#Venom Vol. 2

[shironezuninja]

Content of Adult Entertainment can be so revolting to my eyes, depending upon how low it goes. My comfort levels have been known to take several steps back from accepting those crossed lines.

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

BECAUSE JOKER VENOM WORKS A LITTLE TOO WELL -- OH, DEAR. NOT DIANA!

PIC(S) INFO; Spotlight on penciled & published cover art to "Wonder Woman" Vol. 2 #97 ["The Amazon who Laughs?"]. May, 1995. DC Comics. Artwork by Brian Bolland.

Source: www.amazonarchives.com/all-titles/date/1990s/1995/wonder-woman-volume-2-97.

[the-shinysnorlax]

Miguel O’Hara: A comprehensive reading guide

I honestly don’t know if this has been done yet, and considering that there are multiple different main canons for Miguel, it’s even more confusing on where to start.

To clarify, there is 3 different “Mainstream” universes for Miguel. Earth 928 (The main universe for most Miguel media), Earth-2099, and Earth-6375 (The universe where he’s part of the exiles)

I’m gonna be starting with

Earth-928

(Note: I’ll try to put these in order as much as possible, but due to retcons and other things like Spiderverse it may not be 100% accurate)

Important reads are in bold

-Amazing Spider-Man #365 (Not really important, it’s just a preview of the first issue, but it’s counted as Miguel’s very first appearance so.)

-Spiderman 2099 vol 1 #1-10 (VERY important reads, they set up the universe and Miguel’s origin story)

-2099 unlimited #1-3 (Not really important to the lore, but they’re silly little stories that I have to mention them)

-Spider-Man 2099 vol 1 #11-15

-Spider-Man 2099 vol 1 #16, Ravage 2099 #15, X-men 2099 #5, Doom 2099 #14, Punisher 2099 #13 (VERY important reads, highlights the fall of the hammer arc and shows Miguel’s relationships with other 2099 characters, especially Jake Gallows. Read in the exact order listed)

-Spider-Man 2099 vol 1 #17-22

-2099 unlimited #8

-Spider-Man 2099 vol 1 #23-34

-Spider-Man 2099 vol 1 annual

-Spider-Man 2099 vol 1 #35-38 (Venom 2099 arc, important read as it introduces Kron Stone properly)

-Spider-Man 2099 special

-Spider-Man 2099 meets Spider-Man (First introduction of Miguel to Peter)

-2099 unlimited 9-10

-Spider-Man 2099 vol 1 #39-43

-Symbiote Spider-Man 2099 #1-5

The following issues have been mostly retconned and are no longer canon. I’m listing them still for sake of continuity (Plus they’re interesting) but they are NOT canon to E-928

-Spider-Man 2099 vol 1 #44-46

-2099: World of tomorrow #1-8

-2099: Manifest Destiny

End of retconned comics

-Captain Marvel vol 4 #27-30

-Superior Spider-Man #17-19

-Amazing Spider-Man vol 3 #1

-Spider-Man 2099 vol 2 #1-12

Note during this time is the Spiderverse event and Miguel is featured in multiple comics that tie into it. I will not be listing them all due to time, plus he was mostly featured in his own comic for it anyways

-Secret wars 2099 #1-5

-Amazing Spider-Man vol 4 #1

-Spider-Man 2099 vol 3 #1-10

-Spiderman 2099 vol 3 #11-16 (I list them separately because this takes place during Civil War 2 and that also has a lot of tie in comics that I will not be listing due to time. But yeah. That’s a thing)

-Spider-Man 2099 vol 3 #17-25

-Amazing Spider-Man vol 5 #32-36

Earth 2099

-2099 Alpha

-Spider-Man 2099 vol 4

-2099 Omega (This and vol 4 are E-2099 Miguel’s origin story. I’m not personally a fan of the writing but it is essential to read if you want to understand the universe)

-Spider-Man 2099 Exodus Alpha, #1-5, and Omega

-Spider-Man 2099 Dark Genesis #1-5

-Miguel O’Hara, Spider-Man 2099 #1-5 (The best series we’ve gotten so far of this earth, not really important to the Miguel lore. I just like it lol)

Earth-6375

Note that this is optional to read and I’ve heard some very mixed opinions about how Miguel is written here. If you want to read it, be my guest.

-Exiles #72

-Exiles #75-99

-Exiles annual 1

Honorable mention: Timesplitters 2009-2099 #1-4, Spider-Man, and X Men.

These technically take place in a separate continuity to all 3, but they are important enough that I listed them anyways.

Honorable mention 2: Edge of Spiderverse vol 2

Idk what continuity it takes place in. it is currently ongoing.

Other non comic media

The following is a list of media that Miguel is featured in extensively (Not counting all the mobile games because I mean those are just gacha games and aren’t important to the Miguel lore)

-Spider-Man Into the Spiderverse and Spider-Man across the Spiderverse

-Ultimate Spider-Man S3EP9 and 12

-Spider-Man Edge of time (Personal favorite adaptation of Miguel in media)

-Spider-Man Shattered Dimensions

-Araña and Spiderman 2099: Dark Tomorrow (Not confirmed but likely takes place in E-928 5 years after series ends)

And that’s about it! If there’s any appearances I missed, please don’t hesitate to say something and I’ll fix it as soon as possible.

