Spider-Woman's Boyfriend Gets Lips Sewn Shut - Spider-Woman #9

Welcome to Casually Comics today we're looking at Spider-Woman Jessica Drew and her number 9 issue...from the 70s. It's a Marvel comics examination f her relationship with seemingly forgotten S.H.I.E.L.D agent Jerry Hunt. Did she name her son after him? Just who is the Needle? Stay tuned to find out.
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[@wwbwbgohbc]

And now I'm just imagining Nick Fury Sr (the 70s James Bond Fury) literately writing a how to guide on dating when you're a shield agent handbook ROFL

[@geoffreybayer1571]

McReese Nicks gonna hate that. He don't believe in Shields dating- at all. But mebbe he just said that cause I'm a omega.

[@TheChrisHype]

In the Crow sequel, when Kirsten Dunst got her lips sewn together, she ends the movie with a series of cool piercings in place of where the needle holes were formed. What do YOU bring to the table, Jerry? Nothing. Pathetic.

[@stembuk]

Spacker Dave from Punisher!

[@IFeelTheDark]

Wow. I picked up this issue when I was about 7. That thing about the villain sewing lips together made a strong impression on me at that age, but I haven't even thought about this story for more than 35 years. Thank you for refreshing a long lost memory from my comic reading youth.

[@Nintendofan4000]

08:11 "This old man..." I KNEW you were going to start singing. You did NOT disappoint. LOL!

[@isabeanie81]

I’ve got a Spider-Man jacket that I love to wear. It’s hood acts as the mask, which is cool but also kinda sucks since I can’t see through it well. I feel pretty *spectacular* in it though ;3

[@Googaliemoogalie]

every single time you say "Cap on Ice" I imagine him figure skating

[@Cristina5753]

The MCU/Yuri on Ice crossover we deserve⛸

[@Tyrysly]

OMG! You're take on Jessica chastizing Jerry for getting his lips sewn shut made me literally laugh out loud. You are great. I love your channel.

[@stembuk]

Ever notice how alot of male heroes are powered by guilt and tend to self-punish their selves (Spider-Man, Hulk, Batman) whereas their female counterparts are all about self-empowerment and loving the powers?

[@CountOrlok22]

I love the Woflman/Gruenwald issues in the '70s. There darker tone and supernatural elements were what drew me to those issues initially and I hope one day that we see a return to that.

[@jaceresa]

Thank you for continuing your Spider-Woman reviews!!! I was first exposed to Jess via the cartoon, which was nothing like the comic. She had a quasi-boyfriend (with a fragile masculine shell, just like Jerry) and a nephew, but they never mentioned Jessica's siblings. Jess was the editor of a magazine and had a power set that changed based on an episode's needs. Spider-Man showed up in the short-lived cartoon, which is probably why most people assume that Jessica is closely related to/a rip-off of Peter. The Needle was one of many supernatural/horror characters that SW faced in her first two years of publication. I assume these themes were still popular and they kept Jess as far away from Peter as possible - I assume that was the primary directive given to the book's creative team(s). If you want to continue your deep dive, I offer some suggestions: #13-16 - The Nekra/Shroud storyline (70's era therapy - cringe alert - and the debut of Lindsay McCabe) #37-38 - Jess meets the X-Men!!! Chris Claremont was now writing and had interesting ideas for incorporating Jess into the Marvel universe. He also moved her to San Francisco and provided a better love interest than Jerry (never trust a man with Reed Richards' sideburns). #42-46: Jess meets the Yakuza, deals with Viper (allegedly her mother) and her past on Wundagore, encounters the Kingpin (with a New Mutants Easter Egg), and romps with the Impossible Man. Keep up the good work!!!

[@justinedwards5047]

I feel like there is some real interesting things they could do with the needle, the ability to freeze people with a look, and the body horror aspect of like sewing lips shut could be expanded (sewing arms to your side or legs together, etc), especially if it was a supernatural ability like the eye, so victims couldn't just easily get it removed at a hospital. And a giant needle/rapier, you could make a real interesting villain out of him

[@ryandtibbetts2962]

The Needle would later reappear in Avengers West Coast as a member of the Night Shift.

[@englishtwister]

Yes, give it a watch. Fun fact: I had a VHS tape with a few of these episodes on, it was in a thick blue VHS box with the words SUPER WOMAN written on it, in felt tip pen.

[@matthinton19]

I have a jumper that i bought when i was 18 (10 years ago) that still is one of the nicest looking clothes items i have.

