The Amazing Spider-Man No. 258 Facsimile Edition #[nn]
In *The Amazing Spider-Man* #258 Facsimile Edition, Peter Parker is reeling after Mary Jane reveals she knows his secret identity. When the Black Cat appears at his apartment, Peter is left scrambling—especially after Mr. Fantastic uncovers the shocking truth: the black costume is an alien symbiote trying to bond with him. With Reed Richards using a sonic blaster to sever the connection, Spider-Man returns home in a makeshift outfit, only to find Mary Jane waiting—and the Hobgoblin making a move on the Rose. Written by Tom DeFalco, with art by Ron Frenz and cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein, this 2024 facsimile captures a pivotal moment in Spider-Man’s history.
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Peter is floored by Mary Jane’s revelation that she knows he is Spider-Man. The Black Cat shows up at his pad and Mary Jane takes off. Peter decides to have Mr. Fantastic check it out the black costume. Reed Richards discovers that Spider-Man's black costume is an alien that is trying to bond with him symbiotically. He uses a sonic blaster to separate Spider-Man from his costume. Spider-Man swings home in an old Fantastic Four uniform with a paper bag for a mask. Mary Jane drops by to talk. Hobgoblin has a little proposition for the Rose.
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