Venom: Separation Anxiety - The King in Purple

In 2024, Marvel released a single-issue comic that pits the Venom symbiote against a new, regal threat: a villain known as the King in Purple. Illustrated by Paulo Siqueira, this story explores the psychological and physical toll of the symbiote's separation from its host, deepening the lore of Eddie Brock's dark legacy. A concise, high-stakes entry into the Venom mythos, it stands out for its focused exploration of identity and menace.