{"product_id":"marvel-archive-edition-amazing-spiderman-the-black-costume-year-one-gallery-edition-ron-frenz-original-first-issue-cover-isbn-9781302965327","title":"Marvel Archive Edition: Amazing Spider-Man - The Black Costume: Year One Gallery Edition Ron Frenz Original First Issue Cover","description":"\u003cb\u003eMARVEL ARCHIVES: A TIME CAPSULE OF ICONIC ERAS!\u003cbr\u003eMarvel Comics has shaped pop culture for decades, and now you can relive its most unforgettable moments with the all-new \u003ci\u003eMarvel Archives\u003c\/i\u003e series. This groundbreaking line of oversized graphic novels takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the most dynamic periods in Marvel’s history. Whether it’s the cosmic adventures of the 70s, the gritty urban tales of the 90s, or the high-flying superheroics of the mid-80s, \u003ci\u003eMarvel Archives\u003c\/i\u003e captures the essence of each era like never before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarvel Archive Editions will contain:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeluxe oversized hardcover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe original comic stories presented as they were first printed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacked with Bonus Features like complete with ads, fan letter pages, and more\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCover galleries highlighting the work of legendary artists from the era\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach volume is more than just a collection of stories—it’s a portal to the cultural zeitgeist of the time. With every turn of the page, you’ll experience the world as it was, from the political and social upheavals that shaped the stories to the music, movies, and television that defined the era, and laid the groundwork for the Marvel Universe as we know it today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this debut volume, journey back to the mid-80s, a transformative time in Marvel history. Spanning 1984-1985, this collection highlights one of the most pivotal storylines in Spider-Man’s career: the introduction of his mysterious black costume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReturning from \u003ci\u003eSecret Wars\u003c\/i\u003e, Peter Parker dons a sleek new suit, seemingly perfect in every way. But as Spider-Man battles villains like the Puma and the Hobgoblin, he discovers his suit has a dark secret—it’s alive, a symbiotic alien with its own agenda! With guest appearances from the Fantastic Four, the Black Cat, and a shocking confession from Mary Jane Watson, this saga sets the stage for one of Marvel’s most legendary rivalries: Spider-Man vs. Venom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet against the backdrop of mid-80s Marvel Comics thrived, weaving superhero tales that resonated with the fears and hopes of the time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #252-263 FACSIMILE EDITIONS and Bonus Cover Gallery.\u003cb\u003eTom   DeFalco\u003c\/b\u003e’s earliest comic-book scripts were for Archie and   DC; he soon moved to Marvel, where he wrote Avengers, Machine Man and other titles, also launching Dazzler, a hit series of the early ’80s. In addition to writing long   and well-received runs on Amazing Spider-Man and Thor,   DeFalco edited many titles, eventually becoming editor in chief. During the   1980s, he headed the creative team that provided fictional biographies for   G.I. Joe members, originally included with Hasbro’s toys and later used as   the basis for multiple storylines on the animated series. Perhaps his   best-known work is multi-title character Spider-Girl, whom he introduced in 1998. DeFalco has authored multiple   books, including Ultimate Guides for Avengers, Fantastic Four, Hulk and Spider-Man.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoger   Stern\u003c\/b\u003e enjoyed well-regarded runs on Amazing Spider-Man, in which he   introduced Captain Marvel (Monica Rambeau) and the Hobgoblin; Avengers; and Captain America. He launched West Coast Avengers and wrote   numerous tie-in miniseries starring Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. At DC, he   relaunched Atom and co-created Starman (Will Payton) before participating in   one of comics’ most shocking events: the 1992 “Death of Superman.” He later   returned to Marvel to write Amazing Spider-Man and related titles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBob   Layton \u003c\/b\u003ebegan as a prolific and popular inker for   Charlton, Marvel and DC Comics, where he first teamed with longtime   collaborator David Michelinie on Claw the   Unconquered and Star   Hunters. The Michelinie-Layton duo’s writing work   on Iron Man (1978-1982   and 1987-1989) is one of the most popular and influential interpretations of   that character. Leaving Marvel in 1990, he became a key writer\/artist\/editor   at Valiant Comics, where he co-created characters such as X-O Manowar and rose to the post of   editor in chief before departing. He still does occasional freelance work for   DC and Marvel, notably Michelinie-Layton reunion projects Iron Man: Bad Blood (2000), Iron Man: Legacy of Doom (2008) and Iron Man: The End (2009).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFew   can match \u003cb\u003eRon Frenz\u003c\/b\u003e’s record   of substantial stints on two of comicdom’s most influential and revered   characters, Spider-Man and Superman, both of whom he provided with   controversial new looks. Frenz succeeded John Romita Jr. on Amazing Spider-Man, and his artwork   was favorably compared to Steve Ditko’s original web-slinger. With Roger   Stern, he introduced the Hobgoblin, covering the mysterious villain’s debut   and revealing his identity more than a decade later in Hobgoblin Lives. With writer Tom   DeFalco on Thor, Frenz   debuted a new look and identity for Marvel’s Thunder God, eventually   branching into Thunderstrike. Later, Frenz and DeFalco launched the MC2 Universe, home of   Spider-Girl, the only Marvel heroine to reach one hundred consecutive issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree   different incarnations of Cloak and Dagger were only a few of \u003cb\u003eRick Leonardi\u003c\/b\u003e’s artistic achievements for Marvel. His other credits include Uncanny X-Men, New Mutants and Spider-Man 2099. At DC, he drew   Batman family titles Batgirl and Nightwing, as well as comic\/film crossover Green   Lantern vs. Aliens. 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