"Interactions" Discussion Thread

[PJBoy]

Synopsis:
"Peter Parker and Spider-Man both try to make connections. Nerdy Pete attempts to tutor the popular Liz Allan, while Spidey reaches out to stop a new menace: Electro."

Crispin Freeman voices Electro, and Alanna Ubach voices Liz.

The episode was written by Kevin Hopps and directed by Troy Adomitis.

[Arcturus]

Excellent!

[Web-Head]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/DarthVader28/Electro2.gif
A look at Electro from this episode. Thanks to GoldGoblin for the picture.

[Visionary]

He's got no face. :D

[ironman29758]

I like this picture

[Spider-ManHero12]

I really think this episode will be great. Do you guys think Spidey will use gloves so that he doesn't get electricuted like in the comics? I really think it's a possibility. :up:

[ironman29758]

I thought I saw his mouth and eyes


but I like the first meeting with electro in Ultimate Spider-man and ASM issue 9 and what spider-man did to take him down in both version and hope they use that.

[weezerspider]

The show starts Saturday!!!!!!!!!??? Since when? I thought it started in March?

[PJBoy]

The show starts Saturday!!!!!!!!!??? Since when? I thought it started in March?
March 08 actually.

First post edited. ;)

[3dman27]

anybody have the synopsis to this episode

[Web-Head]

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0802/10/electro4.jpg
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0802/10/electro1.jpg
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0802/10/electro2.jpg
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0802/10/electro3.jpg

[Shocker 9000]

^ Wow nice design for electro! Way to design around the old goofy costume and still be loyal. Where are you getting these screen shots?

[Web-Head]

^ Wow nice design for electro! Way to design around the old goofy costume and still be loyal. Where are you getting these screen shots?

www.comicscontinuum.com (http://www.comicscontinuum.com) provides most of the news we get.

[Spider-ManHero12]

Thank god for Comics Continuum. If it wasn't for them, we wouldn't have half as much news as we do now.

[weezerspider]

March 08 actually.

First post edited. ;)

Ok, thanks. man, that typo got me excited. lol

[PJBoy]

Just asked to HR to chage the name of the thread, he did it! ;)

[Ratcrawler]

He looks like Skullker from Danny Phantom. :) Electro's a hard redesign.

[Kal-El 8]

Sweet Liz Allen is introduced .

[Visionary]

Liz Allan, I'd tap it. And don't go telling me that she's a fictional character...

[vinny2]

I Love Liz Allan. They totally ignored her in the 90's until the wedding where she suddenly decides that she loves Harry. Yeah, that came out of nowhere. Here's hoping Liz plays a much larger role.

[Spider-ManHero12]

I can't wait to see Liz hanging around with Flash in high school like she did in the early days of the comics. :up:

[vinny2]

I can't wait to see Liz hanging around with Flash in high school like she did in the early days of the comics. :up:

Simple high school math:

One uber popular girl + one nerd with a crush on said popular girl + tutoring time = one jealous high school jock.

Classic.

[Spider-ManHero12]

Simple high school math:

One uber popular girl + one nerd with a crush on said popular girl + tutoring time = one jealous high school jock.

Classic. Defenitley, and I'm looking foward to those types of things in this show.

[Green Goblin 1964]

Get ready to piss on yourselves!




:wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0802/20/electro.jpg

[Spider-ManHero12]

Get ready to piss on yourselves!




:wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0802/20/electro.jpg OMG!!! that looks awesome! Where did that come from? :wow:

[PJBoy]

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0802/20/electro.jpg
Awesome!! :up:

OMG!!! that looks awesome! Where did that come from? :wow:
Comics Continuum.

[Web-Head]

Get ready to piss on yourselves!




:wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0802/20/electro.jpg
That is the best redesign yet. Perfect!

[Green Goblin 1964]

That is the best redesign yet. Perfect!Yep, simple but effective.

[Spider-ManHero12]

Comics Continuum. I already found out where it came form much early today when I looked in the "New Spider-Man Animated series" thread. Thanks anyway, though. :yay:

[Ratcrawler]

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0802/20/electro.jpg
"Not now! I'm lactating!"

