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TheMarvel’s Spider-Man 2version of Venom is crawling into the comics in this year’sVenomverse Rebornevent, just a few months after menacing gamers on the PlayStation 5. Even beforeSpider-Man 2launched back in October, Venom’s presence in the Insomniac universe was strongly felt and hinted at. In theMarvel’s Spider-Manpost-credits scene, it is revealed that Norman Osborn has been keeping his terminally ill son Harry suspended in a tank in his penthouse, with an all-too-familiar-looking black substance floating alongside him. ComeSpider-Man: Miles Morales, Norman orders Harry to be released, despite the protests of Dr. Curtis Conners.
This sets the stage for Harry’s arrival inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, where he seems to be cured of his illness thanks to the Symbiote. Things take a dark turn when theSymbiote is transferred to Peter Parker, darkening the hero’s personality and causing Harry’s sickness to return with a vengeance. By the time Harry is reunited with his life-sustaining Symbiote, the combination of Peter’s treatment of him while under its influence and his growing desperation to be cured of his disease causes the creature to take over Harry completely, transforming him into the monstrous Venom and setting him on a mission to infect the world with an army of Symbiotes.
As announced byMarvellast week,Spider-Man 2’s Venom will make his comic book debut in the upcomingVenomverse Rebornevent - which will feature anthology stories of different incarnations of Venom from Marvel’s multiverse across four issues.Venomverse Reborn #1will hit stores on June 19 and features a back-up story byMarvel’s Spider-Manwriter Christos Gage that seestheSpider-Man 2Venombattle the wicked Symbiote god Krull.
Venomverse Reborn #1 Release Date
This won’t be the first time that a character from Insomniac’sSpider-Mangaming universe has made the jump to the printed page, as Peter Parker himself appeared in 2018’sSpider-Geddoncrossover event - which was also penned by Christos Gage and premiered just a month after the firstSpider-Mangame swung onto the PlayStation 4. Outside of the multiverse, there have been three comic book mini-series tie-insset in theMarvel’s Spider-Mantimeline, with one even highlighting the game-exclusive Velocity Suit that is getting its own Funko Pop this year.
Now it is the Insomniac universe Venom’s turn to make the transition from game to comic in this summer’sVenomverse Rebornevent. WhileSpider-Man 2’s take on Venom divided some fansdue to his altered backstory and different identity, it will be interesting to see him battle Krull in the pages of June 19’sVenomverse Reborn #1, which comes right on the heels of reports that the Lethal Protector is set to star in his own Insomniac-developed game following his debut inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2.
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Spider-Men Peter Parker and Miles Morales face the ultimate test of strength inside and outside the mask as they fight to save the city, each other and the ones they love, from the monstrous Venom and the dangerous new symbiote threat.Explore an expansive Marvel’s New York with faster web-swinging and the all-new Web Wings, quickly switching between Peter and Miles to experience different stories, epic new abilities and high-tech gear.Wield Peter’s symbiote abilities and Miles’ explosive bio-electric powers in battle against new and iconic Marvel Super Villains – including an original take on a symbiote-infused Venom, the ruthless Kraven the Hunter, the volatile Lizard, and more from the Marvel Rogues’ Gallery.
