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As fans patiently await the first official look at July’s highly anticipated sequel, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, we now have something to hold us over. The book publisher Random House recently put up a placeholder for an upcoming “Art Of” book, and fans realized that it included a broad but interesting plot synopsis. Just enough to dig into until a trailer arrives.
“Four years have gone by since we last caught up with our friendly neighborhood hero,” the publisher’s site reads. “Peter Parker is no more, but Spider-Man is at the top of his game keeping New York City safe. Things are going well for our anonymous hero until an unusual trail of crimes pulls him into a web of mystery larger than he’s ever faced before. In order to take on what’s ahead, Spider-Man not only needs to be at the top of his physical and mental game, but he must also be prepared to face the repercussions of his past!”
The “four years” reveal is interesting. We didn’t quite know how much time had passed between films yet. It would suggest that, at least, Ned and MJ are, if not done with college, about to finish. As for the rest, it all seems kind of expected. He’s Spider-Man. He’s doing well. A new threat emerges. He has to deal with the past. We probably could’ve guessed most of that. But now, at least, we have it from an official source.
It does open up a lot of questions, though. For example, will the New York setting necessitate a crossover with Daredevil: Born Again? What exactly could be the mystery he’s uncovering here? And also, why mention that he needs to be both physically and mentally strong? That’s kind of weird.
The description goes on to talk about what seems like a pretty cool book. “As Spider-Man: Brand New Day wows moviegoers the world over, discover the behind-the-scenes magic of the film’s visual development—from early concept sketches to final character designs. Explore environments, costumes, and exclusive insights from the next chapter for Marvel’s neighborhood hero!”
If only we could look at it now, we’d have all the answers. However, it won’t be released until August 4, well after all the spoilers are out there. Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens July 31.
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