Still in need of the discipline to best utilize his gifts, S.H.I.E.L.D.
Up until this point, there have certainly been individuals that have been involved.
Every generation has their favorite Spider-Man television show.
But, the bottom line is that those shows were not Marvel for Marvel.
We really do want to have more of that synergy out there, in the marketplace.
Theres something unique about the way the story is presented.
It is actually exploding out there.
QUESADA: Theres also a great sense of humor that Marvel characters bring to their own stories.
Thats something thats very important to theSpider-Manshow that were producing here.
I could be Spider-Man.
If I had just gotten bitten by a radio-active spider, I could do that.
Hes so much like me.
Or, hell remind you of somebody you know.
He could be my best friend.
Thats the point of view that were taking with this show.
Were not getting into the origin of him getting bitten.
Well recap it, of course, but thats not what this is about.
This is about Peter Parker has now been Spider-Man for a year.
Hes had his powers.
He has some rudimentary, on-the-job training.
Thats one of the most unique storytelling ideas that we have, with respect to this show.
We dont have to go through the clumsy routines of flashbacks or previously on or any of those things.
Well take you through the story, so youll be able to catch up, as you go along.
Is this level of immersiveness new?
This takes place in Marvels New York City.
How did you go about establishing the Marvel aesthetic that you wanted forUltimate Spider-Man?
We said, Guys, just draw.
It doesnt have to be anything in particular.
Show us what Spidey looks like.
Show us what Peter looks like.
Show us what MJ looks like.
Give us your interpretations.
You dont have to reinvent them.
We just want to see how you would do it.
And then, we brought in someone who is brand new to the Marvel business.
We brought him on, and hes our new Head of Production.
As of January 1st, weve opened our own brand-new state-of-the-art facility in Glendale, called Marvel Animation Studios.
QUESADA: Eric has been so instrumental.
The four artists that we brought in, all bring their own unique perspective.
LOEB: Thats certainly something that were talking about.Earths Mightiest Heroeshas a tremendous following.
It is a very serialized show, and there are a lot of characters.
What we wanted to do withSpider-Man, and going forward, was to tell stories that are individualized.
Jeph, can you update the status of the live-action series that you have in development?
And then, we have two shows that are already at ABC Family, which areMockingbirdandCloak and Dagger.
Theyre just in development.
