Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse vs Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
It’s no secret that DC has released many great animated superhero films—but Marvel has recently proved that it’s no slouch, either. Tonight, we’re pitting fan-favorites Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Batman: Mask of the Phantasm against each other to see which cartoon flick truly reigns supreme. Will Spidey’s highly-innovative animation style help it win the crown, or will the Caped Crusader’s mature storyline put it across the post? Get to your drawing boards … and let’s talk about movies!
BRAD’S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: Batman The World of the Future Fair
Best Character: Spider-Verse Peter B Parker/Spider-Man
Best Screen Duo: Spider-Verse Peter B Parker/Spider-Man & Miles Morales/Spider-Man
Best Villain/Antagonist: Batman The Joker
Best Hero/Protagonist: Batman Bruce Wayne/Batman
Best Kill/Defeat: Spider-Verse The Death of Uncle Aaron
WTF: Spider-Verse Miles Morales barely getting phased by the double fist stomp
Best Score or Soundtrack: Spider-Verse Daniel Pemberton & original songs
Best Quote: Spider-Verse Stan Lee: “That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt, a real superhero.”
Best Screenplay: Spider-Verse Phil Lord & Rodney Rothman
Best Special Achievement: TIE Batman & Spider-Verse Representation
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: Batman Mark Hamill
Best Lead Actor/Actress: TIE Batman & Spider-Verse Shameik Moore & Kevin Conroy
Best Scene: Spider-Verse Leap of Faith
Defining Moment: Spider-Verse Stan Lee Cameo
Best Director: Spider-Verse Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey & Rodney Rothman
Wildcard: Spider-Verse Nerd Boner Award
Best Picture: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Total after deductions:
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: 13
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm: 5
KYLE’S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: Batman The World of the Future Fair
Best Character: Spider-Verse Gwen Stacy/Spider-Gwen
Best Screen Duo: Spider-Verse Peter B Parker/Spider-Man & Miles Morales/Spider-Man
Best Villain/Antagonist: Spider-Verse Wilson Fisk/Kingpin
Best Hero/Protagonist: Spider-Verse Miles Morales/Spider-Man
Best Kill/Defeat: Spider-Verse Peter Parker crushed by Kingpin
WTF: Batman Toy line ruined the movie
Best Score or Soundtrack: Spider-Verse Daniel Pemberton & original songs
Best Quote: Spider-Verse Spider-Ham: “Miles, the hardest thing about this job is you can't always save everybody.”
Best Screenplay: Spider-Verse Phil Lord & Rodney Rothman
Best Special Achievement: Spider-Verse New style of animation
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: Batman Mark Hamill
Best Lead Actor/Actress: Spider-Verse Shameik Moore
Best Scene: Spider-Verse Spider-People meet for the first time
Defining Moment: Spider-Verse Opening
Best Director: Spider-Verse Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey & Rodney Rothman
Wildcard: Spider-Verse Cast of Characters Award
Best Picture: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Total after deductions:
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: 17
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm: 2
SETH’S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: Batman The World of the Future Fair
Best Character: Spider-Verse Peter B Parker/Spider-Man
Best Screen Duo: Spider-Verse Peter B Parker/Spider-Man & Miles Morales/Spider-Man
Best Villain/Antagonist: Batman The Joker
Best Hero/Protagonist: Batman Bruce Wayne/Batman
Best Kill/Defeat: Spider-Verse The Death of Uncle Aaron
WTF: How time skips around in Phantasm
Best Score or Soundtrack: Spider-Verse Daniel Pemberton & original songs
Best Quote: TIE Batman & Spider-Verse Batman: “Do you still follow your dad's orders?” Andrea Beaumont: “The way I see it, the only one in this room controlled by his parents is you.” Miles Morales: “When will I know I'm ready?” Peter B. Parker: “You won't. It's a leap of faith. That's all it is, Miles. A leap of faith.”
Best Screenplay: Batman Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Martin Pasko & Michael Reaves
Best Special Achievement: Spider-Verse Frame Rate
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: TIE Batman & Spider-Verse Mark Hamill & Brian Tyree Henry
Best Lead Actor/Actress: Batman Kevin Conroy
Best Scene: Batman When Batman first puts on the cowl
Defining Moment: Spider-Verse Leap of Faith
Best Director: Spider-Verse Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey & Rodney Rothman
Wildcard: Batman The Creative Villain Award
Best Picture: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Total after deductions:
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: 10
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm: 9
NATHAN’S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: Spider-Verse NY
Best Character: Spider-Verse Peter B Parker/Spider-Man
Best Screen Duo: Spider-Verse Peter B Parker/Spider-Man & Miles Morales/Spider-Man
Best Villain/Antagonist: Spider-Verse Aaron Davis/The Prowler
Best Hero/Protagonist: Spider-Verse Miles Morales/Spider-Man
Best Kill/Defeat: Batman The Joker laughs in the face of death
WTF: Batman Shoe-horned Joker origin story
Best Score or Soundtrack: Spider-Verse Daniel Pemberton & original songs
Best Quote: Spider-Verse Doc Ock: “My friends actually call me Liv. My *enemies* call me Doc Ock.”
Best Screenplay: Spider-Verse Phil Lord & Rodney Rothman
Best Special Achievement: Spider-Verse Art Direction
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: Batman Mark Hamill
Best Lead Actor/Actress: Spider-Verse Shameik Moore
Best Scene: Spider-Verse Prowler Chase Scene
Defining Moment: Spider-Verse Leap of Faith
Best Director: Spider-Verse Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey & Rodney Rothman
Wildcard: Spider-Verse The Stan Lee Award
Best Picture: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Total after deductions:
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: 17
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm: 2