Make Mine Mayday

Zach and Kelly discuss Mayday’s most recent appearances in the form of the SPIDER-VERSE UNLIMITED online comics that are exclusive to Marvel Unlimited’s subscribers. This four-part story tells the tale of Benji and Mayday going to the carnival, and not everything is as it seems… ABOUT MAKE MINE MAYDAY Make Mine Mayday was created by Kelly McDaniel and Zach Joiner to chronicle the series, from the beginning, and the entirety of the MC2 (Earth-982) Universe. Created By Writers Tom DeFalco & Larry Hama, Pencilers Ron Frenz, Pat Olliffe, Paul Ryan, and Ron Lim, with contributions by Al Williamson, John Livesay,... Continue reading

Kelly and Zach RETURN to the Spider-Verse, once again detailing Mayday’s involvement with 2023’s SPIDER-MAN series that ran for 12 issues. In this adventure, Zach and Kelly will go over the details of who SHATHRA is, why the OTHER is a thing, and why has Mayday turned into a Spider-Wasp?! ABOUT MAKE MINE MAYDAY Make Mine Mayday was created by Kelly McDaniel and Zach Joiner to chronicle the series, from the beginning, and the entirety of the MC2 (Earth-982) Universe. Created By Writers Tom DeFalco & Larry Hama, Pencilers Ron Frenz, Pat Olliffe, Paul Ryan, and Ron Lim, with contributions... Continue reading

After the events of Web Warriors, Mayday was scarcely seen until in 2018 when a new multiversal event occurred, called SPIDER-GEDDON. This 5-issue event series (With 21 other tie-in issues LITERALLY) took place in the final months of 2018 (Cover dated into 2019.) and the main star was Miles Morales, an Academy Award-winning Character. This time, based upon a story by Dan Slott, Christos Gage comes in and adds some of his touches and flair to the storyline (Like the first appearance in comics of Spider-Man PS4/PS5). The main story we will be focusing on is one of the tie-in... Continue reading

Web Warriors was an 11-issue series that spun its web in the aftermath of Jonathan Hickman’s Secret Wars mega-event and the Spider-Verse event in 2015. Mayday plays a supporting role in the series, and Kelly and Zach will tackle the final 5 issues of the title, focusing on her involvement. ISSUES COVERED THIS EPISODE: Web Warriors 7-11 ABOUT MAKE MINE MAYDAY Make Mine Mayday was created by Kelly McDaniel and Zach Joiner to chronicle the series, from the beginning, and the entirety of the MC2 (Earth-982) Universe. Created By Writers Tom DeFalco & Larry Hama, Pencilers Ron Frenz, Pat Olliffe,... Continue reading

In 2015, Marvel did a line-wide crossover event where all titles were put on hiatus and published a wave of new titles as part of the Secret Wars event by Jonathan Hickman. As a part of this event, a 5 issue mini-series was published titled Battleworld: Spider-Island. In this 5-part story, each issue had a back-up story dealing with the outcome of Spider-Island. Zach will go into detail the history of what this all meant, and some reactions. ISSUES COVERED THIS EPISODE: Spider-Island (2015) 1-5 ABOUT MAKE MINE MAYDAY Make Mine Mayday was created by Kelly McDaniel and Zach Joiner... Continue reading

Kelly and Zach are back, recovering from the last episode. Zach hated the book so much that he packed up his entire house and moved. (Not really) The two return with a bit of a Palette cleanser with the Spider-Verse Team-Up #3 storyline (With Tom, Ron, and Sal doing the story) before returning to the main storyline with the back half of Spider-Verse. Also: More behind-the-scenes thoughts and a bit of history with this part of the story. CREDITS:HOSTS: Zach Joiner and Kelly McDanielGUEST HOST: Neil BogenriderGRAPHICS BY: Zach Joiner (Youtube) & Kelly McDaniel (Apple/Podcast)PRODUCER: Neil BogenriderEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Zach Joiner... Continue reading

