The Darkness of Spider-Man The Animated Series

|| CONTENTS ||
0:00 - A Man Called Semper
3:13 - Weird Regulations Stuff
4:34 - Analysis and Themes
10:33 - Cancellation and "Peter Finds Mary Jane" Ending
14:53 - Credits/ Sneak Peak
|| SOCIALS ||
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|| SOURCES ||
Carter, D. R. (2012). Reinterpreting Myths in Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Peaslee and Weiner (ed.), Web-Spinning Heroics, 210-221. (paper I referenced for the themes)
/ johnsempernetwork (John Semper’s KZbin channel)
spiderman-animated.fandom.com... (Peter finds Mary Jane summary)
• Spider-Man TAS episode... - Peter Finds Mary Jane adapted teaser
/ makingofspidermanthean... (John Semper’s Facebook Spider-Man page)
• SPIDER-MAN: THE ANIMAT... (Writer's panel that was referenced loads)
|| SONG OF THE DAY ||
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (I) just want (just want) to put you first
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe, and I
In the night, I lie and look up at you
When the morning comes, I watch you rise
There's a paradise they couldn't capture
That bright infinity inside your eyes
매일 밤 네게 날아가 (가)
꿈이란 것도 잊은 채
나 웃으며 너를 만나 (나)
Never-ending forever, baby
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (I) just want (just want) to put you first
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe
And you make my world light up inside
어둠이 내겐 더 편했었지
길어진 그림자 속에서 (eyes)
And they said that we can't be together
Because, because we come from different sides
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (I) just want (just want) to put you first
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe
And you make my world light up inside
My universe (doo-doo, doo-doo)
My universe (doo-doo, doo-doo)
My universe (doo-doo, doo-doo)
(You make my world)
You make my world light up inside
You make my world light up inside
나를 밝혀주는 건
너란 사랑으로 수 놓아진 별
내 우주의 넌
또 다른 세상을 만들어 주는 걸
너는 내 별이자 나의 우주니까
지금 이 시련도 결국엔 잠시니까
너는 언제까지나 지금처럼 밝게만 빛나줘
우리는 너를 따라 이 긴 밤을 수놓을 거야
너와 함께 날아가 (가)
When I'm without you, I'm crazy
자 어서 내 손을 잡아 (아)
We are made of each other, baby
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (I) just want (just want) to put you first
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe
And you make my world light up inside
My universe (you, you are)
My universe (I just want)
My universe (you, you are my universe, and I)
My universe

[@rubenpereyra2967]

This is my Spider-Man, before Tom, before Andrew, hell before Tobey, Christopher Daniel Barnes portrayed my favorite Spider-Man

[@melancholyentertainment]

I still always hear his voice when I read 616 Spidey comics.

[@RbkARI]

Him and Josh Keaton are my definitive Spider-Men.

[@ShirDeutch]

Mine too. To the extent that I was kinda upset that the first Raimi movie set Peter Parker up as a high schooler, when he obviously should be in college!

[@albertthepeacock8020]

90s Spiderman cartoon >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>MCU Spiderman

[@imsmart799]

@@fade680 what about yuri lowethal in spiderman ps4 game

[@superior2096]

It's become a funny meme. Over the years, but in context Spider-Man breaking down like this is very sad.

[@antoniosipalo1671]

This is so very good.

[@arthurhill3454]

Marvel spider-man animated series season 5 episode 13 Farewell Spiderman the Madame Web took the Spider-man to the pink wormhole. The Spiderman say where are you taken me? The Madame Web say to finds the real Mary Jane Watson! And the Spiderman say Amen to that to Spider dear. In like Marvel spider-man animated series season 6 episode 1 of Spiderman tas Whip Peter finds Mary Jane Watson in the youtube in 2016. Please petition create the Marvel spider-man animated series season 6 episode 1 to the Spiderman to finds the real Mary Jane Watson in the Disney plus again.