[jadeshifting]

— THE HOGWARTS YEARBOOK

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the Hogwarts yearbook is a chaotic masterpiece, run by an elite squad of overachievers, gossipmongers, and a few artsy types who take their job way too seriously. the Yearbook Club is basically the unofficial Ministry of Hogwarts gossip, with photographers sprinting through corridors like paparazzi and editors arguing over the perfect font for “Most Likely to Hex You in the Hallway.” every house is represented, but the Slytherins are suspiciously over-involved, ensuring the drama stays juicy and the layout stays immaculate

THE YEARBOOK TEAM

— EDITORS-IN-CHIEF . two students (usually a Ravenclaw and a Slytherin for “balance”) who rule the team with an iron wand. they’re perfectionists, bickering over which Quidditch action shots make the cut and vetoing any “unflattering” portraits of themselves

— PHOTOGRAPHERS . they’re either snooping in the Astronomy Tower for couple pics or camped out in the Great Hall to catch someone mid-chew

— DESIGN WIZARDS . the artsy crowd who charm illustrations to move, ensuring every page sparkles with subtle animations (stars twinkle and wink on Astronomy Club photos and the like)

— COPYWRITERS . they craft witty captions, most of which toe the line between clever and outright shady

— SUPERLATIVE COMMITTEE . a ruthless crew who poll the school on absolutely everything, stirring up just enough controversy to keep people talking without outright duels breaking out (usually)

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YEARBOOK SECTIONS

HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS . a spread for each house, with moodboard-like aesthetics. Gryffindor’s page has bold golden flames, while Slytherin’s practically drips with emerald and silver

— SLYTHERIN ‘AMBITION IN ACTION’ … emerald green with silver accents, Slytherin’s spread screams luxury with bite (surely it helps that one of the co-editors-in-chief is a Slytherin.) there’s a glam shot of the Quidditch team and a list of students’ most cunning moves—like that time Daphne slipped out of detention with an alibi so flawless McGonagall was impressed. the “Most Likely to Dominate the Wizarding World” section is basically a Slytherin monopoly, and the style feature highlights impeccable robes and shameless confidence. bonus? a gossip sidebar titled “whispers in the dungeon,” because secrets are currency, and they’ve got plenty

— GRYFFINDOR ‘COURAGE CHRONICLES’ … fiery red with gold accents, the Gryffindor spread practically roars with action shots—Quidditch players mid-dive, daring pranks in the Great Hall, and someone’s epic leap over a cursed stair. a “Daring Feats of the Year” section (sneaking into the Forbidden Forest again), plus a tally of House points earned through sheer audacity. Superlatives like “Most Likely to Save the Day” and “Biggest Trouble Magnet” dominate, while the “Common Room Candids” feature wild games of Wizard Chess and someone roasting marshmallows over the fireplace

— RAVENCLAW ‘INDEX OF INTELLECT’ … cool blues with bronze details, the Ravenclaw spread is the epitome of academic chic. a collage of parchment-strewn study tables, dreamy shots of the astronomy tower, and a “Top 10 Mind-Blowing Theories” list. there’s a feature on enchanted inventions created by Ravenclaws this year, plus a “Most Likely to Write Hogwarts: A History Vol. 2” superlative. the highlight reel showcases their Quiz Bowl domination, and a section called “Ravenclaw Riddles,” with the year’s most impossible questions and wildly creative answers

— HUFFLEPUFF ‘HEART OF HOGWARTS’ … sunshine yellow with black accents, Hufflepuff’s spread radiates warmth and quiet brilliance. a feature on the year’s most epic Herbology project (Venomous Tentacula that’s quite docile) and a “Badger of the Month” spotlight. the “House Unity” section is all about community moments—midnight baking sessions, garden parties, and celebrations after Quidditch wins. superlatives like “Most Likely to Lend You a Wand” and “Most Contagious Laughter” are sprinkled throughout, and the spread ends with a heartfelt note: “you don’t need the spotlight when you’re the glow behind it”

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CLUBS & COMMITTEES . features like “Behind the Scenes at the Dueling Club” and a “Potions Class Outtake Reel” section featuring exploding cauldrons

QUIDDITCH RECAP . full-page action shots, player stats, and a “Best Quidditch Fall” montage (with magically looping re-plays)

WIZARDING WORLD CURRENT EVENTS . students write essays about the biggest wizarding news throughout the school year, from Gringotts heists to controversial bans on experimental charms

THE SUPERLATIVES . the juiciest section, hands down (and what you’ve been waiting for, i’m sure)

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THE SUPERLATIVES

— Most Likely to Cause a Scandal

(an absolute favorite, hotly debated in the dormitories)

— Most Likely to Be Minister for Magic (or in Azkaban)

(usually goes to someone terrifyingly ambitious)

— Biggest Flirt

(complete with photographic evidence, yikes)

— Biggest Walking Detention Slip

(either breaking curfew, enchanting furniture, or ‘accidentally’ setting fire to something every other week)

— Class Clown

(when both the Weasley twins graduate, maybe someone else will have a shot)

— Most Likely to Cause a Quidditch Foul

(a Slytherin wins every year)

— Best Dressed

(a lowkey blood feud among Slytherin girls)

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DISTRIBUTION DAY

the yearbooks are unveiled in a massive, glitter-filled fest of grandeur in the Great Hall. copies literally soar to students’ tables, but a few always “go missing” and mysteriously resurface for their owners with secret annotations and doodles. sparkling and enchanted ink pens are handed out for people to sign each other’s books, and notes are exchanged with equal parts sarcastic laughs and heartfelt warmth

EXTRA EXTRA !!

