The Alien Costume, Part One

"The Alien Costume" is the only three-part episode from season 1 of Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Venom was Spider-Man's most popular villain at the time this episode aired. Originally this was going to be a two part episode, however, the fans wanted to see more of the black costume, so a new part 2 was added into the middle of the episodes. John Jameson and fellow astronaut Paul Stevens discover a rock known as "Promethium X", which is said t... more

"The Alien Costume" is the only three-part episode from season 1 of Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Venom was Spider-Man's most popular villain at the time this episode aired. Originally this was going to be a two part episode, however, the fans wanted to see more of the black costume, so a new part 2 was added into the middle of the episodes. John Jameson and fellow astronaut Paul Stevens discover a rock known as "Promethium X", which is said to be more powerful than plutonium. Unknown to the astronaut though, Promethium X also contains a mysterious element which manages to break free and tries to consume the two Astronauts. The space shuttle crashes on Manhattan Bridge, near the Hudson river where Rhino is sent by The Kingpin to steal the Promethium X. Spider-Man arrives on the scene and manages to save Jameson and his fellow astronaut, yet unknown to Spider Man, Eddie Brock is on the bridge too, and takes photos of him (and Rhino as well). However, when Jonah arrives on the scene,... less