Spider-Man: Brand New Day

The fan-favorite “Brand New Day” era was one of the most creative periods in Spidey’s history — and these are the stories that prove it!


“Brand New Day” wasn’t just a story — it was an era. Spanning almost three years and over one hundred issues, it was a time when a rotating cast of the industry’s most talented writers and artists redefined Spider-Man for the 21st century. The stories they created continue to influence the Spider-Man comics of today — as well as television series, video games and films featuring everyone’s favorite wall-crawler!

The handpicked stories featured in this Brand New edition highlight the scope and spirit of the era — from heart-wrenching to pulse-pounding to darkly introspective. Included in this collection are:

Amazing Spider-Man #555-557
“Sometimes It Snows in April”
“The Last Nameless Day”
“Dead of Winter”
By Zeb Wells & Chris Bachalo
Amid the worst blizzard in New York City history, Spider-Man and Wolverine set out to find the secret of the deadly storm!

Amazing Spider-Man #562-563
“The Other Spider-Man”
“So Spider-Man Walks into a Bar and...”
By Bob Gale & Mike McKone
Peter Parker must solve the mystery of “The Other Spider-Man” — and brave the villain-filled Bar with No Name!

Amazing Spider-Man #564
“Threeway Collision!”
By Bob Gale, Marc Guggenheim, Dan Slott & Paulo Siqueira
When Spidey finds himself in a car chase across the city with Overdrive, which side of the story is the real one?!

Amazing Spider-Man #574
“Flashbacks”
By Marc Guggenheim & Barry Kitson
Whatever happened to Flash Thompson? Follow Peter Parker’s former nemesis and Spider-Man’s biggest fan from New York through his tour of duty in the Middle East.

Amazing Spider-Man: Extra! #2
“Black & White”
By Dan Slott & Chris Bachalo
Witness the return of one of Spider-Man’s most unforgettable enemies: Hammerhead! It’s a sign of things to come — and it’s looking deadly!

Amazing Spider-Man #575-576
“Family Ties”
By Joe Kelly & Chris Bachao
As the mayoral election ramps up, gang activity is at an all-time high — and Hammerhead works to bring them all under Mister Negative’s banner...or else. And even Spider-Man can’t stop him this time!

Amazing Spider-Man #577
“Old Huntin’ Buddies”
By Zeb Wells & Paolo Rivera
Spidey clashes with the Punisher in a good old-fashioned punch-a-palooza! What does Frank Castle want with a mysterious, power-enhancing serum?

Amazing Spider-Man #578-579
“Unscheduled Stop”
By Mark Waid & Marcos Martin
Spidey must summon all his strength and courage when a shocking earthquake hits NYC, burying him and a subway car of innocent people deep under all the rubble!