxx]

I really want to check out spider-women I don’t know much about her! I agreed that the 90’s Spider-Man ending amazingly! I’d love if they picked it up for a reboot like X-Men 94!

[@GangstaMojo]

Bro I'm from generation x don't s*** on my childhood. That's literally all we had and it was awesome this and reruns of the Marvel superheroes is literally all we had.

[@theskyybay420]

💩 *X*

[@Labcabin96]

Spiderman and Spiderman and his amazing friends didn't have the same voice actor for Peter Parker.

[@codycoxx]

I know I miss spoke, but they have a similar vibe with each Peter

[@mrkoolbreeze6998]

It's the SAME but DIFFERENT 🤔 Oringinally, eack Network ABC & NBC wanted their OWN Version of the Series. For those of us who grew up in the 70-80's, these were "Must See Saturday Morning Tv" just like those who grew up in the 60's ENJOYED that Version, 90's Kids with SpiderMan:The Animated Series & Kids of the 2000's with Spectacular SpiderMan. Each Generation has their OWN to Remember Watching FONDLY. Atleast we can ALL AGREE that the Animation has gotten Waayy Better over time... lol

[@codycoxx]

TOTALLY AGREE!

[@dbrownthegreat]

Very entertaining video. Spider-Man is my favorite superhero, hence my avatar. I've watched every Spidey animated series and, my conclusion is, where you rank these series depends on which generation you're part of. I was 7 when the Spidey 1981 and Amazing Friends series debuted. Amazing Friends is my favorite Spider-Man animated series, hands down. A lot of characters had their first animated appearance on this series, like Wolverine, which is very important historically. I can see why people who saw the 90's series or Spectacular in the late 2000's would prefer those, if that was their first Spider-Man animated series. And, over all, they may be better, in terms of quality but, for kids in the 80's, waking up on Saturday mornings wondering which villain or hero would possibly be on this week's episode was very exciting!

[@codycoxx]

This is a very interesting take that I haven’t thought about! I was born in 01 and grew up on the 90’s and a LITTLE of Amazing Friends, I don’t have a lot of memories of each. All throughout middle school and early high school I watched Ultimate Spider-Man and that is my favorite show (even with its MANY FLAWS). It wasn’t until I got to college that I watched Spectacular for the first time and I loved it. I agree with what you’re as your favorite might be what you grew up on, but there is definitely a quality difference between comparing certain series. That being say there’s also a difference between quality and personal choice/taste!

[@cinemarchaeologist]

The odd combo came because, as you said, the Human Torch was originally supposed to be the "fire" characters. Spider-Man and the Human Torch--roughly contemporary in age and both doing what they're doing when very young--had been pals in the comics for years. Marvel Team-Up, which had been around for about 8 or 9 years by then, was conceived as a Spider-Man/Human Torch team-up book, then evolved into a book where one or the other teamed up with other characters. Eventually, it was mostly became a team-up-with-Spider-Man book. Iceman was a contrast to the Torch. The rights with the Human Torch were a bit of a mess at the time--the Fantastic Four cartoon from 3 years earlier had to replace the Torch with a robot for the same reason--so he was dropped. The solo Spider-Man cartoons that were part of this package were dropped relatively quickly; they were replaced by the animated Incredible Hulk, and that, as I recall, was the package until both ended.

[@coreylevine8095]

Dr Doom came before Vader

[@codycoxx]

I know I misspoke about the Darth Vader & Dr Doom thing! This adaptation of Doom was inspired by Darth Vader!

[@philipbickham7551]

The 90s is what I would watch after school

[@hoseaburnette6438]

I'm in my mid-50s now and this show was a staple for me growing up! The episodes with the Chameleon and the Arachnoid were 🔥🔥🔥! This show also turned me on to the X-men.

[@codycoxx]

I loved those episodes too! I’m glad you liked the video!

[@Apathesis0]

I like the humor on the retro shows.

[@codycoxx]

They are pretty funny

[@andyapsay8220]

They only dont make sense to younger generations. This was a great series.

