List of Ultimate Spider-Man episodes
Ultimate Spider-Man is an animated television series based on the superhero Spider-Man and the comic book series of the same name. The series premiered on Disney XD in the United States on April 1, 2012. Ultimate Spider-Man aired alongside The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes during the all-new Marvel Universe block. The series is loosely based on the Ultimate Spider-Man comic book series, and contains mostly original story material. Influences from the Marvel live-action movies are also noticeable, especially the introduction of Phil Coulson as a recurring character.
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Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired (U.S. dates) | ||
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| Season premiere | Season finale | |||
| 1 | 26 | April 1, 2012 | October 28, 2012 | |
| 2 | 26 | January 21, 2013 | TBA | |
Episode list
Season 1
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| 1 | 1 | "Great Power" | Alex Soto & Tim Eldered | Paul Dini | April 1, 2012 | 101 |
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A year after becoming Spider-Man, teenager Peter Parker is confronted by Nick Fury, director of S.H.I.E.L.D., who offers him a chance to train with S.H.I.E.L.D., to become the Ultimate Spider-Man and join a team of superheroes that is being assembled. At first declining the offer, Peter soon realizes that he may need Fury's team of heroes in order to fight the threats he faces when the Frightful Four (consisting of Wizard, Thundra, and Klaw) attacks Midtown High on Doctor Octopus' and Norman Osborn's orders, having discovered (thanks to Frightful Four member the Trapster, whom Spider-Man incarcerated) that Spider-Man's alter ego attends the school. Introducing characters: Spider-Man, Nick Fury, J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, Norman Osborn, Doctor Octopus, the Frightful Four (Wizard, Thundra, Trapster, Klaw), Flash Thompson |
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| 2 | 2 | "Great Responsibility" | Phil Pignotti & Tim Eldered | Paul Dini | April 1, 2012 | 102 |
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Spider-Man accepts Nick Fury's offer, and meets his team of teenage allies, consisting of Nova, White Tiger, Power Man and Iron Fist. Meanwhile, Norman Osborn orders Doctor Octopus to send the Frightful Four to attack Spider-Man, who ends up needing help from his new allies to defend himself. Introducing characters: Nova, White Tiger, Power Man, Iron Fist, Dr. Curt Connors, Phil Coulson |
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| 3 | 3 | "Doomed" | Gary Hartle & Jeff Allen | Man of Action | April 8, 2012 | 103 |
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After a childish argument between Spider-Man and Nova gets their entire team grounded, the super-youths go through S.H.I.E.L.D.'s database of the most wanted supervillains to see who they can defeat and apprehend in order to impress Nick Fury. When the choices Batroc the Leaper, Blizzard, Melter, MODOK, Toad, Whirlwind, and Lady Porcupine prove unpopular, Spider-Man and his team go to Latveria to track down Doctor Doom. The young heroes capture Doom, but things take a turn for the worst when Doctor Doom tricks the team into taking one of his Doombots aboard the Helicarrier. Introducing characters: Doctor Doom |
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| 4 | 4 | "Venom" | Alex Soto | Man of Action & James Felder | April 15, 2012 | 104 |
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Doctor Octopus uses a sample of Spider-Man's blood to create Venom, an artificial, symbiotic life-form, who then escapes from Doctor Octopus' laboratory. When Venom finds Peter at a party, Venom tries to bond with him, wreaking havoc by jumping from host to host and possessing Spider-Man's allies.[1] Introducing characters: Venom |
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| 5 | 5 | "Flight of the Iron Spider" | Phil Pignotti | Man of Action | April 22, 2012 | 105 |
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Spider-Man meets his idol, Iron Man, who gifts Spider-Man with an iron spider suit, but their developing friendship threatens Spider-Man's relationship with his teammates. Introducing characters: Iron Man, Living Laser Note: This episode shows scenes from The Super Hero Squad Show. |
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| 6 | 6 | "Why I Hate Gym" | Jeff Allen & Gary Hartle | Man of Action & Joe Fallon | April 29, 2012 | 106 |
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Taskmaster goes undercover and infiltrates Peter's school to seek out Spider-Man. Spider-Man and White Tiger must put their differences aside and find a way to defeat an opponent who can mimic all of their physical abilities. Introducing characters: Batroc the Leaper, Taskmaster |
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| 7 | 7 | "Exclusive" | Alex Soto | Man of Action and Dani Wolff | May 6, 2012 | 107 |
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Spider-Man agrees to a video interview with budding news reporter Mary Jane Watson, who gets a more exclusive scoop than she could ever have anticipated when Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk engage in an all-out battle against Zzzax throughout Manhattan. Introducing characters: Hulk, Zzzax |
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| 8 | 8 | "Back in Black" | Phil Pignotti | Man of Action | May 13, 2012 | 108 |
