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Creators: Author Tom DeFalco, Marvel Various
Publisher: Marvel Comics
ISBN: 9781302965327
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 488
On Sale Date: 7/22/2025
Dimensions: 9.56W x 13.03H x 1.24D
Rating: T
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 Marvels history. Whether its 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 hardcover
The original comic stories presented as they were first printed
Packed with Bonus Features like complete with ads, fan letter pages, and more
Cover galleries highlighting the work of legendary artists from the era
Each volume is more than just a collection of storiesits a portal to the cultural zeitgeist of the time. With every turn of the page, youll 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-Mans 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 secretits 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 Marvels most legendary rivalries: Spider-Man vs. Venom.
Set against the backdrop of mid-80s 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.
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