[@HeroJournalism]

It's a misconception that 81 solo series debuted at the same time as Spider-Friends. It didn't happen. Wiki & IMDB are wrong. I interviewed Larry Houston, director of X-Men: TAS, who was a storyboard artist on Spider-Friends. He confirmed that the 81 series started production first, but put on the back burner when Friends sold to NBC. Houston said that even once the solo show had its animation finished, it languished on the shelf with no final editing, voice/music tracks, etc... A network would never let Marvel sell a competing Spider-Man show to the syndicated market. I don't think it aired in US until AFTER the SF run, probably in Marvel Action Universe in the mid-80s. But I have seen someone claim to have seen it before that in the UK.

[@codycoxx]

That makes so much sense!! Thank you for letting me know! That’s so cool that you got to interview the director at the time! It never made sense to me why they would both air at the same time if they weren’t connect. Thank you for this comment clarifying things

[@HeroJournalism]

@@codycoxx - no prob, good to see another cartoon channel covering this stuff! Good luck w/the channel

[@pattgsm]

Will always have love for the episode: A Firestar Is Born. It has the best art style & animation of the series. Juggernaut and the X-Men!

[@codycoxx]

Me too! I adore the art style of this show

[@theskyybay420]

Best/funniest part is when Cyclops says "Juggernaut!"

[@pattgsm]

@@theskyybay420 Yes! Like he owed Juggernaut money and been ducking him for weeks! 🤣🤣🤣

[@violagreene4643]

Super Friends did that transition style earlier

[@codycoxx]

Ah! Thank you for letting me know!

[@veganmeatballsareyoukiddingme]

I don't care. They're still canon to me.

[@codycoxx]

Yeah honestly same

[@kevintutt2807]

It would be funny if Firestar and Iceman make a special guest appearance on "Spidey and his Amazing Friends ".

[@eduardopares4126]

Doctor Doom came way before Darth Vader. One scene in Empire Strikes Back was taken directly from Jack Kirby’s drawing of Doctor Doom.

[@krono5el]

We loved those 60s and 70s cartoon reruns but hot damn those were def for kids and dont hold up too good, but they also had no budget back then too so for what it was kids def got a treat.

[@billmazz6766]

I loved watching Spiderman & Amazing Friends

[@richardmark9161]

This cartoon adaptation of Dr. Doom is inspired by Darth Vader. The character of Darth Vader was inspired by DC’s Darkseid.

[@codycoxx]

I know I misspoke about the Darth Vader & Dr Doom thing! This adaptation of Doom was inspired by Darth Vader!

[@richardmark9161]

@@codycoxx oh no I’m not disagreeing with you. I know Dr. doom was in the comic books before Darth Vader was ever a character but I’m sure you’re right that the 1981 cartoon version of Dr. Doom adopted a lot of Darth Vader’s character traits. I was just pointing out that Darth Vader was inspired by Darkseid. All these creators take a little bit from each other. I totally understood what you meant.

[@codycoxx]

Oh okay! I’m glad you cleared up the confusion. I am a huge Star Wars fan (especially the OT) and I had no idea Vader was inspired by Darkside but it makes sense

[@richardmark9161]

@@codycoxx yeah, I was just making a comparison. It’s interesting how some of these things take bits from each other in different media. Dr. Doom in the 60s cartoon, obviously before Star Wars, did not sound anything like Darth Vader. So I guess Vader would be the obvious inspiration for a voice in the updated 80s cartoon.

[@richardmark9161]

@@codycoxx somebody compiled a comparison of all the voices. The first actor is unknown but to me he sounds exactly like William Conrad, who would’ve been perfect for Dr Doom. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKnQiqygaM9qa6ssi=wnei3OuLR-xFT6qH

[@danielelliott4670]

No offense but this show isn’t for you. This came out in the early 80s. What do you expect? This cartoon was awesome for its time and I love watching it from time to time.

[@codycoxx]

I grew up with this show and the 90’s I was born in the 2000’s. I enjoyed the show but it’s not as good as some of the rest. In my opinion

[@lewi7275]

Please do a video on the MTV ultimate Spider-Man by Brian Michael Bendis voice by Neil Patrick Harris I think since you’ve done this series and you’ve talked about the 67 series you need to do that next

[@codycoxx]

I have bad news for you:/ I did not like that series, maybe I need to do a re watch in the future and re visit it, but I already did make a video on it! My next video is the 67 series!