— rumor has it there’s a banned page each year—filled with the wildest gossip, snogging scandals, and unapproved photos. only a select few ever see it

— the Restricted Section of the library holds all past yearbooks, dating back to Hogwarts’ founding, and rumor has it they’re enchanted to whisper secrets about their featured students

— this year’s “hidden Easter egg”? a charm that makes random yearbook pages occasionally shout out personal context when you flip through. it’s hilarious and fun… until it starts oversharing about your worst Transfiguration grade

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[sashayed]

CRIMINAL INTENT // more heist jams (SPOTIFY)

♠♥♣♦ 1. also sprach zarathustra / shawn lee's ping pong orchestra 2. big booty ft. megan thee stallion / gucci mane 3. bubblin / anderson .paak 4. next big thing / west rose 5. iconic ft. rapsody / femme it forward 6. sway with me ft. galxara / saweetie 7. nitty gritty / skeewiff 8. come live with me / dorothy ashby 9. tapwe / boogey the beat, young spirit, drezus & pj vegas 10. crash course ft. biig piig / blu detiger 11. first i look at the purse / the contours 12. broke ft. thomas rhett / teddy swims 13. pink venom / blackpink 14. spooky / dusty springfield 15. goddess / pvris 16. monaco / bad bunny 17. paint the town red / doja cat 18. we are going to rob it / daniel pemberton 19. big girls / masego 20. testify / davie 21. kelen ati leen / orchestra baobab 22. more life ft. tinie tempah & l devine / torren foot 23. mojo / claire laffut 24. girls / the dare 25. welcome to jamrock / damian marley 26. obxessed / fire choir 27. it's a man's, man's, man's world ft. brittany spencer / jason isbell & the 400 unit 28. ratata / skrillex, missy elliott, mr. oizo 29. hit & run / ralph dollimore 30. e-pro (capelion v2 remix) / beck ♠♥♣♦

vol 1 | vol 2 | vol 3 | vol 4 | all (cover: tura satana in "faster pussycat kill kill"/paper textures from unsplash/font)

[hessobbingincabo]

Captain America #750 (2023) by C.F. Villa

Thor Annual #1 (vol. 6, 2023) by David Marquez

Incredible Hulk #2 (vol. 4, 2023) by Bryan Hitch

Captain Marvel: Dark Tempest #1 (vol. 1, 2023) by Jen Bartel

Black Panther #2 (vol. 9, 2023) by Mateus Manahani

Doctor Strange #5 (vol. 6, 2023) by Dustin Nguyen

Avengers #3 (vol. 9, 2023) by David Baldeón

Moon Knight #25 (vol. 9, 2023) by W. Scott Forbes

Amazing Spider-Man #30 (vol. 6, 2023) by Betsy Cola

Guardians of the Galaxy #4 (vol. 7, 2023) by Lee Garbett

Ghost Rider #16 (vol. 10, 2023) by Gerald Parel

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #8 (vol. 2, 2023) by Bernard Chang

Amazing Spider-Man #29 (vol. 6, 2023) by David Nakayama

Hallow's Eve #5 (vol. 1, 2023) by Bengal

Venom #22 (vol. 5, 2023) by Joshua Cassara

Daredevil #13 (vol. 7, 2023) by Javier Garrón

Avengers Hellfire Gala (2023) Cover Gallery

(open images for higher quality)

+bonus under the cut

Stunning Captain Marvel piece by Angel Solorzano

[comicwaren]

This week on Marvel Comics (13th November 2024):

Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 6 #061

Captain America Vol. 11 #015

Deadpool Vol. 10 #008

NYX Vol. 2 #005

Psylocke Vol. 2 #001 (NEW!)

Spectacular Spider-Men #009

Star Wars: Ewoks #002

Ultimate X-Men Vol. 2 #009

Uncanny X-Men Vol. 6 #005

Venom Vol. 5 #039 (Finale)

Venom War: Deadpool #003 (Finale)

Venom War: Wolverine #003 (Finale)

Werewolf by Night: Red Band #004

[oflgtfol]

also weird af that a new venom 2099 host happens in the 2019 run, but thats not at all mentioned on the venom symbiote 2099 page at all? unless im reading the wiki wrong and when it says "a piece of the venom symbiote" it means its not exactly the actual venom symbiote but literally just a piece of it ??? :(

editing my giant venom megadoc rn to account for the 2099 comics and

so that was in fact venom then in #29 ??

WHEN WAS VENOM IN ACROSS THE SPIDERVERESE ?!!?!?! HELP ME

[wolverineholic]

Venom War : Wolverine Vol 1 #2 (2024)

Gerardo Sandoval variant

[chronolojay]

gwen stacy, arachnophobia. a web weave based on the incredible fic by @rappaccini

this fic changed the way I think about gwen as a character and got lodged in my brain since I first read it. its a fic that makes you want to make art about it and it is absolutely worth your time.