[@Strongbear2013]

I've enjoyed your Spider-Woman series on your channel. Can you do one on the Brothers Grimm storyline? Or maybe Gypsy Moth? Or the Waxman? I preferred the more horror-based Spider-Woman stories to her bounty hunter or private investigator stint. Although she could've been a PI and still kept the horror. It could've been like the Angel TV show where he was both a PI and involved in the supernatural. Plus that was also set in Los Angeles, like this comic.

[@kaikira9519]

Loving this Spider Woman coverage 😊

[@richmcgee434]

One of quite a few really weird villains that showed up in this book. My favorite is probably Daddy Long Legs, whose character design has some serious body horror going on. I hear he eventually got cured, but not in her book.

[@Mitsuraga]

I feel like you'd really enjoy Dazzler #15, wherein Spider-Woman is paid to look into a potential lead for Dazzler to learn about her mother and leaves the ordeal thinking of Dazzler as something of a naïve fool. This is later referenced only one time (to my knowledge), in Avengers #221, which sees Wasp bring in a bunch of lady superheroes to fill out their two remaining open member slots. As a big Spider-Woman fan who never particularly cared for Dazzler, I love Jessica's unnecessarily catty sniping of Alison, reminding her and readers that she still thinks she's an idiot. Jim Shooter was the connection.

[@matthewbenge7112]

Love your videos, Sasha! Everytime I think Spider Woman my mind goes instantly to playing as her on Marvel Ultimate Alliance.

[@caanan02]

I like it! yer in your "safe space" LOL - Marvel WHY???! ;)

[@CasuallyComics]

Lol why are they like this. I mean I know why but still.

[@caanan02]

@@CasuallyComics have no idea. I'm at a loss. not sure when "SNOWFLAKE" became a term of endearment... 🤔. Anyway, hehehe, loved the video. yer humor is right up my alley! good stuff as always. And seriously, the backdrop works ;) 👍🏾

[@nickangelo116]

The New Warriors were announced at the same time as Gotham High, both of which look beyond terrible. I think Marvel and DC were trolling us

[@smithryansmith]

One observation from the original spider-woman series: LA has some weird-arse super-villains.

[@vesuvanprincess]

Lol I started singing about 2 seconds before you did. Great minds. 😂

[@johnpotts8308]

Damn, I was sure "The Needle" would turn out to be a woman punishing men who don't listen to women (also, it would fit with villains mainly being the same gender as their respective heroes, probably because it's less problematic to portray women to fight other women than women to fight men). Jerry might have learned something then!

[@stembuk]

...I kinda wanna see a Cap!Wolf high on drugs...

[@ps1mrlee]

Great episode. I also liked the backdrop! Red for the episode made the transitions smooth, but I almost missed the graphic of Spider Woman as it was nearly camouflaged. Great stuff, thanks Sasha!

[@commandercody1078]

Really liked your series on Spider-Woman! I’ve recently read through most of SW’s original series so it was nice to discover your show since this isn’t a comic series that a lot of people have talked about. Regarding Jerry Hunt, it seemed like Gruenwald realized that there was something off with the relationship that Wolfman had created. Gruenwald’s stories didn’t explicitly put Jerry down, but several of his plots drove home what an insecure jerk he was. SW’s original series was all over the place even with its better writers, which I would regard Gruenwald as. He made many changes, and dropping Jerry Hunt was one which I welcomed. I’ll check out the rest of your shows but I hope you’ll cover more Spider-Woman sometime! Issues 11-12 go more into the weird psychology of the Jessica/Jerry relationship while tying SW’s own short but already-convoluted history with a wacky Silver Age Iron Man villain. Issues 17-18 get really freaky while exploring Jessica’s inexperienced attempts to pick up a guy post-Jerry Hunt. Very dark and creepy, but also a great example of the unique and oddly relatable aspect that SW had going for her during her early years!

[@johneagan4263]

Another great episode, thank you Sasha!! I've not gone back to read this series since its original publication. I've really enjoyed the trip down Spider Woman lane the last couple weeks! Stay safe and I will be anxiously awaiting your next posting!!