[@shibolinemress8913]

My favourite Spidey cartoon series is Ultimate Spiderman. I love the whole dynamic with his young team, Nick Fury, Coulson as undercover high school principle, and more. My favourite episode was the Blade/Howling Commandoes 2-parter, where they pay homage to many classic movie monsters, and give them a cool flying Monster Truck as well! Werewolf By Night being named Jack Russell is a hoot! Which came first, him or the dog breed? 😂

[@codycoxx]

Me too man! Ultimate Spider-Man is crazy but it’s what I mainly watched as a kid! It’s so fun

[@game2572]

She was only made for the cartoon and they introduced her to the comics later

[@groovetheory5265]

Doctor Doom was out LONG before Star Wars ... the main bad guy for the Fantastic 4

[@robinredick8952]

Different voice actor, actually. Another oddity about it. On the plus side, Bumblebee was the voice actor for Amazing Friends.

[@3dartistguy]

Dr Doom was created at least a decade before Darth Vader. If anythng, Darth Vader was inspired by DR Doom.

[@philipbickham7551]

We see were the writers of sponge Bob get their ideas from

[@robinredick8952]

Oh...so Cold Slither just re puposed Mysterio's technology!

[@russellharrell2747]

Same animation studio, so why not

[@EVGriffinJr]

Now that I’ve listened to the rest of your episode or rather video, I see what you’re saying. You actually like the series, but you don’t put it high on your personal list. I can respect that. It is dated for his age and time, but I still enjoy it. I will admit it’s not as timeless as Spider-Man: the animated series from the 90s.

[@codycoxx]

Thank you for hearing me out! This is just my personal list, I love the show and it will always have a soft spot in my heart, I just don’t think it’s as good as some of MY favorites, but if it’s your favorite or someone else’s, then I’m glad!

[@EVGriffinJr]

@@codycoxx you’re welcome. And what’s crazy is that every one of the animated shows from the 60s through even that one that used to be on Disney XD actually gets the Parker character more accurate than any of the live action films/shows. To me, the live action versions seem to only hammer at home and aspect or period of time in Peter Parker‘s life. I know this is off-topic, but if I had to rank them or describe them, this is how I would describe them: Spider-Man from the 1970’s - Nicholas Hammond’s version seems to be a “what if“ as he gets his powers when he’s a college student rather than high school. He’s pretty much an adult. It seems to be his own thing and while I really loved it as a kid, I see the flaws in it as an adult. While they certainly couldn’t have done his more high profile villains, they certainly could’ve did his more mortal villains, such as the kingpin, the enforcers, the Chameleon, or Kraven the hunter! It’s its own thing and Hammond does do a good job portraying Peter Parker. Tobey Maguire Spider-Man - it seems to me that this version seems to focus more on the 1960s era of the character. Albeit with a modern twist. Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man - he feels like he’s more from the ultimate Spider-Man universe as he has a bit more edge than previous live action incarnations. Tom Holland is Spider-Man - he’s definitely the modern version. And definitely a highschooler!

[@EVGriffinJr]

@@codycoxx but back to this, Spider-Man and his amazing friends was a cliff note tour through the marvel universe. A lot of characters that I didn’t know about I got introduced to through this series. That is another reason while it will always have a special place in my heart.❤️

[@codycoxx]

I totally understand the love for the series with that explanation! It is more niche than the 90’s series but that’s where I got my introduction to Spider-Man and the marvel universe! I’m glad that each generation has their own stories they can call their own

[@shugamouth]

The transition in ‘Superfriends’ was similar, yet somehow better.

[@The_SlickKilla]

He's gotta do a better job of gathering his information. Stan was always the narrator from the beginning, I remember watching this as a kid. The reason why there were concurrent Spidey shows is because they put them together along with the incredible hulk. It was a whole block of superhero shows. Other than that I respect his take on the series.

[@codycoxx]

Thank you for respecting my rating! I’ll do a better job researching in the future! Everything I talked about I found out online, but I guess I need to triple check my sources. My apologies!!

[@The_SlickKilla]

Don't apologize, bro. It's just dope seeing a younger person going back and enjoying some of the entertainment that we grew up on. Keep doing your thing.

