Venom

Mike Costa’s 2017–2018 Venom run at Marvel, spanning 22 issues, redefined the iconic symbiote’s place in the Marvel Universe by leaning into military espionage and a more grounded, action-heavy tone. With artwork from Gerardo Sandoval, Francisco Herrera, and Will Robson, the series stripped Venom down to a lean, tactical predator, pitting Eddie Brock against a shadowy organization that weaponized symbiotes. It’s a key transitional period for the character, bridging his classic anti-hero status into the modern era.