Spider-Man: Brand New Day's 'Small Potatoes' Stakes Might Just Be the Solution to Superhero Fatigue

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's sorts of local, intra-character problems are the most relatable, which is perhaps why all four Spider-Man films in the MCU have clicked so well with me while so many others – particularly recent ones – haven’t. After all, this is how the MCU started: with an egotistical man held prisoner in critical condition, put there by the weapons built by his own company. Tony Stark’s internal journey from apathetic billionaire playboy to someone who uses his power for good is...

By Ryan McCaffrey