Venom Issue 1 Review: Eddie Brock is Back on the Streets

Marvel Comics has kicked off a brand new era with Venom Issue 1. Written by Charles Soule with art by Tommaso Bianchi, colors by Yen Nitro, and letters by Clayton Cowles, this issue brings Eddie Brock and the famous Symbiote back together on the streets of New York. Fans have waited a long time for the original duo to return to the helm of a solo series, and this fresh start successfully honors their past while moving the story forward.

The issue wastes no time throwing Venom into frantic action scenes and battles that showcase the character's immense strength and rapid movement. Tommaso Bianchi delivers incredible artwork, giving Venom a bulky, classic shape complete with tendrils and blotches of symbiotic skin. Yen Nitro adds fantastic colors with an oily shine and blue tints that highlight muscle definition, while Clayton Cowles handles the dialogue and word balloons brilliantly.

Along with the high energy fights, the issue balances humor and character moments nicely. The dialogue focuses on Eddie and the Symbiote understanding their connection again, giving readers a great mix of scary aggression and funny interactions with civilians and other heroes. Killing might be off the table, but Venom remains a feisty, dangerous antihero operating firmly on the fringes of the New York hero community.

Venom Issue 1 acts as a welcome reset after so much cosmic conflict, stepping away from the King in Black storyline to focus on street level adventures. It is dark, funny, and action heavy, making it the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to catch up with this iconic duo. You can grab your copy right now at local comic book shops.