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That said, it’s a new start, a new mythology, and clearly a friendly entry point for new readers. There are a lot of Venom stories and some are referenced in Donny Cates’ run on Venom.

What to read before Venom by Donny Cates?

During his fight with a cosmic monster, he discovered the real origin of the symbiote, opening a new way in the mythology of this iconic character. To do that, he aligned himself with heroes. When Donny Cates took over the writing duties on his title, Venom got back to Eddie who is searching for redemption. He went from Eddie Brock to other hosts but came back to Eddie. Together, they became Venom.įriend or foe, Venom changed over the years and became a major Marvel player. At the end of his rope, Eddie met the symbiote. This reporter for the Daily Globe wrote a story exposing the identity of the Sin-Eater but Spider-Man revealed it was not the truth and Eddie lost his job. Following its rejection, the alien symbiote tried to get back to Peter Parker, but ended up bounding with Eddie Brock. When Reed Richards realized it was more than a piece of intelligent fabric, he helped Spidey to get rid of it. From ABSOLUTE CARNAGE to “Venom Island,” Donny Cates continues his sensational shake-up of the symbiotic mythos! With the serial killer Cletus Kasady on the warpath, Eddie Brock must protect his son, Dylan, at all costs! But Venom and Carnage aren’t the only two symbiotes around.Introduced during the first Secret Wars event in the “80s, this alien symbiote was Spider-man’s black costume for a short period of time. As more of Venom’s twisted offspring make their presence known, Carnage strikes - and all hell breaks loose! As if things weren’t bad enough, it turns out there’s much more to Dylan than Eddie, Carnage or even the alternate-reality Reed Richards known as the Maker understand - and once they learn the truth, nothing will ever be the same! Then, in the aftermath of Carnage’s assault, Eddie finds himself back on the ominous Island of Bones - where every living thing is out to get him! Venom will be tested like never before!Ĭollects Venom (2018) #16-25. From ABSOLUTE CARNAGE to “Venom Island,” Donny Cates continues his sensational shake-up of the symbiotic mythos! With the serial killer Cletus Kasady on the warpath, Eddie Brock must protect his son, Dylan, at all costs! But Venom and Carnage aren’t the only two symbiotes around.