[@chichiboypumpi]

loved Firestar here, got more curves than the current Rogue Xmen97

[@mr.benchpress1633]

Spider-Man and his amazing friends came out in 1981 not the 1990s

[@rogermeadows5419]

Bro you grew up in a time when the animation cinematography and Technology of a cartoon show was better. So of course when you look back at something that you did not grow up on you wouldn't be that impressed you're going from better to worse rather than good to better

[@codycoxx]

I was born in early 2000’s I grew up watching this and the 90’s as a little kid

[@rogermeadows5419]

Doctor Doom was inspired by Darth Vader? Doctor Doom made his first appearance in 1962. Darth Vader 1977

[@GODemon13]

Darth Vader was inspired by Doctor Doom, not the other way around.

[@philipbickham7551]

Money is why they are not connected

[@ll7868]

11:30, Frankie Raye/Nova, they could have used her in the tv show instead of Firestar. Same powers as Human Torch and she dated him for awhile before going off to outer space because she was having a hard time adjusting to her powers, returning as one of Galactus' Heralds. She could also have been a good choice in the MCU instead of the Shalla Bal/Silver Surfer who only appeared once in the 616 in an issue of What If...? And since Frankie also dated Norrin Radd while she was a Herald and it was he who caused her to leave Galactus' service it's an easy transition into introducing the real Surfer as his new Herald. Galactus has like 2 dozen Heralds, why Shalla-Bal? That makes no sense.

[@ll7868]

Speaking of Galactus' Heralds, the Asgardian Destroyer armour with the Power Cosmic needs to be in the MCU as well.

[@WakandaForever1776]

When Ice was a MAN and now Disney turned him into Snow Flake ;)

[@codycoxx]

Nah Iceman was so fruity in this show

[@SteveDonnelly-i1s]

1OF MY FAVORITE SUPERHERO'S!!! THANK YOU!!!!❤😂👍🫶🙏❤️

[@jime6688]

Two different actors for Peter Parker.

[@Mickieshelton]

Spider Man and Iceman together...lol

[@pauldareason]

lol 52 here and i loved that show because the alternative was the marvel series that used still frames of comics. Plus the doctor doom episode was legendary add aunt may and the dog and I was happy. Another favorite memory was iceman vs sunfire Good video but i disagree with the rating its a b tier

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99]

Great review my friend! Ive seen bits and pieces of this show and i always thought the idea was cool not sure if its binge worthy tho keep up the awesome work!

[@codycoxx]

Thank you man! It’s definitely a fun/cute series but not worth the time to binge. Thanks for constantly supporting:) !

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99]

@@codycoxx Yeah i can see that and know problem! I'm also a content creator so i can see the work and effort you put into your videos!:)

[@biguy617]

Well the best Spider-Man animated series is Spectacular Spider-man series. 90s Spider-man series is second best.

[@codycoxx]

Agreed.

[@WakandaForever1776]

They didn't use the Human Torch because they thought kids might light themselves on fire just like the Fantastic Four 1978 cartoon that didn't last too long added HERBIE the robot instead of him, not because of licensing.

[@LennyT007]

there's also "Spider-Man on the Move: The Making of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends", a 1981 made for tv behind the scenes documentary. it was available on youtube, but i don't know if it still is though. 🕸️

[@codycoxx]

Thanks Lenny, I didn’t know this! I’ve always appreciated the uniqueness of this show, so I’ll definitely have to check it out

[@LennyT007]

@@codycoxx the youtube channel Secret Galaxy (formerly Toy Galaxy) has a great video about Spider-Man & His Amazing Friends from back in 2019 too. 🕸️

[@slchance8839]

dude, watch your OWN generation's stuff. I'm in my 50s. This was made for Gen X. When i was a kid, I wasnt watching cartoons that came out 20-30 years before I was born. That would be ludicrous black and white Disney animation. "Steamboat Willy." We didnt like it. It was before our time. Now here YOU are, trying to usurp the pop culture from someone else's culture. What cartoons came out when YOU were a child? Watch THOSE. Stick with THOSE. That's your people. That's your culture. If you generation is putting out crap, that's too bad. Some generations are lucky and some are not. Your criticisms sound like a person with a new car crapping on a 1967 split-window corvette. "what a piece of junk, it doesnt even have airbags." Yeah? And? Dont buy it, then.