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As Peter deals with a cold, he must contend with a new Spider-Man dressed in black who attempts to replace him. When Peter learns that this new Spider-Man is really Harry Osborn, bonded to the Venom symbiote, he must prevent his friend from becoming his worst enemy. Introducing characters: Dragon Man, Galactus (cameo) Note: Venom makes his appearance in this episode in his original Secret Wars costume incarnation. |
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| 9 | 9 | "Field Trip" | Alex Soto | Man of Action & Eugene Son | May 20, 2012 | 109 |
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While on a field trip, Spider-Man and his allies encounter the demigod Thor, who is transformed into a frog by his mischievous half-brother Loki, prompting the heroes to venture to the magical world of Asgard in order to save the nine realms from Loki's wrath. Introducing characters: Thor, Loki, Odin, Frost Giants, Eitri |
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| 10 | 10 | "Freaky" | Jeff Allen | Brian Michael Bendis | June 17, 2012 | 110 |
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After Spider-Man and the X-Man Wolverine apprehend the mutant Mesmero, the vengeful supervillain uses his mental powers to switch their minds, creating a serious identity problem for the two so different heroes when Sabretooth comes to town. Introducing characters: Mesmero, Wolverine, Sabretooth Note 1: Deadpool makes a cameo appearance on a magazine cover. Note 2: This episode is based of issues #66 and #67 of the Ultimate Spider-Man comic book. |
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| 11 | 11 | "Venom Attack" | Phil Pignotti | Man of Action | June 24, 2012 | 111 |
| Venom resurfaces, again using Harry as his host, this time targeting Harry's neglectful father, Norman. While Norman Osborn does not want his potential secret weapon damaged, Spider-Man is confronted with the dilemma of choosing between helping Harry on his own or putting his trust in his teammates, who have orders from Fury to finish Venom off. | ||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Me Time"[2] | Alex Soto | Man of Action & Jacob Semahn | July 1, 2012 | 112 |
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After a fight with Whirlwind, Spider-Man insists on a weekend off from Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. However, Doctor Octopus chooses this very time to attack Spider-Man when his job is threatened by Norman Osborn. Introducing characters: Whirlwind |
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| 13 | 13 | "Strange Days" | Jeff Allen | Man of Action & James Felder | July 8, 2012 | 113 |
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When New York is plunged into a mystical sleep, Iron Fist and Spider-Man (who is at first highly sceptical of magic) seek the help of Doctor Strange. In order to break the spell, the three heroes must face their own worst fears in the face of the spell's initiator, the extradimensional entity known as Nightmare. Introducing characters: Doctor Strange, Nightmare, Ben Parker, Shou-Lao |
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| 14 | 14 | "Awesome" | Phil Pignotti | Man of Action & Eugene Son | July 15, 2012 | 114 |
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Peter Parker struggles to split his attention between completing his science fair project with Luke Cage and combatting Juggernaut. In his desperation concerning the former, he decides to "borrow" one of Dr. Connor's inventions, which becomes an (quite literally) even bigger threat to the city. Introducing characters: Juggernaut, Awesome Android, Howard the Duck (cameo) |
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| 15 | 15 | "For Your Eye Only" | Jeff Allen | Brian Michael Bendis | July 22, 2012 | 115 |
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After being late for training, Spider-Man faces an evil super army called Zodiac and their leader, Scorpio, who have hijacked the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier and set it on self-destruct. Spider-Man and Fury must put their differences aside and fight the new menace as a team. Introducing characters: Scorpio, Zodiac |
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| 16 | 16 | "Beetle Mania" | Alex Soto | Man of Action & Scott Mosier | July 29, 2012 | 116 |
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Spider-Man and his team are put on S.H.I.E.L.D. security detail to protect J. Jonah Jameson from the Beetle, a prospect Spider-Man does not enjoy. The job is further complicated when the Beetle also becomes a danger to a highly determined Mary Jane, who is on her way to the Bugle for a job interview. Introducing characters: Beetle, MODOK (cameo), Doc Samson (cameo) Note 1: The Spider-Mobile makes a cameo appearance. |
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| 17 | 17 | "Snow Day" | Phil Pignotti | Man of Action & Rich Fogel | August 5, 2012 | 117 |
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When Phil Coulson summons the heroes to report to the S.H.I.E.L.D. ice base for winter survival training, Spider-Man and his team sneak off for a vacation on a deserted tropical island that Nova finds on the S.H.I.E.L.D. database. However, they soon realize that there is an inhabitant on the island who sees them as his new playmates, and does not want them to leave again. Introducing characters: Sandman |
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| 18 | 18 | "Damage" | Jeff Allen | Man of Action & Scott Mosier | August 19, 2012 | 118 |
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After Spider-Man and his allies cause too much damage in a fight with the Wrecking Crew, Nick Fury assigns them to work with the super clean-up company Damage Control. But while working with Damage Control, Spider-Man uncovers a villainous mystery. Introducing characters: Wrecking Crew (Bulldozer, Piledriver, Thunderball, Wrecker), Damage Control, Kree (by name only), Captain Ultra NOTE: This episode is dedicated in memory of Dwayne McDuffie. On a related note, Mac Porter of Damage Control resembles Dwayne McDuffie. |
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| 19 | 19 | "Home Sick Hulk"[3] | Alex Soto | Danielle Wolff and Man of Action | September 9, 2012 | 119 |
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After Hulk falls sick with an alien infection caused by the Phalanx, Spider-Man, who fears that S.H.I.E.L.D. will lock the Hulk away rather than help him, tries to hide him at his house from the Phalanx, Fury and Aunt May. Introducing characters: Phalanx, Grey Hulk |
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| 20 | 20 | "Run Pig Run"[3] | Phil Pignotti | Man of Action and Eugene Son | September 16, 2012 | 120 |
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Loki gets revenge on Spider-Man by turning him into a pig using an enchanted hot dog. With the help of Thor and the entire S.H.I.E.L.D. force, "Peter Porker" must survive an Asgardian boar hunt across New York City. Introducing characters: Spider-Ham, Skurge |
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| 21 | 21 | "I Am Spider-Man"[3] | Jeff Allen | Man of Action and Joe Fallon | September 23, 2012 | 121 |
| Peter Parker is shocked to discover that Midtown High is putting on a Spider-Man musical starring Flash Thompson as Spider-Man. The matter becomes dangerous when Trapster mistakes Flash for the real Spider-Man. | ||||||
| 22 | 22 | "The Iron Octopus"[3] | Alex Soto | Man of Action and Frank Tieri | September 30, 2012 | 122 |
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When Doctor Octopus takes over Iron Man's armors, Spider-Man and Iron Man work to stop his attacks on his former employer. Note 1: First appearance of the Iron Man armors Mark I, Mark III (nose version), and Hulkbuster, and the Arc Reactor. Note 2: Deadpool makes a cameo appearance in a video game. |
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| 23 | 23 | "Not a Toy"[4] | Phil Pignotti | Brian Michael Bendis | October 7, 2012 | 123 |
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After a friendly training session with Captain America, Spider-Man promptly loses Captain America's shield, which ends up in the hands of Doctor Doom. Spider-Man and Captain America must invade the grounds of New York's Latverian embassy to retrieve it before the tyrant manages to reverse-engineer the shield's indestructible alloy for his own purposes.[4] Introducing characters: Captain America |
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| 24 | 24 | "The Attack of the Beetle"[4] | Jeff Allen | Man of Action & Scott Mosier | October 14, 2012 | 124 |
| To Peter's horror and jealousy, Aunt May and Coulson have become close and decide to go on a dinner date. Peter's plans to crash the party, however, are dashed by an appearance by the Beetle, who has an old grudge with Coulson.[4] | ||||||
| 25 | 25 | "Revealed"[4] | Alex Soto | Man of Action & Eugene Son | October 28, 2012 | 125 |
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Spider-Man is kidnapped by Doctor Octopus, and Norman Osborn reveals his true face. In order to take revenge on Osborn for his enslavement, Doctor Octopus injects him with a modified sample of Spider-Man's DNA, leading to the creation of the Green Goblin.[4] Introducing characters: Green Goblin |
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| 26 | 26 | "The Rise of the Goblin"[4] | Phil Pignotti | Man of Action & Jacob Semahn | October 28, 2012 | 126 |
| Spider-Man, his team and S.H.I.E.L.D. attempt to protect Harry Osborn from the Green Goblin, but even their combined abilities proves no match for the Goblin when he enlists Venom for help.[4] | ||||||
Season 2
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No. in season |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Original U.S. air date | Prod. code |
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| 27 | 1 | "The Lizard[5]" | Roy Burdine | Man of Action & Jacob Semahn | January 21, 2013[5] | 201 |
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After losing his right arm, a desperate Curt Connors tests an unstable mutagen confiscated from Doctor Octopus in order to regain his lost limb. However, the mutagen transforms him into an irrational lizard man.[5] Introducing Characters: The Lizard Note: A sequence drawn in the same manner as Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends when Curt Connors joined Spider-Man in a fight, was featured, but instead of amazing friends, it was replaced with Man-Lizard. |
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| 28 | 2 | "Electro[6]" | Phil Pignotti | Man of Action & Eugene Son | January 21, 2013[6] | 202 |
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Due to Spider-Man's blundering, Electro takes control of New York City's electricity, gaining control of every electrically powered device in town.[6] Introducing Characters: Electro |
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| 29 | 3 | "The Rhino[7]" | Tim Maltby | Man of Action & Ed Valentine | January 27, 2013[7] | 203 |
