Episode Review - Spider-Man: The 1967 Animated Series

Episode #11b - Here Comes Trubble
Original Episode Airdate - November 18, 1967
Miss Trubble uses a magical chest to summon mythological figures to commit robberies of ancient artifacts.

Review and Media by Stu
The first thing that should be said about this episode is how good Paul Soles delivery in the opening act is, especially his comments on his sanity. "You see it everyday." Brilliant!

I always like Soles in the role. I appreciate that he made the effort to distinguish Peter's voice from Spider-Man's, something that wasn't actually done again in animation until Neil Patrick Harris excellent performance in <Spider-Man: The New Animated Series.

Aside from signing the praises of Mr Soles, what does this episode have to offer? Well, a villain with a really dodgy motivation, and another spectacular use of Spider-Man's webbing. Yes folks, Spidey's amazing fluid can now defy gravity! It doesn't burn in fire either! The stuff of wonders!

Beside from that, it's an average episode. It's got more than it's fair share of Spidey poses, and it's actually a pretty looking episode, but the story is just your average tale, courtesy of your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man. (Sorry, I had to get that in somewhere. Couldn't resist!)

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