Spider-Man: Brand New Day - MJ's Boyfriend Reveal Surprises Fans
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COMICBOOK.COMBrand New Day packed the screen with heavy-hitter cameos—Hulk, Punisher, Tombstone, even Jean Grey made the cut. But there's apparently one character reveal that slipped past most viewers, and it's a love interest for MJ that pulls directly from the comics. The article teases this is someone fans generally dislike, which makes the inclusion either a bold narrative choice or a setup for something bigger down the line. For what it's worth, hiding character reveals in massive ensemble films is becoming standard Marvel practice.
ComicsBuzz Take
Using a universally disliked character as MJ's love interest could go either way—it's either generating buzz through controversy or setting up a redemption arc that might actually work in live-action.
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