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Tag Archives: animation
Spider-Man 1967, Episode 23: “Swing City”
”Swing City”: A mad scientist takes control of a power station and uses it to energize his anti-gravity device. Meanwhile, Peter Parker finally lands a date and must decide whether or not to break it to save the city. Suffice … Continue reading
Spider-Man 1967, Episode 22: ”King Pinned”
It’s been a while, but the kids are enjoying a snow day today, so we need something to do! “The Origin of Spider-Man”: Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider and soon finds that he has gained the arachnid’s … Continue reading
Zombie Marvels, or is it Marvel’s Zombies?
This post over at Cartoon Brew features some fun fan art by YouTube user Whoiseyevan, who has re-cut the trailers for the 1960s super hero animated series of Captain America, Thor, and The Fantastic Four into Marvel Zombie versions. And … Continue reading
Spider-Man 1967, Episode 21
”The Origin of Spider-Man”: Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider and soon finds that he has gained the arachnid’s amazing abilities. He learns that “with great power there must also always be great responsibility” after his Uncle Ben, … Continue reading
Spider-Man 1967, Episode 20
”Sting of the Scorpion”: The Scorpion escapes prison to get back at Jonah Jameson and Spider-Man. The Scorpion breaks into Dr. Stillwell’s lab and drinks a toxic potion that mutates him into a twenty-foot-tall giant. He captures Jameson and starts … Continue reading
Rocket Robin Hood: “Dementia 5”
Rocket Robin Hood is a Canadian animated series from the 60s that I got turned on to this past week thanks to D’Arcy Norman. And while we were watching episodes and tweeting the discovery, Grant Potter posted a link to … Continue reading
Spider-man 1967, Episode 19
“To Catch A Spider”: Dr. Noah Boddy releases Electro, the Green Goblin, and the Vulture from prison to get back at Spider-Man. All three disable Spider-Man’s powers and arrange to meet at midnight at the docks. But Spider-Man is one … Continue reading
Spider-Man 1967, Episode 18
”Fountain of Terror”: Peter discovers that Dr. Connor is missing and travels to Florida to investigate. He encounters Cliventon, and chases him along with Billy Connor to his hideout where they find the doctor. Now, they must work as a … Continue reading
Spider-Man 1967, Episode 17
”The Terrible Triumph of Dr. Octopus”: Spider-Man fails to prevent Dr. Octopus from stealing Dr. Smarter’s nullifier. Afer some investigation, Spider-Man tracks down Dr. Octopus, but the evil villain has a devious trap waiting for the webslinger. ”Magic Malice”: The … Continue reading