Sources under the cut

PART 1: The Fall

IMAGES:

The Amazing Spider Man 2. Directed by Marc Webb, performance by Emma Stone, 2014. Gerry Conway, writer. The Night that Gwen Stacy Died. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Colors by Dave Hunt. Letters by Artie Simek. The Amazing Spider-Man #121, 1973. @gui_la_ume, TikTok, 2023, LEGO Spiderman Animation, https://www.tiktok.com/@gui_la_ume/video/7245780799251860763. Lavergne, Max. "Coming Up With a Complete List of Ways to Die", Infinite Gossip, Sep 28, 2023, https://infinitegossip.substack.com/p/coming-up-with-a-complete-list-of. Pal, Marijan. "Ajshil, Oresteja, SNG Drama in Ljubljana",  Wikimedia Commons,1968,  https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ajshil,_Oresteia,_Drama_SNG_v_Ljubljani_(4).jpg. Spider-Man 3. Directed by Sam Raimi, 2007.

TEXT:

the garages. "solar eclipse". https://open.spotify.com/track/23y7JvIq11f1NHnwxWC27P?si=7b4482b1601e40de Madison, Piper. "Phonograph" . https://open.spotify.com/track/13ypXt9ag0Rq8uLBe2tZqn?si=d0aab028801e419d “Memento mori.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memento%20mori. Accessed 1 May. 2024. Oates, Joyce Carol. Blonde: A Novel. 2000, ci.nii.ac.jp/ncid/BA68593021. The Oresteia, Aeschylus rappaccini. arachnophobia. https://archiveofourown.org/works/48363238/chapters/121980043  Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, 2023.

PART 2: Rage, OR: Tear It All Down

IMAGES:

Area 51 circuit board, "I'M NOT DEAD YET" via https://arcadeheroes.com/2014/04/20/arcade-games-easter-eggs/ are you in hell via https://www.tumblr.com/screenshotsofdespair/705113397985968128 A Softer World. www.asofterworld.com/index.php?id=891. bloody knuckles. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/68/68/62/686862f692cfb5e02b76013701ff3347.jpg burn it all lighter via https://png-heaven.tumblr.com/post/675085348575084544/love-still, https://www.etsy.com/listing/717241294/personalized-lighter-zippo-engraved caitlynsarah95, "Hands". Deviantart, May 3, 2019, https://www.deviantart.com/caitlynsarah95/art/Hands-796203302. Daley-Ward, Yrsa, "all the wrong colours" "DIY Three Ingredient Venom Slime", elledoingstuff, https://web.archive.org/web/20201126155036/https://shedoesstuff.com/2018/10/22/diy-three-ingredient-venom-slime/  Gerhard Richter Untitled (5 Jan 1990), 1990 Marchese, David. “Kathleen Turner, in Conversation.” Vulture, 7 Aug. 2018, www.vulture.com/2018/08/kathleen-turner-in-conversation.html. MarianneCreates, "live with this", via https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/98874045 McGuire, Seanan, and Rosi Kampe. Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider Vol. 1. Marvel, 2019. Melissa P. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, 2005. Paskow, Linnea "Splitter", 2020.  https://linneapaskow.com/paintings-/18 Roland Arhelger, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Verrazzano-Narrows_Bridge_(New_York).jpg Sin, Nata. "Menotaxis", November 8, 2022. https://instagram.com/nata__sin__?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== "Spider PNG image image with transparent background", via https://pngimg.com/image/4537. "Spider Transparent #1558430", via  http://clipart-library.com/clip-art/spider-transparent-2.htm. "Spider PNG Image" via https://www.pngall.com/spider-png/download/1726 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, 2023. "Transparent Spider Gif #1587577", via http://clipart-library.com/clip-art/transparent-spider-gif-23.htm. "Transitions Purple T-Shirt + Download", august, via https://store.augustalsina.com/products/transitions-purple-t-shirt-pre-order-download

TEXT:

Boyer, Anne. "WHAT RESEMBLES THE GRAVE BUT ISN’T". 2017.  Moyers, 17 April 2017, https://billmoyers.com/story/poetry-month-what-resembles-the-grave-but-isnt/ Carson, Anne. H Of H Playbook. New Directions Publishing Corporation, 2021. Euripides. Grief Lessons: Four Plays by Euripides. New York Review of Books, 2008. Lord Huron. "Not Dead Yet", https://open.spotify.com/track/5NRbNXwXHM9mYgxMhzVWTP?si=d55caaf2461a4675 rappaccini. arachnophobia. https://archiveofourown.org/works/48363238/chapters/121980043 

PART 3: Live

IMAGES:

277: Venetian Memento Mori Earrings, Ragoarts.com. www.ragoarts.com/auctions/2021/07/summer-jewels/277 beigeandrose. “The 1990s Goth Faux Leather Lace up Chunky Heels Platform Boots Size US 8.” Etsy, www.etsy.com/listing/117460104/the-1990s-goth-faux-leather-lace-up. “Clasped Hands of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.” The Metropolitan Museum of Art, www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/11156. Coello, Iban. Carnage-ized Variant Cover, Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider Vol. 2 - Impossible Year. Marvel Entertainment, 2019. Forcibly Feminized at the Pharm, The High Femmes, 2022 Hodan, George. "Spider Web." PublicDomainPictures.net, https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=21073&picture=spider-web Home, pinkshift, 2023 "Nice While It Lasted." Bojack Horseman, created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, season 6 episode 16, Netflix, 2020. Rainbow, Kesha, 2017 Shinkai, Makoto, and Midori Motohashi. The Garden of Words. Kodansha Comics, 2016. Skin-N-Bones. “An top down image of red soup, on a blue background, with noodles spelling out ‘Everybody Dies.’” Tumblr, 12 June 2013, skin-n-bones.tumblr.com/post/52800040011. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, 2023. "Spiderman Graffiti, Pittsburgh", by chronolojay “THAT’S BELIEVABLE!” Tumblr, 3 Mar. 2024, www.tumblr.com/thatsbelievable/743968419651665920?source=share.

