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Publisher: Marvel Comics | Writers: Zeb Wells, Mark Waid, Dan Slott | Artists: Chris Bachalo, Mike McKone | Format: Trade Paperback | Rating: T | ISBN: 9781302968663 | On Sale: June 2, 2026 | MSP: $9.99
The era that redefined Peter Parker for a new generation — Spider-Man: Brand New Day collects the landmark story arc that reset the Spider-Man status quo following One More Day, bringing together an all-star creative team of Zeb Wells, Mark Waid, and Dan Slott with artists Chris Bachalo and Mike McKone. Fresh supporting characters, new villains, and a Peter Parker unencumbered by years of continuity — this is Spider-Man firing on all cylinders.
Brand New Day launched one of the most ambitious experiments in Spider-Man history — a rotating creative team delivering fast-paced, done-in-one and short-arc stories that recaptured the energy of the character's Silver Age roots while feeling completely contemporary. Dan Slott, Mark Waid, and Zeb Wells each brought their own voice to Peter Parker, and the result is a collection that showcases the full range of what Spider-Man can be: funny, heartbreaking, thrilling, and endlessly inventive. At 328 pages for $9.99, this is exceptional value for one of Marvel's most important modern story eras.
🕷️ Fun Fact: Brand New Day introduced Mr. Negative, Jackpot, and Menace — three characters who have gone on to become significant parts of Spider-Man's ongoing mythology. Dan Slott in particular used this era as a launching pad for ideas that would define his decade-long run on Amazing Spider-Man, one of the longest and most celebrated runs in the character's history.
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