{"product_id":"amazing-spider-man-252-1960-cgc-9-2-black-costume-key","title":"Amazing Spider-Man #252 (1960) – CGC 9.2 Black Costume Key","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmazing Spider-Man #252 CGC 9.2 – Iconic First Black Costume Appearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a landmark issue in the Amazing Spider-Man series, featuring the first appearance of Spider-Man's black costume, which later becomes the infamous Venom. This CGC 9.2 graded copy presents the story with white pages, offering a pristine glimpse into a pivotal moment in Spider-Man lore. For collectors, this issue represents a significant shift in the Spider-Man narrative, marking the beginning of a new era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amazing Spider-Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e #252\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvel Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Age\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGC 9.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ron Frenz \u0026amp; Klaus Janson\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st appearance of the black costume\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1268144010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing Spider-Man #252 is a hinge-point book that introduces Spider-Man's black costume, a design that would become iconic in its own right and eventually lead to the creation of Venom. This issue carries substantial collector gravity as it bridges the gap between classic Spider-Man tales and the darker narratives that follow. Its appeal spans across Spider-Man enthusiasts, key issue collectors, and those interested in the evolution of superhero costumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roger Stern \u0026amp; Tom DeFalco\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePencils \/ Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ron Frenz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCGC 9.2 grade ensures high collector value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures the first appearance of Spider-Man's black costume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSignificant for fans of Venom's origin story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEssential for Silver Age Marvel collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRon Frenz's cover art is a standout of the era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item will be packed securely and shipped with appropriate protection. Collector Cartel takes packaging seriously and uses protective materials suitable for graded slabs and raw keys alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;font-size:11px;color:#999;border-top:1px solid #eee;padding-top:8px;\"\u003eListed with Simplist by Collector Cartel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Cartel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59005414408537,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3393\/8777\/files\/55c3938df4cfc1c04d94689aa979d2b1.jpg?v=1787417739","url":"https:\/\/collectorcartel.co.uk\/products\/amazing-spider-man-252-1960-cgc-9-2-black-costume-key","provider":"Collector Cartel™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}