[@ArthurHILL-xp8bv]

Spider-man thwip tas episode 66 Peter finds the real Mary Jane Watson in the pink wormhole limbo in September 19,2016.

[@ArthurHILL-xp8bv]

Hope the Marvel spider-man animated series season 6 to continue in the Disney plus again in the 2024.

[@ArthurHILL-xp8bv]

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[@Annmjpg]

The one major problem I hate about this show when revisiting it is how breakneck fast stuff happens but it will still live on in my head as on of the best childhood shows I grew up with.

[@rgama1173]

That's a thing I have with almost every old show I have revisit, everything goes like lighting

[@jonathankruger2899]

From my memory I really didn’t get bothered by it that much :/

[@Coreisus]

It's funny, cuz as a kid I remember thinking it was masterfully written and paced(and honestly it still kinda is), but when I went and rewatched it as an adult for the first time, the expedient pacing is the first thing I noticed.

[@arthurhill3454]

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[@mitchfletcher2386]

@@arthurhill3454 ...what?

[@user-cm2iu5qf8c]

The part where Peter says that he loves himself hits me in the heart so badly. It almost made me cry

[@AndreNitroX]

Say what you want about the show, but there was so much humanity in this Spider-Man that other versions lack.

[@arthurhill3454]

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[@1krani]

That's why I'm glad it ended when it did. The whole show had been about Peter Parker basically resenting how much his superheroics screwed with his life, so it makes sense to end it with him finally feeling good about being Spider-Man.

[@neehashaikh8669]

@@1krani Actually, in the comics, one character goes back in time to deal with Apocalypse (the mutant) for a better future, only to find that things have gotten much worse. In this timeline, Peter doesn't become Spider-man and is KILLED for being associated with Gwen Stacy (who is involved in the war caused by Apocalypse's forces!😐 So yeah, I'm glad he's got spider powers!🙂

[@freakingreninja7790]

"SHOCKERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR I WILL CHASE YOU TO THE END OF THIS WORRRRRRRRRRRRLD" Or something.

[@moviehermit5631]

*TO THE ENDS OF THE EEEEAAAARRRTTTHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!*

[@bigbrother8281]

SHOCKERRRRRRRRRR

[@-libertyprimev1-902]

*you CAN'T escape ME!!!*

[@marcushamner5994]

THE CHECK’S IN THE MAIL, BABY!!

[@BladeOfLight16]

lol. Peter hyped up on the symbiote was something else.

[@comixproviderftw_02]

“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!” You can never say Christopher Daniel Barnes wasn’t committed

[@uncannydcmarvelous5732]

Don't forget the other one about Shocker.

[@HokutoAnsatsuken]

@@uncannydcmarvelous5732 *YOU CAN'T ESCAPE ME! I'LL CHASE YOU TO THE ENDS OF THE EAAAAARRRRRRTTTTTHHHHHHHH!!!!*

[@returnedtomonkey8886]

@@cactusmalone I'LL CHASE YOU TO THE ENDS OF THE EAAAAAARTH!

[@ms.antithesis]

implicitly pretentious: the quest to prove everything in media is about trauma

[@aliminator1310]

I'll drink to that!

[@BladeOfLight16]

Why does it even need proving? Life itself is a series of trauma, recovery, and growth. Life is about trauma and learning from it. Why would media be about anything else?

[@arthurhill3454]

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[@ArthurHILL-xp8bv]

Marvel spider-man animated series season 6 to continue in the Disney plus again soon in 2024.

[@KarlKristofferJohnsson]

This show was my introduction to Spider-Man. When I then started reading the comics, I was very confused when Morbius was suddenly biting people.

[@allature]

Honestly, Morbious sucking "plasma" theough his hands is way more comic-book-esque than the classic biting lol

[@AndreNitroX]

LOL I was confused that green goblin is introduced first before hobgoblin in the comics

[@KarlKristofferJohnsson]

@@AndreNitroX Oh yeah! That too!