[@OldMan339]

Living the red hair

[@Coachtullysullivan]

I like your channel. I watch Top 10 Nerd videos that is where I first saw you. I enjoy your commenting style, I chuckle all thru videos. I came to this channel and have enjoyed several videos. The Spider-Woman videos comments have been great. I find KZbinrs views of the comics from Silver and Bronze eras thru 2020 eyes very interesting. I may not be your typical subscriber. I am a 62-year-old OBN ( Original Black Nerd). I have been reading comics since the '60s, started programming computers in 1973, watched every superhero movie made, have every electronic tool, All the movie and TV show posters for any black superhero movie/ including Blankman, Meteor Man and Hancock, 1st issue of many current superheroes and 70+ action figures. I teach Computer Science and Business in high school. I like the Red/Black hair but it blended into the red background. Keep doing what you do. It is a great job. .

[@booksvsmovies]

I really like the bright red of the new set up, though I will miss your computer screen and the topical screensavers.

[@Botwin66]

Jessica and Jerry separate in issue 13, but it’s not until 16 that they break up for good, and it’s not an amicable scene. It’s brutal. The last two panels are heartbreaking.

[@NightHawke]

I've seen many a rant about the New New Warriors, but I've yet to see them so deftly dismissed. Well played, Sasha! Also, I've got kind-of three articles of clothing that I very much enjoy wearing. "Kind-of" because two go together. There's this one blue polo shirt (yes, I'm that old!) that drapes well, feels great on and catches what blue remains in my grey eyes. The other two are the leather Aussie cowboy hat and long coat that I wear during the winter/rainy months. That avatar pic is not that far from how I actually go out and about! 😁 Also, no fair talking about your booty pants when we can't see them on you! 😍 Yeah, yeah, I know, pregnancy! But at some point in the future, maybe? 😉

[@yanceynitzsche5115]

I'm a new subscriber who's enjoying your fresh and irreverent perspective on well-worn topics, but when you shine light on the obscure stuff, that hits me where I live. Speaking of, the Needle invariably makes the cut when I put together a sketch card series or some such project featuring Marvel's 'hidden gems'. *shrug* I've an inexplicable appreciation for the weird old codger. Every character has at least one fan I s'pose. I'd like to cast a vote for you continuing on with Spider-Woman v1 reviews. Daddy Longlegs? Anyone? *crickets*

[@Awestefeld6612]

I've spent too much time at Cinema sins when I notice that Jessica had her mask on but who knows what she's wearing under the coat. Then the coat comes off and she's in her full costume. Ding.

[@JS-hw8ve]

yeah... the animated series from back in the day, and the Hopeless series were the absolute best she ever was. They made fans love the character.

[@criminalisticL3]

Great video Sasha. I really miss Jessica’s ability to fly so I’m glad to see it again in a comic.

[@timoh2248]

I love the backdrop, it looks nice!

[@toonsis]

One strange episode, and one of the few times she was NOT tied up !

[@megafox2x2]

lol jerry is like steve trever to wonder woman always biching about something

[@wizdomdahero]

love the hair. love the content

[@bloodblues85]

The sound is great! The background is okay.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

*_"Why won't you listen to me anymore?"_* Uh, because you got your lips sewed together...? 😉

[@unigenius]

Man, I LOVE The 70s animated series! Razzing it is so much fun now!! I loved it as a kid, even though Blockbuster only ever had ONE EPISODE, I would watch that one episode SO MUCH!!! lol

[@bold810]

The baby-daddy is a webbed up husk summawhere..

[@magitek09]

Ok, I'm subscribing because of this spider-woman videos, just letting you know XD

[@gracetrainor4712]

Are you going to do more videos about you unboxing your comics? I loved those videos. Also thanks for mentioning my comment, it was really nice.

[@WhiteRaven696]

YES, WATCH THE CARTOON. Jessica is the editor (and implied owner and star reporter) of a crime magazine called Justice Magazine, and she's constantly babysitting her annoying ass nephew Billy and always being followed around by her photographer Jeff Hunt (whose name and appearance are surprisingly close to Jerry Hunt, aka Mr. Soup Cans). And she single-handedly defeats Dormammu, Dracula and Graviton. I repeat, Dormammu, Dracula and Graviton. Even full Avengers teams have trouble with them in the comics!

[@WhiteRaven696]

And I forgot to mention; she's a gold-winning Olympian athlete, and a proficient chemist and computer engineer. Cartoon Jessica is ICONIC.

[@Hathor422]

I like the red background but do think it needs a poster or two. I love your videos and wonder if you've read anything else from Stephen Sejic? I know he's mostly known for his artwork, but aside from Harleen he has a few other really good series out there. I'd love to see your thoughts on Death Vigil.

