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Spirits of Venom                                                                                                          Comics Lot
{Web of Spider-Man #95, Ghost Rider & Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance #5, Web of Spider-Man #96, Ghost Rider & Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance #6}

Venom, or the Venom Symbiote, is a character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with Spider-Man. Venom made his first appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #300 (May 1988). Venom was originally conceived as a supervillain but has since become more of an antihero. Venom is a Symbiote, a sentient alien, with a gooey, almost liquid-like form. As with real-world symbiotes, it requires a host, usually human, to bond with for its survival. After bonding, the Symbiote endows its enhanced powers upon the host. When the Venom Symbiote bonds with a human, that new dual-life form refers to itself as “Venom”.  The Venom Symbiote’s first known host was Spider-Man, who eventually separated himself from the creature when he discovered its true nature. The Symbiote went on to merge with other hosts, most notably Eddie Brock, its second and most infamous host, with whom it first became Venom and one of Spider-Man’s archenemies. According to S.H.I.E.L.D., it is considered one of the greatest threats to humanity, alongside Magneto, Doctor Doom, and Red Skull.

Venom is widely considered one of the Greatest Comic Book Villains of All Time!Now, Marvel Comics Presents, Spirits of Venom! It’s Venom vs. Ghost Rider vs. Demogoblin vs. Johnny Blaze and stuck in the middle of it all is your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man… all doing battle in the sewers of Manhattan.

Spirits of Venom Comics Lot contains:Web of Spider-Man Issue #95 (1985 1st Series)
Writer: Howard Mackie
Artist: Alex Saviuk
Inker: Joe Rubinstein
Colorist: Bob Sharen
Letterer: Dave Sharpe
Editors: Danny Fingeroth & Tom DeFalco
Cover by: Alex Saviuk

In “Spirits of Venom, Part 1 of 4: Storm Shadows”, The forces of good and evil gather in New York City for a bizarre night of all-out action! While taking the Hobgoblin to the police station, the web-slinger and his prisoner are ambushed by the Demogoblin and the eight-legged doppelganger! So, on the rooftops overlooking Manhattan, the goblins and the spiders battle for their lives…and other people’s deaths! Meanwhile in the tunnels underneath Manhattan, Johnny Blaze, Ghost Rider, and Venom track down Hag, Troll, and the Deathspawn for a savage struggle in the sewer system! Powerfully the two conflicts merge at ground level in a midtown church…and the wild free-for-all gets even wilder! Venom vs. the doppelganger! The Demogoblin vs. Ghost Rider! The Hobgoblin vs. the Deathspawn! And of course, your friendly neighborhood Spider-man is caught in the middle of everything! Story continues in Ghost Rider & Blaze Spirits of Vengeance 5.

First Printing 
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: December 1992
Format: FC, 32 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.65″
UPC: None Stated
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Ghost Rider & Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance Issue #5 (1992)
Writer: Howard Mackie
Artist: Adam Kubert
Inker: Bill Reinhold
Colorist: Gregory Wright
Letterer: Michael Heisler
Editors: Bobbie Chase & Tom DeFalco
Cover by: Adam Kubert

“Spirits of Venom, Part 2 of 4: Chasing Shadows”, Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 95. The rip-roaring battle among a host of heroes and villains continues below the streets! In the dampness and darkness of the New York sewer system, the swarming Deathspawn gain the upper hand! And carry away the web-slinger, Hobgoblin, Demogoblin, doppelganger, and parish priest! Thus, leaving Johnny Blaze, Ghost Rider, and Venom to figure out where the Deathspawn have taken their prey! However, the three anti-heroes are not overly interested in working together! But as the old expression goes…the enemy of my enemy is my friend…and so forth! Can the new trio of teammates find the amazing one and the goblins before it’s too late? Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 96.

First Printing 
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: December 1992
Format: FC, 32 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.65″
UPC: None Stated
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Web of Spider-Man Issue #96 (1985 1st Series)
Writer: Howard Mackie
Artist: Alex Saviuk
Inkers: Joe Rubinstein & Dan Panosian
Colorists: Bob Sharen & Renee Witterstaetter
Letterer: Steve Dutro
Editors: Danny Fingeroth & Tom DeFalco
Painted Cover by: Mark Texeira

“Spirits of Venom, Part 3 of 4: Enemies: A Hate Story”, Story continues from Ghost Rider & Blaze Spirits of Vengeance 5. The non-stop fighting rages on through the tunnels of Manhattan! The Amazing Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, Hobgoblin, Demogoblin, doppelganger, Venom, and the Deathspawn trade punches and counterpunches from cover to cover! The fast and furious action begins with the wall-crawler trying to stave off the Deathspawn in order to save the parish priest! While that desperate struggle takes place, the Demogoblin moves in for the kill on the Hobgoblin, and Venom wrestles with the pesky eight-legged doppelganger! And elsewhere Johnny Blaze and Ghost Rider battle more Deathspawn to rescue the ill-fated citizens trapped in the tunnels! Wow, chaos reigns to say the least! But finally, the web-slinger lands some big shots on the Demogoblin and the Deathspawn to move closer to victory! However, Venom is still running wild down below! Who’s going to take care of him? Ghost Rider…that’s who! Story concludes in Ghost Rider & Blaze Spirits of Vengeance 6.

First Printing 
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: January 1993
Format: FC, 32 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.65″
UPC: None Stated
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Ghost Rider & Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance Issue #6 (1992)
Writer: Howard Mackie
Artist: Adam Kubert
Inker: Bill Reinhold
Colorist: Gregory Wright
Letterer: Michael Heisler
Editors: Bobbie Chase & Tom DeFalco
Cover by: Adam Kubert & Ken Steacy

“Spirits of Venom, Part 4 of 4: Last Rites”, Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 96. In the final act of this four-part storyline, Ghost Rider and Venom wage a savage battle in the tunnels below Manhattan! Venom appears to have the advantage…until he gets a taste of the hellfire! However, before any finishing blows are delivered, the meddlesome Deathspawn interrupted the titanic clash! And once again Venom, Ghost Rider, and Johnny Blaze find themselves having to work together to avoid becoming Hag and Troll’s sacrifices to Deathwatch! But the trio needs more than teamwork! They need the Spectacular Spider-Man! When the web-slinger returns to the tunnels, the final showdown commences! Can the Spirits of Vengeance along with Venom and the wall-crawler defeat the spirits of death?

First Printing 
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: January 1993
Format: FC, 32 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.65″
UPC: None Stated
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Collectible Entertainment note: Comics are in Fine to Fine + condition.  Nice Lot!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Venom, Spider-Man and/or Ghost Rider collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Highly Recommended.

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