Brad Douglas
View articlesBrad created the Crawlspace back in 1998 while attending college at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He’s the webmaster and writes front page news items, and also produces, hosts and edits the podcast. He’s been collecting Spider-Man comics since the age of three and is a life-long fan of the webhead. His website has been featured in USA Today, Entertainment Weekly and on Marvel.com and inside the comics themselves. The Crawlspace is one of the first Spider-Man fan sites to ever hit the internet. Millions of people visit the site every year.
Brad has interviewed several “Spider-Celebrities” over the years including co-creator Stan Lee. He’s also interviewed actors who have portrayed Spider-Man like Paul Soles (Voice Actor from the 67 Spider-Man Cartoon), Dan Gilvezan (Spidey Voice Actor from Spider-Man & His Amazing Friends) ,Yuri Lownthal (Voice Actor from the Spider-Man PlayStation game) and Nicholas Hammond (Spider-Man 1977 Actor).
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I think it’s funny Spidey steals in this latest clip. However, he’s teaching kids how to read. It’s all justified in this 1970s clip from the Electric Company.
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Filmaker John Cramer sent me this e-mail of a video he did about "What if Spidey had an iPhone?" Funny stuff!
Sinister War #4 Preview
Marvel sent over a preview of Sinister War #3, it will go on sale September 1st, 2021 at your local comic shop. What do you think of the preview?
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Hornacek on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #1000 (Non-Legacy #36): “Ravaged” or “Well, At Least We Have These Backups”: “@Paul Penna: “My guess, is that Cormac accidentally used his powers on his mother, accidentally erasing her memories when his…” Oct 7, 11:04
Brad Douglas on Spider-Variants of the Week 10/7/26: “This thing may have more variants than ASM #1000.” Oct 6, 18:48
Paul Penna on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #1000 (Non-Legacy #36): “Ravaged” or “Well, At Least We Have These Backups”: “My guess, is that Cormac accidentally used his powers on his mother, accidentally erasing her memories when his powers first…” Oct 6, 11:27
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Paul Penna on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #1000 (Non-Legacy #36): “Ravaged” or “Well, At Least We Have These Backups”: “I’m surprised by how much I enjoyed Cormac Crane/Ravage. The story is well written, his powers are interesting and he…” Oct 3, 16:27
Hornacek on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #1000 (Non-Legacy #36): “Ravaged” or “Well, At Least We Have These Backups”: “@Big John: Yeah, an annual is a good comparison. Annuals used to have one big story and 1-2 backups, and…” Oct 2, 22:20
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JGL maybe a bit old for a highschooler but toby took the role when he was in his late 20s. JGL i think is a good choice 4 parker. i think he would be able to pull off peter/spidey sarcastic nature and witty comeback quiet well. dont you think, plus if tyhis rboot takes plac in the ultimate universe he would have the physique for it too, and i think he would fit quite well into an avengers movie too
If they are setting this in high school like they say thank they might be able to get away with him as a high school student but unlikely, however it should be noted that he’s only 28 when Maguire did spiderman 1 he was in high school for the first 1 hour of the film and he wsa 27 at the time so levitt’s age really isnt that bigger issue, would love to see him as spiderman
Can MTV just leave well enough alone? Geez, the guy is promoting something else, NOT SPIDER-MAN! What the hell is MTV doing? This isn’t covering the news, its “MAKING THE NEWS!” And quite frankly pisses this wannabe journalist off quite a bit.
You can’t be Cobra Commander and Spider-Man at the same time man first Ryan Reynolds playing Green Lantern and Deadpool and now this. Stop trying to rip the space time fabric wide open Hollywood GAWD…
I swear this was debunked somewhere, with Sony stating they wanted an unknown (someone cheaper)…
nope… and good point spider-girl. in fact, its some of those moments (where it could be considered the more heart-felt parts) that i felt either dragged, or had mary jane being whiny. Sometimes.
The kid from “Third Rock From The Sun”?
Who is now way too old to be a “High School” student?
Does he enjoy Spider-Man or is he there only for the big money?
I really don’t see this happening. I think this reboot aims to correct the mistakes of the past film series, and that would include casting someone too old in the part.
1. I find it ironic that he talks about “bringing heart to the film instead of just raw action” when that’s what Raimi was doing all along!
2. I actually really like Gordon-Levitt right now. He has really matured. Yea, the age thing could be a problem, but if they picked him I’d be ok with it. Anyone but Zac Efron and RPatz.
C’mon the dude looks like an alien (no 3rd rock reference intended). He is also 10 years too old to be playing a highschool student.
JGL as Spidey is an awesome pairing…
I doubt he’ll get the role though, as it’s more high school orienated… Still, If JGL and Webb were both signed on for this, my ticket would be already sold.
…no please….while i dont hate him i dont feel that hes right for the part. sometimes the Actor/Director combo thing gets a little annoying….