This volume continues the Michelinie/McFarlane run, showcasing Venom’s growing menace and Spider-Man’s inner conflict. McFarlane’s visual style—moody, hyper-detailed, and expressive—elevates the dramatic stakes, while Michelinie’s script deepens Peter Parker’s emotional complexity. A pivotal chapter in the late 1980s–early ’90s evolution of the character.
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David Michelinie is a veteran comics writer best known for seminal runs on “Iron Man”, “Amazing Spider-Man”, and co-creating Venom and Carnage. His storytelling fused tech-driven action with complex character psychology, particularly in Tony Stark’s battles with addiction. Michelinie’s narratives helped redefine heroism in the 1980s, blending blockbuster thrills with moral nuance. His contributions to the Marvel mythos continue to echo through major franchises and character arcs to this day.

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David Michelinie is a veteran comics writer best known for seminal runs on “Iron Man”, “Amazing Spider-Man”, and co-creating Venom and Carnage. His storytelling fused tech-driven action with complex character psychology, particularly in Tony Stark’s battles with addiction. Michelinie’s narratives helped redefine heroism in the 1980s, blending blockbuster thrills with moral nuance. His contributions to the Marvel mythos continue to echo through major franchises and character arcs to this day.
This volume continues the Michelinie/McFarlane run, showcasing Venom’s growing menace and Spider-Man’s inner conflict. McFarlane’s visual style—moody, hyper-detailed, and expressive—elevates the dramatic stakes, while Michelinie’s script deepens Peter Parker’s emotional complexity. A pivotal chapter in the late 1980s–early ’90s evolution of the character. Comic, David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane, Marvel, Panini, 2007 Marvel 978-8496874015 David Michelinie 2007