This 2008 Spider-Man Cartoon Shines A Spotlight On Some Underrated Villains

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While keeping track of the Marvel movies can be a bit daunting for some, each new release is an event and fans will talk both positively and negatively. Unfortunately, that level of cultural attention is simply not paid to the countless animated series that showcase the same characters, often with great results.

Spider-Man is consistently the first or second most popular superhero in the world, and that level of fame buys a character a near-constant stream of projects. It seems like there's always a movie or two in circulation, but the animated series come and go with much less fanfare, even when they gather a fanbase.

Spider-Man: Every Animated Version Of Green Goblin

The Spectacular Spider-Man premiered in 2008 on The CW's Kids' WB block before moving to its more long-running home on Disney XD. It was created by Greg Weisman and Victor Cook, both of whom have solid work in the long-suffering medium of action cartoons before and after the series. Weisman is best known for his work on the groundbreaking 90s Disney series Gargoyles, but he went on to co-develop the beloved DC Comics series, Young Justice. Cook worked on the underrated space western cartoon BraveStarr during the 80s and went on to direct many episodes of Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated. They were brought together by Sony to create the series as a direct-to-DVD project, but it gained popularity on Kids' TV. The show has been highly praised since its release for its handling of mature themes, action, high-school drama, and comedy.

The Spectacular Spider-Man takes inspiration from many comic book runs, along with a huge dose of Sam Raimi's take on the franchise, and blends them into a stellar distillation of the character. The show sees Peter Parker attending