The Venom Site: November 2012

Nov 29, 2012

thunderbolts 1 preview and variant

Thunderbolts #1

In addition to the Scottie Young variant, we also get a Symbiote Variant of Thunderbolts 1 next week as well as a sneak peak at how Venom is recruited:

This is my biggest concern with Venom joining this team - inconsistent writing. He doesn't want to kill Carnage in Minimum Carnage, but he just wiped out all of those soldiers. Hopefully, because this is a preview we don't have the entire story and those aren't real men......

If you want to check out how Punisher joins the team, check out the entire preview at CBR.

Also, where is Flash/Venom in that variant?

Thunderbolts #1 comes out next week.

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Sketch from Venom 31

Venom artist Declan Shalvey tweeted a page from Venom 31 in celebration of gaining 4000 followers:

Venom swinging through Philly. Whatta guys think?

Nov 28, 2012

TALK ABOUT: venom 27.1

Venom 27.1

The fallout from Minimum Carnage.

*Spoilers in comments

Nov 25, 2012

TVS EXCLUSIVE: questions for cullen bunn interview

Interview with Cullen Bunn

The man behind Venom, Cullen Bunn, has graciously agreed to do an interview with TheVenomSite! I will be in contact with him later this week, but first I would like your help! This community has been great at dissecting each issue and knows all there is to know about symbiotes that I would love for him to answer some of your questions as well. Simply leave your questions in the comment section. I'll pick my favorite ones to ask Cullen. Look for the interview later this week. This should be a lot of fun!

Nov 23, 2012

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Whats next for Venom

Venom writer, Cullen Bunn, sat down with CBR and discussed Venom. Here are some parts I found interesting:

Bunn: During "Monsters of Evil," Daimon Hellstrom tried to possess Flash Thompson, but because Venom is "marked" by Mephisto, the demon actually became trapped within Flash. All the infernal parasite really wants is to be set free, but that's not happening. It could just settle down and wait out its imprisonment in silence, but it has other ideas. What you'll see is this demon playing on Flash's guilt and insecurity, his anger and fear. The demon will wait for one of Flash's many moments of weakness, and then strike -- in a way that old school symbiote fans should like.

Immediately after "Minimum Carnage" you leap into "Venom" #27.1, which based on the solicits sounds like a wrap up of one chapter in his life and the beginning of another. What can you tell us about the issue? There's a lot happening in this issue, and I'm really excited about it. After everything that's happened with the Savage Six -- and the Monsters of Evil -- and "Minimum Carnage" Flash feels like his world is still crumbling around him. He's trying to pull himself up from rock bottom, but it feels like the world is conspiring against him. To make matters worse, he's really seeing how he has impacted those around him in a really negative way. Also, Flash will be challenged by both his figurative and literal inner demons. We all know Flash was and is a bully. It's part of his history and his nature that he simply can't shake. In this issue, Flash is trying to justify this violence that's still inside him, but he knows he can't do it. This is one of those moments of weakness I mentioned -- just the sort of thing a conniving demon might try to exploit. And at the end of the issue, Flash makes some big decisions -- the biggest of which is that he's leaving New York.

Bunn: While we're on the topic of significant others, I know you're wary of spoilers, but Flash's relationship with Valkyrie recently escalated in "Secret Avengers." Will Valkyrie have a role in this book moving forward? Yes! Valkyrie plays a significant role in Issues #28-30. She'll also be appearing in future arcs.

Let's move from Flash's love life and into your immediate plans for him in Philadelphia. In terms of plot and theme, what is your initial story about? The solicits suggest an "X-Files"-style alien horror adventure. Is that correct? The first Philly story is a kind of strange alien abduction/fringe technology kind of tale. It's a short arc, introducing Flash to the notion that the people of Philadelphia may need someone to protect them from the dark and terrible things that no one likes to think about.
Who are some of the adversaries on Venom's dance card when he moves to Philly? What made you want to pit them against your protagonist? Right off the bat, Venom faces the U-Foes. Here are four villains who are extremely powerful -- too strong for Venom to face alone, but that's just what he's going to do. I thought the weirdness of the U-Foes fit well with the tone of this arc. And the battle with them will leave Flash with a newfound respect for the symbiote. After that, I'm introducing a new villain, someone who will be spinning out of the U-Foes arc, but dealing with that villain won't be a piece of cake for Venom, because someone from his recent past is going to resurface with a vengeance.

It definitely sounds like you're having a lot of fun with this book and you have some big plans for "Venom" in the months ahead, correct? Yes. I think that going into #27.1, readers will start to see a big story start to unfold. New villains, new supporting characters, new threats, and a bunch of hints of things to come down the line. My fondest wish is that I can take my time to develop a "long game" with the character. I have a lot of stories I want to tell, but I think there's value in taking my time getting there. Heck -- there's no telling what adventures might -- spawn -- when you look at the series in the long run.

Was that last sentence a hint to 'the spawning' that has been alluded to since Remender was writing? What do you guys think of Venom's future?

