The Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day ##1
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 2
Writer
Dan Slott
Interior Artist
Marcos To
Cover Artist
Phil Jimenez
Publication Date
May 2008
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Kickoff to the Brand New Day era in Spectacular Spider-Man, dealing with the aftermath of One More Day where Peter Parker's secret identity is restored and his marriage to Mary Jane Watson never happened.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor wear with slight spine stress, clean edges, sharp corners, housed in a plastic bag with a Midtown Comics COA sticker affixed over the lower front cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $40 (with signature and COA), Graded: $50 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw signed copies with Midtown COA sell in the $25-$35 range depending on buyer demand for Dan Slott signatures.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless seeking to preserve the Midtown Comics COA via a yellow label service (which requires witness), as raw value aligns closely with grading fees for modern books.
Notable Features
Features a signature by writer Dan Slott on the front cover accompanied by a Midtown Comics Certificate of Authenticity (COA) sticker.
Authentication Notes
Includes a physical Certificate of Authenticity from Midtown Comics placed over the bag/cover, though third-party grading services like CGC or CBCS would require a witness present for a verified signature yellow label.