The first episode of Icons Unearthed: Spider-Man is set to air on Vice TV on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 10:00 PM. The episode, titled “Swinging Into Action,” looks at the complex journey of bringing Spider-Man to life across different mediums, from comics and cartoons to TV and, ultimately, the big screen.
There have been plenty of challenges and obstacles faced in adapting Spider-Man, including the tug of war between Marvel and Sony over the character’s rights. There have been legal battles, bankruptcies, and reboots that marked Spider-Man’s journey to becoming a beloved and iconic superhero.
The episode also examines how two studios, Marvel and Sony, found a way to share Spider-Man and the profits, ensuring his continued presence in popular culture.
Icons Unearthed: Spider-Man: Swinging Into Action airs Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 10:00 PM on Vice TV.
