Faced with the jungle of books, series or stories, many fans of the MCU wonder where to start comics. As Spider-Man: No Way Home comes out, we can assure you that A New Day is a good gateway.
Back to the origins
Published by Panini comics, Un jour nouveau is a reboot, a term specific to comics well defined in the introduction. The publishing house entrusts artists with the task of returning to the basics of the series. So they build a perfect gateway for a new reader. From the first introductory adventure, we find the classics of the series of almost 70 years. Spider-Man prevents a robbery, but in doing so, he is late for his Aunt May's birthday. At the same time, J.J. Jameson, editor of the Daily Bugle newspaper, launches a media campaign against the spider hero. Peter returns to a roommate. He and his best Harry Osborn are single again. Despite all these problems, Peter Parker keeps making jokes during the fight: he argues about the uselessness of owning a car in New York for example. The young man often finds himself in uncomfortable positions. Barefoot, he chases a thief and is mistaken for a homeless man. Outside of these action phases, Peter Parker does not seek to save the universe because, not possessing the fortune of Iron Man or the status of Captain America, he must find a job and although he has been a brilliant student, he sacrifices his career for his superheroic adventures.
Start of a great run on the weaver
This volume marks the arrival of a new screenwriter, Dan Slott. Great connoisseur of the series, he takes up all the codes mentioned above. The script multiplies narrative tracks and, like Peter Parker, juggles between superhero activities, photography at the Daily Bugle and relationships with friends and family. Some codes are usual for regular readers of Le Tisseur. Spider-Man is seen as a public enemy because of the media. Unlike many Marvel superheroes, Peter is not disconnected from reality but he must manage the problems of everyday life. His web launcher is stolen and has to take a taxi in action. But fortunately, he receives a large sum for a photo… Even if it means losing one's morality. As a superhero, he faces simple criminals and mafia clans. In the first part, he faces a villain with an original physique, the negative man whose aspect we let you discover. His coldness and violence make him a charismatic opponent. In the second part, it is the former Green Goblin, Norman Osborn who returns. However, Dan Slott plays with these codes to surprise us. When on the first page of an episode we see Peter kissing J.J. Jameson, the reader is necessarily curious to understand how this unlikely situation could have unfolded. The screenwriter also modernizes these habits. Spider-Man must confront Srewball, a thief who broadcasts his misdeeds live on the web. The bankrupt Bugle has a new director. To realize his program, Dan Slott is supported by great artists. This relaunch is indeed an opportunity to welcome small new cartoonists in the series. The volume opens with Phil Jimenez's beautiful drawings as a double-page on a car accident. Steve McNiven just out of Civil War follows. The Canadian designer knows how to highlight the bodies in action but even more the flesh of the bodies makes you want to caress the paper. Marcos Martín replaces him in a radically different style that can seem flat. However, his immense talent lies in the layout that is always fair and dynamic. He takes advantage of a fight in an art gallery to share his passion for pop art. There is also an old regular Romita Jr. which features the return of Eddie Brock, the former Venom. A new day combines all the advantages. For the neophyte, this volume is the best way to discover the richness of this series. Regular, you will find the classics of the Tisseur brought up to date. If you want to discover other Spider-Man titles, you can read the chronicles on Miles Morales and Absolute Carnage.
