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Marvel Tales Featuring Spider-Man #272

Marvel Tales Featuring Spider-Man #272

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Marvel Tales Vol 2 #272 – Spider-Man’s Symbiote Shock!
Marvel Tales Vol 2 #272 (reprinting Amazing Spider-Man #258), by Tom DeFalco with Ron Lim’s cover art, is a pivotal 1984 issue. Mary Jane confronts Peter, revealing she’s known he’s Spider-Man for years, but leaves in tears when Black Cat crashes in, exposing his identity. Peter’s black costume, acting alive, webs Black Cat, alarming him. In New Mexico, Puma plots against Spider-Man. Mary Jane, reflecting on running from loved ones, stays in New York. Peter’s costume takes him web-slinging while he sleeps, sparking a nightmare of his costumes fighting over him. At the Baxter Building, Reed Richards reveals the costume is a living Symbiote trying to bond permanently. Using a sonic blaster, Reed and Human Torch remove and contain it. Peter, hiding his identity, wears a Fantastic Four suit and paper bag mask. He stops a robbery but flees reporters. The Rose and Hobgoblin ally to rival Kingpin, targeting Spider-Man. Back home, Mary Jane returns to share her secret, while the Symbiote seethes in Reed’s lab, plotting escape.
Highlights
  • Mary Jane’s bombshell and Black Cat’s intrusion.
  • Symbiote costume’s terrifying reveal.
  • Reed and Human Torch’s Baxter Building aid.
  • Rose and Hobgoblin’s deadly alliance.
  • Peter’s humiliating paper bag heroics.
Value & Trends
  • Current: $10–$20 (VG/FN), $30–$50 (VF) on eBay/MyComicShop.
  • Trends: Symbiote’s Venom origins and Spider-Man 4 (2026) hype could drive 15–20% price spikes in 6–12 months. High-grade copies may hit $70–$120 in 2–3 years with Venom arcs. Comic-Con 2025 news could boost demand.
  • Market: Symbiote saga’s iconic status fuels high collector interest.
Key Characters
  • Spider-Man/Peter Parker: Reeling from secrets and Symbiote.
  • Mary Jane Watson: Conflicted, revealing truth.
  • Black Cat: Reckless ally.
  • Reed Richards, Human Torch: Symbiote solvers.
  • Hobgoblin, Rose, Puma (mentioned): Growing threats.
Why Buy?
This issue’s Symbiote revelation, MJ’s emotional depth, and Hobgoblin plot, with Lim’s dynamic cover, make it a cornerstone collectible. Affordable and iconic, it’s a must for Spidey and Venom fans. Grab it before Symbiote mania soars prices!
Price: $10 (VG) to $50 (VF+). High grades promise top future value.
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