
Swing back to one the most transformative times in Spider-Man comic book history with some of the very creators who made it happen in SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, a new comic series coming this May! Written by legendary Spider-Man writer Dan Slott and drawn by acclaimed artist Marcus To (X-FORCE) with covers by Eisner award-winning artist Phil Jimenez, the series will also include special backup stories by Inkpot Award-winning artist Marcos Martin.
First debuted in 2008, Marvel Comics’ Brand New Day storyline was helmed by Dan Slott along with a rotating bench of superstar creators and key contributors, including To, Jimenez, and Martin, who are all making their return for the new comic series this May.
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Spanning almost three years and over one hundred issues, Brand New Day was beloved by fans and saw some of the industry’s most talented writers and artists redefine Spider-Man comics for the 21st century.
Since then, the iconic comic book run continues to influence Spider-Man comic book storytelling to this day.
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Spider-Man discovers one of the most valuable items the Kingpin, A.K.A. Wilson Fisk, possesses — THE LEXICON. This directory of the Kingpin’s criminal enterprise could destroy the criminal landscape of New York City and that’s Spider-Man’s goal when he takes it.
The Friendly Neighborhood Webslinger finds multiple targets on his back in Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1
Also Out This Week:
- Comic Watch Exclusive: Time Is Ticking For The Ultimate Universe As Spider-Man Meets His Maker in Ultimate Endgame #4
- Comic Watch Exclusive: Events Culminate With A showdown Over A Century In The Making in Wolverine #20
Spider-Family Titles Also Out This Week
- Amazing Spider-Man / Venom: Death Spiral – Body Count #1
- Black Cat #10
- Knull #5


Josemaria Casanovas Homage Variant Cover:

Mike McKone Variant Cover:

Salvador Larroca Variant Cover:

Blank Sketch Variant Cover:

Marcos Martín 1:25 Incentive Variant Cover:

Phil Jimenez Hidden Gem 1:50 Incentive Variant Cover:

Patrick Gleason Variant / 1:100 Incentive Virgin Variant Cover:

Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1
Fisk isn’t the only person who wants the Lexicon… Mr. Negative would love his competitor’s secret information, but so would Frank Castle himself, the Punisher. Taking the Lexicon sure seemed like a good idea to make the city safer, but it’s painted the biggest target ever on Spider-Man’s back!
Creative Team
- Writer: Dan Slott
- Artist: Paco Medina
- Colorist: Erick Arciniega
- Letterer: Joe Caramagna
- Cover Artists: Paco Medina & Edgar Delgado
- Variant Cover Artist: Josemaria Casanovas; Mike McKone; Salvador Larroca; Patrick Gleason; Marcos Martín; Phil Jimenez
- Executive Editor: Nick Lowe
- Assistant Editor: Tom Groneman
- Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99/28 Pages
The Friendly Neighborhood Webslinger finds multiple targets on his back in Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1 on shelves and digital platforms May 13, 2026, from Marvel Comics





