Spider-Man

1967 40 episodes

Created by Stan Lee, this particular incarnation of Spider-Man was supervised by animation pioneer Ralph Bakshi. These episodes were very stylized and featured swingin’ music, as well as dark, shadowy settings. Comic carryovers like Electro, Doctor Octopus, Mysterio, and The Rhino all put in appearances as the super-villain of the week.

Episode guide

  1. Sub-Zero For Spidey

    September 9, 1967 (estimated) TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Dr. Smartyr creates a stable of ice creatures from Pluto, and Spider-Man must stop the city from freezing over.

  2. The Power Of Dr. Octopus

    September 9, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Peter Parker investigates mystery lights outside of New York City for the Daily Bugle. Peter Parker changes into Spider-Man and he stumbles into the lair of Doctor Octopus who plans to trig…

  3. Electro The Human Lightning Bolt

    September 16, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Electro uses his power to manipulate electricity to rob J. Jonah Jameson. Jameson, as usual, blames Spider-Man, while the web-slinger concocts a special web formula to counter Electro's bol…

  4. Where Crawls The Lizard

    September 16, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Peter Parker, on assignment from the Daily Bugle, travels to Florida amid reports of a lizard man terrorizing the Everglades. There he discovers that a serum turns a prominent doctor into a…

  5. The Menace Of Mysterio

    September 23, 1967 (estimated) TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Mysterio, a movie stuntman and special effects illusionist, is disguised as Spider-Man while he robs the Midtown Museum, intent on ruining Spidey's reputation. Mysterio convinces the furiou…

  6. The Menace Of Mysterio, Part Two

    September 23, 1967 (estimated) TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Mysterio impersonates Spider-Man and commits a series of crimes, so Spider-Man must clear his name.

  7. Captured By J. Jonah Jameson

    September 30, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Henry Smythe convinces J. Jonah Jameson to use his Spider Slayer robot to capture Spider-Man. The robot can detect Spider-Man's location anywhere in the city and pursues the web-slinger to…

  8. The Sky is Falling

    September 30, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    The Vulture is terrorizing the city, and Spider-Man sets out to defeat the winged menace.

  9. Never Step On A Scorpion

    October 7, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    J. Jonah Jameson employs Dr. Stilwell to create a genetically-modified super-being called the Scorpion. The Scorpion's powers cause him to become insane, and he goes on a rampage against Ja…

  10. Sands Of Crime

    October 7, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation.

    The Sandman uses his ability to manipulate his body to steal the Goliath Diamond. The Sandman tells J. Jonah Jameson that he's placed a $2 million ransom for its return. Spider-Man is frame…

  11. Diet Of Destruction

    October 14, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    A giant metal-eating robot wreaks havoc in New York, and Spider-Man must find a way to stop it.

  12. The Witching Hour

    October 14, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Spider-Man's master villain, the Green Goblin, uses Grandini the Mystic's book of black magic to obtain supernatural powers. The Goblin also discovers that J. Jonah Jameson is capable of ac…

  13. Kilowatt Kaper

    October 21, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Electro escapes from prison, and Spider-Man sets out to put him back behind bars. He returns to get revenge by stealing all the city's power, but Spider-Man stops him.

  14. The Peril Of Parafino

    October 21, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation.

    A criminal escapes from jail and meets with an evil wax maker named Parafino. Spider-Man eventually stops him and saves Betty Brant.

  15. Horn Of The Rhino

    October 28, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Rhino uses his ability to smash through any obstacles to steal top secret military components that will construct a fearsome weapon. Meanwhile, Spider-Man is sick with a cold while he tries…

  16. Horn Of The Rhino, Part Two

    October 28, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    The Rhino frames Spider-Man for the theft of a top-secret component used by the army.

  17. Fifth Avenue Phantom

    November 4, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation.

    The Fifth Avenue Phantom uses a robot disguised as a mannequin to rob department stores.

  18. The One-Eyed Idol

    November 4, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation.

