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Spider-Man's Greatest Black Suit Moments

Our top picks from Spider-Man’s Black Suit Saga! Back in 1985, Spider-Man returned from the Beyonder’s SECRET WARS with a hitchhiker in tow. This souped-up “costume” was actually a bonded alien symbiote, a life-form that would nearly topple Spidey’s life, and give rise to Venom!

Spider-Man's Greatest Black Suit Moments

Symbiote Spider-Man (2019) #1

Everyone knows that Spider-Man’s infamous black suit would someday become the wicked web-slinger called Venom — but what happened BEFORE Peter Parker discovered the black suit’s sinister secret? Find out in this dynamic tale from comics legends PETER DAVID and GREG LAND! Set during the original “Black Suit Saga,” this is an all-new tale that pits the wall-crawling wonder against that most mystifying of menaces - MYSTERIO!

Symbiote Spider-Man: Alien Reality (2019) #1

Peter Parker find himself entrenched in a battle with Hobgoblin! Where did HOBGOBLIN get these new powers? The original creative team from Symbiote Spider-Man return for the next installment of classic tales from the Alien Costume Saga!

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #252

Spider-Man is back from Battleworld and he's wearing a new suit! Artist Ron Frenz took the classic pose of Spidey from AMAZING FANTASY #15, made a few adjustments, and the result was a cover almost--if not just as--iconic as the original.

Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #91

A lovers' quarrel! Black Cat isn't sure how she feels about the all-new Spider-Man, but they'll have to hash that out later - if the BLOB doesn't crush them first!

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #255

The Black Fox is captured by the Red Ghost and his Super-Apes! Spider-Man rescues Fox, but must face the wrath of the Apes! Elsewhere, an old enemy once thought dead waits to ambush the wall-crawler!

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #258

After weird dreams and prolonged sleep, Spider-Man decides to visit the Fantastic Four at the Baxter Building! Curious to find out what Spidey's alien suit is made of, Reed Richards conducts an assessment. The findings are both shocking and sinister!

Web Of Spider-Man (1985) #1

The final confrontation between Spider-Man and his new costume!

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #300

The First Full Appearance of Venom! Witness the return of Eddie Brock! And red-and-blue Spider-Man! Are Eddie and the symbiote still holding an irrational grudge against the wall-crawler? This is a Venom/Spider-Man smackdown you won’t want to miss!