Key Bronze Age Marvel issue featuring the first appearance of Spider-Man’s iconic black costume in Amazing Spider-Man.
Published in 1984 and written by Tom DeFalco with art by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson, this issue marks the debut of the black suit in ASM continuity and is directly connected to the origin of the Venom symbiote storyline.
CGC Universal Grade – 9.2 (Near Mint-)
Highlights:
• 1st Black Suit in Amazing Spider-Man
• Key Venom-related issue
• Newsstand Edition (lower print distribution vs direct edition)
• Highly collectible Bronze Age Marvel key
Condition:
• Clean CGC case
• Structurally sharp copy consistent with 9.2 grade
• Strong color and presentation
ASM #252 remains one of the most recognizable Spider-Man keys of the 1980s and continues to be a cornerstone issue for collectors focused on Venom and black suit storylines.
A solid high-grade Newsstand example of a major Spider-Man milestone issue.