Major Key
Secret Wars #8
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
Origin of Spider-Man's alien symbiote costume.
Why this comic matters
On Battleworld, Spider-Man needs a replacement costume after his original suit is badly damaged. He discovers a mysterious machine that produces a sleek black outfit, unaware that the apparently helpful costume is something far stranger than ordinary fabric.
Key issue facts
PublisherMarvel
Publication year1984
Key classificationMajor Key
CharactersSpider-Man
Collector significance
As a major key, the issue is notable for the milestone recorded above and is the kind of comic collectors often identify by the event, debut or change it contains. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.
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How this issue connects to the movies
The movie guides below are connected through Spider-Man. They are discovery links between the comic and film sections of SLABS N' STACKS; inclusion here does not by itself mean a film directly adapts this specific issue.
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CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2016Captain America: Civil WarView movie guide →Related movie series
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