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Marvel Pocket Books- Venom birth of a Monster: Birth of a Monster
- GenresComics
188 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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About the author
Todd McFarlane
1,869 books443 followersTodd McFarlane is a Canadian comic book artist, writer, toy manufacturer/designer, and media entrepreneur who is best known as the creator of the epic occult fantasy series Spawn.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, McFarlane became a comic book superstar due to his work on Marvel Comics' Spider-Man franchise. In 1992, he helped form Image Comics, pulling the occult anti-hero character Spawn from his high school portfolio and updating him for the 1990s. Spawn was one of America's most popular heroes in the 1990's and encouraged a trend in creator-owned comic book properties.
In recent years, McFarlane has illustrated comic books less often, focusing on entrepreneurial efforts, such as McFarlane Toys and Todd McFarlane Entertainment, a film and animation studio.
In September, 2006, it was announced that McFarlane will be the Art Director of the newly formed 38 Studios, formerly Green Monster Games, founded by Curt Schilling.
McFarlane used to be co-owner of National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers but sold his shares to Daryl Katz. He's also a high-profile collector of history-making baseballs.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, McFarlane became a comic book superstar due to his work on Marvel Comics' Spider-Man franchise. In 1992, he helped form Image Comics, pulling the occult anti-hero character Spawn from his high school portfolio and updating him for the 1990s. Spawn was one of America's most popular heroes in the 1990's and encouraged a trend in creator-owned comic book properties.
In recent years, McFarlane has illustrated comic books less often, focusing on entrepreneurial efforts, such as McFarlane Toys and Todd McFarlane Entertainment, a film and animation studio.
In September, 2006, it was announced that McFarlane will be the Art Director of the newly formed 38 Studios, formerly Green Monster Games, founded by Curt Schilling.
McFarlane used to be co-owner of National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers but sold his shares to Daryl Katz. He's also a high-profile collector of history-making baseballs.
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April 17, 2012
This is the first time I have read a Spiderman comic (it says Venom on it but it is essentially just a Spiderman comic). Must say I really enjoyed it. There is a fair amount of humour in it, its rather nice to see Spidey doesn't take himself too seriously, although he did at times seem pretty dark.
I always thought Venom was an excellent nemesis and wanted to see how his character started. I enjoyed his entrance and quite how monstrous the character seems. The artwork was excellent and really added to the story.
I always thought Venom was an excellent nemesis and wanted to see how his character started. I enjoyed his entrance and quite how monstrous the character seems. The artwork was excellent and really added to the story.
August 29, 2024
If this book was advertised as a Spiderman comic run I'd give it 5 stars as the stories here are excellent. But this is advertised as a Venom comic run, and he only appears in 2 out of 7 issues, and 1 is just for one single panel. Still it's a excellent run, can be be picked up cheaply as it's pocket sized, but it's not so small to detract from the quality of the art, so it's easily readable, so no real complaints here, except for the advertising.
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