[3dman27]

That is the best redesign yet. Perfect!

true buthe looks like an electric GHOST RIDER to me

[PJBoy]

I already found out where it came form much early today when I looked in the "New Spider-Man Animated series" thread. Thanks anyway, though. :yay:
:cwink:

[IamProdigy]

What are those tubes for? He has the power of electricity, and the tubes aren't really needed unless those are the only source of breathing...

[Webhead2006]

I am thinking the suit is probably to keep him stable so he doesnt over load or something.

[IamProdigy]

Well, I thought it was just an electrician's uniform, and since the accident, he wasn't able to take the uniform off, but I'm just wondering about the tubes connected to his chest.

[Webhead2006]

Sweet idea for electro its an isolation suit to protect him from overloading.

[Web-Head]

Sweet idea for electro its an isolation suit to protect him from overloading.
Wonderful, they are making Electro interesting with this and his mental problems.

[Webhead2006]

yea if u remember the interview with electro voice actor said his mind is getting affected.

[Web-Head]

yea if u remember the interview with electro voice actor said his mind is getting affected.
Yeah, it adds some depth to his character.

[Leenie]

I gotta admit ... Electro is pretty damn cool in this show.

Kudos to the writers for not making him lame!

[Captain Planet!]

This whole show is cool.


We need a SSM avvy thread.

[Webhead2006]

yea electro was pretty good. I loved what they did with electro and it was pretty cool. Also did u guys noticed during fight in conors lab electro's bolts charged connor's serm which is probably what causes conors to get mutated into the lizard.

[SpideyVille007]

yea electro was pretty good. I loved what they did with electro and it was pretty cool. Also did u guys noticed during fight in conors lab electro's bolts charged connor's serm which is probably what causes conors to get mutated into the lizard.

I noticed that :woot:

I missed the first episode, but so far I like this show so far. It's not on the same level as the 90's cartoon, but this one is still pretty cool. Look forward to watching next week. :up:

[cabel]

whoa, two episodes in and it's already better than Spider-man 3

[MattXG]

Odd...I never would have pegged Liz Allen as being Latino. :woot:

It was cool the sort of love-triangle they hinted at between Pete, Liz, and Gwen.

[webhead731]

I honestly can't believe you guys like this show. Sure, it's just my opinion. But I'm just cringing and rolling my eyes at like everything.

"I CAN'T EVEN DRINK A CUP OF COFFEE! GRRR I'M MAD!!"

:o

[3dman27]

i taped thes spider-man debut while watching the tmnt lost eps which ,since they were a year overdue took presedence .i'll watch it later:spidey:

[Spider-ManHero12]

I really thought Electro was very interesting. He goes from a smiling guy to a depressed psycopath that wants to get back at Dr. Connors. I am looking foward to seeing him again.

[Web-Head]

I loved how they portrayed Electro here. This was a great episode, I'll be watching it again, soon.

[Spider-ManHero12]

I loved how they portrayed Electro here. This was a great episode, I'll be watching it again, soon. Me to, and again and again. :up:

[Swordmaster]

Great episode, but who else besides me noticed how they recreated move-for-move some of the movements from SM2.

Not complaining, because those moves are awesome, but still.

[Spider-ManHero12]

Great episode, but who else besides me noticed how they recreated move-for-move some of the movements from SM2.

Not complaining, because those moves are awesome, but still. All of us pretty much notice it and it looks so great. :up:

[Mister J]

An OK effort.

The Electro re-design wasn't bad and playing up his instability and blame of others for things was a nice touch. He came across as a legit threat. I'll be interested to see his next appearance.

[ironman29758]

:woot: I like the begining where spider-man says that even with all his spider powers he cannot make it to school on time

[Spider-ManHero12]

:woot: I like the begining where spider-man says that even with all his spider powers he cannot make it to school on time That's classic Peter Parker all the way. Things don't go right for him. :up:

[Web-Head]

That's classic Peter Parker all the way. Things don't go right for him. :up:
No other Spidey show has every really digged into that, except for maybe the 80's solo show. They are doing a mighty fine job with it here.

[Mario_Galaxy]

Pretty good. I always liked Electro and find him very underrated. Hope he returns soon.

[Ruthmarks]

No other Spidey show has every really digged into that, except for maybe the 80's solo show. They are doing a mighty fine job with it here.

Actually the 60's show did as well.

[Silver Spider]

Are they going to do that Spiderman background at the end of every episode?

