Venom: Black, White & Blood

Acclaimed creators tell tales of Venom from across the sinister symbiote’s history – in crisp black and white with buckets of blood!

Venom co-creator David Michelinie teams with Jonas Scharf to take us to the jungle, where Venom stalks a vicious paramilitary science outfit bent on weaponizing Eddie Brock’s other! In the aftermath of MAXIMUM CARNAGE, J.M. DeMatteis and Dave Wachter confront Eddie with a painful family matter — and a dark truth! David Dastmalchian teams with Philip Tan to at last reveal a foundational Venom adventure! Ryan North and Creees Lee put the “Lethal” in Lethal Protector as Venom helps a kid get revenge! The legendary Erik Larsen reveals an untold skirmish between Spider-Man and Venom from the early days!

COLLECTING: Venom: Black, White & Blood (2025) #1-4

Written by: David Michelinie, J.M. DeMatteis, Ryan North, Erik Larsen, Karla Pacheco, Tom Waltz, David Dastmalchian, Takashi Okazaki, Carl Potts, Al Ewing, Rich Douek & Chris Bachalo

Penciled by: Jonas Scharf, Dave Wachter, Creees Lee, Erik Larsen, Pere Pérez, Brian Level, Damian Couceiro, Takashi Okazaki, Philip Tan, Kei Zama, Robert Gill & Chris Bachalo

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs