Spectacular Spider-Man: The Economics of Superheroism

In my first video on The Spectacular Spider-Man, I break down the many ways in which this series is driven by economics, money, and financial matters. Watch this video to see why the hidden villain behind all others in Spectacular Spider-Man might be... capitalism itself. After covering Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes pretty extensively, this is my first full-length foray into the wider Yostverse, so please let me know what you think! Unless you're a triggered libertarian or crypto bro, in which case, T O U C H G R A S S Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 1 - Peter's Money Problems 4:59 2 - Economy and Supervillainy 8:41 3 - Norman Osborne and Capitalism 13:57 4 - On Costumes and Commodification 15:34 Conclusion 17:36 Closing Thoughts Spectacular Spider-Man, starring Josh Keaton, was a beloved animated Marvel cartoon from years ago which pitted Peter Parker against a world of troubles - both in his social life, including characters like Gwen Stacy, Liz Allan, Harry Osborne, Mary-Jane Watson, and Flash Thompson - and in his costumed life - including villains like the Vulture, Electro, the Lizard, Sandman, Rhino, Mysterio, Chameleon, Doctor Octopus, Tombstone, Hammerhead, Kraven the Hunter, Green Goblin, Shocker, the Enforcers, Molten Man, and many more. #spectacularspiderman #savetheyostverse #marvel