[Green Goblin 1964]

Are they going to do that Spiderman background at the end of every episode?IDK but I liked it.

[Spider-ManHero12]

Are they going to do that Spiderman background at the end of every episode? Most likley, which I'm very happy about. I am curious if they will use it when he gets the black suit though. Maybe the black suit Spider-Man background will come on instead.

[Web-Head]

Are they going to do that Spiderman background at the end of every episode?
Hopefully, it's a nice homage to some of the Ditko/Romita issues that would end with a Spidey head in the sky.

Oh, and speaking of homage's, I'm sure everybody caught the one to AF15 in the opening credits.

[Arcturus]

The various battles with Electro were pretty intense, I've got to say. You could really see Max becoming unstable in this episode and he was ceartainlly losing his grip on sanity.

[Spider-ManHero12]

The various battles with Electro were pretty intense, I've got to say. You could really see Max becoming unstable in this episode and he was ceartainlly losing his grip on sanity. Agreed, that was one of the most interesting things about him.

[SpideyZERO]

I kinda fell sad for him...poor guy..

And I kinda hate Doctor Curt Connors. He seems pretty selfish. I think he's not really doing a cure for Electro at all, but just making the lizard formula for himself

[PJBoy]

Hey guys, what is the best quote you like?

[Dread]

After a pilot that was packed to the GILLS with characters and action, the second episode, "Interactions" in contrast is a little slower, only having one villain and some missing characters, but that is fine, fleshing out the ones we have and following a more traditional "villain of the week" format, which is perfectly fine if said episodes and villains are done well. People only complain about "formula" when it is done poorly.

The episode more importantly shows that this will be a show where subplots are built up and past actions matter and tie in together. That is CRUCIAL for an episodic format, otherwise things can feel pointless. It is about as good at that stuff as TMNT was in it's first season, and that's as good as one can expect. Following from last episode, we get to see Peter and Gwen working with Dr. Conners after school and May constantly calling Peter by cell if he isn't home by 10 p.m. Unfortunately, before all that, electrician Max Dillon undergoes an accident near Conners' electric eel experiment and is turned into an electricity-generating being. Not a criminal at first, Max is unable to control his power to the point where voltage zaps stuff with nearly every emotion, and he need to wear a special suit to survive. He can't even drink fluids without zapping out.

Eager to earn some money as the lab gig is non-paying, Peter talks with J.J. about getting paid for photos of Spider-Man, a proposition that was introduced last episode and Jameson shamelessly steals from Peter. More subplots from the pilot. Peter also is asked to tutor Flash's girlfriend, Liz Allen, in biology due to her low grades. Greg mentioned wanting to add more ethnic characters to the cast in the name of diversity (Midtown High was lilly-white in the 60's and he feels that isn't accurate for 2008), and so Liz Allen is now apparently a brunette and a Latina, although they didn't alter her last name (in interviews, Greg noted he also will be making Ned Leeds Asian and renaming him "Ned Lee"), and it works fine. Liz is still Liz so it really doesn't matter unless you are an ungodly strict purist. Peter is romantically interested in Liz but she couldn't be bothered to even put down her cell-phone. I like that the cartoon isn't making the mistake of the movies and setting up Peter & MJ as immortal lovers since first grade. No, Peter is young and he's willing to date around like in the comics, just he doesn't have much luck yet. Damn it Peter, Gwen's making those goo-goo eyes, damn it...;)

Much akin to real life, Liz has no respect for Peter until he blows her off to become Spider-Man, unintentionally standing up for himself ("You're the one who needs tutoring, not me. Get back to me when you're ready to learn.") I thought that was cool and subtle. Eager to get some action pics, Spidey is quick to fight Max, and dubs him "Electro" in the course of his banter. It isn't until later that Peter learns that Max is in fact a tragic victim of a science accident, not unlike himself. But by then, Max is too berserk to listen to reason. Granted, he was the type who seemed to care more about himself than the safety of others, which was why he left the hospital in the first place. I didn't care for Electro's design in sneak peeks but in animation it came off pretty well considering it was a bit generic, and they keep his green/yellow color scheme intact. True, once Spidey gets a rubber glove, he doesn't simply punch Electro, but throwing him against a wall or into a swimming pool is just as effective.

