The Amazing Spider-Man #258

In The Amazing Spider-Man #258, Peter Parker is reeling after Mary Jane reveals she knows his secret identity. When the Black Cat appears at his apartment, Peter’s world spins further—especially after Reed Richards uncovers the shocking truth: Spider-Man’s new black costume is an alien symbiote trying to take over. With a sonic blaster, Reed separates Peter from the suit, leaving him swinging home in a borrowed Fantastic Four uniform and a paper bag for a mask. As Mary Jane drops by to talk, a mysterious figure known as the Hobgoblin makes a quiet offer to someone called the Rose. Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Ron Frenz, with inks by Josef Rubinstein and colors by Bob Sharen, this 1984 classic features a cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein.