Black Cat first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #194, published by Marvel in 1979. That places it in the Bronze Age.
Why this issue matters
Felicia Hardy debuted as a cat burglar and became one of the few Spider-Man antagonists to end up a genuine love interest. A steadily climbing Bronze Age key.
Key facts
Amazing Spider-Man #194
- Character: Black Cat
- Publisher: Marvel
- Cover year: 1979
- Era: Bronze Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
Go deeper
Other first appearances from 1979
- War Machine Iron Man #118, 1979
- Ant-Man (Scott Lang) Marvel Premiere #47, 1979
More Marvel firsts from the Bronze Age
- Phoenix X-Men #101, 1976
- Emma Frost Uncanny X-Men #129, 1980
- Mystique Ms. Marvel #16, 1978
- Wolverine Incredible Hulk #181, 1974
- Wolverine (cameo) Incredible Hulk #180, 1974
- Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler Giant-Size X-Men #1, 1975
- Punisher Amazing Spider-Man #129, 1974
- Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) Marvel Spotlight #5, 1972
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