The Amazing Spider-Man No. 255 Facsimile Edition #[nn]
In "Even a Ghost Can Fear the Night!", the Black Fox makes his final heist—only to be forced into an uneasy alliance with the Red Ghost and his Super Apes when the villain demands the jewel robbery fund his latest invention, the Cosmicizer. With Spider-Man hot on their trail, the chaos unfolds as the Fox’s plans take a surprising turn, leaving him with more than just a haul. Written by Tom DeFalco and brought to life by Ron Frenz’s dynamic art, with inks by Josef Rubinstein, colors by Glynis Wein, and letters by Joe Rosen, this 2024 Facsimile Edition captures a classic tale with authentic period detail. The cover, by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein, perfectly frames the moment’s tension.
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The Black Fox is on his final burglary, the one that will allow him to retire, but unfortunately, he has chosen the residence of the Red Ghost and his Super Apes. The Red Ghost compels the Fox to work with his Apes in carrying out the robbery of a jewelry store to fund his latest invention, the Cosmicizer. Spider-Man intervenes, follows the Apes home and blows up the Ghost's pet project. All but forgotten, the Black Fox merrily makes off with the jewels.
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