Today, Marvel Comics has revealed Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman’s run on Venom is over, but they’ll be replaced by comics horror icons Ram V. and Al Ewing. Announced via Marvel’s website, this is great news for horror fans who have delighted in Ewing’s Immortal Hulk and Ram V’s Swamp Thing and Justice League Dark series.
They’ll be joined by Bryan Hitch with inks by Andrew Currie and colors by Alex Sinclair.
“When my editors at Marvel reached out about taking on Venom alongside Al Ewing and Bryan Hitch, I was not prepared for the kind of creative thrill it has been ever since,” Ram V said in a statement. “This story is going to expand and push the symbiote narrative and lore in even more unexpected and fantastic directions. It is also an utter thrill having the sort of call and response mechanic I’ve had with a writer like Al and an artist of Bryan’s caliber. Fans and new readers, strap in—you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.”
Fans can get their first taste of this new direction for Venom via Free Comic Book day on August 14th with a Spider-Man/Venom story there.
For more on this news, read the official press release below.
Following a blockbuster turn by Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman, Marvel’s resident master of horror, Al Ewing, and Ram V will take over the adventures of Venom—bringing the same style and sensibilities that made IMMORTAL HULK a smash hit. Ewing and award-winning author Ram V, a titan of terror in his own right, will work together to lend a dramatic and dangerous air to this twisted new vision of Venom! Rounding out this symbiote hivemind will be legendary artist Bryan Hitch, bringing his rich and detailed style to the Venomverse. The future of Venom lies in the hands of this mastermind team, and you won’t believe what lies ahead!
“When my editors at Marvel reached out about taking on Venom alongside Al Ewing and Bryan Hitch, I was not prepared for the kind of creative thrill it has been ever since,” Ram V said. “This story is going to expand and push the symbiote narrative and lore in even more unexpected and fantastic directions. It is also an utter thrill having the sort of call and response mechanic I’ve had with a writer like Al and an artist of Bryan’s caliber. Fans and new readers, strap in—you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.”
Fans can get their first glimpse at what’s in store in this year’s Free Comic Book Day title, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: SPIDER-MAN/VENOM (2021) #1, available at participating comics shops on August 14. Stay tuned for more information and don’t miss the next superstar era of Venom this November.
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