by Mike Chen
First published 2025
Marc Spector finds himself locked in mental combat with one of Marvel's most dangerous symbiotes. Venom's alien consciousness pushes against Marc's already fractured psyche, creating a psychological battlefield where both entities struggle for dominance. The confrontation unfolds across multiple realities, each version of their conflict revealing new aspects of their characters and abilities. As the battle intensifies, Marc must navigate not only Venom's relentless assault but also the complexities of his own divided mind. The symbiote's hunger for control meets Marc's experience with mental warfare, forcing both to confront what they truly are beneath their respective masks. This latest installment in Chen's multiversal reimagining explores how two beings shaped by external forces fight to define themselves when those very forces collide.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, fantasy, thriller, action, comics
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, psychological-warfare
368 pages · Paperback · Random House Worlds
Content warnings: mental-illness