TEXT:

Latour, Jason. SPIDER-GWEN VOL. 6: THE LIFE OF GWEN STACY. Illustrated by Mike Ploog, Cover Art by Robbi Rodriguez, vol. 6, ‎ Marvel Universe, 2018. Limón, Ada. “Dead Stars.” Poets.org, 1976, poets.org/poem/dead-stars. rappaccini. arachnophobia. https://archiveofourown.org/works/48363238/chapters/121980043  Zusak, Markus. The Book Thief. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2007.

[pixelsandpins]

Venom Team-ups and Throwdowns

I feel compelled to make Venom educational posts to aid the fandom with art and fanfiction fodder.

A non-exhaustive list of dual appearances and fights. Excluding Spider-Man and Carnage because...duh...

I don't know why I've made this.

Team-ups

Morbius-Venom: The Enemy Within

Vengeance-Venom: Nights of Vengeance

Wolverine-Venom: Tooth and Claw

Daredevil/Matt Murdock-Venom: On Trial

1st Thunderbolts team (Ellis, '07-'08): Moonstone, Songbird, Radioactive Man, Swordsman, Speedball/Penance, led by Norman Osbourn/Green Goblin

Dark Avengers team (Bendis, '08-'09): Sentry, Ares, Noh-Varr, Moonstone (disguised as Ms. Marvel), Bullseye (disguised as Hawkeye), Daken as Wolverine

(Dark Avengers is FUCKING WEIRD. This is Mac!Venom...pretending to be Spider-Man. Just...let that one...sink it. But it also has one of the sexiest set of panels in existence.)

Secret Avengers (Remender, '12-'13): Giant-Man, Captain Britain, Human Torch, Black Widow, Beast, Valkyrie, Ant-Man, led by Hawkeye

2nd Thunderbolts team (Thunderbolts Red, Daniel Way, '13-'14): Electra, Punisher, Deadpool, led by Red Hulk

Guardians of the Galaxy, 2 different times

Moongirl and Devil Dinosaur-Vol. 3 (Costa '16-'18) #151-153

ADDED

X-Men Blue (Bunn, 2018) #121-122 and Vol. 3 162-163: Iceman, Beast, Cyclops, Angel, Jean

1st Savage Avengers team: Eddie!Venom, Conan, Wolverine, Punisher, Elektra

2nd Savage Avengers team: Agent Anti-Venom, Conan, Black Knight, Cloak and Dagger, Elektra!Daredevil, Weapon H

Notable Conflicts

Punisher-Venom: Funeral Pyre

Juggernaut-Venom: The Madness

The Hulk-Incredible Hulk vs. Venom

The Xenophage-Venom: The Hunted

Nova -Nova 6-7 ('99)

Wolverine-Vol. 1 by Daniel Way

New Jack O'Lantern- Venom Vol. 2 by Rick Remender

Stegron-Vol. 3 (Costa '16-'18) #151-153

The Poisons-Venomverse/Venomized

Knull-Vol. 4 (Cates)

His fucking self from another damn timeline-Vol. 5 (Ewing)

Killgrave/The Purple Man-Venom: Separation Anxiety '24

Deathlok: 2nd Savage Avengers

Other

Beyond! ('06-07)-also features Henry Pym, Wasp, Gravity, Medusa, Firebird, Kraven, The Hood, Deathlok; dropped on Battleworld and told to FIGHT

New Avengers Annual '11 & Avengers Annual '12-Eddie!Anti-Venom joins The Revengers and fights The Avengers

Venom Vol 2 #7-Flash!Venom and Eddie FIGHT the first of a few times going forward.

[opalish1]

Kate Bishop Reading List

Long ago I made myself a (roughly chronological) list of Kate Bishop comics, and I recently updated it and figured I might as well share. There are some fairly minor appearances included; just know I cut out SO MANY MORE.

Also, I don't care how minor the appearance is, if Deadpool and Kate are in the same issue then I'm including it.

YOUNG AVENGERS ERA

NOTES: This is the most streamlined segment, because I've read these through enough that I more or less remember which appearances have substance and which are just Kate's nostril on page 16.

-Young Avengers vol 1 #1-8

-Young Avengers Special (one-shot)

-Young Avengers vol 1 #9-12

-Civil War 1 #1-2

-Civil War: Runaways/Young Avengers #1-4

-Civil War 1 #3-7

-Winter Soldier: Winter Kills (one-shot)

-Captain America vol 5 #26

-Civil War Fallen Son: Death of Captain America #2-3 & #5

-Young Avengers Presents #1-6

-Secret Invasion: Runaways/Young Avengers #1-3

-Dark Reign: Young Avengers #1-4

-Nomad #4 (set during Civil War)

-Siege Young Avengers (one-shot)

-I Am An Avenger #1 & #5

-Avengers: Children's Crusade #1-4

-Avengers: Children's Crusade Young Avengers #1

-Avengers: Children's Crusade #5-9

HAWKEYE DUO/YA2 ERA

NOTES: I once tried to work out the exact timeline for Hawkeye v4 and YA v2; I've broken things up according to that timeline. YMMV on accuracy and you certainly don't have to read in that order. I in no way tried to integrate HvD or anything listed after that into a coherent timeline. Also I don't entirely remember how large of a role Kate plays in the Patsy Walker/Ant-Man issues, sorry.

