The Brand New Day arc followed the controversial One More Day storyline. In that event, Peter Parker made a deal with Mephisto to save Aunt May’s life. The price was his marriage to Mary Jane Watson. The deal erased their relationship and altered Marvel’s continuity. Brand New Day introduced a fresh start for Spider Man. Peter returned to his classic roots, living with Aunt May and working as a . His identity was no longer public, thanks to a spell from Doctor Strange, Iron Man, and Mister Fantastic.
