5 Perfect Spider-Man Stories To Follow Up Brand New Day

While many fans are hoping for Holland's version of the Wall-Crawler to finally get his own version of the symbiote suit, there are countless Spider-Man stories that are still waiting to be told in live-action for the first time. These tales have long been fan favorites, but have never had the opportunity to make their way to the silver screen. And instead of repeating stories we have seen in other movies, Kevin Feige seems more interested in expanding the mythology instead of retreading ground covered in the past. If that continues to be the path Marvel and Sony take, then Venom may well be a ways off, but other wonderful Spider-Man stories could finally get their shot at the big time, introducing fans who aren't familiar with the character's comic book history to amazing adventures that helped make Spidey the classic fictional figure he is.

The Death of Jean DeWolff Has Been Set Up

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #107-110

Spider-Man's greatest stories are centered around personal tragedies. The death of Uncle Ben set Peter Parker on his path to becoming a hero. The death of Gwen Stacy showed him just how dangerous his heroics can be. And the death of Jean DeWolff showed Spider-Man that he can't save everyone, especially when their murders have nothing to do with him.

In the classic story "The Death of Jean DeWolff," Spider-Man's closest law enforcement connection is brutally murdered by a serial killer known as the Sin Eater. The murder sends Spider-Man down a dark path as he tries to find and take out the killer as he crosses paths with Daredevil and a plethora of ne'er-do-wells. Filled with guilt over a murder he could never have hoped to stop — DeWolff was the first victim of the Sin Eater — Spider-Man comes about as close as he ever has to breaking his "no killing" rule.

"The Death of Jean DeWolff" is a grimy street-level tale that showcases an element of Spider-Man rarely seen: his lackluster detective skills. Making it into a movie, which Marvel can now that they have introduced Jean DeWolff into the MCU, would take the character in a new direction, helping further show audiences how he has matured over the years. And, as an added bonus, it could include Daredevil, which would make the fans very happy.

But the MCU version of Jean DeWolff has one thing that the comics version didn't: children. This would up the level of the tragedy, but could also make it something Marvel and Sony don't want to do. After all, killing off a seemingly single mom isn't a normal ingredient in a summer blockbuster recipe.

Kraven's Last Hunt Could Bring Spider-Man And MJ Back Together

Web of Spider-Man #31–32, The Amazing Spider-Man #293–294, and Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #131–132

When "Kraven's Last Hunt" was published, Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson were still in their honeymoon period, having just recently gotten married. While he wasn't aware of that, Kraven the Hunter ends up making the newlyweds' face their greatest fear: Peter's death at the hand of one of his enemies. Kraven "kills" and buries Spider-Man before taking his place to prove to himself that he is better than the man who has foiled his plans so many times before.

Of course, Spider-Man isn't dead, but spending a week in a coffin and having to dig his way out has left a mark on him ever since, and his "death" also messed with Mary Jane's head. While Peter and MJ aren't together in the movies, we all know they will end up in one another's arms sooner or later, and this is the kind of story that could make MJ realize that, magic spell or no, she loves Peter Parker. The story also showcases why Spider-Man is so loved, as Kraven takes his place and quickly proves that being a hero means more than just roughing up the baddies.

And while some may think that introducing Kraven in a story that — in the comics — is his final stand, would take away from the power of the tale, that kind of thing hasn't hurt superhero movies in the past.

Tom Holland Wants To Do The Clone Saga

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While the "Clone Saga" has traumatized Spider-Man readers for decades, some people have a special place in their hearts for it. One of those people is Tom Holland who, now being a producer of the movies, has more say in what happens to his Spider-Man than he ever has before. With Brand New Day breaking box office records left and right, Holland has the ability to make his dream a reality.

And, while the comics version of the "Clone Saga" is a mess, there is a good story that can be mined out of that mountain. Spider-Man being forced to face himself and confront his own doubts, fears, and power, is an interesting tale to tell. It seems safe to say that the best part of Superman III is the fight between Clark Kent and Superman, and this could be an entire movie built around that basic idea.

And if one Tom Holland can get a Spider-Man movie to make all the money in the world, just imagine what two Tom Hollands could do!

It does seem like someone behind the scenes has thought about using the "Clone Saga" for a future movie. Some fans were surprised that when Peter uses a fake name in Brand New Day, they didn't have him go by Ben Reilly as a little nod to the die-hard fans. It's possible that Marvel didn't want to waste the name on an Easter egg just in case they wanted to bring the actual Ben Reilly out to play.

Gang War May Be Inevitable

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There may be some trouble brewing in New York City that none of the heroes of the MCU are aware of. And while the trouble would be small potatoes in the eyes of Yelena Belova, it would be one big potato for Spider-Man, and, maybe Daredevil and Punisher too. The Kingpin lost his grasp over the city in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, and Brand New Day tells us Spider-Man has taken out the other crime bosses, and while this may be a good thing in many ways, it also opens up a big crime vacuum that needs to be filled.

While it would likely only serve as the bones for a movie, Gang War saw the many gangs of New York, as the storyline's name suggests, got to war when the Kingpin's son, under the guise of The Rose, took him on. Other gangs joined in and, soon enough, Spider-Man was fighting to keep their war from causing the deaths of innocents.

Seeing Spider-Man and Punisher together in Brand New Day was one of the movie's highlights, along with getting to see some of Spider-Man's less powerful villains, like Scorpion and Tombstone. Gang War would open up the ability for Marvel to build on that, as Punisher and Daredevil play major roles in the comics, and a lot of Spidey's rogues, including Hammerhead and Hobgoblin are in there too.

The Assassin Nation Plot Would Let Spider-Man Play With Other Heroes And Villains

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Some of the best Spider-Man stories take the Web-Slinger out of his element and put him into a position or place that he isn't used to. One of the best of those is "The Assassin Nation Plot." The story sees Spider-Man working with mercenaries Silver Sable and Paladin to protect a king from a murder plot. Along the way, Captain America gets involved and, the whole time, Spidey is in over his head.

"The Assassin Nation Plot" would share some overlap with Spider-Man: Far From Home, placing Spider-Man in Europe and working with people who have different methods than his own, but the story is different enough to stand out on its own. And Silver Sable is an interesting character who has somewhat surprisingly failed to make a live-action appearance despite her very cool look and vibe. Plus, this would be a chance to show Spider-Man teaming up with Captain America, which has yet to actually happen in the movies. And it's hard to imagine that Tom Holland and Anthony Mackie wouldn't have great chemistry together.