(Recorded July 9, 2016)

In this episode, Kyle, Jack and Brian are joined by BlackNerdProblems.com’s Omar Holmon for a fun and spirited conversation about the first arc, characterizations, diversity on the page vs diversity behind the scenes, and plot devices used to rush into the next event (hint: ZZZT!).

• 0:00 – Intro; Welcome Omar, Miles is now a Champion
• 4:22 – Spider-Man #5 recap
• 5:26 – The handling of race in this arc – was it effective or cringeworthy? Would the writer’s background change a reader’s POV on characters like Gloria being “stereotypical” vs. “authentic?” Miles goes Super Saiyan. Is there a point to personal conflicts in this series? Diverse characters are great, but what about diverse creative teams?
• 45:39 – Our three-word reviews
• 46:50 – Thanks and Outro

Stuff that we mentioned in this episode:

• Brian’s review of Spider-Man #5 at Superior Spider-Talk
• Omar’s review of Spider-Man #2
• BlackNerdProblems: Miles Morales vs. Spider-Man: When You and Your Blackness Disagree
• Miles joins The Champions
• Death of X
• Secret Wars finale
• Super Saiyan
• Everybody Hates Chris: “Slap me into another nationality…”
• “How do you do, fellow kids?”
• Heel turn
• Riri Williams is Iron Man (probably for a year or two)
• Ta-Nahesi Coates’ Black Panther
• Jeff Lemire’s Moon Knight

Also check out:

• Omar Holmon
• Omar on Twitter
• BlackNerdProblems.com
• Kyle on Twitter
• Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know!
• Jack on Twitter; Jack’s show: Inter-Comics Podcast
• Brian’s site
• Our opening theme courtesy of Kevin D. Hartnell

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