Episode 98: The Replacements - Spider-Man

Continuing our occasional look into the characters that have taken on the identity of an already established hero, this installment covers those who have become the hero that was literally the face of Marvel for many years, Spider-Man, including one of his arch-nemeses.  Take a listen to get all the details.

The original.

The original.

The less original. (Ben’s “Scarlet Spider” costume)

The less original. (Ben’s “Scarlet Spider” costume)

And the first costume Ben wore as Spider-Man. (Sewing those fingers must have taken forever…)

And the first costume Ben wore as Spider-Man. (Sewing those fingers must have taken forever…)

The newest Spider-Ben.

The newest Spider-Ben.

Yes, this happened.

Yes, this happened.

If only there was some clue this was actually Doc Ock… Stares in tentacles

If only there was some clue this was actually Doc Ock… Stares in tentacles

Yeah you are.

Yeah you are.