I tend to feel that it can be hard to jump into a new Spider-Verse series as it sometimes just doesn’t click with the history and number of Spider-people we now have in the Marvel Universe. However, cracking open Web of Venom #1 by writer Jordan Morris and artists Luke Ross and Ramón Rosanas was one enjoyable experience. An action-packed, humorous symbiote story with some surprising appearances.
There is an even newer symbiote-wearing hero on the scene sporting the red-and-blue Spidey inspired look on the streets of Earth-616… but it’s not Mary Jane Watson, and it’s not Eddie Parker! But it IS someone that Peter Parker knows well… someone both he AND Spider-Man have had many encounters with… someone looking to use this new web-slinging identity to make their much-deserved comeback! The saga of the new Red-And-Blue alien costume takes a whole new turn, kicking a classic Spider character into a whole new direction that they have no intention of giving up!
While I said it may be hard to pickup a newer Spider-verse story without being up-to-date in Marvel Comics, it is much easier to pick-up one of these style tales like Web of Venom. It’s a fun, short story that allows you to live in the world of Venom without having to think too much. Plus, what Morris comes up with in this 40-page issue is something that I had not expected.
Morris crafts a unique story which includes the introduction of a new symbiote, as well as someone new wearing such symbiote and does so in a way that sets us well into the story, but then tosses us back to get caught up to where we are. This had me confused at start, but that I quickly settled in and was here for the ride. The comedy is front and center, but doesn’t overwhelm the plot itself. For me, it’s the humor that made the issue so enjoyable and the action was a bonus. The fast-paced, yet perfectly paced read made the story fly by, but with purpose.
The artwork by Ross and Rosanas fits this story very well, some fantastic imagery, but also just some fun moments. The artists callback to various poses of the years was a fun little addition. Overall, they found their vibe and stuck to it, putting together a great looking book.
Web of Venom is a fun symbiote romp with a surprising cast. Jordan Morris crafts an enjoyable origin story with some plenty of humorous moments, while Luke Ross and Ramón Rosanas tossed around a new symbiote with ease. An energetic, humor-driven Venom tale that proves the Spider-verse still has plenty of surprises left.
Web of Venom #1 hit local comic shops on April 8, 2026 from Marvel Comics.
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