🔑 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #344 (MARVEL) COMIC *1ST APP. CLETUS KASADY [CARNAGE] 1991 VF

Series Title: The Amazing Spider-Man (Vol 1)

Story Title: Hearts and Powers

Issue #: 344

Date of Publication: February 1991

Edition: First Printing, Direct

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Cover Price: $1.00

Cover Artists: Erik Larsen, Randy Emberlin

Artists: Erik Larsen, Randy Emberlin, Bob Sharen, Rick Parker

Writers: David Michelinie

Characters: Spider-Man, Cardiac, Cletus Kasady, Mary Jane Watson Parker, Rhino, Justin Hammer, Eddie Brock, various supporting figures and antagonists

First Appearances: Cardiac full appearance, Cletus Kasady

Key Facts: This issue is a key Copper Age Spider-Man comic, featuring the first full appearance and cover of Cardiac (Dr. Elias Wirtham, a vigilante anti-hero who uses advanced tech and a staff to target corrupt corporations and individuals) and the first appearance of Cletus Kasady (the future serial killer who bonds with the Carnage symbiote). The story involves Spider-Man clashing with Cardiac over his brutal methods while investigating drug production tied to Hammer Industries; Eddie Brock (Venom) appears briefly. Part of the early 1990s era leading into major symbiote storylines like Maximum Carnage. Artwork by Erik Larsen (pencils) and Randy Emberlin (inks) is highly regarded for dynamic action. Includes standard ads and letters page.

Page Count: 36 pages

Condition: Please refer to the accompanying photos for condition, we are amateur graders, all best efforts are taken when indicating a likely grade. Should you require further photos, please contact us. Includes archival bag and board.

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