The Amazing Spider‑Man #548 (2008)

Publisher: Marvel Comics Year: 2008 Story Arc: Brand New Day Writer: Dan Slott Artist: Steve McNiven Inker: Dexter Vines Colourist: Morry Hollowell Cover Artist: Steve McNiven Print: First print Variant: Standard Direct Edition

Condition

Cover: Strong gloss, bright reds and blues, clean presentation, light handling visible under angled light Spine: A couple of tiny stress ticks, staples tight Corners: Sharp with minimal softening Edges: Clean with light shelf wear Interior: White/off‑white pages, no marks Other notes: No creases, dents, or bends visible Default Grade: Very Fine (VF). Bagged and boarded.

Key Issue Details

• Brand New Day era — major relaunch of Spider‑Man

• Early Dan Slott issue

• McNiven artwork — highly collected

• Countdown device on Spidey’s chest ties into the new mystery arc

• Part of the “three times a month” relaunch period

Why this comic matters

ASM #548 is one of the early pillars of the Brand New Day relaunch, marking a fresh creative direction for Spider‑Man after the controversial events of One More Day. Slott and McNiven’s collaboration helped redefine the tone of the series, making this issue a key entry for collectors building the full Brand New Day run.