The Alien Costume Saga (1984)
reading order guide
Story by Roger Stern
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Fresh from the epic battles of Secret Wars, Spider-Man returns to Earth with a sleek new black costume—one that enhances his abilities and never needs to be taken off. But as Peter enjoys the benefits of this mysterious new suit, he begins to sense that something’s not quite right. What starts as a cool upgrade slowly becomes a chilling mystery, as the suit reveals a mind of its own. This marks the beginning of one of Spider-Man’s most iconic and dark storylines.
The Alien Costume Saga (1984) Reading Order Guide
Complete List of Issues with Unlimited Reading Links
| Comics | Unlimited links |
|---|---|
| The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #252 | Read on Marvel's Site |
Comments & Additional Info
Where does Spider-Man’s black suit come from? Its very first appearance was right here in this issue! (Fun fact: I once heard that the idea for the black suit came from a young fan who sold it to Marvel.) It’s true that the full origin of the suit is explained later in Secret Wars (1985), but that series was released months after this comic — probably around 5 to 10 months later!