Comics on Consoles

In this edition of the Comics on Consoles: Back-up Feature, host Chris Clow takes a look at the development of Sony IE and Camouflaj’s Iron Man VR, which was announced in 2019 before enduring developmental delays including a roadblock presented by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Now with a firm release date of July 3rd locked into place, a full-featured demo of the game has been released and Chris can’t wait to tell you about it! Plus, in the discussion portion, Chris is joined by his Batman-On-Film colleague, Super Mario Bros. Movie Archive webmaster and a game developer from Deep Silver Volition, Ryan Hoss!

Comics on Consoles theme, "A Hero Rises," by Chris "Kiku" Kubiak. Audio captured by UploadVR.

For this edition of the Comics on Consoles: Back-up Feature, host Chris Clow shares his review and impressions of the seminal 2018 release Marvel’s Spider-Man, developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment exclusively for the PlayStation 4.

With the exodus of Batman and Rocksteady Studios from the comics-based gaming landscape, the characters of Marvel and a new philosophy on gaming have stepped up to the plate to fill the void. How successful is it, though? Then in the discussion portion, Chris is joined by longtime podcasting collaborator and co-host of The Comic Binge podcast, the one and only Spidey super-fan Paul Hermann!

Comics on Consoles theme, "A Hero Rises," by Chris "Kiku" Kubiak. Audio captured on PS4 Pro.

Comics on Consoles host Chris Clow checks in with the listeners of the show to explain the long absence that the show has had, as well as a change to the in-development Issue #12. Plus, Chris announces the availability of Comics on Consoles Back-up Features, the new smaller-scale episodes that will help to bridge the gap to issue #12!

Welcome back to Comics on Consoles!

Coinciding with the release of Insomniac Games' new project MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN and on the heels of ISSUE #11, COMICS ON CONSOLES is back with an all-new discussion revolving around SPIDER-MAN, developed by Neversoft Games and published by Activision in the year 2000!

Joining Chris to talk about the Spider-Man character, his history in gaming, and the legacy of the 2000 game are three very special guests: comics gaming historian and Marvel Games alum CHRIS BAKER (Superhero.VG, WRONG! Retro Games, You Messed Up Our Comic Book Heroes), ComicGamersAssemble.com webmaster and author BLAIR FARRELL, and PANELS TO PIXELS YouTube host JOSH SUTTON all assemble to talk about a momentous character and video game ahead of the latest adventure from Insomniac!

Plus, Chris announces the subject of ISSUE #12! If you haven't already, be sure to listen to ISSUE #11, which features the the main informational portion for the subject!

Comics on Consoles theme, "A Hero Rises," by Chris "Kiku" Kubiak. Spider-Man video game score by Tommy Tallarico.

Coinciding with the release of Insomniac Games' new project MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN, COMICS ON CONSOLES returns as host CHRIS CLOW takes a look back at one of the most important comic book video games ever created: SPIDER-MAN, developed by Neversoft Games and published by Activision in the year 2000!

Perhaps Marvel Comics' most singular icon, Chris also explores the creation of Spider-Man at the hands of comics creators STAN LEE, STEVE DITKO, and JACK KIRBY, while also delving into the climate of (pretty bad) 3D superhero games that were quickly saved by the Webslinger just in the nick of time.

Plus, Chris announces the subject of ISSUE #12! When you're finished, be sure to listen to ISSUE #11.1, which features the returning discussion portion for this issue's subject game!

Comics on Consoles theme, "A Hero Rises," by Chris "Kiku" Kubiak. Spider-Man video game score by Tommy Tallarico. For a full list of information sources used in this issue, visit this episode's page at ComicsOnConsoles.com.

==Creator's Note==

This issue of Comics on Consoles makes reference to the integral role played by DC Comics editor Julius Schwartz in shaping the editorial priorities at the publisher in the 1950s and 60s, leading to the creation of the Justice League of America. Just prior to this issue's publication, substantive allegations of habitual sexual misconduct on Schwartz's part were brought to wider public prominence, which is when I became aware of them. The episode makes no mention of this element of Schwartz's history because I was unaware of it.

I encourage anyone looking for full context surrounding these allegations to read the initial blog post that brought them to greater prominence, and to understand that my effort here was not in an attempt to sweep these allegations and their implications under the rug. I believe in hearing, listening to and believing survivors, and am adding this additional context after the fact in the interest of full disclosure.