Spider-Man: Brand New Day Drops New CinemaCon Footage — Boomerang, Tarantula, and Daredevil Hints

While Avengers: Doomsday dominated the CinemaCon headlines, Marvel Studios also gave attendees a substantial look at Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the next solo outing for everyone's favorite wall-crawler. The new footage introduced two villains that comic book fans will recognize — Boomerang and Tarantula — while dropping tantalizing hints at a crossover with Daredevil.

New Villains, New Threats

The CinemaCon footage showcased Boomerang and Tarantula as the primary antagonists. Boomerang (Fred Myers) is a former baseball pitcher turned mercenary who uses specialized boomerangs as weapons. Tarantula (Anton Miguel Rodriguez) is a martial arts expert with poisoned boot spikes who has been a thorn in Spider-Man's side since the 1970s.

The choice of these B-list villains is notable because it suggests Marvel is taking a street-level approach, keeping the stakes personal rather than cosmic. After the multiverse madness of No Way Home, a more grounded story could be exactly what the franchise needs.

Daredevil Connection

Perhaps the most exciting element was a series of subtle hints pointing toward a Daredevil appearance. The footage reportedly included a Hell's Kitchen establishing shot and a brief glimpse of a red silhouette on a rooftop. Given the success of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+, integrating the character into a Spider-Man film would be a natural and crowd-pleasing move.

Could Peter Parker Actually Die?

One of the more provocative theories circulating is whether Brand New Day could feature the death of Peter Parker. The film's title — borrowed from a controversial 2008 comic storyline — has fueled speculation that Marvel may be planning something dramatic. In the comics, "Brand New Day" followed the dissolution of Peter and Mary Jane's marriage through a deal with Mephisto. While the MCU is unlikely to follow that exact plot, the title suggests a major status quo change is coming.

Collector's Corner

Spider-Man has always been the king of the Marvel trading card market, and Brand New Day is only going to amplify that. Keep an eye on lesser-known villain cards that could see a spike once the trailer drops publicly.

For buying and selling individual Marvel cards, COMC (Check Out My Cards) is a fantastic marketplace. They offer consignment services, grading integration, and a massive inventory spanning decades of sets. It is an especially good place to hunt for older Boomerang and Tarantula cards from vintage Marvel sets.

Hot Cards to Watch: Spider-Man base and parallel cards from 2025 Topps Marvel Chrome and Marvel Mint, Daredevil inserts from any recent Topps set, and deep-cut villain cards featuring Boomerang or Tarantula from older Marvel Universe or Fleer sets.