Actually, a few years ago, ABC Family and Toon Disney aired the 60’s Spider-Man in addition to the two 80s series and the two 90s versions.

I’m going to be honest, but if you actually looked at more than three episodes, you’ll see that The Spectacular Spider-Man is possibly the best media interpretation of the mythos . . . ever. No limited-designed costumes, no Amazing Friends, no wooden-acting, no lack of the other core characters from the comics, no overrendered CGI backgrounds, no futuristic costume ala Batman Beyond, and no overrendered 3D cel-shaded characters with snarky MTV dialogue.

The designs could be a turnoff for some, but I think Sean and the others are doing a damned good job in creating a fluid environment. The continuity is tight, which is more than I can say for the comic equivalent. Events that occur in one episode still have resonance in another, and without endless flashbacks, as was the case in the early 90s series.

Nothing is even as it appears either. The revelation of the identity of the Green Goblin shocked a lot of folks, including the viewers. Nobody expected him so soon. By the way, there hasn’t been a better version of the Green Goblin ever. Even Spider-Man was impressed by his skills.

Nobody really likes Venom. Myself included. But the black costume storyline (well, three episodes so far) is impressing me, especially the fight Spider-Man had with the Sinister Six last weekend which the alien took control of Spider-Man without him even knowing. We all know what’s going to happen, but still, it’s a fun series that deserves a look after the first three episodes.

The pop-up is the same size as the thumbnail: great decision!!!