(Recorded July 9, 2016) In this episode, Kyle, Jack and Brian are joined by BlackNerdProblems.com’s Omar Holmon for a fun and spirited conversation about the first arc, characterizations, diversity on the page vs diversity behind the scenes, and plot devices used to rush into the next event (hint: ZZZT!). * 0:00 – Intro; Welcome Omar, Miles is now a Champion * 4:22 – Spider-Man #5 recap * 5:26 – The handling of race in this arc – was it effective or cringeworthy? Would the writer’s background change a reader’s POV on characters like Gloria being “stereotypical” vs. “authentic?” Miles goes Super Saiyan. Is there a point to personal conflicts in this series? Diverse characters are great, but what about diverse creative teams? * 45:39 – Our three-word reviews * 46:50 – Thanks and Outro Stuff that we mentioned in this episode: * Brian’s review of Spider-Man #5 at Superior Spider-Talk * Omar’s review of Spider-Man #2 * BlackNerdProblems: Miles Morales vs. Spider-Man: When You and Your Blackness Disagree * Miles joins The Champions * Death of X * Secret Wars finale * Super Saiyan * Everybody Hates Chris: “Slap me into another nationality…” * “How do you do, fellow kids?” * Heel turn * Riri Williams is Iron Man (probably for a year or two) * Ta-Nahesi Coates’ Black Panther * Jeff Lemire’s Moon Knight Also check out: * Omar Holmon * Omar on Twitter * BlackNerdProblems.com * Kyle on Twitter * Kyle’s site: Nerds Unchained. Interested in writing for the site? Just let Kyle know! * Jack on Twitter; Jack’s show: Inter-Comics Podcast * Brian’s site * Our opening theme courtesy of Kevin D. Hartnell PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR iTUNES PAGE TO LEAVE A REVIEW (and pick up free Marvel digital comics)! Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear from you: Send us your comments at feedback@ultimatespinpodcast.com! If you send us an mp3 with a comment or question, we’ll feature it in the show!