[@arthurhill3454]

Marvel spider-man animated series season 4 episode 8 Returns of the green goblin was Harry Osborne become the second the green goblin. The Spiderman was looking for the green goblin in the lake.Then Mary Jane Watson returns by the lake. Peter Parker was surprise to see the Mary Jane Watson at the door. The Peter thought was his aunt may but not but Mary Jane Watson in the door and Peter Parker hugs the clone Mary Jane Watson at the door. Marvel Spiderman episode season 5 the wedding Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson Parker finally got married. Marvel Spiderman season 5 returns of the Hydro man part 2. Peter Parker thought The clone Mary Jane Watson Parker is Hydro girl. Clone Mary Jane Watson Parker about to dease and vanish. Spiderman was upset when Mary Jane Watson Parker hydro girl about to dease and vanish. I like the clone Mary Jane Watson Parker hydro girl said to Peter Parker to finds the real Mary Jane Watson that she always love Peter Parker. Spiderman say noooo!! But clone Mary Jane Watson Parker hydro girl is gone. Spiderman season 5 episode 65 The Madame Web took the Spider-man to the pink wormhole. The Spiderman say the Stan Lee would good man by voice of real Stan Lee he was drawing the Spider-man the comic. The Spiderman say where are you taken me.? The Madame Web say to the Spiderman you are going to finds the real Mary Jane Watson again! The Spiderman say thanks to the Madame Web and the Spiderman say Amen to that to Spider dear and end of the Spider-man suit end of the show of the spider in the his outfit. In 2016 Spiderman tas Whip Peter finds the real Mary Jane Watson in the pink wormhole and Mary Jane Watson were about to grab the Spider-man hands and Spiderman miss Mary Jane Watson her right hand because of the lighting. I'm glad to see Spiderman tas Whip Peter finds the real Mary Jane Watson in the youtube in 2016. I hope the Marvel Spiderman animated series season 6 episode 66 Mary Jane Watson to saves by Spiderman and the Madame Web in the Disney plus again in the tv.

[@satnav1980]

Same here. I was 12 in 1992 when I began reading his comics.

[@1wayroad935]

The pacing of this show was unreal. It was plot thread after plot thread after plot thread.

[@INFERNO95]

The comic does the same.

[@DemonicRemption]

@1wayroad935 Well that's because, and I need you to follow me on this... The Fox execs thoughts series spanning story arcs would be too much for kids' short attention spans.

[@danielramsey6141]

God, the Finale between Peter Parker and Spider Carnage was incredible. It makes me cry every time because both versions of Peter got to meet with Uncle Ben, the father figure that died because of an event they caused. It was a major Failure, and it really Echoes so strong in that moment. Sometimes I wish I could see my Grandpa again. He died around the same time this episode premiered. 😢 it’s such a tragic and yet beautiful ending.

[@PlayerXIII]

This show covered so many classic storylines covered

[@KillingBytes]

I miss this show. The new one are so made for child… no relationchip, hard challenges, no losses …

[@RbkARI]

This show, along with Spectacular Spider-Man are my definitive versions of the character.

[@AndreNitroX]

Agreed none of the live action Spider-Men have come close to these ones , atleast in character.

[@Jellybob69]

I think if TAS was paced and animated as fluidly as Spectacular it would be the best Spider-Man show definitively.

[@RbkARI]

@@Jellybob69 Maybe, but you could say the same about Spectacular, it could have been what Batman: The Animated Series is to Batman had it not been cancelled. I still love both Spider-Man shows, probably more than even the Raimi movies.

[@The_Blue_Otaku]

I mostly grew up watching the Raimi Trilogy and reruns of MTV Spider-man and Spider-man The Animated Series while new at the time episodes of Spectacular Spider-Man aired on TV

[@geeebuttersnap2433]

I grew up with Spider-Man TAS, it has been my definitive version all my life. I have been meaning to watch spectacular Spider-Man because I hear rave reviews about it.

