Cover: Todd McFarlane

Spider-Man Vs. Venom #[nn]

Jan 1990 · Marvel · 12.95 USD

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About this Collection

This collection brings together key early confrontations between Spider-Man and the alien symbiote Venom, reprinting stories from the late 1980s and early 1990s. It includes the first full appearance of Venom in The Amazing Spider-Man #300, as well as subsequent clashes that defined their bitter rivalry. The volume showcases the dark, personal nature of their feud, with Venom's unique abilities and grudge against Peter Parker making him one of Spider-Man's most dangerous foes.

Spider-Man Vs. Venom #1 (1990) kicks off with a high-stakes clash rooted in the past: the alien symbiote, once Spidey’s costume, has fused with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, turning him into the vengeful Venom. Written by David Michelinie and brought to life with iconic, dynamic art by Todd McFarlane—both inks and pencils—this issue sets the stage for one of Marvel’s most enduring rivalries, with Spidey answering Mary Jane’s plea to reclaim his classic red-and-blue suit. The cover, also by McFarlane, captures the intensity of the moment in striking detail.

Contains 6 stories

It All Began in Amazing Spider-Man #298

1 pp · Superhero

Venom (in shadow)

Then in Issue #299

2 pp · Superhero

VenomMary Jane Watson-Parker

Venom

40 pp · Superhero

Spider-ManMary Jane Watson-ParkerAunt May ParkerRobbie RobertsonFlash ThompsonNathan LubenskyVILLAIN: VenomCAMEO: The ThingCAMEO FLASHBACK: Mr. FantasticSin Eater

When Spider-Man’s old alien costume fuses with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, a vengeful new symbiote emerges—Venom. Haunted by a past he blames on Spidey, the creature sets out to destroy the hero who ruined his life. At Mary Jane’s urging, Spider-Man sheds the black suit and returns to his classic red and blue, facing the monstrous force he once wore.

A Matter of Life and Debt!

22 pp · Superhero

Spider-ManMary Jane Watson-ParkerAunt May ParkerNathan LubenskyVILLAINS: Hydro-ManVenom

Dead Meat

22 pp · Superhero

Spider-ManBlack CatMary Jane Watson-ParkerAunt May ParkerGlory GrantVILLAIN: Venom

The Sand and the Fury

22 pp · Superhero

Spider-ManAunt May ParkerMary Jane Watson-ParkerVILLAIN: VenomCAMEO: The Thing

In "The Sand and the Fury," Venom arrives unannounced at Aunt May's doorstep, forcing Spider-Man to seek help from the Fantastic Four. As he tries to reclaim the alien costume that now fights against him, Spidey finds himself caught between loyalty to his suit and the growing threat it’s become.