BRAND NEW DAY: WHAT'D YA THINK?

**MichaelDoran** · 12-29-2007, 01:24 PM

So Marvel wrapped up their latest watershed moment in the life of their flagship character Spider-Man in this week's conclusion of the four-part "One More Day" storyline leading into the debut of “Brand New Day and a brand new way of publishing Spider-Man stories.

We're not going to talk story specifics (i.e. spoilers) in case the holidays hasn't let you get to the comic shop yet, but for those who have read it, of course Newsarama wants to know what you think of the conclusion of the story and what you think it means for the future of the character?

Do you want to give Marvel a ‘standing O’? Throw rotten lettuce? Vote in our latest poll and let the comic world know what you think.

As always, everyone can participate in the poll and registered members can also stick around to discuss it with one another. But be warned, the resulting discussion will probably be ripe with spoilers, so proceed at your own risk from here…

KirkWarren · 12-29-2007, 01:40 PM

I'm not a big fan of anything they did with One More Day. I'll still be sticking around to see Dan Slott and McNiven's work, but based on OMD, I doubt even those two willb e enough to keep me coming back once their three issue arc is over.

God-Man · 12-29-2007, 01:40 PM

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

shadow-ray · 12-29-2007, 01:43 PM

Bravo Marvel. Well done

TheJerkle · 12-29-2007, 01:45 PM

Amazing Spider-Man #545 is the best Spidey comic of the last ten years.

Not including Ultimate Spider-Man, though.

Mundungus · 12-29-2007, 01:46 PM

I'm not sticking around for Brand New Day, but I'm also not going to drop all my comics and throw a hissy fit. I'll keep tabs on how it's going in stores and online, but I'm gonna vote with my wallet.

I'm going to admit that I enjoyed the story for what it was, but I could feel the editorial-mandate dripping on every page and that sullied my appreciation of the great storytelling going on. I knew what was going to happen, just like everyone else. But we'll see where it goes from here, though I'll have other things to entertain me in the mean time.

Psivage · 12-29-2007, 01:48 PM

I think it is to soon to decide whether Brand New Day is good or not. I hated One More Day.

Hulksmash100 · 12-29-2007, 01:51 PM

Bad bad bad idea that was poorly executed for something that shouldv'e been planned out much better & ahead of schedule. This will crap up spider-man for years to come.... good luck BND ccrew!

artemicion · 12-29-2007, 01:52 PM

OMD is The Worst spidey story ever, The clone saga is good compared to it also most stupid storyline of the year.
Joe Q always pleases me with his work at Marvel except for spidey.
I feel bad for Slott and the other guys, I'm sure they will do a good job as they sure would without the stupid stuff from OMD, but I don't think i'm the only one skiping amazing from now on.

Doctor_Chronos · 12-29-2007, 01:52 PM

I don't mind that the marriage is over. I don't like the way they did it by magically and nonsensically changing the past whatever years of continuity to do it.

How about Mary Jane is sick of being constantly in danger and wants a divorce? How about the Kingpin, in his arrogance and being ticked off at getting beat, finishes the job and has whacked? How about May dies and Peter can't deal with the grief and just leaves MJ?

How about do this that actually shows character progression and at the same time tells a good story? This is just a deus ex machina cop out.

And yes, I took a good chunk of Marvel books off my list because of it.

Xysmurf · 12-29-2007, 01:54 PM

The only thing Marvel I read is the Exiles, and since Clairemont took it over I just dropped Marvel all together. Somebody please tell me what happened in Spidey since Newsarama isn't going to.

SDJoyce · 12-29-2007, 01:55 PM

I've never been one to really hate a comic for something that was done, because I can normally see what the over all picture is and I can justify most changes to status quo that way. However with "One More Day" I can only think that Joe Q. was only doing this because he had stated he didn't like the Peter/MJ marriage. I will say that the first two issues of this storyline were really good, but now I think I can see why JMS did not want his name on the last two issues. As much as I'm not liking the change, It's not the fact about the marriage it's just how they did it. This was nothing more than a huge recon of alot of great storylines. I do agree with some other's across the web that Marvel should publish a new Handbook showing us the new history of Spider-Man. Now that being said I don't think this will hurt sales at all. I'm actually looking forward to the new villians coming up in the Brand New Day direction of the series. With villians like Mr. Negative, Menace, Freak, Deity, Screwball, and Paperdoll coming to the series it might be neat to see a new rogues gallery for the Web head.

melperfect · 12-29-2007, 01:56 PM

I see possibilities.

I didn't buy or read OMD, I'm happy that JMS has moved on to other things (his Thor has been excellent) I think ASM was pretty bad for the last 3 or 4 years.

That said I like the Brand New Day creators quite a bit, especially looking forward to the 1st 3 issues by Slott and McNiven. I hope it's good, I'll give it 6 to 9 issues to win me over (considering the new schedule) if I don't like it, I'll drop it.

Also, don't really care either way about the retcon stuff, I just want good Spidey comics.

Edited to add: I think most of us knew the way this poll would go the second we saw it.

