Spider-Man: Brand New Day Bonus Feature Shows Comic Covers Brought to Life
Polygon revealed 'Live-Action Comics,' a bonus feature on the Spider-Man: Brand New Day home release that recreates iconic Marvel Comics covers.
Polygon has exclusively revealed a bonus feature titled "Live-Action Comics" from the home release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The feature shows how director Destin Daniel Cretton and stunt coordinator Peng Zhang recreated iconic Marvel Comics covers as live-action sequences for the film.
Two of the film's fights are drawn from specific comic book sources. The battle between Peter Parker and Tombstone is based on the cover of the 1988 Spectacular Spider-Man comic by Gerry Conway and Sal Buscema. The fight with Scorpion is inspired by Alex Saviuk's art in the 1995 issue of Spider-Man Adventures.
Home release details
The special features included in the digital version will also appear on the physical releases arriving Dec. 15. The regular DVD is priced at $25, the 4K Blu-ray at $45, and a special steelbook version at $150.99.
In October 2025, Spider-Man: Brand New Day became the top domestic box-office hit in U.S. history and earned $2.5 billion globally. The film stayed in theaters for 70 days before reaching video-on-demand platforms on Oct. 6.
Quick answers
What is 'Live-Action Comics' in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?
It is a bonus feature on the film's home release that shows how director Destin Daniel Cretton and stunt coordinator Peng Zhang recreated iconic Marvel Comics covers in live action.
When does the Spider-Man: Brand New Day home release come out?
The physical releases arrive Dec. 15. The digital version is already available and includes the same special features.
How much do the Spider-Man: Brand New Day physical editions cost?
The regular DVD costs $25, the 4K Blu-ray costs $45, and a special steelbook version is priced at $150.99.