Warning: Spoilers for Venom #37!Venomhas been the moniker of many heroes and villains who have worn the black suit and bonded with the alien symbiote. Likewise, there have been many Sorcerer Supremes, and yet there is only oneDoctor Strange, as there is only one Venom. While these lauded heroes get their sequels and their three-quels in the MCU, it seems that finally they are sharing an unlikely comic book adventure.
This current Venom is Old Man Venom, a version of Dylan Brock from the shattered future who has traveled back to the past to save the day just in time forVenom War. InVenom#37by Torunn Grønbekk, CAFU, Frank D’Armata, and Clayton Cowles,Venom comes to Doctor Strange in the pastbefore Venom was known in the Marvel Universe and asks his help.
What ensues is the perfect banter that fans of both comics and the MCU could expect between not just two heroes, but three: Stephen Strange, Venom, and his host.
Venom and Doctor Strange Go All the Way Back
To the Distant Future, That Is
Old Man Venom and Old Man Strange are the future’s last hope, as surprising as that may sound. Together they sent Dylan Brock into the past, making himsimilar to the X-Men hero Cable.But the interesting part of this adventure is that they already knew each other as old men - now this version of Venom has to deal with a cockier, younger Strange and prove to him that he’s not a demon. And Strange has a plan to do just that.
Doctor Strange Gets Venom-ized in New Comic Art
Superstar artist RB Silva unleashes a Venom-ized Doctor Strange in a special new variant cover for The Death of Doctor Strange #2.
In aWhat Ifscenario, the two have already met - especially because Marvel explored what would happen ifVenom bonded with Doctor Strange. But in this world - or in the past, that is -they share a mind-meld where they can delve into each other’s minds and know each other’s deepest secrets.It seems like the Sorcerer Supreme and a so-called demon are on the road to becoming best friends.
Venom and Doctor Strange Will Save The Future
The Newest (and Strangest) Team-up in Marvel Comics
Together, they journey to a distant realm to find Chthon to save not only Venom’s future but the very world. Putting an alien symbiote beside a magical sorcerer is a bold move by Marvel and puts on display an interesting dynamic. Venom is constantly referred to as this demon, and as they descend into this adventure, the symbolism only grows asVenom descends into more horror stories.Doctor Strange isn’t the only magical character anymore.It seems he has a friend.
As Venom dips into the world of magic, Doctor Strange dips into the future and sees a glimpse of what’s to come. Together, only they can stop the future in a way that will satisfy long-time comic fans and fans still waiting for the next MCU installment. Considering Marvel has already showed fans their friendship in one distant future, for now here comes the newest dynamic duo no one expected -VenomandDoctor Strange.
Venom#37is available now from Marvel Comics!
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.
