Marvel Comics has delivered dozens of new the publisher's vast Multiverse, and now, the Spider-Verse and Venomverse will collide in an all-out war for the survival of both. The Spider-Society, which protects the Web of Life and Destiny from external and internal threats, and the Symbiote Hive Mind, connecting every symbiote across the Multiverse together, will soon become each other's greatest threats.
As announced by Marvel, Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood and Web of Venomverse: Fresh Brains – both featuring creative teams stacked with all-star Marvel writers and artists – will be an interconnected crossover event, which is set to feature the debut of even more new variants of Spider-Man and Venom, while also crafting a story with major consequences for both corners of the Marvel Multiverse.
With the growing popularity of both, it was only a matter of time until the Spider-Verse and Venomverse collided; already, this has become one of Marvel's most highly anticipated events of the year.
"New Blood" And Fresh Brains Promise Everything Fans Love About Marvel's Multiversal Epics – And More
Spider-Verse: New Blood; Bold & Flashy New Spidey Variants
Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood #1 (2025) |
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March 5, 2025 |
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Mat Groom, Jordan Morris, Greg Pak, & Chris Eliopoulos |
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Luciano Vecchio, Sumit Kumar, Alan Robinson, & Chris Eliopoulos |
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Luciano Vecchio |
The war of the Multiverse begins in WEB OF SPIDER-VERSE: NEW BLOOD #1. Spider-Man and his spider-compatriots across the Spider-Verse are the guardians of the Web of Life and Destiny… but they are heading for a confrontation with the OTHER Arachnid-Multiverse of the symbiote variety when they come into conflict with the VENOMVERSE! In the buildup to that 8-fisted confrontation, meet three new Spider-Versers to see who has what it takes to fight in the web wars! Could it be Count Parker? Spider-Prowler? Or maybe Spider-Hulk? Featuring stories by Groom, Vecchio, Jordan Morris, Greg Pak, Sumit Kumar, Alan Robinson, and Chris Eliopoulos! |
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Marvel Comics interviewed the New Blood's creators, gifting some insight into the vision for the limited series and what parts of their project they were the most excited about. As author Mat Groom stated:
Crashing these worlds together is a genuine honor and a privilege— and it gives us an opportunity to push both sides to the breaking point, so we can all discover whether the Spider and Symbiote communities hold strong against the oncoming storm... or if they crack under the pressure!
The series’ primary artist, Luciano Vecchio, who most recently provided his talents in Marvel's Storm (2024) ongoing series, promises a return to both series' more classic characters ,while introducing a a full cast of new ones. “This time emphasis is in VERSUS!” he told Marvel Comics. It looks like this is going to be a series of adrenaline-fueled spectacles, emphasizing the combat between the two multiverses.
It's Official: Marvel Will Debut 3 New Spider-Verse Heroes Ahead of the Venom-Verse's Ultimate War
As the Venom-Verse and Spider-Verse collide, Marvel shows off three fascinating new versions of Spider-Man who will be on the frontlines of this war.
Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood introduces three new Spideys to the growing all Spider-Man variants, the newest trio is instantly eye-catching, especially Count Parker. This version of Peter Parker looks to be a more lethal take on the character, taking note of his pale vampiric flesh and blood-soaked spider-webbing. Fans of the Into the Spider-Verse films should also look forward to Spider-Prowler, a fantastic addition considering the overwhelmingly positive reaction to the Miles variant featured in the film series.
