A fresh face will be found behind symbiote flesh in Marvel's new Venom comic book series, which will take the Spider-Man villain back to the Big Apple this November with a variant cover by Todd McFarlane.

Press Release: New York, NY—September 27th, 2016 — This November, Venom is back and he’s badder than ever! As creators Mike Costa and Gerardo Sandoval bring the sinister symbiote into Marvel NOW!, celebrate this exciting launch with a variant cover by legendary artist Todd McFarlane (AUG168725)! Continuing our eye-popping tradition of remastered and recolored marvelous moments comes an iconic instant classic! Relive Eddie Brock’s first full appearance as Venom – masterfully recolored by superstar colorist Richard Isanove. As the Venom symbiote returns to the Big Apple, it’s time for a new Venom. No more Flash Thompson, no more “Agent of the Cosmos”. But who’s the one wearing the costume this time? More importantly – who’s in control? One thing is certain – Venom is back, and it’s good to be bad….

Uncover the mystery in the explosive first issue, VENOM #1 – coming to comic shops and digital devices this November!

VENOM #1 (SEP160951)
TOP SECRET ARTIST VARIANT (AUG168725)
Written by MIKE COSTA
Art & Cover by GERARDO SANDOVAL
FOC – 10/31/16, On-Sale – 11/23/16

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