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Panel of the Day April 25, 2018 2

Panel of the Day #76 (Ditko!)

Then it was revealed that Betty was just dreaming. Peter’s secret is still safe (for now)! Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #34 Published: c. January, 1966? Cover Date: March, 1966 “The Thrill of the Hunt!” Plot: […]

Panel of the Day April 18, 2018 0

Panel(s) of the Day #69 (Ditko!)

by Adam Schingle

It’s been a long time coming, but Gwen Stacy is finally here! What’s on her mind? What does “tumble” mean in this instance? It can’t be something sexual… can it? Seems like a risky move […]

Panel of the Day April 11, 2018 1

Panel of the Day #62 (Ditko!)

by Adam Schingle

This better be worth it, or Spidey’s webs are cooked! Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #21 Published: c. December, 1964? Cover Date: February, 1965 “Where Flies the Beetle…!” Writer: Stan Lee Artist: Steve Ditko Inker: Steve […]

Panel of the Day April 4, 2018 1

Panel(s) of the Day #55 (Ditko!)

by Adam Schingle

Sandman better watch out, because it looks like Spidey means business! Who knows what he’ll do with that thing! Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #4 Published: c. July, 1963? Cover Date: September, 1963 “Nothing Can Stop… […]

Panel of the Day March 28, 2018 4

Panel of the Day #48 (Ditko!)

by Adam Schingle

Gotta love those acrobatic Ditko poses! I’m no expert, but there’s a sense of dynamism here that I think a lot of modern stuff is lacking. Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #30 Published: c. September, 1965? […]

Tangled Webs March 20, 2018 5

Tangled Web: Spider-Archie and the Illusion of Change

by Thomas Mets

In the last entry, I wrote about two conflicting views on Spider-Man: whether the appeal of the character is that he has grown, or whether it is that he is young. This ties to another argument […]

Panel of the Day March 14, 2018 6

Panel of the Day #34 (Ditko!)

by Adam Schingle

Today, we’re going back to where it all began: I hate to make light of such a serious situation, but… Peter, you done goofed! Amazing Fantasy (Vol. 1) #15 Published: c. June, 1962? Cover Date: […]

Panel of the Day February 28, 2018 2

Panel of the Day #20 (Ditko!)

by Adam Schingle

Today I close out the month with an excerpt from the most legendary and influential tale in Spider-Man’s 55+ year history, with art from the master himself: This has to be my favorite Spider-Man quote […]

Panel of the Day February 18, 2018 0

Panel of the Day #10 (Splash Page Sunday!)

by Adam Schingle

Today in Splash Page Sunday: Web-Head Vs. Fishbowl Head by Sturdy Steve Ditko! Instead of a drum solo, I’m imagining ol’ Web-Head tapping on Mysterio’s fishbowl like a pair of bongos. Amazing Spider-Man Annual (Vol. […]

Panel of the Day February 9, 2018 6

Panel(s) of the Day #1

by Adam Schingle

Welcome one and all to an exciting new Crawlspace feature: Panel of the Day (because SOMEONE demanded it! Maybe?)! Here we will take a gander at panels (sometimes multiple, sometimes splash pages… whatever I can […]

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Allen Francis on Near-Mint Amazing Fantasy #15 Auctioned Off For…..: “I wish I had a key issue like this! If you have a comic book store or collectibles expert on…” Jan 8, 13:36
Allen Francis on Ryan’s selling off his entire Comic Collection and leaving comics: “I know this is several years too late, but I hope you were successful. I moved to Manila from NYC…” Jan 8, 12:26
Gevorg on 1994 Spider-Man Double Review-“Shriek of the Vulture” and “The Final Nightmare”: “Why can’t Toomes be mad person who goes against anyone who speaks ill, rightfully or not? And he wasn’t busy…” Jan 5, 12:02
John S. on Spider-Tracer: “Venom: The Last Dance” Easter Eggs and References *SPOILERS!*: “Actually the “Red Goblin” is actually named Lava though I feel it was inspired by Ultimate Carnage and Rascal. The…” Jan 3, 21:54
Gevorg on 1994 Spider-Man Double Review-“Tablet of Time” and “Ravages of Time”: “1. Don’t spoil who got tablet 2. “boring, confusing” – I’d say captivating, and with no confusion, except some small…” Jan 3, 10:36
Evan Berry on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #64 (Legacy #958): “The 8 Deaths of Spider-Man. Part 3: “King of Pain” (1): “@Hornacek – Yeah, in my experience there are fewer things less insufferable than people who are smug and self-congratulatory and…” Jan 3, 07:28
Hornacek on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #64 (Legacy #958): “The 8 Deaths of Spider-Man. Part 3: “King of Pain” (1): “@Evan Berry: I get the feeling that Lowe chooses to show these negative letters because he legitimately thinks that his…” Jan 2, 20:56
Evan Berry on Crawlspace in 2024: “Congratulations, Brad! (Although, I’m pretty sure one million of those visits were me checking for Spider-Jeopardy!) Thank you for having…” Jan 2, 14:09
Evan Berry on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #64 (Legacy #958): “The 8 Deaths of Spider-Man. Part 3: “King of Pain” (1): “Correction: “Sensational” should be “Spectacular.” I confused my adjectives. Also, happy New Year, everyone!” Jan 2, 11:22

Panel of the Day #76 (Ditko!)

Panel(s) of the Day #69 (Ditko!)

Panel of the Day #62 (Ditko!)

Panel(s) of the Day #55 (Ditko!)

Panel of the Day #48 (Ditko!)

Tangled Web: Spider-Archie and the Illusion of Change

Panel of the Day #34 (Ditko!)

Panel of the Day #20 (Ditko!)

Panel of the Day #10 (Splash Page Sunday!)

Panel(s) of the Day #1

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