Nov 21, 2012

TALK ABOUT: minimum carnage omega

Minimum Carnage Part 6

The final showdown between 'Not Spider-Man', 'Not Venom', and Carnage. What did you think of the conclusion and the ramifications it will bring down the road? Warnings: Spoilers in comments!

Nov 20, 2012

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Venom & The Thunderbolts

Daniel Way (and editor Jordan White) dishes on the new Marvel NOW title, Thunderbolts, in an interview with CBR. Sounds like it is going to be an interesting rollercoaster of a series:

The writer characterized the team as "exponential," noting that when the cast is all together, it's explosive. White stated it's definitely an interesting team when Venom is the most stable member.

Below are a few pages featuring Venom. I recommend reading the entire article for info on the rest of the team.

Looks like Venom's red/black look is only when he is in combat. What do you think? The art in these pages (as well as the previously released one) has me intrigued enough to at least give this book a try. Thunderbolts #1 debuts in two weeks.

Nov 19, 2012

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Scarlet Spider 12

In a recent CBR interview with Scarlet Spider author, Chris Yost, the following page from Scarlet Spider 12 was released:

You've already touched on "Scarlet Spider" #12, on sale December 5, but what else can you tell us about this issue? Issue #12 is Kaine ready to basically abandon Houston after the events of "Minimum Carnage." I don't want to spoil the end of that story, but bad things happen and Kaine is pretty rocked by it.

Anyone want to speculate as to what happens between Carnage and Kaine at the end of Minimum Carnage Omega? Is Kaine the new Carnage? :)

Nov 16, 2012

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Thunderbolts - Venom

Comic Book Resources gives us our first look at Steven Dillion's Venom as a Thunderbolt:

You can check out pages of the other members in CBR's Alex-In-Charge column. Thunderbolts #1 comes out December 5th.

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Avenger Variants

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Avengers, a massive image is being created out of multiple variant covers which will include every member to date - including Venom (split among two covers):

The first cover is Avengers #5 due out in February.

minimum carnage omega preview pages

Minimum Carnage Omega

Thanks to Comicosity, we get a preview of the final chapter of Minimum Carnage:

Are you ready for the finale? It will be available on Wednesday.

Nov 15, 2012

february 2013 previews

February 2013

Venom 31
02/06/13

CULLEN BUNN (W)
DECLAN SHALVEY (A)
Cover by SHANE DAVIS
MOVING DAY!
• Flash Thompson bids farewell to New York City and head’s to his new home, Philadelphia!
• As he says good bye to Peter Parker, Betty Brant and all his friends – is something TOXIC on the horizon?!

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 20
02/06/13
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W)
SARA PICHELLI (A/C)
VENOM WARS CONTINUES!!!
• Ultimate Spider-Man versus Venom!!!
• Who is the new Venom?
• What is his terrible connection to Miles Morales’ father?

Thunderbolts 4 & 5
02/06/13 & 02/20/13
Daniel Way (W)
Steve Dillon (A)
Cover by Julian Totino Tedesco Issue #4 & #5 Variant Covers by Billy Tan
• The return of the gamma-powered MADMAN!
• The Thunderbolts first mission is going off the rails!
• Can the team trust the Red Hulk to lead them?

minimum carnage omega variant

Minimum Carnage Omega

Omega comes out next Wednesday 11/21.

[Thanks to SlenderVenom for the tip]

Nov 14, 2012

TALK ABOUT: venom 27

Minimum Carnage Part 5

Venom vs Carnage, what did you think? Sound off in the comments!

Nov 9, 2012

venom 27 preview

Minimum Carnage Part 5

Fresh off the heels of Minimum Carnage Part 4, we get a sneak peak at the next chapter courteous of CBR:

Venom 27 will be available Wednesday 11/14.

Nov 7, 2012

TALK ABOUT: scarlet spider 11

Minimum Carnage Part 4

What do you think of Radu's plan for Carnage and Venom? Warning: Spoilers!

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Marvel Select

Sorry for the late post. Two days ago Marvel announced a team up with Disney Store to bring us a brand new Marvel Select Flash Venom figure!

The third new Marvel Select figure is Flash Thompson as Venom! Flash Thompson is not only the latest host to wear the Venom symbiote, he's also the one with the most training! A decorated soldier before he lost his legs in the Middle East, Flash uses the Venom suit to undertake dangerous missions for the government, and to complete his missing limbs. This 7-inch figure, also by St. Jean, comes with two weapons and 16 points of articulation and comes packaged with a wreckage-strewn display base.

Venom will be available this holiday season:

Nov 2, 2012

minimum carnage alpha 2nd print variant

Minimum Carnage Alpha Variant

Available 11/21.

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2013 Venom Statue

If you've been on the Reddit Forums recently you might of already seen this, but I thought it deserved its own post here. Japanese toy-maker Kotobukiya is making a 10 inch tall 1/6 scale Venom statue. It will be available June 2013: