Venom Modern Era Epic Collection: Sting Of The Scorpion

The Venom symbiont is looking for a new host – and it turns out to be one of Spider-Man's greatest enemies! Venom's murderous offspring Carnage is about to spawn descendants of his own – but Venom won't allow it. Only a Venom now separated from Eddie Brock can save the life of his symbiotic "grandchild." But is the newcomer named Toxin destined to become an even bigger monster – or something else entirely?

Then Venom forges a new bond – but is Angelo Fortunato, son of a mob boss, strong enough to serve as host? Maybe Mac Gargan, alias the sinister Scorpion, is more Venom's speed – but can Spider-Man hold his own against the combined might of two of his most bitter enemies?

In a world where Norman Osborn is calling the shots, new opportunities open up for villains – and for the new Venom that means a spot in Osborn's Thunderbolts. Plus: a look back at the dark origin of Eddie Brock that once united him with Venom.

Contains:

• Venom vs. Carnage (2004) #1–4
• Marvel Knights Spider-Man (2004) #7–8, 11
• Sensational Spider-Man (2006) #38–39
• Thunderbolts: Reason in Madness (2008) One-Shot
• Venom: Dark Origin (2008) #1–5
• Material from Civil War: Choosing Sides (2006) and Spider-Man Family (2007) #3

With contributions by: Peter Milligan, Mark Millar, Robert Aguirre-Sacasa, Christos Gage, Zeb Wells, and others – art by Clayton Crain, Terry Dodson, Frank Cho, Lee Weeks, Ben Oliver, Angel Medina, and others.