Venom by Donny Cates

Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman’s 2019–2021 Venom run for Marvel redefined the symbiote mythos across six intense issues, introducing a cosmic horror element that fundamentally altered Eddie Brock’s relationship with the alien. With additional art from Clayton Crain and Kyle Hotz, the series deepened Venom’s lore while pushing the character into a sprawling, high-stakes saga that resonated throughout the Marvel Universe. It stands as a pivotal, era-defining take on the iconic antihero.