With the recent revelation that
Eddie Brock would be returning as
Venom this year, Marvel Comics has doubled down on the symbiotic action with a new event series, titled
Venomverse. Written by former Venom scribe Cullen Bunn, the series will act as a spiritual successor to Dan Slott's Spider-Verse, bringing Eddie Brock back to the forefront of the Marvel Universe coupled with a multitude of alternate universe counterparts.
Bunn said that unlike Spider-Verse, the series will be tailored to Venom's more horror-oriented stories.
“There are definitely some horrific moments in this series, not just the gross-out or the jump scare. I think there’s some real emotional horror aspects to this story. The threat they’re dealing with has some pretty strong horror chops. For me, just because we’re dealing with the symbiotes in general, there’s a heavy science fiction element to this story. It’s heavily rooted in some sci-fi horror inspiration.”
In addition to a host of symbiote-possessed fan favorites, the series will also introduce a new alien race known as the Poisons, who will be "nature's answer to the symbiotes" and the antagonists of the story. Check out some concept art for the series below, along with a panel of interlocking covers from artist Clayton Crain.
Venomverse #1 is scheduled for release on
September 6, 2017. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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