The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection #68

Part of Hachette's handsome hardcover Marvel library, this 2014 edition spotlights Venom in a striking cover image that places the black-suited symbiote in dynamic action — armed with an assault rifle, leaping against a bold red circular backdrop as a yellow explosion bursts behind him. It's a vivid, kinetic snapshot of a Venom far removed from his villainous roots, carrying the weight of a soldier's mission. With work by Rick Remender and Tony Moore, this volume is a fine addition to the Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection shelf.