Spider-Noir (Amazon Prime) Primer - Spider-Noir (2008)
Summary
Hosts Haley Hobbs and Brian Klein discuss the 2008–2009 *Spider-Man Noir* comic series as a primer for the new Amazon Prime show. They summarize the plot, where Peter Parker gains powers in 1930s New York to avenge his uncle and battle a corrupt Green Goblin. The episode also features nostalgic banter about aging, rotary phones, and the podcast’s growing global audience.
Topics discussed
Intro, podcast history, and nostalgia for rotary phones
Introduction to Spider-Man: The Great Depression comic
Setting the scene: 1930s NYC, Ben Urich, and the Bowery
The Black Cat speakeasy and Uncle Ben's investigation
Peter Parker gains powers from a spider god artifact
Uncle Ben's death and the rise of the masked Spider-Man
Peter's moral struggle and Felicia Hardy's involvement
Confronting the Goblin and the Chameleon reveal
Final battle: Spider-Man defeats Goblin and Vulture
Aftermath, historical context, and comic review
Upcoming episodes: Superman, Supergirl, and DCU discussion
Outro, social media, and network credits
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