Black Cat was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Dave Cockrum, first appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #194.
Black Cat's original costume design by Dave Cockrum featured a distinctive black catsuit with white fur accents and a mask, establishing her iconic look.
Throughout the 1980s, Black Cat's character was developed with complex motivations, sometimes as an ally and sometimes as a love interest to Spider-Man, deepening her role in the Marvel Universe.
Marvel launched a solo comic series focused on Black Cat, exploring her background and adventures outside of Spider-Man's direct storyline.