Spider-Man: NO MORE!

John Romita Sr. joins Stan Lee, elevating Spidey’s adventures to new heights - beginning with a Green Goblin epic that establishes him as Spider-Man’s most dangerous enemy! And then the Rhino, a bulldozer on two legs, threatens to make Spidey an endangered species. The action keeps pumping with Spidey’s first meeting with the Avengers, the Shocker, the return of the Lizard, Kraven the Hunter, an all-new Vulture and the first appearance of the Kingpin! But the true heart of the story is young Peter Parker finding his way in the world. He gains new independence as he gets his own pad with Harry Osborn, courts Gwen Stacy - and, in comics’ most unforgettable entrance, meets Miss Mary Jane Watson! Never miss an episode by subscribing today! bit.ly/2WYvgkt #spiderman
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[@TheBraveDessert]

But I like it how Sal explains this story

[@daelen.cclark]

I like both.

[@chrisdaily2077]

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.

[@ItsOver9000Productions]

Nothing is better than Spider-Man Back Issues after a long night of work to comfort the soul. Thanks guys

[@darraghmcconn]

Here here brother

[@hectordubon3487]

I’d drink to that

[@justinveenstra9388]

Bartender. I get that 100%

[@thetreeshaker4143]

It is the chicken noodle soup of storytelling podcasts

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

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[@chrisdaily2077]

Stunning work as always.

[@avikchakraborty5536]

Legendary

[@FormalFilmsProductions]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@pyrolee17]

God I love me some interdimensional cable lol

[@MWhaleK]

LMAO!!

[@TheGreatDevlin]

Out of all the bad Ben jokes over the years, Sal is the first guy to get actual crickets. 🤣

[@JLD22591]

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.

[@index3876]

PLEASE more of this

[@Grievousish]

Romita Sr.'s art is peak Spider-Man in my eyes. There's not many that look better

[@thedukeofchutney468]

Yup JR Sr. is the GOAT.

[@The_Blue_Otaku]

Yeah Romita Sr is the top Tier also I dig Ditko's Spidey art

[@taterslam0573]

I love Romita Sr’s art. Also love Ditko’s art and Ross Andru’s art as well

[@gerasandoval8649]

"shamelessly using the show to talk about spider-man" YES. WE WANT THAT

[@mr.master2017]

Yes! I love it when they cover older stories on the show. They should do some more older dc stuff too(especially Superman)

[@thedukeofchutney468]

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.

[@Xlcamino]

Always a joy having Tiff on the couch

[@lorehammer40k4]

TURF WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR! Bringing a great bit all the way back around and sticking the landing, nicely done.

[@saucepresents]

Listening to a new Back Issues makes me feel like the BMOC

[@nikthedestroyalator6796]

That's such an obscure comic pop callback

[@Mr_ULTMT]

I love when Sal talks old school Spidey

[@dn22pkkdd476]

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.

[@bensneb360]

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.

[@velemamba260]

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.

[@ChristopherZubin]

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.

[@comixproviderftw_02]

Never go wrong with classic Spider-Man Stories

[@enrajbroin]

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.

[@marvelanddcretrospective]

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.

[@sergioruiz733]

43:25 "Isn't that illegal?" JJJ- "I will make it legal!"

[@R.J.Godzilla81]

@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.

[@bhunt372]

“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make!”

[@comicpop]

Buy the Epic Collection on Amazon! amzn.to/3BrDDvY

[@Hulkzilla0]

The classics are always a treat to go back on!

[@cjhall4406]

The chemistry on the couch is ridiculous this episode hats off to Ben and Tiffany

[@Bladescorpion83]

BMOC Returns!

[@premmy1020]

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.

[@crisis98]

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.

[@1337snake888]

The introduction of Kingpin!!!

[@benhramiak8781]

4:56 my brain went to a weird AU where norman pursues Peter romantically. Maybe harry finds out and is weirded out.

[@comixproviderftw_02]

Oof

[@idongesitusen5764]

The 90’s series did The green Goblin pretty well, especially the identity reveal.

[@vicboss6400]

Whenever there's a Spider-Man episode, it's like a christmas gift

[@thomaswolfnburger6478]

I quickly read this tab as NO MORE BACKISSUES and get real worried for a sec

[@Omar-wq9dz]

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

[@loganthomas2421]

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

[@TheOTA101]

I guess it kind of acts more like a metaphor in the movie, but yea

[@benreilly4347]

You can shamelessly use the show to talk about Spider-Man all you want Sal! Especially the classic or Straczynski era :)

[@ray.0409]

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

[@lifemattersnot]

Every Spiderman episode I just picture Ben pointing his but at Sal and going "Thwip"🤣🤣🤣

[@Iceleopard45]

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.

[@batfreeze56]

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.

