Major Key
Amazing Spider-Man #252
First appearance of Spider-Man's black costume in the main title.
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Venom Key Comic Issues
Explore major and minor Venom key issues in publication order, with collector milestones and spoiler-light story context.
5 Venom key issues
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Amazing Spider-Man #299
Cameo leading directly into Venom's full debut.
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Venom: Lethal Protector #1
Launch of Venom's first solo series and antihero era.
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