-Hawkeye vol 4 #1-5, #7, #6 & #17

-Young Avengers vol 2 #1-15

-Hawkeye vol 4 #8-9; #10-13 are concurrent

-Hawkeye Annual (one-shot)

-Hawkeye vol 4 #14, #16, #15, #18-22

-Hawkeye vs Deadpool #1-4

-All-New Hawkeye vol 1 #1-5

-Gwenpool Special #1

-Astonishing Ant-Man vol 1 #1

-All-New Hawkeye vol 2 #1-6

-Patsy Walker v1 #2

-Old Man Logan v2 #2-4

-Astonishing Ant-Man vol 1 #6

-Civil War 2: Choosing Sides #2-3

-Uncanny Avengers vol 3 #13

-Civil War 2 #4-6

-Year of Marvels: October Infinite Comic (one-shot)

-Spider-Man/Deadpool vol 1 #12

KATE BISHOP SOLO/WCA ERA

NOTES: Gonna be honest, I never really tried to make a timeline for the concurrent pubs during this time, so...whatever. And, uh, I don't honestly remember how much of a role she plays in the Wasp stuff, so I included those to be safe.

-Hawkeye vol 5 #1-16

-Unbelievable Gwenpool vol 1 #14-15

-America vol 1 #1, #5-6

-Generations: Hawkeye & Hawkeye

-Despicable Deadpool #299

-West Coast Avengers vol 3 #1-10

-Season's Beating (one-shot)

-Unstoppable Wasp v2 #7

-War of the Realms: Journey Into Mystery #1-5

-Fearless vol 1 #1

-Avengers vol 8 #22

-Death's Head vol 2 #2-4

-Gwenpool Strikes Back vol 1 #3-5

-Empyre vol 1 #4-5

-Empyre Aftermath Avengers (one-shot)

-America Chavez: Made in the USA #1-2, 5

THE (MOSTLY) UNREAD ERA

NOTES: Aside from the H:KB solo, this is basically my to-read list, so it's entirely possible some of these appearances are extremely underwhelming. I did try to cut out anything that seemed SUPER light on Kate content, but that also means I might've cut some comics where she has more of a presence as well.

-Black Widow vol 8 #10

-It's Jeff Infinity Comic #1, #6-7, #9-12, #14, #18, #22, #25, #28

-Lucky the Pizza Dog Infinity Comic (one-shot)

-Hawkeye: Kate Bishop vol 1 #1-5

-Alligator Loki Infinity Comic vol 1 #13, #15

-Marvel Meow and Pizza Dog Infinity Comic #1-4

-Women of Marvel vol 4 #1

-Avengers: War Across Time vol 1 #5

-Captain Marvel vol 10 #50

-Marvel's Voices: Pride vol 3 #1

-Avengers Unlimited Infinity Comic vol 1 #58-59

-Extreme Venomverse vol 1 #5

-Women of Marvel vol 5 #1

-Infinity Paws Infinity Comic #1, #10

-Avengers vol 9 #14-16

-Marvel Mutts Infinity Comic vol 1 #11

-Blood Hunters vol 1 #2

-Venom War: It's Jeff (oneshot)

SOME ALTERNATE UNIVERSE KATES

NOTES: Only really including the ones I've read or that are on my to-read list.

-Secret Wars Journal #1 (Lady Katherine AU)

-Siege vol 2 #1-4 (Lady Katherine AU)

-Secret Wars Too (Lady Katherine AU)

-All-New Wolverine vol 1 #33-35 (Old Woman Laura timeline)

-Old Man Hawkeye vol 1 #5-12 (Old Man Hawkeye timeline)

WRAP UP

It's probably pretty obvious which comics are the most important to read (both YA runs, all the Hawkeye solos, etc) so I wanted to mention some of my favorites you might be tempted to overlook

-Winter Soldier: Winter Kills oneshot. Kate and the YA meet Bucky.

-Civil War Fallen Son: Death of Captain America #3. Clint and Kate's first meeting.

-Hawkeye vs Deadpool #1-4. I love this title so much. Kate and Clint team up with Deadpool for the first but not last time.

-Despicable Deadpool #299. That time Deadpool threatens the Hawkeyes and Kate says he wouldn't shoot her and he agrees that he wouldn't, he'd just shoot Clint twice.

And for MCU Kate fans, shoutout to Black Widow vol 8 #10 for being the only (...so far as I know) comic to place Yelena and Kate are in the same room.

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Hypnosis Mic Shuffle Team, Vol. 4 (Part 2) (Cont.)

