The Amazing Spider-Man 107-108 : Professor Smythe Spider Slayer Flash Thompson Gwen Stacy Vietnam & Surprise Trivia Game

Episode 69.  James B and Eddie finish the 3-part Spidey story with professor Smythe and his robots and start a new Spider-Man tale about Flash Thompson and Vietnam.  Then James B surprises Eddie with a trivia game about issue 107.

(1:15) The Amazing Spider-man 107  “Spidey Smashes Thru!” 

Professor Smythe has Spidey trapped in his web. He recalls his past defeats and returns tied up Spidey to his lair to show the gang leaders. Meanwhile on campus, Gwen wonders where Petey is as she talks to Randy. As she walks away Flash emerges from the bushes. He has a serious problem he can’t tell Gwen. Is Flash trying to say he has romantic feelings for Gwen here? Listen to find out.

(7:36) A new sponsor offers Eddie a great opportunity.  After taking a dig at Betty Brant, will Eddie finally wise up and change jobs?  Longtime listeners know the answer.

(10:10) The Amazing Spider-man 108 “Vengeance from Vietnam!” 

Spidey is tailing a military car with Flash inside when it’s cut off by a truck. Gas grenades are thrown from the truck and the asian assailants muscle Flash out of the car. Spidey swings in and stops them. He grabs Flash and swings him to the top of a building to hear his story. 

(14:00) Surprise Game.  Read issue 107 and see if you can answer the five trivia questions!

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