Spider-Man often finds his way into the hearts of his fellow crime-fighters through his positive demeanor, courage, and sense of humor, no matter how different the other heroes may be. He’s formed a bond with the Avengers and made plenty of street-level allies in the comics, linking up with Matt Murdock and Luke Cage, in particular, on plenty of occasions. As recently seen in Tom Holland‘s return to the MCU, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, he can even break through the hardened exterior of Marvel’s more ruthless anti-heroes, like the Punisher. He hasn’t just counted Frank Castle among his allies, but also formed a surprisingly tight bond with Wolverine, earning the mutant’s utmost trust and respect in many of the stories they’ve shared over the years.
Yet, they aren’t always on the exact same side. As a hero who doesn’t kill and certainly sees no value in it, Peter naturally butts heads at times with the much less merciful Frank and Logan, who have each left their fair share of bodies in their wake. The latest issue of Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day now brings the three together, with Wolverine reaching an understanding and choosing to lend the Punisher a hand in evading the web-head. So far, Dan Slott and Marcus To‘s series has revolved around Spidey trying to retrieve the Lexicon, a ledger from the Kingpin documenting the New York criminal underground, after losing the book to Mr. Negative and a mind-controlled Frank. With Frank now free, though, he wants that book for his own war on crime and needs some extra help to buy him time.
Marvel Comics has now released an official preview of Issue #5 picks up right where the previous installment left off — with the Punisher grabbing the Lexicon after Spider-Man helped him get back to his senses. Before Donnie Yu, one of Negative’s Inner Demons, can grab the book from him, Frank blasts him and bolts, leaving Peter to deal with the damage. Once he’s free to give chase, none of Spidey’s allies are available for backup, as Luke, Spider-Woman, and Iron Fist are busy rounding up the other villains at Negative’s coronation as Kingpin. It looks for a moment like his prayers are answered when Wolverine appears from the shadows in front of Frank. However, despite knowing the damage he could do, Logan just lets the Punisher through, on the condition that they never speak of their meeting. Wolverine then denies ever seeing Frank when Spidey shows up, giving the anti-hero a chance to put that book to good use mowing down “all the right people.”
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Collider Exclusive · Marvel Personality Quiz Which MCU Hero Are You? Spider-Man · Daredevil · Iron Man · Punisher · Thor · Cap
Six heroes. One destiny. Answer 10 questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. Will you swing, fly, or thunder your way to glory?
🕷️Spider-Man
😈Daredevil
🤖Iron Man
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💀Punisher
⚡Thor
🛡️Cap
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What drives you to do what’s right? Choose the answer that feels most like you.
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It’s 2 AM. Where are you? Your answer says more about you than you’d think.
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How do you handle a villain who keeps escaping justice? Every hero has a method. What’s yours?
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How do you feel about keeping a secret identity? The mask — or the lack of one — says everything.
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You’ve lost someone important because of your heroism. How do you carry that? Every hero pays a price. The question is how they pay it.
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What’s your role when working with a team? Who you are under pressure is who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line between justice and revenge? The answer defines what kind of hero you really are.
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When you’re not saving the world, what does life look like? The person behind the mask is always the more interesting story.
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What keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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The battle is lost. You’re outnumbered, outgunned, and exhausted. What do you do? This is your tiebreaker — choose carefully.
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Your Hero Has Been Identified Your MCU Hero Is…
Based on your answers, the Marvel hero who matches your spirit, values, and instincts has been revealed.
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Queens, New York
🕷️ Spider-Man
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You carry the weight of the world on shoulders that are younger than they should have to be — funny, loyal, and endlessly self-sacrificing.
You do the right thing not because it’s easy, but because no one else will.
You understand that responsibility isn’t a burden you choose — it’s one that finds you.
Whether it’s a neighbourhood mugging or a multiverse crisis, you show up.
Peter Parker’s lesson — that great power demands great responsibility — isn’t a slogan to you. It’s the code you live by, even when it costs you everything.
Hell’s Kitchen, New York
😈 Daredevil
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You fight in the shadows between law and chaos, guided by a fierce moral compass that refuses to let the guilty walk free.
You use every tool available — your mind, your body, your faith — to protect those the system overlooks.
You’ve looked into the darkness and chosen not to become it, though the line has never been easy.
Matt Murdock’s duality — champion in the courtroom, devil in the alley — mirrors your own.
Relentless, conflicted, and unwilling to stop. That is exactly you.
Stark Industries, Malibu
🤖 Iron Man
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Brilliant, driven, and occasionally insufferable — but always the person who solves the unsolvable problem.
You lead with your mind and back it up with resources, innovation, and a stubbornness that borders on heroic.
You started out looking out for yourself, but somewhere along the way the world became your responsibility.
Tony Stark’s arc — from ego to sacrifice — is your arc too.
You build, you plan, and when the moment comes, you’re willing to give everything. Because in the end, you’re Iron Man.
New York City
💀 The Punisher
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You’ve been through fire that would break most people — and it did change you, completely. What’s left is unyielding, relentless, and operating by a code forged in grief.
You don’t ask for forgiveness, and you don’t expect gratitude.
You see a corrupt, broken world and you’ve decided to do something about it, consequences be damned.
Frank Castle’s war is born from love twisted by loss — and so is yours.
Uncompromising and unflinching — the world may not agree with your methods, but your conviction is absolute.
Asgard · Protector of the Nine Realms
⚡ Thor
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Powerful, proud, and on a lifelong journey to become worthy of the legend you carry.
You lead with strength but have learned — sometimes painfully — that true greatness comes from humility and growth.
You’re larger than life, yet more vulnerable than you let on.
Thor’s story is one of transformation: from arrogant prince to worthy king, from isolated warrior to beloved protector.
You bring the storm when it’s needed — and the warmth when it matters just as much.
Brooklyn, New York · The Avengers
🛡️ Captain America
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You believe in something bigger than yourself — and you fight for it even when the world has moved on and nobody else will.
You don’t bully the small guy, and you never stop when it gets hard.
Steve Rogers didn’t become a hero when he got the serum — he was always one. So were you.
Your strength isn’t in your fists; it’s in your refusal to compromise what’s right, no matter the cost.
In a world full of people taking the easy road, you’re the one who picks up the shield and stands up — every single time.
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‘Spectacular Spider-Man’ Unleashes the Punisher to Wrap Up ‘Brand New Day’
Wolverine seems perfectly content letting Frank wreak havoc on the criminals of New York as someone who has no moral qualms with what is about to happen. Spider-Man, however, is fully aware of how much of a problem leaving the Punisher alone in the city with the Lexicon is. Not only will he be raining death and destruction upon those listed in the book, but Mister Negative doesn’t appear to be fully out of the fight yet, and any misstep could lead to the book landing in even more dangerous hands yet again. The stage is set for an explosive ending that will pit Spidey against his anti-heroic pal and close Slott and To’s reimagining of their iconic Brand New Day storyline.
Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day #5 goes on sale on September 23. Check out the preview in the gallery above.
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Release Date
July 29, 2026
Runtime
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145 minutes
Director
Destin Daniel Cretton
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Writers
Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers
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Producers
Avi Arad, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Amy Pascal, David Cain
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