Dan Slott's Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day Blends Retro Style With New Continuity
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Rich Johnston
18d ago· 7 min readenNews
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Summary
Dan Slott's Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1 appears to be a retro mini-series set in past continuity with no impact on current Marvel Comics. However, Slott insists it is not just a nostalgia piece and is actively working to integrate new elements into the Spider-Man mythos. The article discusses the comic's release, Slott's creative intentions, and the tension between the series' retro appearance and its potential lasting significance.
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It looks like one of Marvel's retro mini-series, set in past continuity, its own little bubble, with no impact on the current Marvel Comics line.
Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1 (of 5) by Dan Slott, Marcus To and Marcos Martin is published today.
Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #1 (of 5) by Dan Slott, Marcus To and Marcos Martin is published today. It looks like one of Marvel's retro mini-series, set in past continuity, its own little bubble, with no impact on the current Marvel Comics line.
