MARVEL ARCHIVE EDITION: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN - THE BLACK COSTUME: YEAR ONE GALLERY EDITION RON FRENZ ORIGINAL FIRST ISSUE COVER HC
$156.25
$156.25
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MARVEL ARCHIVES: A TIME CAPSULE OF ICONIC ERAS!Marvel Comics has shaped pop culture for decades, and now you can relive its most unforgettable moments with the all-new Marvel Archives 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, Marvel Archives captures the essence of each era like never before.Marvel Archive Editions will contain:Deluxe oversized hardcoverThe original comic stories presented as they were first printedPacked with Bonus Features like complete with ads, fan letter pages, and moreCover galleries highlighting the work of legendary artists from the eraEach 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.In 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.Returning from Secret Wars, 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.Set against the backdrop of mid-80s politics, where Ronald Reagan’s presidency ushered in a conservative wave, and the Cold War still loomed large, the cultural landscape was equally charged. The booming music scene brought us everything from Prince’s Purple Rain to Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A., while MTV revolutionized the way we experienced music. Blockbuster films like The Terminator, Ghostbusters, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom dominated theaters, and groundbreaking TV shows such as Miami Vice and The Cosby Show redefined small-screen entertainment.In this electrifying environment, Marvel Comics thrived, weaving superhero tales that resonated with the fears and hopes of the time.Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #252-263 FACSIMILE EDITIONS and Bonus Cover Gallery.
THE HIGH GRADES (Investment Quality)
- 9.9 – 10.0 MINT: Near perfect. No discernible defects.
- 9.8 NM/MT: High-end; negligible stress or bindery tears.
- 9.6 NM+: Nearly perfect; very minor surface wear.
- 9.4 NM: Standard high-grade; minor corner blunting.
- 9.2 NM-: Excellent; small stress lines (no color break).
- 9.0 VF/NM: Great eye appeal; minor spine stress.
THE MID GRADES (Collector Quality)
- 8.5 VF+: Clean copy; small amount of wear/creasing.
- 8.0 VF: Very attractive; minor surface wear or foxing.
- 7.5 VF-: Slight accumulation of defects; minor blunting.
- 7.0 FN/VF: Solid copy; minor creases or color breaks.
- 6.0 FN: Average mid-grade; small spine splits or tears.
- 5.0 VG/FN: Significant wear; small pieces may be missing.
THE LOW GRADES (Reader Quality)
- 4.0 VG: Average used copy; heavy creasing or scuffing.
- 3.0 GD/VG: Heavily read; major creases or staple rust.
- 2.0 GD: Well-worn; covers may be detached but present.
- 1.0 FR: Heavily damaged; large chunks missing.
- 0.5 PR: Fragile; missing pages or severe degradation.
Our raw grading is an opinion based on 30+ years of experience. We do not guarantee a specific numeric grade from 3rd party services (CGC/CBCS) but strive for maximum accuracy.
