Venom #164

Kicking off "The Nativity" story arc, this 2018 Marvel issue presents a striking cover image of Venom looming over a bloodied, helpless figure clutched in his massive grasp — the contrast between the symbiote's sleek black form and that terrified face below making for a genuinely unsettling composition. The creative team of Costa, Bagley, Hanna, and Almara brings a dark, cinematic intensity to this opening chapter. If you've been following Eddie Brock's turbulent journey, Part One of this arc looks like a compelling entry point into whatever trouble lies ahead.