Len Kaminski

The full story of Eddie Brock's transformation into Venom! Take one symbiotic costume spurned by Spider-Man! Add one disgraced reporter who blames the loss of his career on the same friendly neighborhood wall-crawler! Together, they will become the deadliest foe Peter Parker has ever faced! Experience the shocking saga of the Sin-Eater that led to Eddie's downfall. And the dark origin of Venom that, which reveals how two lost souls, with a shared hatred of Spidey, became one -and explores the twisted roots that led them there! Plus, fl ash back to a tale from Eddie's past as a cub reporter at the Daily Globe - on the hunt for a monster! COLLECTING: VENOM: SEED OF DARKNESS (1997) -1; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 258; WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) 1; PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) 107-110, 134-136; VENOM: DARK ORIGIN (2008) 1-5

Tony Stark reclaims the iron mantle! But being "dead" has taken its toll on his body, and Tony must take extreme measures to keep being Iron Man. What does this mean for James Rhodes, who wore the armor in Tony's absence — and who is furious that his "best friend" lied to him? Tony must unravel the Controller's conspiracy, battle the Technovore aboard a Stark satellite, and face MODAM and Omega Red while investigating a dangerous deal with AIM. But who — or what — is the Face Thief?! Plus, celebrate Iron Man's 30th anniversary with tales spanning his heroic career...including the classic debut of Squirrel Girl! And dive deep into Tony's creative process with the Iron Manual! Collecting: Vol. 18: Iron Man (1968) 290-297, Iron Man Annual (1970) 14, Marvel Super-Heroes (1990) 13, Iron Manual (1993) 1; material from Marvel Super-Heroes (1990) 2, 8-9, 12, 14-15