With "Fresh Brains," Venom Fans From All Eras Will Have Something To Get Excited About
Prepare The Ultimate Spider-Man Vs. Venom Showdown
Web of Venomverse: Fresh Brains #1 |
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April 2, 2024 |
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Mat Groom, Erica Schultz, David Dastmalchian, & Chris Eliopoulos |
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Luciano Vecchio, Chris Allen, Dylan Burnett, Juan José Ryp, & Chris Eliopoulos |
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Luciano Vecchio |
In WEB OF VENOMVERSE: FRESH BRAINS #1, the Venomverse is upon us! The existence of Venom and symbiotes across the entire Venomverse will be at stake as they go head-to-head with their Spidery counterparts to defend the Symbiote Hive-Mind from the SPIDER-VERSE! As an eight-legged fight creeps to the surface, meet the three new symbiotes who could put the Spiders at the edge of their webs! Which of them has what it takes? Could it be the devious Venomouse? The disorderly Katie Power? Or a whole new Eddie Brock? Featuring stories by Groom, Vecchio, Erica Schultz, Chris Allen, Dylan Burnett, Juan José Ryp, Chris Eliopoulos, and, in his Marvel Comics debut, actor David Dastmalchian! |
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Lucciano Vecchio went on to say this about what fans should expect from the Venomverse side of the dual-miniseries:
Matt and I really connected, and I enjoyed bouncing ideas back and forth with him and making contributions from the aesthetic end. And I’m most excited about our main Venom. While 616 Venom lore has been expanding in all-new ways over the years, here we get a chance to focus on a quintessential Lethal Protector Venom, for those who missed him.
Vecchio is referring to a new Venom variant that is sure to excite fans of the Venom’s greater mythology, it’ll be nice to return to the classic iteration of the character.
Mat Groom and Luciano Vecchio sound elated about this project, consistently reiterating their excitement for the series’ art direction and flashy combat.
So far, both introductory issues look incredibly entertaining. As always, both the Spider-Verse and Venomverse are set to deliver a spectacular cast of new and returning variants, with a story that is sure to entice and unite readers of all ages. Mat Groom and Luciano Vecchio sound elated about this project, consistently reiterating their excitement for the series’ art direction and flashy combat. As the limited series slowly approaches, readers will soon have the ultimate answer as to who is stronger, Spider-Man or Venom.
Source: Marvel Comics
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- Alias
- Peter Parker, Ben Reilly, Otto Octavius, Yu Komori, Kaine Parker, Pavitr Prabhakar, William Braddock, Miles Morales, Kurt Wagner
- Created By
- Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
- Franchise
- Marvel, Spider-Man
- Race
- Human
- First Appearance
- Amazing Fantasy
- Alliance
- Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Secret Defenders, Future Foundation, Heroes for Hire, Mighty Avengers, New Avengers, Web-Warriors
Spider-Man is the name given to several individuals who have employed a spider-moniker throughout Marvel Comics. Typically gaining their powers through a bite from a radioactive spider, the different Spider-Man heroes employ super-strength, agility, and intellect while utilizing webbing to swing and tangle up their foes. The most notable of these Spider-Men is Peter Parker, who remains one of the most popular superheroes throughout the world.
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- NAME
- Venom (Symbiote), Eddie Brock (most prominent host)
- Alias
- Eddie Brock
- Created By
- David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane
- POWERS
- Superhuman strength, speed, agility, and endurance, Ability to cling to surfaces, Shape-shifting abilities (forming weapons, shields), Regeneration and healing factor, Immunity to Spider-Man's spider-sense, Enhanced senses, Able to produce webbing, Bonding with a host to share or amplify powers, Immunity to all Earthly diseases
- RELATIONSHIPS
- Eddie Brock (primary host and ally), Peter Parker/Spider-Man (initial enemy, later uneasy ally), Anne Weying (former wife of Eddie Brock and occasional host), Cletus Kasady/Carnage (offspring of the Venom symbiote and a deadly enemy)
- HISTORY
- The Venom symbiote is an alien organism that first bonded with Peter Parker (Spider-Man) during the "Secret Wars" storyline. After Parker rejected the symbiote, it found a new host in Eddie Brock, a disgraced journalist. The symbiote and Brock bonded over their mutual hatred for Spider-Man, becoming the anti-hero known as Venom. Over time, Venom has evolved from a villain to an anti-hero, often fighting alongside other heroes to protect innocents, though his methods remain brutal.
Venom is a symbiotic alien entity bonded with various human hosts, notably Eddie Brock and later Flash Thompson. It grants superhuman strength, agility, and a shape-shifting black costume. Initially a Spider-Man villain due to its origins, Venom evolved into an antihero, battling both villains and his own dark impulses. The character embodies themes of duality and redemption within the Marvel Universe.