Finally… Spider-Verse! In one of our most anticipated episodes, we finally tackle the 2014 Spider-Man Event SPIDER-VERSE. In this episode, we will cover Amazing Spider-Man (Vol 3) 8-12, the first part of the story, with a second episode covering the rest. CREDITS:HOSTS: Kelly McDaniel and Zach JoinerGRAPHICS BY: Zach Joiner (Youtube Art), & Kelly McDaniel (Apple/Podcast Art)PRODUCER: Neil BogenriderEXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Zach Joiner & Kelly McDanielCO-FOUNDERS, SPIDEY-DUDE.COM: Zach and Dee JoinerCO-FOUNDERS: SPIDEYDUDE RADIO NETWORK: Zach Joiner & Joshua Lapin-Bertone Issues covered in this episode: ASM Vol 3 #8-12 [Covers Below] ABOUT MAKE MINE MAYDAY Make Mine Mayday was created by Kelly... Continue reading

Join Kelly and Zach as they start their Multiverse Shenanigans (TM) with the CAPTAIN AMERICA CORP, a book that was published back in 2010 with our girl AMERICAN DREAM as part of a Roger Stern-led adventure through time and space. It’s a wacky one for sure. Join us live! (Or after the fact via video and audio!) ABOUT MAKE MINE MAYDAY Make Mine Mayday was created by Kelly McDaniel and Zach Joiner to chronicle the series, from the beginning, and the entirety of the MC2 (Earth-982) Universe. Created By Writers Tom DeFalco & Larry Hama, Pencilers Ron Frenz, Pat Olliffe,... Continue reading

Bit of a disclaimer for listeners of this episode:Zach had terrible issues with his internet. So with editing of this audio edition, he did his best to stitch together the audio as best he could so it would make more sense. Hopefully it’s helpful. He will include the video down below. After 150 issues, (0-100, 1 Annual, Wizard ½, 0-30 of ASG, 11 digital issues, 4 issue mini series and this issue) Spider-Girl’s run with Tom DeFalco as the writer (For every issue but 51) comes to a close with this Landmark final issue. This one’s a big one. In... Continue reading

Kelly and Zach are tackling what Kelly affectionately calls “Spider-Girl Vs. The Punisher” aka Spectacular Spider-Girl 1-4. In this episode, Zach and Kelly will tackle the four issues, and explain the outrage that occurred upon the publishing of the first issue, the seismic changes that were coming, and more, as they prepare for SPIDER-GIRL: THE END… next episode! Listen to the Audio or watch the episode below! ABOUT MAKE MINE MAYDAY Make Mine Mayday was created by Kelly McDaniel and Zach Joiner to chronicle the series, from the beginning, and the entirety of the MC2 (Earth-982) Universe. Created By Writers... Continue reading

Zach and Kelly return to wrap up the digital era of Spectacular Spider-Girl! ABOUT MAKE MINE MAYDAY Make Mine Mayday was created by Kelly McDaniel and Zach Joiner to chronicle the series, from the beginning, and the entirety of the MC2 (Earth-982) Universe. Created By Writers Tom DeFalco & Larry Hama, Pencilers Ron Frenz, Pat Olliffe, Paul Ryan, and Ron Lim, with contributions by Al Williamson, John Livesay, and Sal Buscema on inks, the series is a time capsule of a self-contained alternate universe, is among the most expansive in Marvel’s publishing history. Spider-Girl, the first volume is still the... Continue reading

Zach and Kelly are back talking about the next 4 issues of Spectacular Spider-Girl! In this episode:-The Jersey Devil?-Someone Kidnaps April?-Fury’s back?-TEAM-UP?! ABOUT MAKE MINE MAYDAY Make Mine Mayday was created by Kelly McDaniel and Zach Joiner to chronicle the series, from the beginning, and the entirety of the MC2 (Earth-982) Universe. Created By Writers Tom DeFalco & Larry Hama, Pencilers Ron Frenz, Pat Olliffe, Paul Ryan, and Ron Lim, with contributions by Al Williamson, John Livesay, and Sal Buscema on inks, the series is a time capsule of a self-contained alternate universe, is among the most expansive in Marvel’s... Continue reading

Zach and Kelly Tackle the first four chapters of the Digital Spider-Girl Comics that were published on Marvel Comics Digital (later rebranded as Marvel Unlimited). ABOUT MAKE MINE MAYDAY Make Mine Mayday was created by Kelly McDaniel and Zach Joiner to chronicle the series, from the beginning, and the entirety of the MC2 (Earth-982) Universe. Created By Writers Tom DeFalco & Larry Hama, Pencilers Ron Frenz, Pat Olliffe, Paul Ryan, and Ron Lim, with contributions by Al Williamson, John Livesay, and Sal Buscema on inks, the series is a time capsule of a self-contained alternate universe, is among the most... Continue reading

