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Venom: Symbiosis                               Trade Paperback
Featuring the Epic Collection of Venom.  Awesome!!
Writers: Tom Defalco, Louise Simonson, David Micheline & Danny Fingeroth
Artists: Ron Frenz, Greg Larocque, Todd Mcfarlane, Ron Lim, Erik Larsen, Mike Manley, Aaron Lopresti, Paris Cullins & Don Hudson
Inkers: Josef Rubinstein, Jim Mooney, Todd Mcfarlane, Jim Sanders III, Fred Fredericks, Mike Machlan, Randy Emberlin, Ricardo Villagran, Bruce Jones, Bud Larosa, Don Hudson, Tom Palmer & Co.
Colorists: Bob Sharen, George Roussos, Joe Rosas, Kevin Tinsley, Renee Witterstaetter & John Kalisz
Letterers: Joe Rosen, Janice Chiang, Rick Parker, Bill Oakley, Brad K. Joyce, Steve Dutro & Co.
Assistant Editors: Bob Denatale, Keith Williams, Glenn Herdlings, Dan Cuddy, Eric Fein, Richard Ashford & Mark Bernardo
Editors: Danny Fingeroth, Jim Salicrup, Kelly Corvese, Howard Mackie, Nel Yomtov & Jim Owsley
Cover by: Erik Larsen & Randy Emberlin

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 Issue #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. In Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, a being known as The Beyonder gave Spider-Man a prize of sorts, in what appeared to be an extraordinary black costume. Eventually, this costume was revealed as an alien symbiote, who sought to permanently bond with Spider-Man. When Spider-Man rejected it, the symbiote turned malevolent and sought out another. 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 deadliest enemy. 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, “Venom: Symbiosis Epic Collection”, Venom goes Epic! When Spider-Man learns that his black costume is secretly an alien symbiote, he rejects the suit – and the spurned creature soon finds a new host! Disgraced reporter Eddie Brock has reasons of his own to hate Spider-Man, and together the two merge into the twisted engine of revenge known as Venom -and a rivalry for the ages begins! Venom has the same powers as Spider-Man – but he’s bigger, stronger and doesn’t trigger his spider-sense. And he knows Spidey’s secret identity! Against such a dangerous, determined and deadly foe, how far will Spider-Man have to go to survive?

Venom: Symbiosis Epic Collection contains:Excerpt from Marvel Superheroes Secret Wars Issue #8

“The Sinister Secret of Spider-Man’s New Costume!”

