The Marvel Universe is bracing for a seismic shift as the Death Spiral crossover hurtles toward its finale this April. Spanning the pages of Amazing Spider-Man and Venom, this event promises to push Peter Parker to his absolute limit, potentially reviving the terrifying specter of Spider-Carnage just before the milestone of Amazing Spider-Man #1000.
The saga, helmed by writers Joe Kelly, Al Ewing, and Charles Soule, centers on a high-stakes conflict involving Spider-Man, Venom, and Carnage. The tension reaches a boiling point when Carnage uncovers Peter Parker’s secret identity through the mind of Eddie Brock. Adding to the chaos is a game-changing revelation: Mary Jane Watson has become the “All-New Venom,” creating a complex and dangerous web of alliances.
Amidst the symbiote warfare, a new supervillain named Torment has emerged. Described as a serial killer with a deeply personal connection to Spider-Man, Torment’s killing spree puts Peter’s closest inner circle in harm’s way.
The stakes are higher than ever as the conflict draws in:
- Dylan Brock: Venom’s son finds himself injured and hunted.
- Aunt May and Anna Watson: Peter’s family is caught directly in the “Death Spiral.”
- Flash Thompson: The veteran hero may be the only hope for those caught in the crossfire.
The Path to Spider-Carnage
As the event reaches its climax in Amazing Spider-Man #27, the solicitation suggests Peter Parker will have to do “the unthinkable” to stop Torment’s reign of terror. With the creative team of Ed McGuinness, Carlos Gómez, and Jesús Saíz providing the visuals, the “Spider-Carnage” transformation looms as the ultimate price for victory. Fans are left questioning if Peter can survive the spiral or if he will be consumed by the very darkness he is fighting.
VENOM #256
Written by Al Ewing
Art by Carlos Gómez
Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli
On Sale 4/1
DEATH SPIRAL PART SIX! The serial killer Torment is following the path of the Death Spiral…and it’s led straight to Dylan Brock! Now the son of Venom is alone, injured and on the run… and Venom’s other child might be his only hope. But will Carnage choose to help Dylan… or kill him all over again? Because SOMEONE’S got to die…
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #26
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Ed McGuinness
Cover by Ryan Stegman
On Sale 4/8
DEATH SPIRAL PART SEVEN! Spider-Man is the LAST hero standing against Torment’s onslaught! MJ, Eddie and Dylan are in Torment’s sights. Peter can’t save them all! And Torment’s newest ally just tipped the scales in the serial killer’s favor!
VENOM #257
Written by Al Ewing
Art by Carlos Gómez
Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli
On Sale 4/15
DEATH SPIRAL PART EIGHT! Anna Watson and May Parker are caught in the Death Spiral, and their only hope is…Flash Thompson?! Will Spider-Man and Venom save the day, or will MJ and Peter’s old wounds create a new tragedy? And where’s Carnage in all this? Even when you find out – you STILL won’t believe it!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #27
Written by Joe Kelly
Art and Cover by Ed McGuinness
On Sale 4/22
DEATH SPIRAL CONCLUSION! Torment will get away with murder. Unless Spider-Man does the UNTHINKABLE…
