Peter Parker has trouble on two fronts – and no easy solutions in
sight – in an all-new, surprise-filled episode of “The Spectacular
Spider-Man” airing this Saturday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m. ET/PT on
Kids’ WB! on The CW.
In the episode, entitled “The Invisible Hand,” Peter Parker struggles
to get a date for the Fall Formal, and to figure out a way to pay for
it. Meanwhile, the unstoppable Rhino – the latest of the Big Man’s
creations – has sworn vengeance on Spider-Man. Spidey takes the battle
directly to the source of his troubles, the previously invisible hand,
who has been secretly conducting his villain-of-the-week attacks. But
the Big Man offers a surprising solution to Spidey’s problems, a
tempting offer he doesn’t think our hero can afford to refuse. Will
Spidey do the right thing?
“The Invisible Hand” is written by Matt Wayne and directed by David
Bullock (“Justice League: The New Frontier”). Clancy Brown (“The
Shawshank Redemption,” “Carnivale”) provides the voice of Rhino.
Starting this week, two episodes of Spectacular Spider-Man will air each week. Schedule below:
April 12
9:30 a.m. — Interactions (repeat– Episode 2)
10:00 a.m. — The Invisible Hand (premiere — Episode 6)
April 19
9:30 a.m. — Natural Selection (repeat — Episode 3)
10:00 a.m. — Competition (repeat — Episode 5)
April 26
9:30 a.m. — Market Forces (repeat – Episode 4)
10:30 a.m. — Catalysts (premiere – Episode 7)
If you have not caught this program, you are really missing out. Like many others I was weary at first of yet another Spider-Man cartoon, but this one really works for me. By combining the Archie-like high school drama and high adventure of the 1960’s comic book, this series has captured the spirit of the Lee/Ditko era better than any other series. With well-written stories and incredibly well-animated characters, this is becoming one of my favorite cartoons to date.
