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Venom (2018)
Series · 11 books · 2019-2021

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Venom, Vol. 1

Rex

2019

An ancient and primordial evil has been awakened beneath the streets of New York. With it, something equally evil has been awakened in that most wicked of web-slingers: Venom! The symbiote may still be a Lethal Protector of innocents in New York, but this never-before-seen threat could possibly force Venom to relinquish everything it holds dear—including its human host, Eddie Brock! As Eddie and Venom summon the strength to defend New York against the most powerful foe they've ever faced, there's one more thing standing in their way: Miles Morales, Spider-Man! Two of the hottest creators in comics today, Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman, join forces to deliver a Venom adventure a thousand years in the making! COLLECTING: VENOM (2018) 1-6
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Venom, Vol. 2

The Abyss

2019

Venom no more?! Just when you thought the blockbuster story of Venom couldn’t get any more intense, Donny Cates turns the world of Eddie Brock on its head—again! But this time it won’t be dragons and god-hosts and breakneck action. No, no. This time Eddie’s going through an emotional meat grinder the likes of which has never been seen in the Marvel Universe! As Eddie finds himself truly alone for the first time in a long time, the silence is deafening. Plus: San Francisco offers anything but a happy homecoming thanks to Eddie’s estranged father—and the little brother he never knew he had. Will Eddie’s return to his old stomping grounds reveal secrets better kept buried? Collects Venom (2018) #7-12.
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Venom

Unleashed, Vol. 1

2019

Collects Web of Venom: Ve'Nam #1, Web of Venom: Carnage Born #1, Web of Venom: Venom Unleashed #1, Web of Venom: Funeral Pyre #1. Sinister tales from the web of Venom! First, journey back in time to the United States' struggles in the Vietnam War. Nick Fury needs a secret weapon to turn the tide. But when archaeologists discover an ancient creature, has he found the solution - or a waking nightmare? Then, reacquaint yourself with the sickening sociopath called Carnage! You thought Cletus Kasady was dead - but a cult devoted to the madman has gathered, hoping to resurrect their fallen idol and return his madness to the Marvel Universe! And take a journey through Eddie's old haunts in San Francisco - from the perspective of his alien "other"! But will Andi Benton, formerly the symbiote-wielder known as Mania, join the growing pile of bodies on the path to…ABSOLUTE CARNAGE?!
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Venom, Vol. 3

Absolute Carnage

2020

Absolute Carnage rocks the world of Venom! With the serial-killer symbiote Carnage on the loose, Venom must protect his son, Dylan- at all costs! But as longtime Venomaniacs know, they aren't the only two symbiotes around...and that only means that the bodies are piling higher than ever before! For weeks, Carnage has been hunting down former symbiote hosts and killing them. And the next name on his list is Andi Benton -formerly the adventurer known as Mania -who's back to living in Philadelphia, and no longer has any symbiote to save her... COLLECTING: VENOM (2018) 16-19, WEB OF VENOM: FUNERAL PYRE 1
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Absolute Carnage

2020

After turning Venom's world upside down a year ago, DONNY CATES and RYAN STEGMAN are about to put the Sinister Symbiote through hell again, only this time CARNAGE has come calling, and everyone who's ever worn a symbiote is dead in his sights! He's skirted the periphery of the Marvel Universe for months, but Cletus Kasady at last stands poised to make his grand return to New York in a blistering, action-packed story...and he wants to paint the town red! And there's NOTHING anyone can do to stop it! COLLECTING: Absolute Carnage 1-5
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Venom, Vol. 4

Venom Island

2020

Donny Cates' VENOM epic continues in grand fashion after ABSOLUTE CARNAGE, joined by industry legend and celebrated VENOM artist Mark Bagley. That's all you're getting out of us for this one, True Believers! After all, ABSOLUTE CARNAGE isn't quite over yet... COLLECTING: VENOM (2018) 21-25
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Venom, Vol. 5

Venom Beyond

2021

The madness of Venom Island has come to an explosive end! But if you thought that story was insane comic book action of the highest order, then shut your yap, buckle in and face front, True Believer - because we're about to outdo ourselves! The Maker, an evil alternate version of Reed Richards with an unmatched intellect and unhinged morals, has been secretly living here on Earth. And for the past few months, he's been fascinated...by symbiotes! Now, prepare to fi nd out why - and witness exactly what the Maker intends to do with any symbiotes that he can get his blood-soaked hands on... COLLECTING: VENOM (2018) 26-30
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#9

King In Black

2021

Knull is coming, and when he arrives, everyone from the Avengers to the X-Men will learn just how unprepared they are to face off against the God of the Symbiotes. Everything in Cates and Stegman's landmark run on VENOM has led up to this monumental story, and readers will finally witness Eddie Brock's climatic standoff with one of Marvel's most terrifying villains.
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Venom, Vol. 6

King in Black

2021

The horrifying threat of the King in Black, all-powerful god of the symbiote race, has loomed large for years. And after millennia of imprisonment, Knull was finally freed thanks to a rash act by Eddie Brock! Now, the King in Black and his symbiotic army have arrived on Earth! But what is Knull’s hideous agenda? And what happens to Venom when he finally comes face to face with the lord of the abyss? Eddie Brock is about to face the biggest challenge of his life…but he’s not alone. Who will stand by his side in Earth’s darkest hour? And do any of them have the slightest chance of success? COLLECTING: Venom (2018) 31-35
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Venom, Vol. 1

2019

Rising star Donny Cates and blockbuster artist Ryan Stegman transform the world of Venom! An ancient and primordial evil has surfaced beneath the streets of New York. With it, something equally disturbing has been awakened in that most wicked of webslingers: Venom! The symbiote may still be a lethal protector of innocents in New York, but this never-before-seen threat may force Venom to relinquish everything it holds dear - including its human host, Eddie Brock! Eddie and the symbiote summon the strength to defend New York against the most powerful foe they've ever faced, but one more thing stands in their way: Miles Morales, the newest Spider-Man! And relations between Eddie and the symbiote become ever more strained when new questions about the creature and its otherworldly origins come to light! COLLECTING: VENOM (2018) 1-12
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Venom, Vol. 2

2021

From Absolute Carnage to Venom Island, Donny Cates continues his sensational shake-up of the symbiotic mythos! With the serial killer Cletus Kasady on the warpath, Eddie Brock must protect his son, Dylan, at all costs! But Venom and Carnage aren't the only two symbiotes around. As more of Venom's twisted off spring make their presence known, Carnage strikes - and all hell breaks loose! As if things weren't bad enough, it turns out there's much more to Dylan than Eddie, Carnage or even the alternate-reality Reed Richards known as the Maker understand - and once they learn the truth, nothing will ever be the same! Then, in the aftermath of Carnage's assault, Eddie fi nds himself back on the ominous Island of Bones - where every living thing is out to get him! Venom will be tested like never before! COLLECTING: VENOM (2018) 16-25

Authors

Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Author · 10 books
Phillip Kennedy Johnson earned a Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas, where he served as Teaching Fellow for the Department of Jazz Studies, and a Bachelor of Music degree from Eastern Kentucky University. SFC Johnson has performed with the Lexington Philharmonic, Dallas Opera, Washington Symphonic Brass, and the Moscow Ballet, and was a member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra from 2004 to 2005. SFC Johnson remains active as a composer, arranger, teacher, and clinician, and also enjoys a second career as a writer of comics and graphic novels. His work has been published by DC Comics, Marvel Comics, BOOM! Studios, and more.
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