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Spider-Man's Spectacular TV Return Is Scheduled

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March 8 will be a brand-new day for Spider-Man when the CW premieres the iconic Marvel Comics superhero's newest animated adventures. The Spectacular Spider-Man swings into the network's "Kids WB" lineup at 10 am/ET. In this latest animated incarnation (of which 26 half-hour episodes have been ordered), Peter Parker is a 16-year-old high-school junior who spent his summer vacation learning the ropes of being a superhero by handling muggers and other small-time criminals. "Frankly, it's been easy," says supervising producer Greg Weisman. "There just isn't anyone in his league that he's had to deal with up to this point." That'll change quickly when Spidey's famed rogues' gallery of comic-book villains start showing up: Vulture, Electro, Lizard, Doctor Octopus and, of course, Green Goblin. "We're really going to take Peter and put him through his paces," Weisman says. "He's got a lot to learn about life and school and fighting supervillains, and we're going to teach him one step at a time, although some steps will be more painful than others."

But it's not all gloom for our friendly neighborhood web-slinger. "This is a kid who loves being Spider-Man," Weisman says. "Life is tough as Peter Parker, but when he puts on the suit and he swings through the city, it’s a huge release for him. Now the irony is, the more time he spends as Spider-Man, the harder his life as Peter Parker becomes, so he needs that release. So there’s a vicious-circle element to it." — Rich Sands


Posted by TV Guide News
Jan 14, 2008 9:03 AM
I can't wait for everyone to see my new show.
Signed,
Your friendly neighborhood, Spider-Man!
Posted by Spider-Man
Jan 14, 2008 11:49 AM
It sounds as though this is going to be an adaption of the characters from Ultimate Spider-Man comics. Is that right? If so, woo-hoo, but why not call the show Ultimate Spider-Man? Just quibbling. :)
Posted by TV Gord
Jan 14, 2008 12:39 PM
there are the animated movies to consider. ultimate spider-man would definitely be better than the iron man and dr. strange features.
Posted by RileyPGiles
Jan 14, 2008 12:47 PM
I think there already was a cartoon called ultimate spider-man. It only laster half a season so they do not want to confuse the two.
Posted by ComicBookGuy
Jan 14, 2008 1:09 PM
The previous show was Spider-Man Unlimited.
Posted by brimicbed
Jan 14, 2008 1:18 PM
I highly doubt this is an adaptation of Ultimate Spider-man.
Last issue featured a father plummeting his son to death,
and then committing suicide by cop!
Fun Saturday morning children's fare?:OWell, maybe if the "plummetees" were some of those Bratz.......?<img border=">
Posted by Mr. Furley
Jan 14, 2008 1:39 PM
March 8 will be a brand-new day for Spider-Man ...

Given how the comics recently had a storyline called "Brand New Day," I wonder if any of the TVGuide.com staff are comic readers.

This series looks good. (Definitely better than the new Transformers cartoon.)
Posted by ValkyrieX
Jan 14, 2008 1:51 PM
When I first started reading this story I wasn't really that interested, until I saw that it's produced by Greg Weisman. He was the person responsable for one of my all time favorite animated shows 'Gargoyles' (well, first 2 seasons that is). Now I can't wait.
Posted by matt1158
Jan 14, 2008 2:37 PM
"Brand new day" Really?

You're just waiving red flags in front of the bulls.

matt1158: if you're a fan of Weisman and Gargoyles, seek out a local comics store to get the Gargoyles comic from SLG. It's his continuation of the series from where he left off at the end of Season 2 (well after the first episode of s3, but you get the idea).
Posted by videobeagle
Jan 14, 2008 2:48 PM
Hate the look. Won't bet watching unless I see some amazing villain designs.
Posted by achyfakey
Jan 14, 2008 4:40 PM
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