I've been away from VENOM ever since Remender stepped down as writer but thanks to this incredible issue by Cullen Bunn and pinoy wunderkind Kim Jacinto, I'm back on the saddle thanks to VENOM # 38. Special thanks to Comicx Hub and Castle Geek for providing me with a copy since it's still available.
Since this is another 'pinoy pride' moment, art first: Kim Jacinto's artwork here complements the whole story. Lines are sketchy but looks great nonetheless. Kim's art somehow took the brunt of the violence and death in Venom and made it something tolerable (more on the story later). Also the artist renders a pretty mean looking Jack O'Lantern.
Bunn's work here was great. While continuity stings like a bitch (again I haven't read a single issue of Venom for the longest time) I managed to understand what's going on. The dialogue doesn't even dumb readers down. I actually like how this is panning out like a cool action movie with the hero climbing his way up figuratively. Also just add in a cool song and you've got yourself a pretty great comic book montage.
I'm sold with this issue of Venom as it's got everything I want in a comic book. You want action, this issue gives it to you hot, fast and brutal. You want to relate to a teenage character, it gives you Flash Thompson's teenage neighbor Andi. If you're into Agent Venom or Venom in any particular order then do pick this up.
I really want to spoil the ending but I decided not to. However I'd like to say that if you've been attentive to the solicits you'll know that whatever status quo changing happenings will start from this particular issue. Oh and this might also be worth something in the near future if said character picks up popularity down the road.
Verdict: 9.5/10
Go get your copy of VENOM # 38 from CASTLE GEEK branches around the metro or go and get yours online through COMICX HUB (click HERE to order).
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