Key Issues specualted and confirmed for the fourth film in the Spider-Man franchise starring Tom Holland, Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
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Amazing Spider-Man #345
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
Cletus Kasady becomes infected by the Venom symbiote, later becomes Carnage
[March 2026 - a glimpse of Spider-Man battling Boomerang in the Brand New Day trailer was inspired by this cover - tap cover and swipe to view screenshot]
Cletus Kasady becomes infected by the Venom symbiote, later becomes Carnage
[March 2026 - a glimpse of Spider-Man battling Boomerang in the Brand New Day trailer was inspired by this cover - tap cover and swipe to view screenshot]
Spectacular Spider-Man, The #20
Marvel
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2004
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Vol. 2
Peter Parker undergoes a metamorphosis that enables his body to produce organic webs, functioning similarly to his web cartridges
Peter Parker undergoes a metamorphosis that enables his body to produce organic webs, functioning similarly to his web cartridges
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1
Marvel
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2005
•
Vol. 1
The Other twelve-part story arc begins - later relates to the main Spider-Verse event
📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1, next read Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #19
[March 2026 - the concept of the spider's evolving life cycle mentioned in the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer is similar to what occured in The Other story arc]
The Other twelve-part story arc begins - later relates to the main Spider-Verse event
📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1, next read Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #19
[March 2026 - the concept of the spider's evolving life cycle mentioned in the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer is similar to what occured in The Other story arc]
Amazing Spider-Man #42
Marvel
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1966
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of the Rhino
1st full appearance of Mary Jane Watson, final panel
Mary Jane Watson delivers her iconic line "Face it, Tiger…you just hit the jackpot!"
2nd appearance of the Rhino
1st full appearance of Mary Jane Watson, final panel
Mary Jane Watson delivers her iconic line "Face it, Tiger…you just hit the jackpot!"
Amazing Spider-Man #18
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Ned Leeds, later becomes the third Hobgoblin
4th appearance of Sandman
4th appearance of Kraven the Hunter
1st appearance of Ned Leeds, later becomes the third Hobgoblin
4th appearance of Sandman
4th appearance of Kraven the Hunter
Tales to Astonish #81
Marvel
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1966
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Boomerang
[May 2025 - rumored to be a villain in Spider-Man: Brand New Day / March 2026 - confirmed]
1st appearance of Boomerang
[May 2025 - rumored to be a villain in Spider-Man: Brand New Day / March 2026 - confirmed]
Hero for Hire #2
Marvel
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1972
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Luke Cage
Death of Diamondback
1st appearance of Night Nurse, Claire Temple
[February 2026 - Claire Temple rumored for Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
2nd appearance of Luke Cage
Death of Diamondback
1st appearance of Night Nurse, Claire Temple
[February 2026 - Claire Temple rumored for Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
Daredevil #174
Marvel
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1981
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Hand, an ancient order of assassins: Genin, Kirigi, The Jonin
3rd appearance of Elektra
[December 2025 - the Hand are speculated to face-off against Spider-Man in Brand New Day]
1st team appearance of the Hand, an ancient order of assassins: Genin, Kirigi, The Jonin
3rd appearance of Elektra
[December 2025 - the Hand are speculated to face-off against Spider-Man in Brand New Day]
Amazing Spider-Man #20
Marvel
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1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Scorpion, Mac Gargan appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #19
Brand New Day
Michael Mando will reprise the role of Mac Gargan/Scorpion
1st appearance and origin of Scorpion, Mac Gargan appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #19
Brand New Day
Michael Mando will reprise the role of Mac Gargan/Scorpion
Amazing Spider-Man #19
Marvel
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1964
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Mac Gargan, becomes Scorpion in The Amazing Spider-Man #20
[September 2023 - there is a rumor that the Scorpion story arc will pick up in Spider-Man 4 which makes sense since the character was introduced in Spider-Man Homecoming / May 2025 - rumored villain for Spider-Man: Brand New Day / August 2025 - confirmed]
Brand New Day
Michael Mando will reprise the role of Mac Gargan/Scorpion
1st appearance of Mac Gargan, becomes Scorpion in The Amazing Spider-Man #20
[September 2023 - there is a rumor that the Scorpion story arc will pick up in Spider-Man 4 which makes sense since the character was introduced in Spider-Man Homecoming / May 2025 - rumored villain for Spider-Man: Brand New Day / August 2025 - confirmed]
Brand New Day
Michael Mando will reprise the role of Mac Gargan/Scorpion
Amazing Spider-Man #129
Marvel
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1974
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Punisher
1st appearance of the Jackal
Brand New Day
Jon Bernthal confirmed to appear as The Punisher
1st appearance of the Punisher
1st appearance of the Jackal
