Description: ### Amazing Spider-Man #252 Newsstand Edition (1984) #### Item Details: - **Title:** Amazing Spider-Man #252 - **Publisher:** Marvel Comics - **Cover Date:** May 1984 - **Cover Price:** $0.60 - **Condition:** Acceptable - **Edition:** Newsstand Edition #### Description: For sale is **Amazing Spider-Man #252**, a landmark issue featuring the first appearance of Spider-Man's iconic black (alien symbiote) costume. This issue is a must-have for any Marvel Comics enthusiast or collector. #### Key Features: - **Cover Art:** By Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. - **Storyline:** - **"Homecoming!"** - **Plot:** Roger Stern - **Script:** Tom DeFalco - **Pencils:** Ron Frenz (breakdowns) - **Finishes:** Brett Breeding - **Plot:** With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! - **Cameo Appearances:** The Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. - **Notes:** - Marvel Age #12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. - Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up #141 and Spectacular Spider-Man #90. - The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man #252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue #8 of the limited series. - The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy #15. - This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #266. - The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. - **Format:** 36 pages, full color. - **Cover Price:** $0.60. - **Edition:** Newsstand Edition, denoted by the bar code on the cover. #### Condition: - **Acceptable:** This copy shows significant signs of wear and tear, including creases, discoloration, and possible minor tears. All pages are intact, and the comic is complete, making it a suitable reading copy or a placeholder in your collection. #### Shipping & Handling: - **Packaging:** The comic will be securely packaged to ensure it arrives in the same condition as described. It will be bagged and boarded, and shipped in a sturdy mailer. - **Shipping:** We offer fast and reliable shipping options. Domestic and international shipping available. - **Handling Time:** We guarantee a handling time of 1-2 business days. #### Additional Information: - **Returns:** We accept returns within 30 days of purchase. The item must be returned in the same condition it was received. - **Customer Service:** We are committed to providing excellent customer service. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. #### Why Buy From Us? - **Trusted Seller:** We have a high positive feedback rating and strive to ensure every customer is satisfied with their purchase. - **Authenticity Guaranteed:** All items are guaranteed to be authentic and as described. - **Expert Packaging:** We understand the importance of condition to collectors, and we package all items with care to protect them during transit. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of Marvel history with this iconic issue of Amazing Spider-Man. Add Amazing Spider-Man #252 to your collection today! --- Feel free to reach out with any questions or for additional photos. Thank you for considering this item, and happy collecting!
Price: 180 USD
Location: Duncan, South Carolina
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Artist/Writer: Ron Frenz, Tom DeFalco
Variant Type: Newsstand Variant
Character: Spider-Man (Peter Parker)
Tradition: US Comics
Series Title: The Amazing Spider-Man
Universe: Marvel (MCU)
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Year: 1984
Type: Comic Book
Format: Single Issue
Issue Number: 252
Era: Copper Age (1984-1991)
Superhero Team: Avengers
Features: First Printing, First Character Appearance, Key Issue