The Power of Justiceマジックパラディン! (Paladin Solo)

7 Wonders of HypMic

Akihisa "Azrael" Mashiro

Maki "Professor Z-3" Umemoto

Shuu "Men-H" Edogawa

Rintaro "Ignis" Himura

Yoichi "Jekyll" Shujo

Ren "Vox" Nakashima

Kaiji "Jinx" Sano

Hypnosis Break (Welcome to Our Realm)

The Fatherless

Kunio "James Moriarty" Chōten

Kokomi "Snegurochka" Morozov

To the Motherf*cker of My Sperm Donner

The Nemesis Council

Tomi "High Class" Chōten - "The Gentleman of Crime"

Reiaki "Black Cat" Suzubayashi - "The Cat"

Nadya "Vipera" Kuromiya - "The Master of Fear"

Iwao "TRIXT4R" Masuda - "The Prince of Puzzles"

Reika "Belladonna" Aichi - "The Green's Chosen Warrior"

Yuno "Kiiro" Kamora - Professor Strange

Tasuku "Katame" Kawanoe - Harvey Dent

Eko "Aoi" Seishin - Basil Karlo

Akihisa "Azrael" Mashiro - "The Fastest Killer Alive"

Max "Ōkami" Soukoku - "The Demon"

Eiji "MC KRATOS" Mizoguchi - Waylon Jones

Ryuko "Mista Z.B." Umemoto - Roman Sionis

Rashaad "Straight Up" Young - "The Man Who Never Missed"

Aoba "Guinevere" Yamamura - Victor Fries

Oki "ATLAS" Teagan - "Lover of Venom"

Rinko "X-Tasy" Kurosaki - Harleen Frances Quinzel

Kanon "Mz. Hyde" Hojo - "The Clown Prince of Crime"

Woe to Gotham

Digital Demons

Reiaki "Black Cat" Suzubayashi

Criss "Paradox" Hiromi

Joey "Joker" Kurusu

Eiji "MC Mogul" Noguchi

Yuriko "Black Dahlia" Kuromiya

Village of Nightmares

Lady Luck's Charm

Yorii "Sireen" Sakuma

Lola "Aphrodite" Takahashi

Makina "Screen Shot" Setsukura

Hoàng "MC Lotus" Diệu

Evelyn "SPIRIT" Rose

Sakura "Renegade" Kito

Kotono "Shiki" Ohara

"Queen Card"

Gambling Freak

Kiya Kara

Ryūzō "Kage" Mizutori

Kotono "Shiki" Ohara

Takumi "GUTS" Wakaba

The Sannin

The OP League

Tetsuya "FЯE4K" Yashiro - "The Son of Sparda"

Ryūzō "Kage" Mizutori - "Jack the Ripper"

Seiji "Avenger" Tsukimoto - John-117

Oki "ATLAS" Teagan - Doom Slayer

Aika "VeeXn" Yumi - "The Umbra Witch"

Shian "Ready or Not" Meizono - "The Guardian of the Galaxy"

Kaiji "Jinx" Sano - "The One-Winged Angel"

Aoi "Blue Wolf" Yamamura - "God of Wrath"

Ryuko "Mista Z.B." Umemoto - "The Raging Demon"

Ted "Teddy" Bridges - "The God of War"

Zakari "Icarus" Hiroya - "The Champion of the Jötnar"

Why We Can't Be Beat

HypMic's Best Friends

Tasuku "Katame" Kawanoe

Shisuta "The Saint" Heisha

Sayaka "Rhopalocera" Miyuki

Maki "Professor Z-3" Umemoto

Ririko "2Cute" Akihara

Eden "Ember" Yamamura

Saigo "Tsukumogami" Fuyugami

Anika "Rush Hour" Kiyozaki

Kensaku "Dr. K Tone" Morimoto

Itsuki "Tsuki" Kamiko

Everything is Connected

Hikikomori Hip-Hop Clan

Aoi "Blue Wolf" Yamamura

Ryūnosuke "Fist N Fury" Sekiguchi

Zakari "Icarus" Hiroya

Joey "Joker" Kurusu

Yano "Y-STARR" Ietsuna

Ace "MC Patriot" Douglas

Tasuku "Katame" Kawanoe

Makina "Screen Shot" Setsukura

Yuuya "ARROW" Kanata

Eko "Aoi" Seishin

Eiji "MC KRATOS" Mizoguchi

Kaoru "Arachne" Shinozaki

Eiji "MC Mogul" Noguchi

Yorii "Sireen" Sakuma

Tetsuya "FЯE4K" Yashiro

Lyall "Corvus" Shiba

The Book of Otakus

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@kumamoto-division @hakodate-division @minato-division03 @minato-division01 @shizuokadivision

@fukuokadivision1 @naradivision @aichi-division @okinawa-division @ginza-division

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“What If…Venom Had Bonded to Wolverine?” What If…? Venom (Vol. 1/2024), #2.

Writer: Jeremy Holt; Penciler and Inker: Tadam Gyadu; Colorist: Ceci de la Cruz; Letterer: Ariana Maher

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Sleeper Symbiote: The Silent Guardian of the Symbiote Lineage

The Marvel Universe is home to a fascinating array of symbiotic creatures, each with its own distinctive abilities, personalities, and roles in the larger cosmic drama. Among them, the Sleeper Symbiote stands out not for its aggression or thirst for chaos but for its peculiar nature, adaptability, and potential for a more nuanced existence. As a member of the Klyntar species—better known as symbiotes—Sleeper has carved its unique narrative, contrasting starkly with its predecessors, such as Venom, Carnage, and Toxin.

In this article, we’ll explore the origins, abilities, and significance of the Sleeper Symbiote, highlighting why it is a vital part of Marvel’s ever-expanding universe.

The Birth of Sleeper: A Different Kind of Symbiote

Sleeper is the seventh spawn of Venom, one of the most iconic and complex symbiotes in Marvel lore. Unlike its older siblings, Sleeper’s birth was not marked by chaos or destruction. Instead, it was characterized by curiosity and a protective instinct. Its first appearance was in Venom Vol. 4 #165 (2018), a pivotal issue that explored the evolution of the symbiote lineage.

