(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

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