[@GoddessOfWhim2003]

i'm watching the cartoon on Disney+, it's corny and the animation is a little bad but it's fun like Adam West's Batman and the 60s Spider-Man cartoon. i'm liking it

[@IMDABROWN]

This is a really good look and setup

[@josetteelaine8664]

Hi Sasha! I LOVE your channel. To answer your question: YES! Please binge the Spider Woman animated series! It’s so cheesy it’s awesome!😄

[@SG-js2qn]

Jerry's just lucky Spider-Woman didn't bite off his head after sex.

[@eugcost1863]

i love spider woman she kicks ass, its shame marvel dont what do with her but there are many answer on back issues

[@Demona9999Marluxia]

now this set just needs some posters or something, or at least better placement for the comics cause I kept staring as those comics as if I could read the titles even tough I can barely see them XD also I love how you couldnt even say the name safespace without cracking up lolXD

[@ErisGal30]

Love this.

[@Joshua.Quillen]

I have a fairly tight captain America shirt that makes my chest and arms look big lol

[@thoomolong]

I remember Spider Woman issue 7 being one of the few comics that was given to me as a child before i started buying comics. I read it until was worn. I remember the cartoon but not actually watching it I went back and watched a couple episodes as an adult and I remember it being baaad.

[@Matthew.E.Kelly.]

I loved Gruenwald's Avengers stuff, but I feel like my favorite of his works was Squadron Supreme. I think *Death of a Universe* is SO cool, I re-read it once a year or so. I guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet & just buy this Marvel Master Works collection, I love Spider-Woman so much. Whatever else is going on, your video quality hasn't suffered - keep the good stuff coming! [Semi-related edit: have you read any of DeFalco's Spider-Girl? I got the gigantic Vol. 1/Vol. 2 complete collection & it doesn't disappoint. It's the "digest" versions that came afterwards that are disappointing. I just don't like having to buy 20 little 80 page books to get an entire story arc!]

[@227060]

Jessica's baby was named Gerry bcos in the mc2 universe (home of Mayday Parker/Spider-Girl) that was the name of her son who in that continuity became the new Spider-Man. However it is very possible that MC2 Gerry was named after Gerry from Jessica's early appearances because Tom DeFalco (tge main architect of the MC2 universe) tends to use continuity a lot and was around Marvel's offices back when Jess debuted.

[@Bolsonaro_em_Haia]

One of Marv Wolfman's main writing tools is the new love interest. It is rare for him to start a run in some character or team without quickly introducing a new character that furthers innovative romantic subplots in that title. Unfortunately, his characterization is less than stellar. Spider-Woman's original ongoing was indeed quite tentative and seemed to reboot every ten issues or so. But it did succeed big time on creating a character that was not derivative from Spider-Man except at the meta level.

[@robinsadie3270]

Yep I was thinking the same thing 🎵this old man🎵 ah childhood I miss the

[@AureliusRuiz]

I like Bendis retelling of her origin story. Especially her relationship with Taskmaster.

[@Jezee213]

How dare she take to the air.

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

If you want good Gruenwald, check out Squadron Supreme and Captain America No More #332 to #350.

[@Matthew.E.Kelly.]

I definitely didn't get to this comment before writing my own, wish I had! I love Gruenwald's Squadron Supreme so much I've worn out copies of *Death of a Universe* - I just read it again & again like I do Stern's Avengers, Conway Ms. Marvel, & Hama/Silvestri Wolverine.

[@thekryptoknightwholaughsat5774]

Never been a spider woman fan...couldn't tell you a thing about her...your last vid and this one contains all the info I know. You made her somewhat interesting. Any recommendations to start reading?

[@NerdyBlackKid]

You shared booty pants, and as a skinny boy with skinny legs I love skinny jeans. That's my booty pants.

[@Danaluni59]

Hot 🥵 damn! Comedy gold... pure comedy gold! You rock!

[@tomlegore5615]

Anytime seeing you Sasha is great, yes the set is good too

[@omarlawrence5239]

Sounds like buffalo bill from silence of the lambs. Lol.

[@Xehanort10]

Anyone who meets The Needle may feel a little prick. The lips being sewn shut remind me of the Flash villain Murmur who was a surgeon and also a serial killer who uncontrollably muttered while he killed people so he cut his tongue out and sewed up his mouth to stop it.

[@toddnolastname4485]

Isn't running off at the end of the date pretty much telling the guy you're not interested? It's one notch above having a friend call so you can pretend it's an emergency if the date is going bad.

[@kdisley]

If this comic's villain turns up again and dies, there has to be a camel involved...

