The classic saga of Peter Parker and his symbiote suit, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! • ALL-NEW DELUXE FORMAT: This hardcover is the inaugural volume of Marvel's new deluxe Masterpiece format, which will collect some of Marvel's most iconic and beloved stories through the years in original format, serving as a time capsule that looks into the pop culture world of the 80s! • AUTHENTIC TO THEIR TIMES: The stories collected in these editions are presented just as they were when initially released - complete with classic ads, fan letter, editorial and bullpen bulletin pages, and more - making these an ideal choice for diehard collectors! • THE START OF A LEGEND: Spider-Man's black costume era is one of the most seminal in the character's history, in large part due to the later revelation that the black costume was a living alien being, that would go on to become Marvel megastar VENOM! Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Spider-Man's black costume! When Spidey makes his homecoming from the super-hero Secret Wars, he returns with a miraculous new outfit, a striking black-and-white Spider-Man costume that morphs and responds to his very thoughts, allowing him to change back to Peter Parker at will! It also makes him stronger than ever, with an unlimited supply of webbing - ideal for taking on new threats like the Rose and the Puma! But could this miraculous article of alien clothing have a mind of its own? As the days pass, Spidey soon discovers there's more to his new costume than he at first realized: It's actually an alien symbiote, out to bond with him permanently! Featuring the Black Cat, the Fantastic Four, the Hobgoblin and a shocking revelation from Mary Jane Watson! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 252-263 Facsimile Editions Rated T