Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 4

Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 4 The Sky is Falling / Captured By J. Jonah Jameson

  • September 30, 1967
  • 5.7  (110)

In Spider-Man (1967) season 1, episode 4, titled "The Sky is Falling / Captured By J. Jonah Jameson," Peter Parker (aka Spider-Man) faces two separate challenges.

In the first half of the episode, "The Sky is Falling," New York City is in a state of panic as strange objects fall from the sky, causing destruction and chaos wherever they land. Spider-Man swings into action to investigate the cause of the falling objects, which turns out to be a group of aliens who have come to Earth in search of a rare mineral. The aliens' leader, an evil creature called the Collector, plans to use the mineral to power a weapon that will destroy the Earth. Spider-Man must stop the aliens from obtaining the mineral and prevent the Collector from carrying out his destructive plan.

In the second half of the episode, "Captured By J. Jonah Jameson," Spider-Man finds himself at the mercy of his nemesis, the irritable and suspicious newspaper editor J. Jonah Jameson. Jameson believes that Spider-Man is responsible for a series of robberies in the city and tricks the web-slinger into coming to his office for an interview. Once there, Jameson traps Spider-Man in a cage and plans to unmask him for the world to see. Meanwhile, the real culprit behind the robberies, a villain called the Vulture, is still on the loose, and Spider-Man must find a way to escape Jameson's clutches and stop the Vulture before it's too late.

As with most episodes of Spider-Man (1967), "The Sky is Falling / Captured By J. Jonah Jameson" features plenty of action and adventure as Spider-Man battles villains, swings through the city on his webs, and uses his intelligence and quick reflexes to outwit his enemies. The animation style of the show is charmingly retro, with bold colors, exaggerated character designs, and plenty of comic book-style sound effects. The voice acting is also a highlight, with Paul Soles bringing a wry sense of humor and derring-do to his portrayal of Peter Parker/Spider-Man, and Bernard Cowan's gruff, bombastic line readings as J. Jonah Jameson providing a perfect foil to Spider-Man's heroism.

Overall, "The Sky is Falling / Captured By J. Jonah Jameson" is a classic episode of Spider-Man (1967) that captures the spirit of the comic books it's based on. Whether you're a fan of the original Spider-Man comics, or just looking for a fun, action-packed episode of classic animated television, this one is definitely worth a watch.

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Description
  • First Aired
    September 30, 1967
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.7  (110)