The wait is finally over for Marvel fans, now that the upcomingSpider-Verse vs. Venomversecomic event is officially announced, promising war between Spider-heroes and Symbiotes the likes of which fans have only dreamed of. Fans will get to see brand-new versions of both Spider-Man and Venom facing off against each other as these two massive multiverses collide.
Teased by Marvel as a battle for “the fate of the Marvel Multiverse,” the event is said to be spinning out theWeb of Spider-Verse: New Bloodstoryline as well asWeb of Venomverse: Fresh Brains. Uniting the creative team of Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, and Luciano Vecchio, the first plot synopsis and cover art for this collision ofSpider-ManandVenom’s larger lore promise big things for the five-issue limited comic book series launching in May.
The arachnid war is here! With the fates of the SPIDER-VERSE and VENOMVERSE hanging in the balance, these eight-legged warriors will stop at nothing from protecting their people – or die trying! Will Spider-Man and friends succeed in protecting the Web-Heart? Or will Venom and his symbiotic comrades prove that the Hive-Mind fights for its survival? Meet the newest Web-Head Spider-Prowler as well as the mysterious symbiote Yaleo as this savage battle risks their extinction!
This major crossover promises to introduce brand-new versions of iconic characters that fans haven’t seen before, such as a version ofMiles Morales who became the Prowler, or the strange new symbiote Yaleo.
Marvel Previews Its Next Big War As the Spider-Verse and Venom-Verse Collide: “Push Both Sides to the Breaking Point”
Marvel Comics is setting its Spider-Verse and Venom-Verse characters on a collision course, leading to a crossover that will change both forever.
The Spider-Verse Has Introduced A Universe of Amazing New Spider-Men
While Marvel’s Venomverse Contains The Multiverse’s Most Dangerous Symbiotes
Alongside the first official details and artwork, writer Mat Groom shares the excitement and long-awaited spectacle that the crossover event is finally making a reality:
“When Dan Slott and Olivier Copiel launched the SPIDER-VERSE in 2014, it transformed the Spider-Man mythos and completely took over the world. Since then, creators like Donny Cates, Al Ewing and Ram V have transformed the Venom mythos in a way that is arguably just as vital and transformative. Crashing these worlds together is a genuine honor and a privilege— and it gives us an opportunity to push both sides to the breaking point, so we can all discover whether the Spider and Symbiote communities hold strong against the oncoming storm… or if they crack under the pressure!”
The appeal of this series is obvious, with Marvel’s Multiverse most beloved for its ability to explore alternate versions of characters. The Spider-Verse has taken this to the absolute limit, introducing a version ofSpider-Man who was part of Weapon X, and turning beloved characters like Gwen Stacy into the iconic Ghost-Spider. At the same time, Venom has been a villain and an anti-hero, but across the Venomverse he has beensomuch more. Dinosaur versions of Venom, futuristic reimaginings, and even aBlack Panther Venom, to name a few.
The Spiderverse has been destroyed and recreated several times already, and the Venomverse has been equally caught up in major battles. These fights have always been against external forces, but now they will be facing each other head-on, with the Spider-Verse desperately wanting to protect the Web-Heart, and the Venomverse needing to keep the Hive-Mind alive. With theVenomsymbiotes penchant for merging with Spider-related characters, it’s possible that this is one fight thatSpider-Manand his variants aren’t going to win.
Spider-Verse vs. Venomversebegins in May 2025 from Marvel Comics.
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is the name given to several individuals who have employed a spider-moniker throughout Marvel Comics. Typically gaining their powers through a bite from a radioactive spider, the different Spider-Man heroes employ super-strength, agility, and intellect while utilizing webbing to swing and tangle up their foes. The most notable of these Spider-Men is Peter Parker, who remains one of the most popular superheroes throughout the world.
Venom
Venom is a symbiotic alien entity bonded with various human hosts, notably Eddie Brock and later Flash Thompson. It grants superhuman strength, agility, and a shape-shifting black costume. Initially a Spider-Man villain due to its origins, Venom evolved into an antihero, battling both villains and his own dark impulses. The character embodies themes of duality and redemption within the Marvel Universe.
