Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #24
In "Breaking Up is Venomous to Do!", Peter Parker tries to shake off his new black costume after Mr. Fantastic warns it’s draining his energy—only to find it’s not so easy to part ways. When the costume escapes and bonds with Eddie Brock, a disgruntled petty thief, the two become a dangerous new threat targeting Peter’s life, starting with his school. Written by Fred Van Lente and brought to life by Cory Hamscher’s dynamic art and Guru eFX’s vibrant colors, this 2007 adventure features a pivotal moment in the Spider-Man mythos, with a cover by Patrick Scherberger and Cory Hamscher.
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When Mr. Fantastic tells Spider-Man that his new black costume is siphoning off his bioelectrical energy, Peter leaves the new duds at Four Freedoms Plaza and switches back to the red and blue. Looking for revenge, the costume escapes and attaches to Eddie Brock, a petty thief who was busted by Spider-Man. The symbiotic duo, now calling themselves Venom, terrorize Peter's school in order to ruin his life.
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