The Amazing Spider-Man: Birth of Venom – Issue 5 – 2012 – Hachette / Marvel – Venom’s Origin & First Full Appearance – Hardcover

Description

The Amazing Spider-Man: Birth of Venom – The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection – Issue 5

Discover the terrifying origins of one of Marvel’s most iconic villains in The Amazing Spider-Man: Birth of Venom, a collectible hardcover graphic novel featuring the legendary artwork of Todd McFarlane.

Published as Issue 5 of The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection, this edition brings together the classic Spider-Man stories that introduce Eddie Brock’s transformation into Venom.

Synopsis

After returning from the original Secret Wars, Peter Parker discovers that his mysterious black costume is more than it appears. The suit is actually a living alien symbiote that has formed a powerful bond with him.

When Spider-Man rejects the creature, it finds a new host in Eddie Brock, a disgraced journalist who shares its hatred of Peter Parker.

Together, Brock and the symbiote become Venom — a formidable enemy who possesses Spider-Man’s abilities, knows his secret identity and can evade his spider-sense.

What follows is a defining confrontation between Spider-Man and one of his most dangerous adversaries.

Key Significance

* Collects classic stories exploring the origins of Spider-Man’s alien symbiote.
* Includes The Amazing Spider-Man #300, featuring the first full appearance of Eddie Brock as Venom.
* Features Venom’s early confrontations with Spider-Man.
* Showcases Todd McFarlane’s influential Spider-Man artwork.
* An essential collection for fans of Venom, Spider-Man and Marvel symbiote history.
* Issue 5 of the UK Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection.

Book Details

* Title: The Amazing Spider-Man: Birth of Venom
* Collection: The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection
* Collection Number: 5
* Publisher: Hachette Partworks / Marvel Comics
* Collection Launch Year: 2012
* Original Stories: 1980s
* Writers: Includes David Michelinie
* Featured Artist: Todd McFarlane
* Cover Artwork: Todd McFarlane
* Format: Hardcover graphic novel
* Edition: UK collector’s edition
* Language: English
* Genre: Superhero / Spider-Man / Venom

Condition

Factory sealed hardcover – visible shelf wear to outer wrapping.

The book appears to remain in its original shrink-wrap, with the plastic visibly intact across the front.

There are wrinkles and stretched areas in the wrapping, particularly around the top edge and corners. Minor scuffing and handling marks are visible through the plastic, with some wear apparent along the outer edges.

As the book is sealed, the interior pages and underlying cover condition have not been inspected.

Please study the photograph for the exact visible condition.

An excellent addition to any Spider-Man or Venom collection, featuring one of Marvel’s most significant modern villains.

Please note: This is a collected hardcover reprint, not an original copy of The Amazing Spider-Man #300.