[@The_SlickKilla]

Wait a minute! You didn't watch Bugs Bunny, Tom & Jerry, and Scooby-Doo? I was born in 82' and I watched all of that and more. Being an "80's Baby" I felt like we had it the best. So many new and inventive things coming out and the best of yesteryear still in heavy rotation. Probably, the greatest time for watching entertainment.

[@user-bh7qx8tx7j]

My favorite episode is the one with Dracula

[@ll7868]

I didn't watch Spider-Man but I did watch Amazing Friends. I didn't collect Spider-Man titles except Web Of Spider-Man around that time, I had a few like the time he took out Galactus' Herald Firelord by mistake, he only came to Earth for some pizza and got his ass kicked for no reason, poor guy. I did collect X-Men and the show had Iceman. I wasn't a big fan of Firestar, she was forced in as a character because of the legal issues surrounding Human Torch, the same issues that had him replaced with HERBIE the robot on the FF cartoon, basically Marvel didn't want to pay Carl Burgos royalties for the name & likeness of the original Jim Hammond Human Torch.

[@ll7868]

Marvel did use Human Torch in their original 60s cartoons but Carl sued them because they didn't pay him anything.

[@ll7868]

MJ was considered as the third roommate but there were issues concerning Peter and MJ living together and dating while they weren't married. Firestar is like they said "Well, we can't use Human Torch and we can't use MJ BUT we can mush them together into a brand new character with both of their traits."

[@ll7868]

Angel was also a roomie consideration, he and Iceman were on The Defenders together around that time, or was it The Champions?... anywho, Angel is kind of a boring character, his wings look really cool but his uses are limited and there was the ordeal of animating him in flight.

[@codycoxx]

Yeah that’s exactly what I thought as well!

[@ll7868]

@@codycoxx Carl died in 1984, if they'd only waited a year they could have used Human Torch, Carl willed his characters to Marvel when he died that's why Torch can be used in movies and tv now.

[@seanmontague8880]

Darth Vader is a ripoff of Doctor Doom; not the other way around!

[@cordelljohnson1060]

Really? fire star was created because of this cartoon.. before that, There was no fire star and that was one of the reasons why I didn't embrace this cartoon. I love that they have the x men make a couple of guest appearances but other than that, This cartoon was a miss for me.

[@michaelalberts3615]

It was a show built for 8 year olds and it worked as that.

[@Iam123-i5j]

Actually Darth Vader was inspired by Doctor Doom not the other way around. Doom is a fantastic four villian from the 60s.

[@russellharrell2747]

Further evidence that AOTC is crap. In a Spider-Man video…..

[@codycoxx]

This made me laugh 💀

[@jeggsonvohees2201]

For those who dont know, Spiderman and his amazing friends were murdered by the Inheritors during the 1st Spiderverse comic.

[@tigerbread78]

Turns out that it was the next universe over

[@codycoxx]

Yeah my research to this was purely looking on Reddit, and that’s what one of the guys on there said. Apparently it was a different universe

[@jeggsonvohees2201]

@codycoxx Kinda like how the Tobey and Garfield Spidermen from NWH are technically from different universes than the Raimi and TASM films.

[@codycoxx]

Is that true? What’s the proof? I didn’t know that

[@jeggsonvohees2201]

@@codycoxx I think it was an interview somewhere, I'm not sure since it was so long ago.

[@ll7868]

Darth Vader is a ripoff of Doctor Doom. And if they were to ever meet Doom destroys Vader without breaking a sweat.

[@jeggsonvohees2201]

This version of Iceman was pretty gay.

[@codycoxx]

Yeah bro was definitely fruity

[@timothyivey5497]

So what?

[@jeggsonvohees2201]

@@timothyivey5497 woosh.

[@JonMiller6991]

I vote for 2017 next

[@codycoxx]

Have you seen it? What are your thoughts

[@JonMiller6991]

@@codycoxx I mean, the animation itself doesn’t look great but other than that, it’s perfectly fine. I enjoy it. It’s nowhere near spectacular or TAS but I don’t think it’s the worst thing ever like some people do.

[@codycoxx]

@@JonMiller6991 I’m actually pretty excited to dive into it. I’ve heard very little about it so I’m basically going to be going in blind

[@user-ul8rh2su3n]

Get a job, dude.

[@codycoxx]

I have one! Thanks for you feedback 👍🏼