[@xNero819]

This will always be my Spiderman. No actor can live up to the perfection I see this series as. Every Saturday on Fox, I was there

[@UghIHateTheseThings]

I was right there with you bro!! 8 am eastern time, not to often you’d find a kindergartner willing to wake up that early on a weekend

[@admirgutic5781]

I'm really sick and tired of people saying that spectacular Spider-Man is the best spider man cartoon. Finally a video about the 90s/Spider-Man the animated series, this series should be praised more.

[@allature]

I still think Spectacular was "better", but S:TAS will always be my personal fav.

[@ravenamber890]

@@allature I don't know about that, with the amount of censorship and lack of budget it had its amazing how good it is... I dont think Spectacular would it be as good if it had the limitations this had.

[@DSan-kl2yc]

@@allature I think it breaks even. Spectacular had good animation. But sort of bad framing for action.

[@djalexander7723]

I think both are good in their own different ways

[@Darthzilla99]

​@Raven Amber Spiderman the animated series didn't have more censorship than Spectacular Spiderman. That's a myth that even this video dispelled. The animators for Spiderman the animated series had a different style of action choreographer that involved using tackles, throws, kicks, and dodges because they used CGI backgrounds to have more dynamic angles. And 90s still threw punches a few times

[@masterpig5s]

“Dwells on his problems instead of overcoming them” Damn. Potentially down to the minute, I needed that now. I’m getting thrown through some stuff :)

[@MichaelJohnson-fr8yr]

Hello, 2 years ago, guy, how are you doing right now?

[@looniemoonie5955]

Black Cat is my first and most impostant childhood crush. To this day I think of her as the most attractive (pretty smart and charismatic too!) comic book heroine.

[@dearheroine9280]

For years I was convinced the Water-clone MJ arc was this fever-dream I had, upon revisiting I can't fault that assumption. As much as I love the series, that decision is one I can never seem to wrap my mind around...

[@eropandasennin13]

You know a VA did a great job if you read a comic book and you hear THEIR voice in your head. That's this Spider-Man for me.

[@alexandrefrauches132]

One aspect of the show that I found very clever is how most of the villains work as counterpoint to Peter's story as their stories usually have a ironic ending that fits their obsessions. Just like them, Peter, when he got his powers, wanted to be famous and didn't care for others, a attitude that resulted in the death of Uncle Ben. But Peter learned from his mistake and broke the circle, choosing to be a selfless hero ranther than grumpy bully like Flash Thompson or J Jonah Jameson. The villains in the show all have objectives and selfish goals, but, unlike Spider man, they don't learn from their mistakes and end up suffering worse fates cause by their own ambition. For exemple: - The Kingpin does everthing to keep his position as the big crime boss in NY but this cost his wife (who leaves him) and his son (who goes to prision). - Doctor Octopus, in his first battle against Spider man, is defeated due to his refusal to let go of his invention. - In the "tablet of time" arc, Silvermane wanted to be young again and as result is turned into a baby, and so on. - Green Goblin not only is defeated by his own attempt to kill Spider man but in his first apperance the scene where Osborn is crushed by the Goblin statue represents him having to face his own reflection and see the truth: he is the one who ruined his own life (and also Kingpin, but it was Norman own decision to make deals with the crime boss).

[@allature]

That scene where Kingpin wonders about how long until his son comes to screw him over like he did with his old man was heartbreaking.

[@alexandrefrauches132]

@@allature Yes and considering how the creators confirmed that, if the show had got a six season they would have brought Richard Fisk back as the Rose, I think the series would show Kingpin finally being betrayed by his son, continuing the circle that he choose to keep instead or breaking it.