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A new villain, the Rhino, targets Oscorp chemical shipments, leading to a confrontation with Spider-Man and Power Man. The problem gets worse when Flash Thompson keeps bullying people at school and the Rhino suddenly starts going after him as well.[7] Introducing Characters: Rhino |
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| 30 | 4 | "Kraven the Hunter[8]" | Roy Burdine | Man of Action & Danielle Wolff | February 3, 2013[8] | 204 |
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White Tiger comes to terms with her powers and origin, while she is hunted by a villain from her past.[8] Introducing Characters: Kraven the Hunter |
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| 31 | 5 | "Hawkeye[9]" | Phil Pignotti | Man of Action & Scott Mosier | February 10, 2013[9] | 205 |
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The Beetle returns to New York City for revenge on Spider-Man. Spider-Man teams up with the Avenger Hawkeye to stop him, but an adhesive mishap forces them to stick particularly close together in the face of this crisis.[9] Introducing Characters: Hawkeye |
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| 32 | 6 | "The Sinister Six[10]" | Tim Maltby | Man of Action & Scott Mosier | February 17, 2013[10] | 206 |
| Spider-Man is trapped with six of his most dangerous foes, including Rhino, Kraven the Hunter, Beetle, Lizard, Electro, and Doctor Octopus, and must also learn a valuable lesson about the true meaning of leadership.[11] | ||||||
| 33 | 7 | "Spidah-Man!"[12][13] | Roy Burdine | Story: Joe Quesada, Teleplay: Man of Action & Jimmy Palmiotti | March 24, 2013[12][13] | 207 |
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Just when Spider-Man's life in New York has reached a new all-time low, he is invited by the Mayor of Boston to become the town's resident superhero and tourism mascot. Not long after that, however, Spider-Man has to contend with the Steel Spider and a group of armored supervillains called the Boston Terroriers. Introducing Characters: Steel Spider, Boston Terroriers (Plymouth Rocker, Salem's Witch, Slam Adams) |
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| 34 | 8 | "Carnage"[14] | March 31, 2013[14] | 208 | ||
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The Goblin returns and transforms Peter Parker into his perfect "son" - Carnage! But the Goblin's favoritism causes Harry Osborn to return as Venom and seek revenge against his negligent father, forcing Spider-Man to become a desperate mediator in a no-holds-barred family quarrel.[14] Introducing Characters: Carnage |
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| 35 | 9 | "House Arrest"[15] | April 7, 2013[15] | 209 | ||
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Spider-Man's team prepares to house a surprise party at Aunt May's house. However, an attempt by Nova to shut down the secret S.H.I.E.L.D. security installations for some privacy makes the system go crazy, while Spider-Man must also come to terms with his teammates' status as fellow houseboarders.[15] Introducing Characters: Grizzly |
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| 36 | 10 | "The Man-Wolf"[16] | April 14, 2013[16] | 210 | ||
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Spider-Man must face a bizarre threat when he travels to the Moon to rescue J. Jonah Jameson's son.[16] Introducing Characters: John Jameson/Man-Wolf Note: This is the first appearance of the Tri-Carrier. |
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References
- ^ "Ultimate Spider-Man: Episode Info – Venom". MSN TV. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
- ^ Harvey, James (June 29, 2012). "New 'Ultimate Spider-Man,' "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes" July 2012 Episodes". Marvel Animation Age.
- ^ a b c d Harvey, James (August 28, 2012). "New "Ultimate Spider-Man," "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes" September 2012 Episodes Titles". Marvel Animation Age.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Harvey, James (September 27, 2012). "'Ultimate Spider-Man,' 'The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes' October 2012 Episodes". Marvel Animation Age.
- ^ a b c "Ultimate Spider-Man Episode: The Lizard". TV Guide. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ^ a b c "Ultimate Spider-Man Episode: Electro". TV Guide. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Ultimate Spider-Man Episode: The Rhino". TV Guide. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Ultimate Spider-Man Episode: "Kraven the Hunter"". TV Guide. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- ^ a b c "Ultimate Spider-Man Episode: "Hawkeye"". Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Ultimate Spider-Man Episode Guide". Marvel Animation Age. Retrieved January 27, 2013.
- ^ "Ultimate Spider-Man Episode: "The Sinister Six"". Retrieved 8 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Ultimate Spider-Man Episode: "Spidah-Man!"". Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ^ a b "Ultimate Spider-Man: Spidah-Man!". Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ^ a b c "Ultimate Spider-Man Episode: "Carnage"". Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ^ a b c "Ultimate Spider-Man Episode: "House Arrest"". TV Guide. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ a b c "Ultimate Spider-Man Episode: "The Man-Wolf"". TV Guide. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
