Tom DeFalco
Tom DeFalco is an American comic book writer and editor, well known for his association with Marvel Comics and in particular for his work with Spider-Man.
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Dazzler #9
Marvel Two-In-One #81
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends #1
1st appearance of Firestar, not in regular continuity
Comic book adapted from the cartoon series that ran from 1981-1986
1st appearance of Firestar, not in regular continuity
Comic book adapted from the cartoon series that ran from 1981-1986
Dazzler #10
Marvel Two-In-One #82
Dazzler #11
Marvel Two-In-One #83
Marvel Two-In-One #84
Marvel Two-In-One #85
Marvel Two-In-One #86
Origin of Sandman
Bizarre Adventures #31
Marvel Two-In-One #87
Bizarre Adventures #32
First published story in the comic industry by Ann Nocenti
Marvel Comics Super Special #23
Marvel Two-In-One #91
Marvel Two-In-One Annual #7
1st appearance of the Champion of the Universe
Marvel Two-In-One #92
Annie #1
Marvel Two-In-One #93
Annie #2
What If…? #37
1st appearance of Shalla-Bal as Starglow, a herald of Galactus
Marvel Two-In-One #96
Team America #11
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #5
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #7
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #8
Red Sonja #1
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #10
Marvel Tails Starring Peter Porker The Spectacular Spider-Ham #1
1st appearance of Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham
1st appearance of Hulk Bunny
1st appearance of Captain Americat
1st appearance of Goose Rider
1st appearance of Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham
1st appearance of Hulk Bunny
1st appearance of Captain Americat
1st appearance of Goose Rider
Red Sonja #4
Marvel Team-Up #138
Marvel Team-Up #140
Amazing Spider-Man #251
Amazing Spider-Man #252
1st appearance of Spider-Man's black costume
Cited as being tied with Marvel Team-Up #141 as the first appearance of the black costume, this issue went on sale January 31,1984
Marvel Team-Up #141 went on sale February 14,1984
Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15
The symbiote costume was designed by a Marvel fan from Illinois named Randy Schueller who was paid $220 by Editor-In-Chief Jim Shooter for the concept
[March 2026 - the evolution of Spider-Man in the Spider-Man (Tom Holland franchise) may be building toward a symbiote bond, based on clues in the latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer]
1st appearance of Spider-Man's black costume
Cited as being tied with Marvel Team-Up #141 as the first appearance of the black costume, this issue went on sale January 31,1984
Marvel Team-Up #141 went on sale February 14,1984
Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15
The symbiote costume was designed by a Marvel fan from Illinois named Randy Schueller who was paid $220 by Editor-In-Chief Jim Shooter for the concept
[March 2026 - the evolution of Spider-Man in the Spider-Man (Tom Holland franchise) may be building toward a symbiote bond, based on clues in the latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer]
Marvel Team-Up #141
2nd appearance of Spider-Man's black costume, tied with Spectacular Spider-Man #90
According to solicitations from 1984, The Amazing Spider-Man #252 went on sale January 31
Marvel Team-up #141 and The Spectacular Spider-Man #90 both went on sale February 14
2nd appearance of Spider-Man's black costume, tied with Spectacular Spider-Man #90
According to solicitations from 1984, The Amazing Spider-Man #252 went on sale January 31
Marvel Team-up #141 and The Spectacular Spider-Man #90 both went on sale February 14
Amazing Spider-Man #253
1st appearance of Richard Fisk as The Rose, the Kingpin's son previously appeared as the Schemer
1st appearance of Richard Fisk as The Rose, the Kingpin's son previously appeared as the Schemer
Amazing Spider-Man #254
Amazing Spider-Man #255
1st appearance of Black Fox, a cat burglar
Amazing Spider-Man #256
1st appearance of Puma, an enemy of Spider-Man who later became an ally
1st appearance of Puma, an enemy of Spider-Man who later became an ally
Amazing Spider-Man #257
1st appearance of Ned Leeds as the third Hobgoblin, brainwashed by Roderick Kingsley
2nd appearance of the Puma
[February 2021 - an image released by Sony looks to tease Ned Leeds with a Hobgoblin hood which could indicate what's to come as the Spider-Verse expands]
1st appearance of Ned Leeds as the third Hobgoblin, brainwashed by Roderick Kingsley
2nd appearance of the Puma
[February 2021 - an image released by Sony looks to tease Ned Leeds with a Hobgoblin hood which could indicate what's to come as the Spider-Verse expands]
Machine Man #1
1st team appearance of the Midnight Wreckers
Amazing Spider-Man #258
Reed Richards discovers Spider-Man's black costume is an alien symbiote
Debut of Spider-Man’s Bombastic Bag Man costume, a temporary disguise consisting of a Fantastic Four uniform with a brown paper bag for a mask
Reed Richards discovers Spider-Man's black costume is an alien symbiote
Debut of Spider-Man’s Bombastic Bag Man costume, a temporary disguise consisting of a Fantastic Four uniform with a brown paper bag for a mask
Machine Man #2
1st appearance of Arno Stark, the Iron Man of 2020
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