[@Aisha_Luv]

I’ve never seen the show, but Someone, I can’t remember who but if I do I’ll edit this, mentioned that the fact that this show never said what Cletus Cassidy did (that he was a serial killer) made it scarier for them, as they would just imagine the horrible atrocities he could have committed. I just thought that was a really cool effect for a show to have. Limitation is the mother of creativity after all.

[@Aisha_Luv]

Ok less than five minutes in and you’ve convinced me to watch this show haha.

[@comiccraze927]

It's on Disney+. I love the show because it was the show that made me love Spider-Man. I grew up on the show and I feel that this is the one of the best, if not the best, version of Spider-Man.

[@arthurhill3454]

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[@marcushamner5994]

@@Aisha_Luv I grew up watching Spider-Man the Animated Series. The entire series and seasons are on Disney Plus. It’s really awesome for every Marvel fan🕷️🕸️🕷️

[@Josh-pg3qb]

Yeah Robbie told Jameson that Cassidy did things that even the press wouldn’t publish.

[@Joaza998]

For many years, I still find this series as legendary for the character and to the fans. Great video as always.

[@AndreNitroX]

I’m a simple man. Whenever I see a video about this show. I click

[@HishamA.N_Comicbroe]

This is easily my favorite animated Spider-Man. This show was amazing & the VAs chosen were brilliant.

[@AndreNitroX]

Agreed, despite its limitations, it’s still a very mature show that really hits me in the feels.

[@therabbithole993]

And we will bring death upon the land you can call us carnage

[@prayermadepatna8439]

🎯

[@jimmyrodriguez5670]

I have always felt the same way, but for Spider-Man in general. But Miles Morales is making me question that. Can't wait for the next movie.

[@afroviewer11]

I grew up thinking hobgoblin was one of the main villains in his rogues gallery because of this show. I also got introduced to daredevil and punisher and their origins. This show was crazy

[@scarrylarry213]

If you grew up in the 80s, Hobgoblin was one of the main villains. In the late 80s, Marvel ranked Spider-Man's top 30 rogues and I think the two Goblins were tied for first.

[@alampwithsunglasses3315]

The animated series was my first experience with spider man. So whenever I see a spider man film or tv show i expect it to be as good or better as the animated series which is harder then you think.

[@EM-tx3ly]

Best Spidey in an animated series Just like Batman TAS Classics and hard to out best it decades later

[@PowercellZeke]

Anytime I read a Spidey comic, I always hear the voices from this show. I love Christopher Daniel Barnes as Spider-Man, one of my favourite portrayals. Him and Tobey made my childhood. Excellent video!

[@vicenzostella1390]

Something that I also really liked about this show is that Black Cat is given a lot more depth compared to other interpretations. She isn't just a Catwoman knock-off, she's her own character with her own fears and goals. Also, they show a more heroic side of her that isn't seen much anywhere else.

[@superkid801]

Ah this was a part of my childhood as well. Good times

[@NoahsLegoProductions]

The best character in history Bruce the gargoyle

[@RSRye]

Implicitly Pretentious’s multiple analyses (analysi?) of Spider-Man are some of the best out there, he really gets all the different versions of the character, from the original comic to different interpretations, this guy gets every facet of Spider-Man.

[@BladeOfLight16]

Analyses. The "i" for plural is (if I recall correctly) a Latin construct, and most English words (including octopuses) _do not_ use it.

[@maddenboseroy4074]

I just realized something: Spider-Man The Animated Series' fifth season SERVED AS RAIMI'S CLEAREST INSPIRATION FOR HIS SPIDEY FILMS! Think about it: the Uncle Ben that Spider Carnage faces feels like Raimi's interpretation of Uncle Ben (except he encourages Peter to grow up instead of holding Peter accountable for Ben's great-power-great-responsibility dream), and the season itself dives the most into the show's general "darkness"; and fitting that Raimi is known for his work in horror.

