Auction Name: 2026 April 18 - 19 International Comic Art Signature® Auction

Lot Number: 51003

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Gabriele Dell'Otto Amazing Spider-Man #802 Variant Edition - KRS Comics & Scott's Collectables Convention Exclusive Cover Original Art (Marvel, 2011).

A dramatic painting rendered for one of the most talked-about variant covers of Amazing Spider-Man. This stunning piece captures Spider-Man in his sleek Black Costume, a visual icon deeply rooted in Marvel lore.

The Black Costume itself carries legendary status in Spider-Man mythology - first introduced during the seminal Secret Wars crossover on Battleworld, where Peter Parker's traditional red-and-blue suit was replaced by a mysterious black outfit that later revealed itself to be a living symbiote.

Far from a simple aesthetic choice, the Black Suit symbolized a darker, more aggressive edge for Spider-Man and ultimately seeded the origin of Venom, one of the character's most enduring adversaries.

This exclusive Dell'Otto variant - issued for conventions through KRS Comics & Scott's Collectables - elevates that mythology with a visceral, shadow-rich interpretation that evokes both power and menace. A must-own piece for collectors of iconic Spider-Man art.

This exceptional piece is rendered in mixed media on illustration board with an image area of 12.25" x 17.75". Signed and dated. In Excellent condition.


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