Questline Archive | Copper Age Cornerstone

The Item Overview: Offered from the Questline Archive is a foundational piece of Marvel history: Secret Wars #8 (1984). This issue features the historic origin of Spider-Man's Alien Symbiote costume, the legendary black suit that would eventually become Venom. Featuring the definitive cover by Mike Zeck, this is the book that defined the 1980s.

Archive Grade & Page Integrity:

• Grade: CGC 9.0 (Very Fine/Near Mint).

• Page Quality: WHITE PAGES. Maintaining 1984 newsprint in this pristine, non-oxidized state is a critical archival win. The pages remain bright and supple, ensuring long-term investment stability.

• Visual Appeal: This copy features deep, rich blacks on the cover—a rarity for this issue, which is notoriously prone to surface scuffing and color-breaking spine stress.

Key Features for Collectors:

• The Origin Key: The first appearance of the alien symbiote costume.

• Mike Zeck Masterpiece: One of the most homaged and recognizable covers in comic book history.

• Direct Market Edition: The classic first printing with the Spider-Man head in the corner box.

Archival Logistics & The Questline Promise: At Questline, we manage your investment with curatorial care:

• Double-Archival Protection: Each slab is encased in a brand new, UV-resistant archival sleeve to ensure the CGC holder stays in pristine, "Vault-Ready" condition.

• Armored Shipping: Shipped from our Dripping Springs, TX headquarters, this book will be double-boxed and reinforced with internal structural guards to withstand any transit conditions.

• Rapid Deployment: Insured shipping within 24 hours of payment.

Domestic Shipping: FREE (Fully insured with tracking). International Shipping: Available via eBay International Shipping.

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