| The Sins of the Fathers | |
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| Series | Spider-Man |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Network | Fox |
| Original run | April 27, 1996 – November 23, 1996 |
| No. of episodes | 14 |
| Previous season | Neogenic Nightmare |
| Next season | Partners in Danger |
Spider-Man Season 3, known as "The Sins of the Fathers" story arc is the third season of Spider-Man: The Animated Series. The season was broadcast on Fox Kids by the Fox Broadcasting Company between April 27, 1996 and November 23, 1996. Thus, three episode of the season were aired out of order; The twelfth chapter aired before the tenth and eleventh chapters. The season opens following the cliffhanger which ended the previous season, where Mary Jane disappears and Spider-Man must rescue her from Baron Mordo and Dormammu, with help from Doctor Strange. Throughout the season, Spider-Man must also fight off the likes of supervillains such as Doctor Octopus, Green Goblin, Tombstone, Venom, Carnage, and the Hobgoblin. He also teams with Daredevil, in an effort to bring down The Kingpin.
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| 28 | "The Sins of the Fathers, Chapter I: Doctor Strange" | John Semper & Mark Hoffmeier | April 27, 1996 | 215 |
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Peter's search for Mary Jane leads him to an evil cult led by a man called Baron Mordo, who wants to release his master, Dormammu, from another dimension. Baron Mordo steals the Wand of Watoomb which will free Dormammu. Spider-Man teams up with Doctor Strange and his sidekick Wong, to stop him. Guest stars: Ed Gilbert, Tony Jay, George Takei, John Vernon and Majel Barrett. [2] |
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| 29 | "The Sins of the Fathers, Chapter II: Make a Wish" | John Semper (Teleplay by: Mark Hoffmeier, Elliot S. Magin, & Meg McLaughlin) | May 4, 1996 | 216 |
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Peter is considering giving up being Spider-Man, when he meets a mystic figure named Madame Web and his biggest fan, a little girl called Tyana. Spider-Man shares his origin with her. Dr. Octopus attacks with his new Octobot and captures Spider-Man. Guest stars: Dimitra Arliss, Stephanie Eustace, Michael Rye, Scott Cleverdon and Marla Rubinoff. [3] |
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| 30 | "The Sins of the Fathers, Chapter III: Attack of the Octobot" | Meg McLaughlin & John Semper | May 11, 1996 | 217 |
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During the attack, Spider-Man loses his memory and becomes partners in crime with Dr. Octopus. Tyana and a cabbie named Mousie try and rescue him, but nobody listens to their story. Guest stars: Majel Barrett, Anne-Marie Johnson, Stephanie Eustace, Anthony Marciona. [4] |
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| 31 | "The Sins of the Fathers, Chapter IV: Enter the Green Goblin" | John Semper (Teleplay by: Marty Isenberg & Robert N. Skir) | May 18, 1996 | 218 |
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Norman Osborn disappears in an explosion, and returns as the Green Goblin. The Green Goblin slowly kidnaps all of Norman's enemies. Norman's son, Harry Osborn, is suspected to be the Goblin. Guest stars: Roscoe Lee Browne, Dimitra Arliss and Philip Abbott. [5] |
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| 32 | "The Sins of the Fathers, Chapter V: Rocket Racer" | John Semper (Teleplay by: Doug Booth & Mark Hoffmeier) | September 14, 1996 | 301 |
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Spider-Man and a new vigilante known as the Rocket Racer take on Big Wheel. Spider-Man and Rocket Racer are able to stop Big Wheel when Spider-Man electrocutes him with two electrical wires. Guest stars: Mark Hamill, Telma Hopkins, Michael Des Barres, Billy Attmore and Jennifer Hale. [6] |
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| 33 | "The Sins of the Fathers, Chapter VI: Framed" | John Semper & Mark Hoffmeier (Teleplay by: Brooks Wachtel & Cynthia Harrison) | September 21, 1996 | 302 |
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Peter believes his luck is changing for the better when Wilson Fisk hires Peter for a job. Fisk frames him for a federal crime, but Peter's lawyer is Matt Murdock (Daredevil). Guest stars: Ken Chandler, Majel Barrett, Amy Hill, Edward Albert and Michael Horton. [7] |
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| 34 | "The Sins of the Fathers, Chapter VII: The Man Without Fear" | John Semper & Mark Hoffmeier (Teleplay by: Sean Catherine Derek) | September 28, 1996 | 303 |
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Spider-Man teams up with Daredevil to confront the Kingpin, and to clear Peter's name. Daredevil also reveals to Spider-Man about the crime lord's alter ego. Guest stars: Amy Hill and Edward Albert. [8] |