Brand New Day
Jon Bernthal confirmed to appear as The Punisher
Incredible Hulk #1
Marvel
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1962
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the Hulk
1st appearance of Betty Ross
1st appearance of Rick Jones
1st appearance of General 'Thunderbolt' Ross
Brand New Day
Mark Ruffalo confirmed to appear as Bruce Banner/ The Hulk
1st appearance and origin of the Hulk
1st appearance of Betty Ross
1st appearance of Rick Jones
1st appearance of General 'Thunderbolt' Ross
Brand New Day
Mark Ruffalo confirmed to appear as Bruce Banner/ The Hulk
Web of Spider-Man #36
Marvel
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1988
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tombstone, a crime boss
[May 2024 - a good spec pick for Spider-Man Noir TV series especially if the show goes with a muted, moody color tone/ May 2025 - rumored villain for Spider-Man: Brand New Day / September 2025 - Marvin Jones III will portray Tombstone in Brand New Day]
1st appearance of Tombstone, a crime boss
[May 2024 - a good spec pick for Spider-Man Noir TV series especially if the show goes with a muted, moody color tone/ May 2025 - rumored villain for Spider-Man: Brand New Day / September 2025 - Marvin Jones III will portray Tombstone in Brand New Day]
Spectacular Spider-Man, The #15
Marvel
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2004
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of the second Spider-Queen, Adriana Soria, has the ability to control those with an insect gene
[March 2025 - speculation that a female villain joining the Spider-Man 4 film could be the Spider Queen, Adriana Soria but a reliable source has yet to confirm this]
Brand New Day
The casting of a female villain has led to speculation that it might be Spider-Queen
1st appearance of the second Spider-Queen, Adriana Soria, has the ability to control those with an insect gene
[March 2025 - speculation that a female villain joining the Spider-Man 4 film could be the Spider Queen, Adriana Soria but a reliable source has yet to confirm this]
Brand New Day
The casting of a female villain has led to speculation that it might be Spider-Queen
Amazing Spider-Man #194
Marvel
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1979
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Black Cat
Brand New Day
The casting an older female villain has led to speculation that it might be Black Cat
1st appearance of the Black Cat
Brand New Day
The casting an older female villain has led to speculation that it might be Black Cat
Free Comic Book Day 2007: The Amazing Spider-Man
Marvel
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2007
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Mr. Negative - face shown on a TV monitor
1st appearance of Overdrive
1st appearance of Jackpot, a geneticist and mother who received powers after being accidentally exposed to an experimental serum
1st cameo appearance of Mr. Negative - face shown on a TV monitor
1st appearance of Overdrive
1st appearance of Jackpot, a geneticist and mother who received powers after being accidentally exposed to an experimental serum
Amazing Spider-Man #546
Marvel
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2008
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Mr. Negative
1st appearance of the second Jackpot
1st cameo appearance of Freak, prior to receiving powers
[November 2024 - the rumored and unofficial title of the fourth Spider-Man movie 'Brand New Day' shares its name with this story arc but may not have any other relation to it / March 2025 - confirmed / August 2025 - a set photo from the Spider-Man movie shows a vehicle with a symbol that appears to be Mr. Negative’s gang, the Inner Demons]
Brand New Day
The fourth Spider-Man movie is titled Brand New Day
1st full appearance of Mr. Negative
1st appearance of the second Jackpot
1st cameo appearance of Freak, prior to receiving powers
[November 2024 - the rumored and unofficial title of the fourth Spider-Man movie 'Brand New Day' shares its name with this story arc but may not have any other relation to it / March 2025 - confirmed / August 2025 - a set photo from the Spider-Man movie shows a vehicle with a symbol that appears to be Mr. Negative’s gang, the Inner Demons]
Brand New Day
The fourth Spider-Man movie is titled Brand New Day
Amazing Spider-Man #252
Marvel
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1984
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Spider-Man's black costume
Cited as being tied with Marvel Team-Up #141 as the first appearance of the black costume, this issue went on sale January 31,1984
Marvel Team-Up #141 went on sale February 14,1984
Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15
The symbiote costume was designed by a Marvel fan from Illinois named Randy Schueller who was paid $220 by Editor-In-Chief Jim Shooter for the concept
[March 2026 - the evolution of Spider-Man in the Spider-Man (Tom Holland franchise) may be building toward a symbiote bond, based on clues in the latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer]
Brand New Day
Symbiotes rumored to appear in the movie
1st appearance of Spider-Man's black costume
Cited as being tied with Marvel Team-Up #141 as the first appearance of the black costume, this issue went on sale January 31,1984
Marvel Team-Up #141 went on sale February 14,1984
Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15
The symbiote costume was designed by a Marvel fan from Illinois named Randy Schueller who was paid $220 by Editor-In-Chief Jim Shooter for the concept
[March 2026 - the evolution of Spider-Man in the Spider-Man (Tom Holland franchise) may be building toward a symbiote bond, based on clues in the latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer]
Brand New Day
Symbiotes rumored to appear in the movie
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