Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection #23
In "Savage Genesis!", Peter Parker finds himself entangled in a wave of violent murders that lead directly to Cletus Kasady, the former cellmate of Eddie Brock. As Spider-Man faces Carnage, he's stunned by the sheer ferocity and unpredictability of Venom's monstrous offspring—more relentless and brutal than anything he's encountered before. With Mark Bagley's dynamic art and Randy Emberlin's sharp inks bringing the chaos to life, this gripping tale from writer David Michelinie delivers a raw, high-stakes confrontation that pushes Spider-Man to his limits.
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When a rash of brutal murders touches the life of Peter Parker, Spider-Man investigates and all evidence points to Eddie Brock's former cellmate, Cletus Kasady. Spider-Man confronts Carnage and finds that Venom's "child" is stronger, faster and more lethal than his predecessor.
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