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Venom vs. Carnage#4
Cover: Clayton Crain

Venom vs. Carnage #4

Dec 2004 · Marvel · 2.99 USD; 4.25 CAD
“Do the Right Thing”

In "Do the Right Thing," Venom and Carnage clash with Toxin in a brutal showdown that takes an unexpected turn when Spider-Man and Black Cat intervene. As the dust settles, Pat, burdened by the deadly truth of his symbiotic bond, makes a heart-wrenching choice to protect his family by walking away. Written by Peter Milligan and brought to life with intense, visceral art by Clayton Crain—pencils, inks, and colors all by Crain—this issue delivers a raw, emotional edge to the symbiote saga, with Crain’s striking cover capturing the moment’s grim weight.

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writer Peter Milligan · artist, inker, colorist Clayton Crain · letterer VC's Cory Petit · cover Clayton Crain

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artist, inker, colorist Clayton Crain
cover pencils, inks Clayton Crain

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Venom and Carnage show up to kill Toxin but are defeated thanks to a little assist from Spider-Man and the Black Cat. Realizing that his secret symbiotic life is far too dangerous for his wife and young baby, Pat leaves them behind to carry on alone.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).