The episode naturally showed that Spider-Man is not the only "victim" of wonky science experiments, but what makes him special is naturally what he did in response to it. A lot of his enemies had similar origins but often turned the other way which helped make them dynamic foils. The episode continues the "feel" of the little Spidey-world here, with OSCORP signs and even Conners' getting that "electrified" lizard sample to use on himself, which builds up the Lizard. Within two episodes the show is flowing incredibly well. Hell, I'd argue this is Kids' WB's best launch in ages. Not even LEGION OF SUPERHEROES was this good 2 episodes in. The voice work is all good and the animation is crisp and exciting, with enough homages to past and present comics to fill a commentary reel.

The episode ends with Liz genuinely liking Peter, but caving to peer pressure once Flash shows up, and May being unhappy with Peter's response to her curfew rule. That ol' Parker luck.

Now THIS is Spider-Man, and for the first time in animation history the high school stuff is being showcased and well. Can't wait for more.

[Green Goblin 1964]

Amen, Dread, AAAAAAMEN.

[Spider-ManHero12]

After a pilot that was packed to the GILLS with characters and action, the second episode, "Interactions" in contrast is a little slower, only having one villain and some missing characters, but that is fine, fleshing out the ones we have and following a more traditional "villain of the week" format, which is perfectly fine if said episodes and villains are done well. People only complain about "formula" when it is done poorly.

The episode more importantly shows that this will be a show where subplots are built up and past actions matter and tie in together. That is CRUCIAL for an episodic format, otherwise things can feel pointless. It is about as good at that stuff as TMNT was in it's first season, and that's as good as one can expect. Following from last episode, we get to see Peter and Gwen working with Dr. Conners after school and May constantly calling Peter by cell if he isn't home by 10 p.m. Unfortunately, before all that, electrician Max Dillon undergoes an accident near Conners' electric eel experiment and is turned into an electricity-generating being. Not a criminal at first, Max is unable to control his power to the point where voltage zaps stuff with nearly every emotion, and he need to wear a special suit to survive. He can't even drink fluids without zapping out.

Eager to earn some money as the lab gig is non-paying, Peter talks with J.J. about getting paid for photos of Spider-Man, a proposition that was introduced last episode and Jameson shamelessly steals from Peter. More subplots from the pilot. Peter also is asked to tutor Flash's girlfriend, Liz Allen, in biology due to her low grades. Greg mentioned wanting to add more ethnic characters to the cast in the name of diversity (Midtown High was lilly-white in the 60's and he feels that isn't accurate for 2008), and so Liz Allen is now apparently a brunette and a Latina, although they didn't alter her last name (in interviews, Greg noted he also will be making Ned Leeds Asian and renaming him "Ned Lee"), and it works fine. Liz is still Liz so it really doesn't matter unless you are an ungodly strict purist. Peter is romantically interested in Liz but she couldn't be bothered to even put down her cell-phone. I like that the cartoon isn't making the mistake of the movies and setting up Peter & MJ as immortal lovers since first grade. No, Peter is young and he's willing to date around like in the comics, just he doesn't have much luck yet. Damn it Peter, Gwen's making those goo-goo eyes, damn it...;)

Much akin to real life, Liz has no respect for Peter until he blows her off to become Spider-Man, unintentionally standing up for himself ("You're the one who needs tutoring, not me. Get back to me when you're ready to learn.") I thought that was cool and subtle. Eager to get some action pics, Spidey is quick to fight Max, and dubs him "Electro" in the course of his banter. It isn't until later that Peter learns that Max is in fact a tragic victim of a science accident, not unlike himself. But by then, Max is too berserk to listen to reason. Granted, he was the type who seemed to care more about himself than the safety of others, which was why he left the hospital in the first place. I didn't care for Electro's design in sneak peeks but in animation it came off pretty well considering it was a bit generic, and they keep his green/yellow color scheme intact. True, once Spidey gets a rubber glove, he doesn't simply punch Electro, but throwing him against a wall or into a swimming pool is just as effective.

The episode naturally showed that Spider-Man is not the only "victim" of wonky science experiments, but what makes him special is naturally what he did in response to it. A lot of his enemies had similar origins but often turned the other way which helped make them dynamic foils. The episode continues the "feel" of the little Spidey-world here, with OSCORP signs and even Conners' getting that "electrified" lizard sample to use on himself, which builds up the Lizard. Within two episodes the show is flowing incredibly well. Hell, I'd argue this is Kids' WB's best launch in ages. Not even LEGION OF SUPERHEROES was this good 2 episodes in. The voice work is all good and the animation is crisp and exciting, with enough homages to past and present comics to fill a commentary reel.

