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Enter Venom (1988)
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Story by David Michelinie
Classic
Why should you
read it
This legendary issue marks the first appearance of Venom, one of Spider-Man's most iconic and terrifying foes. Eddie Brock, a disgraced journalist, bonds with the alien symbiote that once attached itself to Peter Parker, forming a creature that knows all of Spider-Man’s secrets — and is immune to his spider-sense. It's a tale of revenge, rage, and the beginning of a rivalry that would define a generation.
Enter Venom (1988) Reading Order Guide
Complete List of Issues with Unlimited Reading Links
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| The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #300 | Read on Marvel's Site |
Comments & Additional Info
During this time, Peter and Mary Jane are newlyweds living in a large apartment at Bedford Towers, thanks to Mary Jane’s modeling career. In the beginning of the issue Mary Jane appears terrified because she was recently visited by Venom, and such traumatic event will lead her to start smoking...
It’s also worth noting that this story comes from David Michelinie’s run on The Amazing Spider-Man, which can be found in the Main Runs section of this page.
It’s also worth noting that this story comes from David Michelinie’s run on The Amazing Spider-Man, which can be found in the Main Runs section of this page.