Heres how we got on.

So, to start off, can you tell us a bit about the story?

RR:The way we approached it was to draw from the comics.

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Hes very three-dimensional on the page, and that was our guiding star throughout.

PR:Its one of those ideas whose time has come.

The film features many versions of Spider-Man whos your favourite, other than Peter and Miles?

BP:Theyve all become immediate family!

Occasionally, it is the inverse.

PR:Outside of those two my favourite was Spider-Gwen.

Its fun to write a Spider-Man whos not so innocent, has none of that aw gee sir!

attitude to him at all.

What inspires you about the character of Spider-Man and this project in particular?

BP:Rising to the challenge.

Trying to defy expectations of yes, another Spider-Man movie and, yes, another animated feature.

PR:Ive been a Marvel fan most of my life, since my pre-teen years.

Even before then I liked the cartoons.

The soap opera, the action, the strong moral lessons and mythic themes that resonate with everyone!

Its something I feel like Ive been preparing to do for a long time.

Its not just the powers.

Its the person underneath.