The episode ends with Liz genuinely liking Peter, but caving to peer pressure once Flash shows up, and May being unhappy with Peter's response to her curfew rule. That ol' Parker luck.

Now THIS is Spider-Man, and for the first time in animation history the high school stuff is being showcased and well. Can't wait for more. Very true! I praise Greg Weisman and all of the cast and crew. :applaud

[Green Goblin 1964]

I was caught by surprise by the origin actually. I didn't hear Doc say Max's name at the very beginning of the show so when he was trying to pull that thing out of the filter machine and got electrocuted ...



:eek:

Didn't suspect that.

[Dread]

Very true! I praise Greg Weisman and all of the cast and crew. :applaud

They're off to a great start. :up:

Amen, Dread, AAAAAAMEN.

Yep.

[Silver Spider]

I was caught by surprise by the origin actually. I didn't hear Doc say Max's name at the very beginning of the show so when he was trying to pull that thing out of the filter machine and got electrocuted ...



:eek:

Didn't suspect that.

I heard his name but didn't think anything of it, and then like right before the accident I was like, "Oh yeah, Electro's name is Max Dillon and that must be him".

[Spider-ManHero12]

I heard his name but didn't think anything of it, and then like right before the accident I was like, "Oh yeah, Electro's name is Max Dillon and that must be him". I was actually listening for his name, so I heard his name and when i saw him, I had a feeling it was Max Dillion even before his name was said.

[Farren]

I thought this episode was definately a step up from the first. Electro was pretty cool; when he got electrocuted it was a bit disturbing - I really felt for the guy.

The fact that no one has pupils is distracting though.

[Silver Spider]

I thought this episode was definately a step up from the first. Electro was pretty cool; when he got electrocuted it was a bit disturbing - I really felt for the guy.

I know they actually made him interesting and sympathetic and it was great.

I know it's lame but who else thinks WB Electro could kick WB Lightning Lad's @$$ all over the WB lot.

[3dman27]

I know they actually made him interesting and sympathetic and it was great.

I know it's lame but who else thinks WB Electro could kick WB Lightning Lad's @$$ all over the WB lot.
i think i just heard lightning lad say "come and TRY it"

[Casius--J]

Just watched this last night, yeah a bit late but im not from the states so my tv is downloaded!

But wow this series is shaping to be really good. Whilst i dont really like the artwork(although its growing on me) i love the animation. Its really smooth and spidey's movements are fluid!

Electro was executed well, all the characters were good and the balance of action and story was played out very well. The part when peter runs out on liz was hilarious, classic parker!

And yes I caught the scenes from spider-man 2, i noticed it as soon as spidey landed on the train!

i'm really looking forward to the next episode!

[SpideyTheBest]

My review of this episode:

The Lizard is coming. Though, the villain in this episode is Electro. I was so happy to see Electro. Since they never introduced him in the 90s show until the 5th season in only one episode and him being Red Skull's son was just, ugh. Glad to see him here. Although, he is a symphatetic villain here, all he wants is a cure so he could turn normal again. I'm glad they got rid of that in season 2, I wouldn't want Electro to want a cure in every episode he appears in.

Crispin Freeman was just fantastic as Electro!

The action sequences was great, as it was in the first episode. The animation is really fantastic in this show. The character designs, I don't care about it at all now, after 2 seasons, no wonder why you're used to it.

Lovely to see Gwen again and Liz Allan as a supporting character for once. I really liked Liz Allan here. I love that she first starts off to hate Peter but later on starts to like him and at some point having a crush on him. Just like in the comics. Liz has always been a tragic character like Harry Osborn later on in the comic books, so it wasn't suprising they made Liz a the most tragic character at the end of season 2. Ok, enough about season 2 but I'm looking forward to see how they develop Liz in season 3.

Great episode. Great villain and lovely to see characters from the comic books that DESERVE to be seen and done right in a Spider-Man cartoon. This show just keeps getting better and better. 9/10

Best line:
Electro: I'm... What you called me?
Spidey: Lighting butt?