"The Spectacular Spider-Man" (2008) TV series

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Creator:

Stan Lee

Seasons:

1 | 2

Genre:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

Plot:

An animated television show that focuses on a 16-year-old Peter Parker and the origins of Spider-Man.

Plot Keywords:

Marvel Entertainment | Based On Comic | Spiderman | Superhero

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Josh Keaton	...	Peter Parker / ... (26 episodes, 2008-2009)
Lacey Chabert	...	Gwen Stacy (24 episodes, 2008-2009)
Joshua LeBar	...	Flash Thompson / ... (21 episodes, 2008-2009)
Grey DeLisle	...	Sally Avril / ... (19 episodes, 2008-2009)
James Arnold Taylor	...	Harry Osborn / ... (18 episodes, 2008-2009)
Alanna Ubach	...	Liz Allan / ... (18 episodes, 2008-2009)
Vanessa Marshall	...	Mary Jane Watson / ... (17 episodes, 2008-2009)
Clancy Brown	...	George Stacy / ... (16 episodes, 2008-2009)
Deborah Strang	...	Aunt May Parker (16 episodes, 2008-2009)
Steve Blum	...	Green Goblin / ... (15 episodes, 2008-2009)
Alan Rachins	...	Norman Osborn (15 episodes, 2008-2009)
Daran Norris	...	J. Jonah Jameson / ... (14 episodes, 2008-2009)
Andrew Kishino	...	Kenny 'King' Kong / ... (14 episodes, 2008-2009)
Phil LaMarr	...	Randy Robertson / ... (14 episodes, 2008-2009)
Ben Diskin	...	Eddie Brock / ... (13 episodes, 2008-2009)
Kevin Michael Richardson	...	L. Thompson Lincoln / ... (13 episodes, 2008-2009)
John Di Maggio	...	Hammerhead / ... (12 episodes, 2008-2009)
Peter MacNicol	...	Dr. Otto Octavius / ... (12 episodes, 2008-2009)

Also Known As:

The Amazing Spider-Man (USA) (working title)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:TV-Y7 | Australia:PG

Company:

Adelaide Productions

Trivia:

Dee Bradley Baker reprises his role as the voice of Dr. Curt Connors/the Lizard on this cartoon series. Baker had previously provided the voice of the Lizard in the 2000 "Spider-Man" video game for the Nintendo 64 and Playstation game consoles, and was the voice for Dr. Curt Connors in the 2001 Playstation sequel game "Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro".

Movie Connections:

Featured in Stylizing Spidey (2009) (V)

Different from the previous Incarnations but still GREAT watching!

This isn't the same old rehashed Peter Parker/Spiderman mythology that fans can recite by heart. It's original, witty, and definitely creative in its execution that still keeps the spirit of everything we know and love about Spiderman. Remember, just as Marvel Comics released Amazing Spiderman, Spectacular Spiderman, & a host of other Spiderman spin offs that each maintained their own plot lines this show does just the same thing.

In this the Spectacular Spiderman, the writers have successfully taken the main characters in Peter Parker's life and updated them with 2008 lifestyles and diverse cultures and issues. Most important, they've mixed GREAT action sequences with outstanding writing and characterization. In addition, the voice actors and storyboarding are all top notch that I can only hope to see continue for several more seasons.

Shows like this one and Avatar just remind me that great animation is still fun to watch no matter what age or what generation you may be.

Respectfully, Carter p.s. look up Bob Carter & know that I speak from some experience in this area.