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The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998) #252-259
The Amazing Spider-Man: The Saga of the Alien Costume
It all began on Battleworld, where the Amazing Spiderman's world-famous red-and-blue costume was destroyed while he was fighting in the Secret Wars. Advanced technology was employed to create a new black-and-white costume that would respond to Spider-Man's every thought. But when the wall-crawler returns to Earth he makes a startling discovery--- the new costume is alive!
192 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 1991
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Tom DeFalco
2,477 books106 followersTom DeFalco is an American comics writer and editor, well-known for his association with Marvel Comics and Spider-Man.
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December 20, 2020
I grew up watching the Spider-Man animated series in Fox Kids. I loved the Symbiote saga in the series and reading it now, brings back a lot of memories.
The Alien Costume Saga is one of the essential storylines of Spider-Man mythos. This saga is far from perfect but has enough drama and action to keep the readers entertained.
Though casual readers may not understand and/or enjoy a lot of things happening around, die hard fans will sure do.
The Alien Costume Saga is one of the essential storylines of Spider-Man mythos. This saga is far from perfect but has enough drama and action to keep the readers entertained.
Though casual readers may not understand and/or enjoy a lot of things happening around, die hard fans will sure do.
May 18, 2020
Upřímně jsem čekal, že když je v názvu mimozemský kostým, tak to bude více o něm, ale i tak pořád jsou to klasické příběhy se spideym, kterými já osobně nikdy nepohrdnu.
July 20, 2023
Rileggere queste storie dopo oltre 30 anni dalla loro prima pubblicazione italiana è stato interessante.
Otto storie apparse su Amazing Spiderman, partendo da quella che presenta il ritornon dalla prima, mitica, Guerra Segreta sul pianeta dell'Arcano.
L'uomo Ragno torna col dr. Connors, la controparte umana di Lizard, ed un costume nero, nuovo. Il costume è fatto di una materia che risponde ai comandi mentali di Peter, ed è quindi intelligente. Ma dopo qualche storia Peter vuole saperne di più di come funziona il costume e chiede aiuto ai Fantastici Quattro. Si scoprirà che il costume nero, il simbiote che diventerà Venom, non solo è intelligente ma è anche senziente.
Tra dramma, vita quotidiana ed un paio di gag, di cui una celebre ancora dopo molti decenni, ossia Peter che se ne va con un sacchetto del pane in testa ed una vecchia tuta dei F4, e il foglio che la Torcia gli attacca sulle spalle "sono uno stupido", la rilettura di queste storie è stata una buona esperienza.
Un poco altalenanti i disegni.
3 stelle
Otto storie apparse su Amazing Spiderman, partendo da quella che presenta il ritornon dalla prima, mitica, Guerra Segreta sul pianeta dell'Arcano.
L'uomo Ragno torna col dr. Connors, la controparte umana di Lizard, ed un costume nero, nuovo. Il costume è fatto di una materia che risponde ai comandi mentali di Peter, ed è quindi intelligente. Ma dopo qualche storia Peter vuole saperne di più di come funziona il costume e chiede aiuto ai Fantastici Quattro. Si scoprirà che il costume nero, il simbiote che diventerà Venom, non solo è intelligente ma è anche senziente.
Tra dramma, vita quotidiana ed un paio di gag, di cui una celebre ancora dopo molti decenni, ossia Peter che se ne va con un sacchetto del pane in testa ed una vecchia tuta dei F4, e il foglio che la Torcia gli attacca sulle spalle "sono uno stupido", la rilettura di queste storie è stata una buona esperienza.
Un poco altalenanti i disegni.
3 stelle
November 13, 2020
Classic Spider-Man, which is interesting to read these some 35 years after they were published. Hard to forget that Spidey had no idea his costume was a symbiote, or that it would someday become Venom. Also interesting that he is in a relationship with Black Cat and not MJ...
All said, a great read, and unfortunately all too brief of a time for him to have had is black costume.
One key element is the introduction of The Puma (a personal favorite) in these pages. Great art and storytelling throughout.
All said, a great read, and unfortunately all too brief of a time for him to have had is black costume.
One key element is the introduction of The Puma (a personal favorite) in these pages. Great art and storytelling throughout.
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February 10, 2023
⭐2,5⭐ Casi no me gustó. De todos los cómics que leí este fue el peor. Peter me cayó mal, siento que sus decisiones y la forma de llevar su vida eran seriamente cuestionables. Los villanos duraron muy poco. No sé, creo que la "vibra" del libro en general me disgustó. Además, es el primer tomo de una saga de cuatro y, si bien tiene final abierto, no me dan ganas de leer lo que sigue. Lamentablemente fue una decepción.
November 16, 2017
I'm not always a fan of Tom DeFalco's writing, but I think his work on Amazing Spider-Man is a career best for him, and these are great issues.
July 12, 2018
Just a bunch of random Adventures while he's wearing a black suit. None are really worth remembering. There's one story about Mary Jane that was okay. Mostly disappointed though.
