evil has been awakened beneath the streets of New York, and with it, something equally evil has awakened in that most Wicked of Webslingers VENOM! Still a Lethal Protector of the innocents in New York, this never before seen threat could force Venom to relinquish everything it holds dear including Eddie Brock!
The Venom 2018 comic series, written by Donny Cates and illustrated by Ryan Stegman, is a thrilling and dark take on the classic character. The series follows the story of Eddie Brock as he becomes the new host for the symbiote.
One of the standout features of this series is the focus on the symbiote's backstory and mythology. Cates introduces new concepts and characters to the lore, including the Knull, the god of the symbiotes, and the Grendel, a group of ancient symbiotes. These additions to the canon make the series feel fresh and exciting, while still staying true to the character's roots.
The character development in the series is also top-notch. Eddie Brock is portrayed as a complex and flawed character, grappling with his own demons and the burden of being Venom. The series also introduces new characters like Dylan Brock, Eddie's son, and Rex Strickland, a former soldier who becomes a symbiote host. These characters add depth to the series and provide new avenues for storytelling.
The artwork in Venom 2018 is also impressive. Stegman's style is dynamic and detailed, capturing the horror and violence of the symbiote's actions. The design of the symbiotes themselves is also striking, with each one having its own unique appearance and abilities.
One of the standout storylines in the series is the "Rex" arc. In this arc, Eddie and the symbiote travel to the Savage Land to confront Rex Strickland, who is revealed to have a history with the symbiotes. This storyline provides a deeper look into the symbiote's past and introduces new threats to Eddie and the world at large.
Another standout storyline is the "Absolute Carnage" arc. In this crossover event, Venom and Spider-Man team up to stop the serial killer Cletus Kasady, who has become the host for the symbiote known as Carnage. This storyline brings together multiple characters from the Spider-Man universe and provides a thrilling and intense climax to the series.
