Marvel Tales #272

In "The Sinister Secret of Spider-Man's New Costume!", Peter Parker is reeling after Mary Jane reveals she knows his secret identity. When the Black Cat appears at his apartment and Mary Jane leaves abruptly, Peter turns to Mr. Fantastic for answers—only to discover the shocking truth behind his black costume. As Reed Richards uses a sonic blaster to sever the alien symbiote’s hold, Spider-Man returns home in an old Fantastic Four suit with a paper bag for a mask, while Mary Jane shows up to talk—just as the Hobgoblin makes a mysterious offer to the Rose. Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Ron Frenz, with inks by Josef Rubinstein, colors by Bob Sharen, and letters by Joe Rosen, the cover by Ron Lim and Terry Austin captures the tension perfectly.