013: ACP Spiderman: Reign (2006-2007)

013: ACP Spiderman: Reign (2006-2007)

Author: Greg Driver July 12, 2017 Duration: 1:01:46

Ace Comicals Presents Kaare Andrews' Spiderman: Reign

Greg, Rahul and Leon get to grips with what works and what doesn't with the 2006-2007 Spiderman story!

Spiderman: Reign is a small window into a dark future where we find Peter Parker who in his Twilight years, struggling with his past and wrestling with his demons, is forced to return as Spiderman to confront an authoritarian regime that has New York firmly in its iron grip through a militarised police force known as "The Reign".

Notes:

Throughout this episode we make reference to Frank Miller and Klaus Janson's The Dark Knight Returns. You can learn more about this book here

Also watch this space! There will be an upcoming blog and vlog, which will further explore Spiderman: Reign and delve deeper into some of the themes, as well as the relationship between this book and The Dark Knight Returns.

So listen to our thoughts and please subscribe!

You can also get in touch at acecomicals@gmail.com

Ace Comicals, over and out!


Hosted by Greg Driver, Ace Comicals is a fortnightly conversation that digs into the vast, colourful world of sequential art. Alongside co-hosts Leon and Rahul, Greg explores everything from mainstream monthly issues and graphic novels to the more obscure corners of the medium-think newspaper strips, film adaptations, and even those spontaneous stories doodled on napkins. The discussion is driven by a genuine enthusiasm for how art and text combine to tell stories, offering insights that are as thoughtful as they are passionate. This isn't a dry critique; it's the sound of friends dissecting what they love, with all the tangents and deep dives that come naturally. The entire podcast benefits from the distinctive visual flair of artist Anthony Smith, who provides the logos and artwork. Whether you're a lifelong collector or just curious about the form, each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a lively chat where the only rule is a shared appreciation for the craft. You'll come away with new perspectives on familiar works and a list of titles you might have otherwise missed.
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