    A one-eyed idol becomes the tool of a master criminal who magically forces people to hand over their money.

  19. The Revenge Of Dr. Magneto

    November 11, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Mad scientist Dr. Magneto blazes a trail of destruction after he fails to get into the Science Hall Of Fame.

  20. The Sinister Prime Minister

    November 11, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Peter Parker discovers that an evil imposter has replaced a foreign prime minister.

  21. Here Comes Trubble

    November 18, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    A curator controls a creature from Greek mythology. Spider-Man must discover his hideout and destroy his creations.

  22. The Night Of The Villains

    November 18, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Parafino brings Blackbeard and other historic figures to life, and Spider-Man must battle them all to put Parafino behind bars.

  23. Spider-Man Meets Doctor Noah Boddy

    November 25, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Dr. Noah Boddy- the invisible man- seeks revenge on J. Jonah Jameson.

  24. The Fantastic Fakir

    November 25, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    A swami steals the Gingamore Ruby, and Spider-Man must defeat him to return the jewel.

  25. Farewell Performance

    December 2, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    When the Castle Theater prepares for demolition, strange occurrences lead Spider-Man to the great magician Blackwell, who does not want the theater destroyed.

  26. Return Of The Flying Dutchman

    December 2, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Spider-Man discovers that Mysterio is behind the "appearance" of The Flying Dutchman and must expose his plot.

  27. Blueprint For Crime

    December 9, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    The Cowboy and Ox, under the command of the Plotter, steal a blueprint to a missile. Spider-Man encounters these "enforcers" in Greenwich Village, where one of the local beatniks says: "Rol…

  28. The Golden Rhino

    December 9, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    The Rhino steals large amounts of gold and melts it down to create a statue in his honor.

  29. The Slippery Dr. Von Schlick

    December 16, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Spider-Man responds to an explosion at the oil docks and discovers that the devious Dr. Von Schlick is stealing oil to make a powerful energy tablet.

  30. The Spider And The Fly

    December 16, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    A villain named The Fly hatches a plan to steal the Gingamere jewels. Spider-Man gets in his way and his trap.

  31. The Dark Terrors

    December 23, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    A mysterious figure, The Phantom, creates shadow figures to commit robberies and cause destruction with the help of special "laser-light" emitting glasses which brings these figures to life…

  32. The Vulture's Prey

    December 23, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Jameson gives away details of a secret rocket test to Vulture, and Spider-Man must stop the villain before he strikes.

  33. Magic Malice

    December 30, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    The Green Goblin uses a book of magic to improve his criminal skills.

  34. The Terrible Triumph Of Dr. Octopus

    December 30, 1967 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Doctor Octopus captures the Nullifier, a powerful missile that can intercept other missiles or traveling aircraft. Doctor Octopus plans to use the Nullifier to prevent any outer space explo…

  35. Fiddler On The Loose

    January 6, 1968 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Spider-Man must stop an evil fiddler who can make people disappear with the sonic powers of his violin.

  36. Fountain Of Terror

    January 6, 1968 (estimated) TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Parker flies to Florida to help find a missing scientist friend.

  37. Double Identity

    January 13, 1968 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Art Gallery Director, Antique Show Manager, Mr. Grayson, Police Officer, Charles Cameo, Mr. B…

  38. To Catch A Spider

    January 13, 1968 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Spider-Man's unseen adversary, Dr. Noah Boddy, enters a prison where he breaks out the Green Goblin, Electro and the Vulture and brings them in on his plan to destroy their arch nemesis onc…

  39. Sting Of The Scorpion

    January 20, 1968 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Featuring Spider-Man/Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Prison Guard, Scorpion, Dr. Farley Stilwell, Army Commander, Captain Stacy

  40. Trick Or Treachery

    January 20, 1968 TV Episode Grantray Lawrence Animation

    Spider-Man faces a villain who is obsessed with practical jokes. The jokester terrorizes Manhattan with his nasty tricks.

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