"Best animated series of 2008"

[Web-Head]

Didn't know where else to put this, but I thought it'd be nice to share. TSSM won two awards from IGN and won a nomination for Best New Series, also.

Best Animated Series

The Spectacular Spider-Man

Network: The CW

Fans were skeptical of this series when it was first announced. Many felt the designs looked too simplistic and there was an assumption the show would be aimed at a very young audience. But the men behind The Spectacular Spider-Man, notably Greg Weisman and Victor Cook, had a big surprise in store. Here is a Spidey series clearly made by true fans, with characters and references for the most hardcore and old school of comic book readers, yet it's also a show that manages to incorporate decades of Spider-Man stories into something that feels fresh and exciting. The storylines are engaging and the show doesn't shy from long-term story arcs. As for the animation, the characters might be simply designed, but their movement is anything but - the fight scenes in Spectacular live up to the title, as Spider-Man's battles with foes like Doctor Octopus, The Lizard and Green Goblin are truly thrilling and cool, benefiting from the kind of clever choreography that several live-action superhero movies should be taking a page from.

http://bestof.ign.com/2008/tv/5.html

Best Hero

Spider-Man / The Spectacular Spider-Man

It had been a rough year for one of the greatest comic book characters ever. The rightfully beloved Spider-Man had suffered through a severely disappointing third installment in the previously great film series, which had many mocking the portrayal of the "dark" Peter Parker as an emo, dancing (!) fool. And in the comics, fans were dismayed over Marvel's ill-conceived One More Day storyline, which had Peter essentially make a deal with the devil. But then came The Spectacular Spider-Man, and suddenly we were reminded why it's so easy to love this character. This was the classic Peter Parker -- a good hearted, brave kid, who also has plenty of angst to deal with, and yet always has a quip ready -- sometimes funny, sometimes corny -- while in the midst of a fight with a supervillain. When the show tackled the Venom storyline and a darker Peter, they did it in the right way -- with Peter showing an ugly and violent side (no dancing!), before showing what a true hero he is when he rejected the black costume and fought his dark half in a trippy and clever battle within his own mind.

http://bestof.ign.com/2008/tv/15.html

[Spider-ManHero12]

Awesome, and it defenitely deserves it!

[Ratcrawler]

Well done, SSM! Here's to the many more to come!

[Sam Fisher]

[Webhead2006]

Nice news to hear good to hear ssm getting props. Hopefully now with us knowing the us/canadian airers of the 2nd season we will hopefully get word soon for them wanting marvel/sony to commission a 3rd season.

[russttrombone]

Glad to see the character of Spider-Man on TSSM getting some recognition. Keaton's portrayal of Spider-Man is my favorite by far (and that includes the films).









RELEASE THE DAMN SEASON BOX SET ALREADY

[Ratcrawler]

Yeah, he doesn't come across as a middle aged lesbian so much as Tobey Maguire does.

[CaptainCanada]

Botched "Venom" conclusion aside, the show definitely deserved it.

[Sawyer]

Originally Posted by russttrombone

RELEASE THE DAMN SEASON BOX SET ALREADY

Seconded.

[Webhead2006]

they are once volumes 2,3 and 4 are released first.

[Sawyer]

Originally Posted by Webhead2006

they are once volumes 2,3 and 4 are released first.

Yeah, we get that, but it's ****ing stupid that we have to wait over a year to get the full season because we dont want to buy the show in three episode volumes.

[Web-Head]

IGN also just listed it as the 30th greatest cartoon of all-time on their countdown.

30. The Spectacular Spider-Man

Original Air Date: 2008-Present
Network: The CW
You'll find other Spider-Man series on this list, as the iconic comic book character has been brought to life via animation several times since he was created in the 1960s. But it's the most recent series that we're giving the highest slot to, as it has quickly established itself as the definitive animated version of Spider-Man. Gargoyles creator Greg Daniels clearly has great affection for Peter Parker, and culls from not only the original comic books but also the recent Ultimate Spider-Man title and the popular Sam Raimi film series for inspiration. But rather than coming off as a rehash, there is energy, humor and pathos in this series that make these stories feel as fresh as ever. Beginning with Peter Parker still in high school, the first season did a wonderful job establishing Spider-Man's world, and his relationships with characters like Gwen Stacy, Norman and Harry Osborn and Mary Jane Watson, while offering pitch perfect incarnations of allies and foes like Black Cat and Doctor Octopus. Considering how strong Season 1 was, we're very excited to see where this show goes next.

http://tv.ign.com/top-100-animated-tv-series/30.html


Spider-Man TAS made it to 84th on the list and Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends came in at 59th.

[Dread]

Pretty cool. Now all it needs is some Emmy consideration.

[Webhead2006]

nice to see it made it pretty far up in their list.