Chaos erupts at 410 Chelsea when Mary Jane Watson and the Black Cat meet inside Peter Parker’s apartment! Wow, what a shocking development! To say that the web-slinger has some explaining to do…would be the understatement of the year! After the dust settles, the wall-crawler swings over to the Baxter Building to let Reed Richards analyze his new black costume. When Spider-Man learns his costume is “alive,” he tries to pull it off; but the alien symbiote has other ideas! Can the Fantastic Four help Spidey with his major wardrobe malfunction? Cameo appearances by the Rose, Hobgoblin, and Puma. Reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Issue #258.
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Excerpt from Amazing Spider-Man Issue #260
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Excerpt from Fantastic Four Issue #274
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Excerpt from Amazing Spider-Man Issue #261
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Excerpts from Peter Park, The Spectacular Spider-Man Issue #98-100
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“Til Death Do Us Part!”
The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter’s decision to drop out of graduate school. Reprinted from Web of Spider-Man Issue #1.
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Excerpt from Web of Spider-Man Issue #18.
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Excerpt from Web of Spider-Man Issue #24.
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Excerpts from Amazing Spider-Man Issue #298-299.
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“Venom”
Spidey’s old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ’s request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo. Reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Issue #300.
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“A Matter of Life and Debt”
Life is full of challenges and on this day Peter Parker and his web-spinning alter-ego face three! The first, Hydro-Man attempts a payday robbery! But the Spectacular Spider-Man stops the heist! The second, Nathan Lubensky steals money from Aunt May to pay his gambling debts! However Peter quickly shuts down his operation! And the fateful third…Venom escapes from the Vault! Wow, this challenge will be more difficult and more deadly starting next issue! Reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Issue #315.
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“Dead Meat”
Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger’s former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn’t know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can’t wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Issue #316.
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“The Sand and the Fury!”
After fleeing from Venom last issue, the web-slinger returns to the sanctuary of Aunt May’s home in Queens! Peter and Mary Jane have only been living there for a few days and haven’t had any visitors. But suddenly their first one knocks on the door: Venom! What?! Is the crazed villain going to slay Aunt May and her elderly boarders? No, the savage psychopath just stopped by to issue a challenge to her wall-crawling nephew! Meet in the morning at Montauk Point off Long Island Sound for a duel to the death! Wow, does the web-slinger have a chance vs. the overpowering Venom? The situation does not look good for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Issue #317.
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“The Avengers: Death Trap – The Vault Graphic Novel”
The Avengers are trapped inside the Vault, a maximum security prison built to house super villains. Now they must battle a cadre of the Marvel U’s deadliest villains including Radioactive Man, Klaw, Rhino, and Spider-Man’s arch nemesis, Venom! To make matters worse, Freedom Force, the former Brotherhood of Evil Mutants now a government sponsored strike force, are on the scene to complicate things. Can Earth’s Mightiest Heroes quell a super human prison break when they’re not sure who they can trust?
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Excerpt from Quasar Issue #6.
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Excerpts from Amazing Spider-Man Issues #330-331.
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“Sunday in the Park with Venom!”
The web-slinger’s worst nightmare is back again! Venom! And so is Mary Jane’s! Jonathan Caesar! Add Styx and Stone to the volatile mix and the Parkers are in for a very rough day! The Amazing Spider-Man battles the psychotic Venom in Central Park, while Mary Jane confronts the deranged Caesar at Bedford Towers! Could the wall-crawler and his wife score a double victory against their respective nemeses? Mary Jane has a chance; Spider-Man not so much. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Jimmy Olsen, Jay Leno, and Malcolm Forbes. Reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Issue #332.
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“Stalking Feat!”
In an abandoned subway tunnel below Manhattan; the web-slinger, Venom, and Styx & Stone come together for a donnybrook to the death! But the amazing one can’t beat Venom; and Venom can’t beat Styx & Stone! And the crazy pair of assassins can’t lay a glove on the wall-crawler! It looks like a three-way struggle to a stalemate! But finally someone breaks through! Will it be the end of the line for Styx, Stone, Venom, or your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Jonathon Caesar. Reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Issue #333.
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Excerpts from Amazing Spider-Man Issues #344-345
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“Ellipitical Pursuit!”
Eddie Brock is back…for Peters head!; After escaping prison, Venom taunts Spider-Man into a final showdown; Peter Parkers known for his smarts–why then does he stumble straight into Venoms trap?; An all-out smack down slugfest ensues. Reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Issue #346.
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“The Boneyard Hop!”
On a deserted island, the Amazing Spider-Man wages a desperate battle for survival vs. the vicious Venom! The wall-crawler is fighting for his life! While Venom is fighting for his death! And this time there isn’t any help or rescue on the way! As shown on the twisted cover, Venom plans to quote Hamlet once the battle is over! If the spectacular one doesn’t want to play the part of Yorick; he better move fast! To thine own self be true, web-slinger! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Willie Lumpkin, Aunt May, Flash Thompson, and the Black Cat. Reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Issue #347.
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“The Truckstop of Doom”
Venom shows his nice side by breaking up a truckstop robbery. Reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual Issue #25.
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“Origin of Venom”
3-page retelling of Venom’s origin. Reprinted from Web of Spider-Man Annual Issue #7.
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“Heart of the Hawk, Part IV: Journey”
Darkhawk stows away on a plane bound for Bazin’s hideout in the Caribbean; The plane crashes on Venom’s island and he and Darkhawk fight; Meanwhile, Grace Powell is captured by men stealing the Savage Steel armor from police storage. Reprinted from Darkhawk Issue #13.
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“Heart of the Hawk, Part V: The Antidote for Civilization”
Darkhawk and Venom fight until Venom senses that Darkhawk is an innocent and feigns his own death so Darkhawk will leave; Darkhawk travels on raft to Althea Island where Philippe Bazin holds Mike Powell captive. Darkhawk defeats Lodestone and Mike Powell kills Bazin, but Bazin kills Powell as well; Mike Powell’s dying wish is that Darkhawk protect his family and be the edge against crime. Reprinted from Darkhawk Issue #14.
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“First Kill! – Part 1”
Venom meets the alien symbiote for the first time. Reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual Issue #26.
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“First Kill! – Part 2”
This story features an early adventure of Venom before he began fighting Spider-Man. Reprinted from Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) Annual Issue #12.
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“First Kill! – Part 3”
This story features an early adventure of Venom before he began fighting Spider-Man. Reprinted from Web of Spider-Man (1985-1994) Annual Issue #8.
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“The Lost Days”
This story provides details of Venom’s activities prior to Amazing Spider-Man 300. Flashback cameo by Peter Parker. Reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Issue #388.
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Trade Paperback reprints/collects from Marvel Comics:
Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Issues #258, 300, 315-317, 332-333, & 346-347.
Web of Spider-Man (1985-1995 1st Series) Issue #1.
Avengers: Death Trap – The Vault (1991) Graphic Novel.
Darkhawk (1991-1995) Issues #13-14.
And material from Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Issue #388.
Web of Spider-Man (1985-1994) Annual Issue #7.
Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) Annual Issue #12.
Also includes excerpts from: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, Amazing Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Peter Parker – The Spectacular Spider-Man, Web of Spider-Man, & Quasar.

Trade Paperback is bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: Marvel Worldwide, Inc.
Publication Date: 2020
Format: FC, 472 pages, TPB, 10.25″ x 6.5″
ISBN-10: 1302927299
ISBN-13: 9781302927295

Collectible Entertainment note: Trade Paperback is Very Fine condition.  Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Spider-Man, Venom and/or Carnage collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.

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