[@SigalDa]

Only if spiderman was make his on web it's was really like the animated series

[@WhiteFangofWar]

The Raimi films definitely took a lot of inspiration from this show: the Green Goblin being an alternate personality of Norman Osborn created by his exposure to chemical gas. Otto Octavius being a cool guy and a mentor of Peter's before going mad. Eddie Brock being Peter's rival at the Daily Bugle. The Venom Symbiote causing its host to become super aggressive. Spidey mysteriously losing his powers during a period of stress. Introducing Gwen Stacy at the end instead of the beginning.

[@RbkARI]

This show should get a comic book continuation, like X-Men TAS, so.fhsy can tie up the loose end with MJ.

[@strongman5243]

Yup

[@backflipsimmons]

That last season plan sounds incredible, I guess they loosely adapted this into Noir somewhat, but even so.

[@MFDoomguy21]

Morbius’ suction hands are much more terrifying than anythingggg fangy.

[@petwisk2012]

The Best Spiderman Adaptation period

[@feanaro2712]

Watching this video has made me want to go back and re-watch the animated series now. So much nostalgia.

[@alexlennen]

Holy fuck, this man never stops putting out bangers. Your upload schedule is insane❤️

[@ethanedwards7834]

This was the Spider-Man man show I grew up with. And I still love it! Plus I had a huge crush on this Black Cat back in the day.

[@TheSwordsman100]

I find it odd that Venom despite being redeemed, Carnage being his arch enemy in the comics and being able to be a ally from Peter's world, does not make a return appearance and is left to his horrible fate. Venom also doesn't get a cameo when showcasing the other Spider-Man spinoff characters like Miles and Spider-Gwen despite being the first. Couple this with utter warping of the Venom symbiote's character and to a lesser extent Eddie, it makes me wonder if the writer had something against the character.

[@BNumbersStation]

This is why I love this channel so much. Leo manages to find value in things that I couldn't see at first glance. I watched this show a lot when I was a kid, and now that I'm in my 20s I went back to it out of nostalgic whimsey, and I was so caught up in the bad CGI cityscapes, and obvious toy grabs, that I couldn't see the deeper meaning of Peter's journey, and while the execution may be questionable, the message is stronger than it was before watching this video. p.s. as weird as Semper's version of Peter Finds Mary Jane story was, it was still infinitely better than One More Day.

[@Xehanort10]

3:29 I always found that weird. The DCAU shows had characters punching each other, using real guns and being killed off. So did the X-Men animated series. The Spider-Man TAS characters calling death being destroyed was unintentionally funny.

[@TokuNorth]

Man, i found your channel yesterday and i've just been watching your Spider-Man videos non-stop

[@SuperLumianaire]

I'm so very glad I've happened upon yor channel. Especially about anything related to the DCAU.

[@wafflemcmulligan9186]

It is very disappointing that there are not more people who watch content like yours. Until I stumbled upon your channel I desired some KZbin content that would continuously and consistently take a more in depth look at these characters and their stories.

[@notsosmartguy6254]

Despite not everything aging well it's still the best adaptation of Spiderman

[@michaelcarnevale5620]

Ya somehow TAS seems the most true to the concept of Spiderman

[@TyroneLT]

I just finished re-watching this show. This was a great analysis!

[@DDRMR]

OH MY GOD I LOVE YOU! Literally the scene that scarred me from childhood and one of my fav youtubers made a video on this 😭😭😭

[@damainmane4765]

The fear I had for Shocker when Spiderman had the symbiote was genuine😱

[@povertymidas]

Appreciate all the time it must have taken to gather this footage, well put!

[@kritichaplot5025]

Loved this show so much! Thank you for this video (finally found the time to watch it 😁)

[@bootleguniverse123]

Great video. Thank you 🙏🏾.

[@armenmanvel]

Top 3 Spider-Man show, definitely. Love it. Your video describes pretty well why it's so great, good job.