[@MrPonytron]

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

[@sergioruiz733]

Just here to pay my Respects to John Romita Sr.

[@funktorial]

something so endearing about early Spider-Man issues, I loved reading them

[@TheMamaluigi300]

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

[@joshnunya324]

JJ is like Lex Luthor Thinks he's the hero if not for the real hero

[@gravydog5754]

GG originally rode on a broom stick. Mabey that’s why he calls it that. Never watched your show before. I enjoy it.

[@andrews4717]

I like the idea that Harry’s going to state to pay for all the goblin costumes his dad has

[@gota7738]

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.

[@InfernoDelta12]

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.

[@davidesterley3163]

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

[@clarkkent1356]

Reed Richards also built a thought projector helmet in the 1970s. See Fantastic Four #126 (September 1972)

[@JoshMunroe]

J. Jonah Jameson: The pettiest man on Earth.

[@maxpokebruh27]

"See we don't fight crime, ok?" "Yeah we fight like Kaaaannggg" 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@flywheelshyster]

I love these kinda random arc books, like that moon knight round table one which I watched again this morning 😆 love it guys!

[@silverscreemer]

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.

[@Diablo3364]

Rip hunter is a good character... In the CW

[@jjh01harmon38]

IT'S THAT ONE IMAGE EVERYONE REFRENCES!!1!1!1

[@Mrgokujr2012]

Sal’s paraphrasing ability is hilarious.

[@loganthomas2421]

I reread these stories recently and they’re really fun. Classic Marvel and backissues always make my day

[@zackvannarsdall6186]

“he’s in Nam?” “Yeah” “oh”

[@trevorghalt1881]

16:55 Green Goblin true evil plan, to post Peter nudes on SpiderFans

[@matt15]

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

[@jasethomas5198]

I love when ComicPop talks about Spider-Man!

[@SpookyGhost11]

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.

[@cameochris]

Sal and a Spiderman story is the perfect combo

[@Sicod79]

Nobody loves a quitter Parker -quoting JJ Jameson...probably.

[@emperorg9910]

Well in the goblins defense once you see him throw a pumpkin and someone goes boom, you are stund.

[@Kmeyo414]

I love the look Tiffany give Sal and Ben everytime the try to do a skit... thats the content Im here for!

[@zackvannarsdall6186]

“Accurate and eew” 😂

[@AV01]

14:54 The joke you make... 53:16 doomwar sequel

[@TheLastSkyfarer]

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.

[@owen_asztalos]

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

[@cinemacritic4801]

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 🤷🏼‍♀️.

[@daelen.cclark]

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.

[@ComicsWithJesse]

Great Episode

[@nathane6368]

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.

[@kourtneyr.scruggs0988]

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.

[@Mr_Hutt]

Don't worry Sal I got that Beatles reference! Great back issues video as always!

[@codystork3008]

I love that in an episode where they poke fun at the Clark Kent disguise we also admit Gwen is really hard to recognise without her headband.

[@Meltman42]

Are you saying Superman should wear a headband and blonde wig?

[@hrishiv27]

@@Meltman42 best of both worlds. Everyone would assume that Clark Kent couldn’t possibly be superman, because Superman is obviously Gwen Stacy.

[@HateBeetle]

love how 10 minutes in the crew has already made up their own backstory for the characters

[@johncarter2069]

I don't know which Tiffany battle cry I like more doom wars or Turf wars?

[@bZman]

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Jackass!

[@langleymneely]

15:01 LMAO! 🤣

[@Insane-Howl-Cowl]

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.

[@ThorneIdentity]

yeah. i needed this laugh today. thanks, guys.

[@vyse-1665]

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.

[@CptCrash21]

Turf Waaaaarrrrr!!!!!

[@geminiace]

I was waiting for a 'by Menace" joke in the vein of By Mennen.

[@karimzaid9726]

26:25 lol yes! I was waiting for that moment myself

[@DSIan]

Peter's sweater looks like it was made from Spongebob's eyelashes

[@kanborne]

i love when you guys do classic spider-man!

[@micahpickering1806]

TURF WAAAARRRR

[@stealthprod29]

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

[@gbone302]

The title is so short this is the first time I’m noticing y’all been putting podcast in the tile 😂

[@S0C0ZY]

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 😂

[@S0C0ZY]

Batman : the return of Bruce Wayne Captain America: Reborn 😊

[@treyvonwilliams]

I love the art cover of the spider-man no more issue.

[@micahpickering1806]

I guess you could call them Stun-kin bombs

[@daelen.cclark]

And yet we won’t.

[@ryanspengler4877]

But...but...but there WAS more! 😄 🤣 🕷

[@joshuacirilo6835]

TURF WAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheAlrightSpider-Man]

Can we get some comic pop hats pleeeeease

[@superjlk_9538]

BIG MAN ON CAMPUS