Sleeper's incubation period was longer than most symbiotes, suggesting a deeper level of complexity in its genetic makeup. This extended development allowed it to emerge with a fully formed personality and a set of abilities that distinguish it from its predecessors. Unlike Carnage, whose existence is defined by destruction, or Toxin, a volatile mix of good and evil, Sleeper embodies a balance between curiosity and control.

Characteristics and Personality

What sets Sleeper apart from other symbiotes is its inherently calm demeanor and inclination toward exploration rather than conflict. It doesn’t display the feral tendencies often associated with its kind. Instead, Sleeper seeks to understand its environment and host, demonstrating a level of intelligence and independence rarely seen among symbiotes.

Its name, “Sleeper,” reflects both its stealthy nature and its ability to act as a silent protector. This symbiote doesn’t rush into battles; it strategizes, observing its enemies before engaging. Its actions suggest a level of maturity that surpasses even its progenitor, Venom.

Abilities of the Sleeper Symbiote

Every symbiote brings unique powers to its host, and Sleeper is no exception. Its abilities reflect a blend of traditional symbiote traits and innovative adaptations:

1. Chemical Manipulation

Sleeper’s most defining power is its ability to produce and manipulate chemicals. This ability allows it to create pheromones that can influence emotions, inducing fear, calmness, or even hallucinations in those around it. This skill is particularly effective in diffusing conflicts or manipulating adversaries without direct confrontation.

2. Shape-Shifting and Camouflage

Like other symbiotes, Sleeper can alter its appearance, mimicking clothing or even disappearing entirely. This makes it an excellent infiltrator, capable of blending seamlessly into its surroundings or disguising itself to deceive enemies.

3. Enhanced Physical Abilities

When bonded to a host, Sleeper enhances their strength, speed, and durability. It also provides its host with regenerative healing, allowing them to recover from injuries at an accelerated rate.

4. Autonomous Operation

Unlike many symbiotes, which rely heavily on a host, Sleeper has demonstrated the ability to operate independently. It can survive without a host for extended periods, showcasing an advanced level of self-sufficiency.

5. Defense Mechanisms

Sleeper can create acid-based weapons and defenses, allowing it to fend off attackers effectively. This capability, combined with its strategic mindset, makes it a formidable opponent in combat.

Sleeper’s Bond with Hosts

Sleeper's first significant host was Eddie Brock’s son, Dylan Brock. This pairing highlighted Sleeper's protective nature, as it sought to safeguard Dylan from external threats while nurturing a symbiotic relationship based on trust. Unlike the often tumultuous bonds between other symbiotes and their hosts, Sleeper’s partnerships are more harmonious, emphasizing mutual benefit rather than domination.

Dylan’s bond with Sleeper also underscores the symbiote’s role as a guardian, as it frequently acts in Dylan’s best interests, even when those actions conflict with Dylan’s immediate desires.

Sleeper’s Role in the Marvel Universe

While Sleeper may not have the notoriety of Venom or the sheer destructive power of Carnage, its role in the Marvel Universe is no less significant. Sleeper represents a new generation of symbiotes—one that transcends the simplistic dichotomy of hero and villain. It offers a glimpse into the potential for symbiotes to evolve beyond their primal instincts and engage with the universe in more meaningful ways.

Key Storylines

Sleeper’s Introduction: In Venom Vol. 4 #165, Sleeper’s birth marked a turning point in the symbiote narrative. This storyline explored the complexity of symbiote genetics and introduced Sleeper as a being of intelligence and purpose.

Sleeper’s Bond with Dylan: The relationship between Sleeper and Dylan has been a focal point in several story arcs, emphasizing the symbiote’s protective instincts and its potential for positive partnerships.

Role in the King in Black Event: During the King in Black storyline, Sleeper played a critical role in the fight against Knull, the God of the Symbiotes. Its unique abilities and strategic mindset made it an invaluable asset to the heroes battling Knull’s dark forces.

The Philosophy of Sleeper: A New Symbiote Archetype

Sleeper challenges traditional perceptions of symbiotes as chaotic, parasitic entities. Its calm demeanor, intelligence, and protective instincts suggest a more evolved perspective on what a symbiote can be. Sleeper embodies the idea that symbiosis is not inherently destructive—it can be a partnership built on mutual respect and shared goals.

This shift in characterization reflects a broader trend in Marvel storytelling, which increasingly explores themes of redemption, evolution, and the gray areas between good and evil. Sleeper’s existence poses intriguing questions: Can symbiotes overcome their dark origins? What does it mean to be a protector in a universe filled with conflict?

Conclusion

The Sleeper Symbiote may not yet enjoy the same level of fame as Venom or Carnage, but its unique traits and evolving narrative make it one of the most intriguing characters in Marvel’s symbiote saga. With its chemical manipulation, independent operation, and harmonious relationships with its hosts, Sleeper stands as a testament to the untapped potential of the Klyntar species.

As Marvel continues to expand its universe, Sleeper’s role is likely to grow, offering readers a fresh perspective on what it means to be a symbiote. Whether as a silent guardian, a cunning strategist, or a loyal companion, Sleeper is poised to leave an indelible mark on the Marvel Universe. It’s not just a symbiote; it’s a symbol of evolution, adaptability, and the enduring potential for good—even in the unlikeliest of beings.

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What I got from the comic book store:

- Poison Ivy vol. 2

- Venom War - Venomous

- The Uncanny X-Men #04

- Jessica Jones #15