[@thewilhelmscream7912]

Great video, and the best animated spiderman show...period, it can be goofy but it's ultimately the most consistent and adult take on the character in a long running format, sometimes even more respectful than the comics, not to mention that intro music will be in my brain till I die, RADIOACTIVE SPIDER BLOOD!!!!

[@loszhor]

Well made! Thanks for uploading!

[@paytonmullin8237]

Implicitly Pretentious, I love your video essays

[@MarcHartway]

Being epileptic myself I appreciate when I see warnings for the flashing lights like yours 🤙🏾 I’m blessed flashing lights isn’t one of my triggers.

[@jackelproductions7035]

Dude, I love hearing you talk about the show great work.

[@Pit_Wizard]

Why did Avi Arad have to have his grubby mitts all over everything Spider-Man from my childhood?

[@Mercutioswrath]

This was particularly good. Thank you.

[@ohhellno2588]

Thank you for bringing back some childhood memories ❤

[@nerdwarp112]

While I wasn’t born yet when the show originally aired, I do remember watching reruns of the show on Toon Disney (which is now Disney XD) when I was a kid and I loved it. It was cool to hear a bit about the behind-the-scenes stuff. Keep up the good work, man.

[@JYDY-if5rf]

Venom and Morbius should have their very own spin-off television series starring Hank Azaria and Nick Jameson

[@sodium285]

I'm so glad you made this. Spider-Man TAS is not only my favourite Spider-Man Cartoon to this day (and will probably remain that way for the rest of my life), but is still one of my top 3 favourite Versions of Spider-Man across ALL Medias (alongside Ultimate Spider-Man (Comics) and MCU Spider-Man). Christopher Daniel Barnes IS the Voice of Spider-Man IMO.

[@azziyhightmen5866]

Though I will die saying spectacular spider man was the best that never finished, this series stands out the most.

[@legoben98productions]

Great video dude! Thanks for letting us know about the book being expensive AF!

[@owen_asztalos]

I hear Josh Keaton when I read 1610 Spidey and Barnes when I read classic pre clone saga 616- although some of the more recent stuff I’ve been hearing Yuri Lowenthal.

[@gustavogirotto]

Amazing video! I just love all the season arcs que blend so well together to create this feeling of a maturing spider-man. And I agree the ending cliffhanger is way more satisfying, specially after he meets Stan Lee. This series overall is the best adaptation of the character, in my opinion. And the MUSIC, oh... the music. Great stuff!

[@konarkaron7139]

Hello, Do you know the background music's name between 9:06-9:58?

[@mattresbert]

Brilliant stuff Great video

[@TheRealVolk]

Spider-Man! Spider-Man! Radioactive Spider-Man! 🕷️

[@henrypeters5291]

Thank you. Someone has finally covered this slept on show.

[@sigmundphelps7959]

The part where Spider-Man says to Stan Lee that we all grow up eventually. Idk why but that line really hit me. I’m 21 now but I remember watching this show when I was a little kid. I never got to finish the show like a year or so ago. I was so upset that I never got to find out if Spider-Man ever found MJ. Then watching this and hearing Stan Lee saying that just really hit me and started crying. Wish they finished the show right rather then leaving it on the cliffhanger they did. Sucks that one of my childhood shows never got finished and finally knowing the full story of what happened to the series. PS* Also, amazing editing and song. Thank you so much for completing a piece of my childhood in explanation❤

[@ubzSS]

excellent work, my friend. 🕷

[@benschannel9065]

I remember the transforming arc when he first gets his powers. He had a dream where he was transformed into a spider but still had his human head and Aunt May flushed him down the sink. Then the drain leads him to a lake where he grows or something and the military kill him. I don't know what is was but that shook me up as a kid.

[@dylanlewis5113]

That "final episode" script probably isn't the original version. Miles and Spider-Gwen didn't exist when the show was being written.

[@Omnigreen]

Great video!

