Why it's Hot:
- 1st appearance of Spider-Man's black costume
- Cited as being tied with Marvel Team-Up #141 as the first appearance of the black costume, this issue went on sale January 31, 1984
- Marvel Team-Up #141 went on sale February 14, 1984
- Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15
- The symbiote costume was designed by a Marvel fan from Illinois named Randy Schueller who was paid $220 by Editor-In-Chief Jim Shooter for the concept
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Synopsis:
HOMECOMING — Spider-Man has returned from Battleworld with a new black costume that will change his life forever.