Comics
Published December 13, 2021

Return to Venom's Early Days in New Series by Venom Co-Creator David Michelinie

Writer David Michelinie and artist Ivan Fiorelli launch 'Venom: Lethal Protector' in March!

This March, Venom co-creator David Michelinie will make his epic return to the world of symbiotes in VENOM: LETHAL PROTECTOR!

Known for his legendary run on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN where he introduced Venom alongside Todd McFarlane, Michelinie is ready to take readers on a ride back to the beginning of Venom’s incredible legacy with an all-new adventure! Featuring artwork by rising star Ivan Fiorelli, this five-issue limited series will be a captivating visit to Venom’s sinister early days, all by the influential writer that defined him and made him the iconic character he is today!

VENOM: LETHAL PROTECTOR #1 cover by Paulo Siqueira
VENOM: LETHAL PROTECTOR #1 cover by Paulo Siqueira

Before Carnage and space gods, clones and toxins, and the revelation that he was a father, Eddie Brock was a down-on-his-luck reporter who had tried to take his own life before being saved by an extraterrestrial alien. In the spirit of hit titles like X-MEN LEGENDS and MAESTRO, explore an earlier era of Marvel Comics for an all-new, horrifying tale that not only revisits the wicked web-slinger’s past, but hints at what’s to come in his future!

"Getting to do a multi-issue story with the original Venom was like sitting down to dinner with an old friend—who wants to eat your brain for dessert!” Michelinie said. “It was both fun and exciting, and I hope people enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it."

Welcome back David Michelinie to the symbiote hive when VENOM: LETHAL PROTECTOR #1 hits stands on March 23!

VENOM: LETHAL PROTECTOR #1 (OF 5)
Written by DAVID MICHELINIE 
Art by IVAN FIORELLI
Cover by PAULO SIQUEIRA
On Sale 3/23

Related

VENOM WAR: SPIDER-MAN #3 cover by Greg Land

Comics

'Venom War' Tie-in Issues Spotlight the Fight to Be the True Venom, Carnage's Grasp at Godhood, & More

Check out covers and learn about new 'Venom War' tie-in issues on sale this October.

NYX (2024) #1 cover by Sara Pichelli

Comics

July 24's New Marvel Comics: The Full List

Find your way in New York with the New Young Mutants, join the Strange Academy students' team-up with Doctor Doom, and more in this week's comics!

INCREDIBLE HULK #16 Marvel 85th Anniversary Homage Variant Cover by Jan Bazaldua

Comics

Marvel 85th Anniversary Homage Covers Pay Tribute to Golden Age Classics

Starting in August, superstar artists celebrate Marvel's 85th Anniversary with five Homage Variant Covers.

SPIDER-MAN (1990) #13 cover by Todd McFarlane

Comics

Spider-Man's Black Suit, Explained

When did Spider-Man wear his famous black suit? Discover the debut of the black costume, its alien origin as a symbiote, and how it went on to become Venom.