HomoSuperior · 12-29-2007, 01:57 PM

SPOILERS (I guess)

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I don't get why everything had to be overhauled from scratch..couldn't the memory of their marriage be erased from everyone and MJ disappears somewhere else a la Scarlet Witch after House of M? The total reboot kills what could have been an admittedly controversial, but not downright insulting, way of magically dissolving Peter/MJ.

That being said, I like Spidey a lot but never was immersed in his universe to a meaningful degree--so I probably will just shrug and keep buying what looks interesting in the future just as I would if OMD had never happened.

Doctor_Chronos · 12-29-2007, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xysmurf

The only thing Marvel I read is the Exiles, and since Clairemont took it over I just dropped Marvel all together. Somebody please tell me what happened in Spidey since Newsarama isn't going to.

Go here http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=140806

Just need to read the last few pages since the book just came out yesterday.

Newtype1089 · 12-29-2007, 02:02 PM

Well I've been saying all along that Brand New Day look good regardless of how One More Day ends and while I'm against them ending the marrige I can either A. see Pete with MJ again maybe not married but dating? or sum time down the line they could undo this I think I'm also kind of mad they put the genie back in the bottle with Spidey's you know what but eh? w/e all in all the amount of kool stories I think they can tell out ways the terrible terrible thing that One More Day was but I have a question as I have not read this issue I just saw Wizards recap of it is Harry alive?

bob_at_york · 12-29-2007, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctor_Chronos

I don't mind that the marriage is over. I don't like the way they did it by magically and nonsensically changing the past whatever years of continuity to do it.

How about Mary Jane is sick of being constantly in danger and wants a divorce? How about the Kingpin, in his arrogance and being ticked off at getting beat, finishes the job and has whacked? How about May dies and Peter can't deal with the grief and just leaves MJ?

How about do this that actually shows character progression and at the same time tells a good story? This is just a deus ex machina cop out.

And yes, I took a good chunk of Marvel books off my list because of it.

I liked the marriage but you hit the nail on the head. The execution of this storyline was horrid.

EyesBL7 · 12-29-2007, 02:04 PM

When it starts, BND may be they greatest run on Spider-Man ever. That doesn't change the fact that OMD was a giant pile of crap.

dorknerdgeek · 12-29-2007, 02:04 PM

Generally speaking, I'm excited about Brand New Day. I don't at all like how they got to it, though. Well, that's not fair. The first issue of OMD was outstanding. It's just that the rest of it...

Unknown_User · 12-29-2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctor_Chronos

I don't like the way they did it by magically and nonsensically changing the past whatever years of continuity to do it.

I agree there are better ways that Joe Q and JMS could have ended this story and the marriage but they decided to for the one that requires the least amount of creativity and work. I'm still trying to figure out why Joe Q believes that the marriage hinders or prevents the telling of good Spider-Man stories. I won't go crazy and pull every Marvel title off my list but it's going to be a very long while before I pick up another Spider-Man title.

unrealff · 12-29-2007, 02:05 PM

I think the worst part is that Joe Q. gave away the ending months ago with his constant complaining about the marriage. Why take this solution from left field? Why not incorporate the current storylines into elimination of the marriage.
1) Spider-Man unmasks
2) Increased attacks on his family on his family culminating in the near-death of Aunt May
3) Peter decides they must separate and his loved ones must disappear for thier own safety.
4) Peter, Mary Jane and Aunt May hatch a plan to fake their own death (I'm sure Peter has friends that would be able and willing to make this work.
5) Peter begins his Brand New Day.

Down the road, Mary Jane can come back with Aunt May (I think she's immortal) and a spider-baby.

Oh well, it's just a comic I guess.

xmen510 · 12-29-2007, 02:06 PM

Not happy at all about the storyline's outcome. Hopefully the following stories will be good though. I am not one to drop a book because of one storyline I don't like, so I'll give it a try.

caats19 · 12-29-2007, 02:07 PM

i'm usually very good at understanding that there's differences in people's tastes. but people saying bravo to marvel on this...it's difficult to get.

PastePot · 12-29-2007, 02:07 PM

Shame on NEWSARAMA for having 4 options that basically made it sound like people where sticking on board and not one option to say they were dropping the book. Joe Q must have some massive pull over here.

mrorangesoda · 12-29-2007, 02:08 PM

I guess the poll option ARGGH is closest to what I'm feeling, although I'm sure it's not the worst thing ever. I've been reading OMD in the stores, just to see what would happen, and I've been saying since Spidey/Human Torch the best way to get me buying ASM agin is by putting Slott on the book. As much as I love Slott's writing, I will not be picking up Brand New Day. The entire move to the new status quo was forced and lazy, Season 9 of Dallas lazy. I see now why JMS wanted his name off of this project. Everything that Quesada had an issue with in the Spidey books could have been solved without regressing, or at least by telling an interesting story. Honestly Marvel, I'm so glad that The Other and Civil War are having their advertised impact on the future of Spider-man....The only thing that will make longtime fans madder is BND turns out to be some kind of alternate reality story.

Anyway, I'm done complaining. I'm actually done paying attention to what's going on with Spider-man. I think that Steve Wacker has assembled a great team and I wish them all the best. I was looking forward to their work. I'm sure it will do well sales wise for a while, but I hope someone involved realizes that they've driven away folks who were ready to be devoted and steady customers.