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* Mysterio, in his guise as a faux sorceror, shouts "fulminos venite!" before firing a bolt of lightning. This was a favorite incantation of the [[Archmage]]. | * Mysterio, in his guise as a faux sorceror, shouts "fulminos venite!" before firing a bolt of lightning. This was a favorite incantation of the [[Archmage]]. | ||
* Spider-Man asks a dismembered (and headless) Mysterio robot "what are you going to do, bite my kneecaps off?" The [[Xanatos Program]] asked the same question of Goliath in "[[Future Tense]]". Both are a reference to ''Monty Python and the Holy Grail.'' | * Spider-Man asks a dismembered (and headless) Mysterio robot "what are you going to do, bite my kneecaps off?" The [[Xanatos Program]] asked the same question of Goliath in "[[Future Tense]]". Both are a reference to ''Monty Python and the Holy Grail.'' | ||
| − | * When fighting a gigantic Sandman, Spider-Man asks himself "how am I supposed to beat up a beach?" The [[Archmage]] said "don't crow to loudly, after all what have you achieved? You beat up a beach." to the gargoyles in "[[Avalon Part One]]. | + | * When fighting a gigantic Sandman, Spider-Man asks himself "how am I supposed to beat up a beach?" The [[Archmage]] said "don't crow to loudly, after all what have you achieved? You beat up a beach." to the gargoyles in "[[Avalon Part One]]". |
| − | * In the Vault, Spider-Man is attacked by Mysterio's homuculi | + | * In the Vault, Spider-Man is attacked by Mysterio's homuculi, which are little gargoyle-like creatures. Watching it on a monitor, J. Jonah Jameson exclaims "they should have their own show!" |
| − | * Dr. Connors and his family leave New York for Florida, they board Flight 1057. Meanwhile, "Mr. Roman" boards flight 994 for the Cayman Islands. | + | * Dr. Connors and his family leave New York for Florida, they board Flight 1057. Meanwhile, "Mr. Roman" boards flight 994 for the Cayman Islands. 1057 and 994 are the dates of two gargoyle clan massacres. |
* "Mr. Roman" is an alias assumed by Norman Osborn. Osborn has also dyed his hair blond, and grew a mustache to hide his identity. As Mr. Roman, he bears a striking resemblance to [[John Castaway]]. | * "Mr. Roman" is an alias assumed by Norman Osborn. Osborn has also dyed his hair blond, and grew a mustache to hide his identity. As Mr. Roman, he bears a striking resemblance to [[John Castaway]]. | ||
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The Spectacular Spider-Man is the seventh animated series to depict the Marvel Comics' character and icon, Spider-Man. It is produced by Gargoyles co-creator, Greg Weisman and Gargoyles storyboard artist, Vic Cook.
The Spectacular Spider-Man follows the theme of "the education of Peter Parker" as he attends High School and has to deal with keeping his grades up, girls and the stresses of being a teenager, while at the same time protects New York City from criminals and supervillains such as the Green Goblin, the Vulture, Electro, Venom and Dr. Octopus.
The series premiered on Kids WB on March 8th, and at the moment, twenty-six episodes are in various stages of production. It is likely to be renewed for even more episodes.
Cast Members
The following Gargoyles cast members have or will be appearing in The Spectacular Spider-Man. They are listed in alphabetical order.
- Thom Adcox - Phineas Mason/Tinkerer, Homunculi.
- Ed Asner - Uncle Ben
- Jeff Bennett - Montana/Shocker, St. John Devereaux.
- Xander Berkeley - Quentin Beck/Mysterio
- Clancy Brown - Captain George Stacy, Alex O'Hirn/The Rhino
- Lacey Chabert - Gwen Stacy
- Jim Cummings - Crusher Hogan
- Keith David - L. Thompson Lincoln/Tombstone/The Big Man (Episode One only)
- Bill Fagerbakke - Morris Bench
- Elisa Gabrielli - Ashley Kafka
- Dorian Harewood - Doc Bromwell
- Clyde Kusatsu - Ted Twaki
- Kath Soucie - Martha Connors, Anna Watson
- Cree Summer - Glory Grant
- B.J. Ward - Mayor Waters
- Greg Weisman - Donald Menken
- Tom Wilson - Stan Carter
Both Gargoyles and The Spectacular Spider-Man were voice directed by Jamie Thomason.
References to Gargoyles in The Spectacular Spider-Man
- In the pilot episode, "The Survival of the Fittest", Spider-Man swings past stone gargoyles that bear a close resemblance to Hudson, Broadway and Goliath. Later in the episode, while battling the Vulture and the Enforcers, Spider-Man accidentally destroys a stone gargoyle that greatly resembles Broadway.
- While not an intentional reference, Max Dillon is transformed into Electro when he is shocked by electric eels in Curt Conners' laboratory. This is similar to Anton Sevarius' "death scene" in "Metamorphosis".
- Harry Osborn drinks from a vial labeled: OsCorp Globulin Green #994. 994 is the year of the Wyvern Massacre.
- Another gargoyle appears in a Haunted House ride on Coney Island in "Reaction".
- Mysterio, in his guise as a faux sorceror, shouts "fulminos venite!" before firing a bolt of lightning. This was a favorite incantation of the Archmage.
- Spider-Man asks a dismembered (and headless) Mysterio robot "what are you going to do, bite my kneecaps off?" The Xanatos Program asked the same question of Goliath in "Future Tense". Both are a reference to Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
- When fighting a gigantic Sandman, Spider-Man asks himself "how am I supposed to beat up a beach?" The Archmage said "don't crow to loudly, after all what have you achieved? You beat up a beach." to the gargoyles in "Avalon Part One".
- In the Vault, Spider-Man is attacked by Mysterio's homuculi, which are little gargoyle-like creatures. Watching it on a monitor, J. Jonah Jameson exclaims "they should have their own show!"
- Dr. Connors and his family leave New York for Florida, they board Flight 1057. Meanwhile, "Mr. Roman" boards flight 994 for the Cayman Islands. 1057 and 994 are the dates of two gargoyle clan massacres.
- "Mr. Roman" is an alias assumed by Norman Osborn. Osborn has also dyed his hair blond, and grew a mustache to hide his identity. As Mr. Roman, he bears a striking resemblance to John Castaway.
See also
- The Spectacular Spider-Man (TV series) at Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
