Venom’s Classic Origin Story Is Officially Getting Reimagined

Published Aug 20, 2026, 2:26 PM EDT Annie Banks is a Rotten Tomatoes–approved critic, and CBR editor and writer specializing in anime, comics, and superheroes. Her work has also appeared in Collider and The Mary Sue, where she covered pop culture, fandoms, and entertainment trends. A lifelong fan whose love for storytelling began with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Annie blends critical insight with genuine passion for geek culture, from sci-fi to K-pop. One of Spider-Man's biggest foes is returning for his first appearance, and he's bringing about an entirely new point of view. In a press release from Marvel Comics, the superhero publishing powerhouse has announced that Venom will return to the Amazing Spider-Man series with an unexpected new twist on the classic tale. "This December, VENOM: POV, a five-issue limited series, revisits the original Amazing Spider-Man saga that introduced Venom, retelling them from the symbiote’s point of view. The series is written by Ryan Stegman, who also provides the main covers, and drawn by Carlos Gomez—two symbiote superstars going back to the beginning for a new spin on the stories that made Venom an icon!" Venom: POV #1 is set to releas...