[@smashstuff86]

I happened to read this story in German in an issue of Die Spinne Taschenbuch. BTW you should do a video on the one appearance of an alternate version of Spider-Woman who only exist in the European stories (French and German, at least). Like the Mexican Spider-Man stories, Europe had some unique stories as well. She is on the cover of Die Spinne #37, vol.2. Here is a link to it on the Comic Cover Browser site. It's listed as #197. www.coverbrowser.com/covers/die-spinne/4

[@smashstuff86]

I forgot her German name is DIe Spinnefrau.

[@crappozappo]

5:55 what is she wearing? Not complaining lol, i just am surprised Sasha didn't mention it 😂😂

[@Goku91278]

Sasha!!!!!!!

[@thoomolong]

Can't really say the new warriors and safe space is awful until the first issue is released....at least.

[@bleukat]

I have a pair of black and red striped pants commonly known as the International Sexy Pants. Sadly I don’t fit into them right now. I blame the quarantine. Damn you quarantine!

[@welcometothetroyiverse8864]

Sounds good

[@theiceboxarchives1464]

I want to see the needle again!

[@michaellangwaller]

Background looks like a slain The Blob (the movie not the mutant) that is hung as a trophy. Sasha has some major superpowers to defeat The Blob.. Jessica is all "I don't conform to that comic book hero motivation jive".

[@gracetrainor4712]

No, please do a video about Safespace ans Snowflake. My one question when I heard about them was, "Who let this happen, and who thought it was a good idea?" You should talk about it in your next live stream, so that you do not have to do a whole video on it.

[@unigenius]

I want in on that WHOLE conversation!!

[@arpitpatel2781]

You should watch the show!!

[@CoopDVille-rx3hp]

I have a Pink Floyd tee shirt. I like how it accentuates the fact that I love Pink Floyd. I have a couple of Spider-Man shirts that have a similar effect. Except with Spider-Man instead of Floyd.

[@desireemoore7463]

I have a camo jacket that I think reflects the tomboy n me. I wear it all the time & I definitely feel confident & spectacular when I wear it.

[@davidheard709]

Unlike Spider-Man, has Spider-Woman spun a web line to swing?

[@joeytansey8466]

I have a tshirt with a puppy in sience gear with little gloves and a little beaker that says lab-rador thats my favorite clothing :)

[@omarlawrence5239]

Jerry is out of his pay grade on that one. Stay in your league. Minors not major.

[@bloodblues85]

Jockstrap underwear, especially Andrew Christian

[@Darkgreenfangirl]

Okay first off yay for more spiderwoman, and second I do have a piece of clothing that does good for me. I love my legs, so I love my skinny jeans that show them off. Also I would totally love if Marvel was like "yeah Jerry's the dad" mostly so people not in the know would be totally like "Who?" In which case I show them this video :)

[@ericmiller93]

We need to see the pants.

[@MrA2Zor029]

Dear Ms Wood, I was surprized that you made no comment about Fish Bicycles. Favorite clothing? I like my waistcoats has they have Extra Pockets for Notebook, Pens, Timepiece, etc. Respectfully, love Steve holliday

[@TheHeroRises]

I too have the booty pants. But the Mrs likes the frontal zone in those pants. Lol

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

*Sasha: **_"His lips. Yes. He needs those... for... for reasons."_* 🤭🤭🤭 *EDIT→* This also gives a new meaning to the term, *_"lip service."_* 😉

[@jaytrace1006]

I like her Spider Woman hair, not her matronly Jessica hair.

[@Mitsuraga]

Please do watch the Spider-Woman cartoon. It is delightfully terrible. And my daughter adores it.

[@210SAi]

Given it’s a product of the early 80s superhero cartoon wave it’s not terrible at all

[@Mitsuraga]

1979, and honestly, even by those standards, it's pretty dumb.

[@chrkro4145]

Bucko, I love my muscle shirt even if it smells like doodoo.

[@macsnafu]

Jerry just didn't seem to be a very good SHIELD agent. I was much happier when Jessica teamed up with The Shroud a few issues later. They should have kept the Shroud, he was rather interesting.

[@princeveggetta]

Wonder woman's man lol

[@thegreywanderer8427]

I suppose I have had several booty pants based on the number of girls commenting on my butt when I've passed them by, but I never looked at my ass in the mirror so wouldn't know which of my pants are best for this and I don't really care either.

[@rockynonose172]

I love your channel , but the sparkling blood wall is... Disturbing like you sacrificed the cast of twilight.( dated joke i know but oddly my first thought)