[@romerosneck]

All these barriers and they still made one of the best superhero shows every made

[@acsaudiodramas]

This is what I needed this eve

[@alpyki2588]

This not only has the definitive Spider-Man outside of comics for me, it also has the best portrayal of Morbius to date. That version's backstory may be greatly tweaked, but the spirit of the character is exactly the same.

[@nicinat0r]

I never watched this series but I liked the video nevertheless :) Great content dude, I feel that I like and understand a cartoon that I never watched :D

[@AndreNitroX]

Fantastic video. The 90s Spider-Man is like the purest version of the character. No other version either in the comics or live action movies was able to capture this peters nuance and gravitas. Despite the shows limitations it’s still memorable and impressive to this day!

[@fakeextrovert2240]

In the comic? Conway Spiderman run? 90s Spiderman run, karven last hunt?

[@AndreNitroX]

@@fakeextrovert2240 thanks for the recommendation

[@jmace2424]

I think it’s really underselling the show to say “It was just a way to sell toys.” It was a great show that made you want to buy their quality toys.

[@rob91Harvey]

Crazy to look back retrospectively that it was created to sell merch and the restrictions upon the creators, even for a kid’s tv shows. This an BTAS I’ll cherish.

[@strongman5243]

Greatwork

[@joadarium9605]

Hands down one the best animated adaptations of Spider-Man

[@Michaelyoyo411]

"Oh a flashing light warning it can't be that bad..." *the next second* "MY EYES"

[@blindmanai6957]

thank you patrons for gettin our Trauma-man to push through and get this one out. and thank you Implicitly Pretentious for sharing it with us free loaders on YT.

[@matthewhenderson1765]

All I remember is the man spider season and when symbiote spider man was screaming "GET BACK HERE SHOCKER, ILL HUNT YOU UNTIL THE END OF THE EARTH" or something like that. It was completely over the top and I loved it, really need to rewatch it now that I'm older.

[@kaison12205]

your channel name is hilarious and your videos are great just went down a little rabbit hole and am feeling in a positive mood Happy New year I look forward to watching more videos

[@tristanderamos6455]

The Stan Lee cameo is why I argue for Spider-Man TAS to be the best animated Spider-Man. It stands out, giving closure to Spider-Man, he sees his purpose in all the suffering, to be an inspiration, having a bit of comedy and having Spider-Man be entitled to happiness with help

[@repentorendupinhellfire6270]

Stan Lee was also on Spiderman and his Amazing Freinds

[@tristanderamos6455]

@@repentorendupinhellfire6270 yeah But how much impact did it give? To me he was just there

[@themangoman9315]

This show was the GOAT as a kid

[@Daedriclord23]

Warning: strong flashing lights first 10 seconds of video: god damn strobe-light and screaming. great video tho. some good insight here

[@danterose6673]

Great video. Always do a fantastic job. Still hoping you do a series study of the other marvel Netflix characters. Would love to see in depth videos on Luke Cage, The Punisher, and Iron Fist.

[@pavankrishna.s396]

This was my first influence to spiderman before comics or Tobey.

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

I love Spider-man the animated series. This show and Ultimate Avengers introduced me to the marvel universe.

[@TheSpeedMason]

What a beautiful video.

[@JoshuaCriger]

this video is gonna blow up i’m calling it at 20k

[@alexandergonyea4642]

I will never forgive the fact that we never got to see Carnage as Jack the Ripper. The mere fact that idea was conceived is remarkable. Joking aside, I loved this show when I was younger, alongside Spectacular. Sure, the reused animation was something even kid me criticized, but the ideas were remarkable, and Spidey's arc was truly respectable - something which even the comic writers should use as an example.

[@lolappank4147]

This series was my first introduction to Spiderman and damn this video hit my nostalgic memories :,-)

[@96montecarlo1]

Probably my Fav Spider-Man Series of all time

[@RequiemOvoid1314]

I love that End of Evangelion reference in the first few seconds