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| 35 | "The Sins of the Fathers, Chapter VIII: The Ultimate Slayer" | John Semper (Teleplay by: Doug Booth & Mark Hoffmeier) | October 5, 1996 | 304 |
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The Kingpin transforms Alistair Smythe into a half-cyborg, half-mutant creature to become the Ultimate Spider Slayer and kill Spider-Man. Spencer Smythe is revealed to be alive, but in cryonic preservation. Guest star: David Warner. [9] |
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| 36 | "The Sins of the Fathers, Chapter IX: Tombstone" | Larry Brody, Robert N. Skir, Marty Isenberg, & John Semper | October 12, 1996 | 305 |
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Robbie Robertson is losing his son to a gang led by Tombstone, a thug that Robbie has history with. Tombstone promises to release Robbie's son if he kills Alicia Silvermane's news story. Guest stars: Dorian Harewood and Alfonso Ribeiro. [10] |
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| 37 | "The Sins of the Fathers, Chapter X: Venom Returns" | Stan Berkowitz, Len Wein, & John Semper | November 2, 1996 | 306 |
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The Venom symbiote returns to Earth and reunites with Eddie Brock. He is ordered by Dormammu to steal a machine from Stark Enterprises capable of releasing Dormammu from his dimension. When Venom battles Spider-Man and War Machine, he is easily defeated. He soon gets help from Cletus Kasady, who has bonded with another symbiote. Guest stars: Scott Cleverdon, James Avery, Tony Jay, Ed Gilbert and Barbara Goodson. [11] |
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| 38 | "The Sins of the Fathers, Chapter XI: Carnage" | Stan Berkowitz, James Krieg, & John Semper | November 9, 1996 | 307 |
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Baron Mordo and Dormammu help Eddie Brock's cell-mate, Cletus Kasady, become Carnage. Dormammu uses Carnage to get Dormammu into this world. Iron Man and Spider-Man work together and defeat the symbiotes. Guest stars: Scott Cleverdon, James Avery, Tony Jay, Ed Gilbert and Barbara Goodson. [12] |
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| 39 | "The Sins of the Fathers, Chapter XII: The Spot" | James Krieg | October 26, 1996 | 308 |
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Ex-employee of Stark Industries, Dr. Jonathan Ohn, invents a portable interdimensional device that accidentally makes him a living embodiment of a portal. Calling himself the Spot, he tries to steal money to fund his research. His unstable invention creates a vortex that threaten to engulf New York. Guest stars: David Warner, Wanda De Jesus, Oliver Muirhead and Mark Hamill. [13] |
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| 40 | "The Sins of the Fathers, Chapter XIII: Goblin War!" | Mark Hoffmeier, John Semper, Robert N. Skir, & Marty Isenberg | November 16, 1996 | 309 |
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The Green Goblin and the Hobgoblin clash over Dr. Ohn's Time Dilation Accelerator. Peter and Mary Jane are celebrating Felicia Hardy's engagement to Jason Macendale when it is revealed that Macendale is the Hobgoblin. In the end, the Green Goblin gets his hands on the portal technology. Guest stars: Carl Ballantine, Mark Hamill and David Warner. [14] |
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| 41 | "The Sins of the Fathers, Chapter XIV: Turning Point" | James Krieg, John Semper, Robert N. Skir, & Marty Isenberg | November 23, 1996 | 310 |
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With the Time Dilation Accelerator, the Green Goblin trails Spider-Man and finds out his secret identity. The Green Goblin kidnaps Mary Jane Watson and takes her to the George Washington Bridge. Mary Jane and Green Goblin get trapped in an interdimensional portal and that device used is destroyed. Guest stars: Neil Ross and Joan Lee. [15] |
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Overall, the whole of the season arc has been released, with the exception of the Doctor Strange episode. The following is the details concerning the releases:
The release also included an extra 1960s Spider-Man episode "The Origins of Spider-Man".[18]
As well as Guilty and The Return of the Green Goblin from the "Partner's in Danger" story arc. It also offered the 1960s episodes "The Terrible Triumph of Doctor Octopus/Magic Malice". [21]
I also included a 60s episode, "King Pinned", in which featured Kingpin, and a Fantastic Four episode, "And a Blind Man Shall Lead Them", featuring Daredevil.
The Alien Costume Saga was also released on the Venom Saga.
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