One of the things we set out to do was be as comprehensive as possible when it comes to looking back at the series and all the stories that are Spider-Girl related. As a result, we’re covering several issues in this episode that aren’t always easy to find, or maybe people who just read the Series have no clue about. As a result, this special long-form episode of the podcast will tackle the following stories that were largely in anthologies that were published at the time. Stories Covered in this episode with the issues they were published in: Spider-Man Family... Continue reading

This is it: The final episode of our AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL coverage. Zach and Kelly will take you through to the end of the series and what was going on behind the scenes at the time. Books Covered in this Episode: Amazing Spider-Girl 28, 29 & 30. They also tackle the mythical issue 31 since Zach messed up the thumbnail, and take you on the ride for the start of the Spider-Girl Digital Era of books. #makeminemayday #makeminemarvel #marvelcomics #comicbooks #comicbookreviews #amazingspidergirl #spideyduderadionetwork #spiderman #peterparker #normanosborn ABOUT MAKE MINE MAYDAYMake Mine Mayday was created by Kelly McDaniel and Zach Joiner to... Continue reading

Back when we started this show, we always wanted to have the three guys who left an indelible mark on Spider-Girl and the world of the MC2: Writer Tom DeFalco and Artists Ron Frenz and Pat Olliffe. In this episode, Kelly and Zach will talk about the creation of the series, and its fans, and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the cover date to What If?! 105! And take your questions as well!Programming note: There were some technical difficulties during the production of this episode. Zach has done his best to edit those things out and did a whole new... Continue reading

Zach and Kelly are back talking about the landmark 25th issue of Amazing Spider-Girl, along with some ranting about current events, and a HUGE announcement for the next episode! ABOUT MAKE MINE MAYDAYMake Mine Mayday was created by Kelly McDaniel and Zach Joiner to chronicle the series, from the beginning, and the entirety of the MC2 (Earth-982) Universe. Created By Writers Tom DeFalco & Larry Hama, Pencilers Ron Frenz, Pat Olliffe, Paul Ryan, and Ron Lim, with contributions by Al Williamson, John Livesay, and Sal Buscema on inks, the series is a time capsule of a self-contained alternate universe, is... Continue reading

A new year, and a new… May?! May’s world is shaken by a New May, and we also have the return of some old friends! ABOUT MAKE MINE MAYDAYMake Mine Mayday was created by Kelly McDaniel and Zach Joiner to chronicle the series, from the beginning, and the entirety of the MC2 (Earth-982) Universe. Created By Writers Tom DeFalco & Larry Hama, Pencilers Ron Frenz, Pat Olliffe, Paul Ryan, and Ron Lim, with contributions by Al Williamson, John Livesay, and Sal Buscema on inks, the series is a time capsule of a self-contained alternate universe, is among the most expansive... Continue reading

Kelly and Zach are back talking about the American Dream Mini-Series, which ran for 5 issues, and gives more context to the title character! This was the final episode of 2022, before starting the new year off right with Brand New May! ABOUT MAKE MINE MAYDAYMake Mine Mayday was created by Kelly McDaniel and Zach Joiner to chronicle the series, from the beginning, and the entirety of the MC2 (Earth-982) Universe. Created By Writers Tom DeFalco & Larry Hama, Pencilers Ron Frenz, Pat Olliffe, Paul Ryan, and Ron Lim, with contributions by Al Williamson, John Livesay, and Sal Buscema on... Continue reading

Zach and Kelly Return to discuss: A new Crimeboss? Hobby and May: SIDE BY SIDE?! May Vs Arana! ABOUT MAKE MINE MAYDAYMake Mine Mayday was created by Kelly McDaniel and Zach Joiner to chronicle the series, from the beginning, and the entirety of the MC2 (Earth-982) Universe. Created By Writers Tom DeFalco & Larry Hama, Pencilers Ron Frenz, Pat Olliffe, Paul Ryan, and Ron Lim, with contributions by Al Williamson, John Livesay, and Sal Buscema on inks, the series is a time capsule of a self-contained alternate universe, is among the most expansive in Marvel’s publishing history. Spider-Girl, the first... Continue reading