August 9, 2018
It's a great Spider-Man classic. Love the story telling and the art.
August 8, 2019
Algo dispersa, pero Spidey es lo más y esta etapa está muy bien.
Guion: 7
Dibujo: 7
Guion: 7
Dibujo: 7
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November 1, 2019I have read all of it was an amazing comic book. if your someone who likes action with a bit twists every now and then this is for you
February 1, 2020
Me tocó leer el tomo de ómnibus, excelente saga
July 7, 2024
Gems include back in black, Spidey v. Rose, Jack O’Lantern jacks Hobgoblin, Black Fox v. Red Ghost’s Super-Apes, Spidey v. Puma, Cat v. Puma, Spidey dons the bag, & Hobgoblin rampages
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May 2, 2025
As Carl Brutananadilewski would say, "Classic, total classic!"
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January 19, 2025A costume change with a great story. Like all great Spidey stories, the origin of the alien symbiote balances both his struggles as the webhead and as Peter Parker. It also manages to squeeze in many villains and give some attention to side characters. Love the development with MJ and learning more about her past. The artwork in these issues are fantastic, nearly every panel is wallpaper material. The symbiote suit is simple but effective. It’s menacing and looks so darn cool. Would love to see an adaption of this story without the rushed inclusion of venom. This was such a fun reread, one of my favorite Spider-Man stories!
January 14, 2009
A fairly absurd thing to review, as it doesn't even register with graphic novel potency, but nevertheless I inherited in a recent comic collection to become ebay fodder, found it passable "crash out" reading, and so:
Essentially this is the reprinting of Amazing Spider-Man #252-259 and deals primarily with the Alien suit SM brought back from the Beyonder's planet in Secret Wars, the alliance of The Rose with Hobgoblin, and Mary Jane confessing she knows SM identity and tales from her troubled past.
What is it about the Spider-Man character that it's popularity has grown to such heights? Is it his teenage creation that makes him so identifiable for youngsters? The journalist angle? And why the F have they not yet had some bombshell running around the movie franchise in a Black Cat costume? (Maybe they have..I didn't really keep up). It's such an homage to NYC, or a mythical NYC where the populace is routinely looking up to see costumed freaks chasing one another, and common thugs, popping in and out of dimensions, magic and science run amok in stunning spectacle. Notice how Spidey always goes into James Bond/Swartzenagger "bad pun/jokey" mode whenever the fighting starts, but his inner dialogue carries the drama and his self-doubt, assessment of his and his opponents powers.
He is a relatively young American hero, when compared to others, like Flash Gordon, or the older school DC: Batman or Superman. It's a real testament to Stan Lee and other collaborators that they generated such a figure, but then they've certainly cashed their checks, so enough horn blowing there...
Essentially this is the reprinting of Amazing Spider-Man #252-259 and deals primarily with the Alien suit SM brought back from the Beyonder's planet in Secret Wars, the alliance of The Rose with Hobgoblin, and Mary Jane confessing she knows SM identity and tales from her troubled past.
What is it about the Spider-Man character that it's popularity has grown to such heights? Is it his teenage creation that makes him so identifiable for youngsters? The journalist angle? And why the F have they not yet had some bombshell running around the movie franchise in a Black Cat costume? (Maybe they have..I didn't really keep up). It's such an homage to NYC, or a mythical NYC where the populace is routinely looking up to see costumed freaks chasing one another, and common thugs, popping in and out of dimensions, magic and science run amok in stunning spectacle. Notice how Spidey always goes into James Bond/Swartzenagger "bad pun/jokey" mode whenever the fighting starts, but his inner dialogue carries the drama and his self-doubt, assessment of his and his opponents powers.
He is a relatively young American hero, when compared to others, like Flash Gordon, or the older school DC: Batman or Superman. It's a real testament to Stan Lee and other collaborators that they generated such a figure, but then they've certainly cashed their checks, so enough horn blowing there...
April 12, 2017
A good set of stories, relating the history of the black costume, right after Secret Wars. One of the things that is so likable about Spiderman (Peter Parker), is that the great Spiderman comics are about Peter Parker, with Spiderman playing a feature role. He seems real because he has real problems, that being a superhero haven't solved, just complicated.
June 5, 2013
Interesting look into peter parker's struggle with life after acquiring his alien costume. Great example of how P.P. has to manage his life as spider-man while at the same time not allowing his other life to fall apart. Watching him do so while he manages multiple baddies and pissed off family members is classic spider-man. Not the most interesting collection, or even the best, but I liked it.
March 20, 2010
Loved the stuff that actually concerned the costume. Some of the other material didn't really scratch the itch for me.
August 23, 2011
Simple fun right after the Secret Wars. High on drama, fast on action and quite nice on art. Simple fun.
January 28, 2015
A well written and interesting story. Definitely deserving of the acclaim it has received over time
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