August 16, 2023Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 35 - Genesis of the Spider-Verse …With Special Guest Danny FingerothIn this episode, we explore the converging and diverging realities of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse with one of the writers and editors of the Spider-Man comics, Danny Fingeroth. We explore the origins of The Spot, canon events in Marvel and the Torah, and a startling discovery about the film that will make you question if you even saw the same movie that we did!00:00:57 Introducing Danny Fingeroth00:02:24 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse00:05:20 Talking Al Milgrom and his creation: The Spot00:09:18 Two versions of the same movie?00:12:32 Two different Genesis stories00:17:14 More examples of multiple stories00:22:10 Diverging realties00:24:30 When has Marvel told two stories?00:27:20 The Marvel Universe’s canon event00:29:42 The essentials of a canon event00:34:38 Making a hero or a villain00:35:30 Universe 42’s Prowler Theory00:39:56 Across the Spider-Verse’s AfikomenShare this episode with a friend: https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-35-genesis-of-the-spider-verseConnect with us online, purchase swag, support us with a donation, and more at www.torahsmash.com.This episode was supported in part by JewCE! (Jewish Comics Experience) which is a full day convention and preview night that brings together fans, creators, and industry professionals to explore the rich history and contributions of diverse Jewish creators and content in the comics medium. JewCE! is created and hosted by the Center for Jewish History in New York City. If you are interested in attending or to learn more, visit jewce.org. Also visit the Center for Jewish History at cjh.org for new information on the institution and their partners, who are all involved in the upcoming exhibit: the museum and laboratory of the Jewish comics experience, opening in October 2023 at the center for Jewish history.