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The cover of The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #194

The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #194

Black Cat (comics)

The cover of one issue

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To demonstrate the character the Black Cat

No free alternative exists as it is under copyright. Therefore, it is not replaceable with an uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted image of comparable educational value.

Although the picture is originally copyright, it is covered by fair use because:

1. it is a low resolution copy of a comic book cover, hence, only a small portion of the commercial product;
2. The use of the cover will not affect the value of the original work or limit the copyright holder's rights or ability to sell or distribute the original comic book.
3. copies could not be used to make illegal copies of the comic book;
4. It illustrates educational articles about the character depicted on the cover, the Black Cat.
5. this particular issue is considered significant because it was the first appearance of the character;
6. The image is used as the primary means of visual identification of topics in the article. For a visual medium such as comic books, words alone cannot adequately describe the subject;