Venom fans, get ready to dive back into the symbiotic madness as we bring you the second installment of Venom Unleashed! Following the overwhelmingly positive response to the first edition, thanks to fan survey submissions, It’s clear that this column is a big hit. We spoke again with Jordan, the editor extraordinaire who, along with the dynamic creative team of Al Ewing and Carlos Gomez, is crafting one of the most talked-about Venom arcs in years. I’m excited to be able to do that.
From Marvel’s water cooler stories to fan theories about the identity of an all-new Venom, we peel back the layers of mystery surrounding this fascinating storyline. We explore the creative process, our favorite moments, and even tackle the wildest fan-submitted catchphrases for the new Venom. And of course, we delve into the fascinating details of All-New Venom #2, from the surprise appearance of a classic villain to intriguing clues hidden throughout the series.
Fasten your seatbelts, symbiote troops, and dive into the world of Venom Unleashed! Don’t forget to check out the special art and fan poll at the end to make your voice heard in the next column. please. Let’s poison!
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AIPT: Jordan, we’re so happy to have you back for the second edition of Venom Unleashed!Judging by the fan responses to our survey and all the clicks we got on our first column, we’re right! You could say it was a hit.
Now that the first issue is out, what are people saying about what you and Al Ewing and Carlos Gomez are creating at Marvel’s water cooler?
Jordan: People here have been hearing about this story in planning sessions for years. In both the editorial planning meetings and the big Marvel summits, we not only had to clear all the characters we wanted to use, but we also had to let people know who was underneath them. And those reactions have always been very positive.
Additionally, every Friday we share art on our publishing channel for fun, and every time we share a page or two of Carlos’ work, people love it. I fondly remember when we shared the giant tongue scene in issue #2 a long time ago. Overall, I think people are digging it!
AIPT: As for who All-New Venom is, our fan research clearly shows a strong preference for Rick Jones as Venom (over 35% voted for Rick; In second place is Luke Cage with 20%!). May I comment?
Jordan: That’s definitely a possibility! Rick is great and I think he needs to be in more comics. He doesn’t really fit into the current Hulk series, but it’s nice to be able to feature him. One of the first comics I worked on when I joined Marvel as an assistant editor was Marvel Adventures of the Hulk. This was an all-ages comic in which the Hulk travels with Rick Jones and Rick’s pet monkey.
I actually tried to get Al to give Rick a pet monkey, but there wasn’t enough room. still. In fact, I own a page from one of those issues. Banner, Rick, and Monkey hide behind a rock and keep an eye on the villain. Do you mean blaster? The monkey then pokes Banner in the eye because Banner is angry and needs to transform. David Nakayama drew it! That’s amazing.
AIPT: Nakayama is one of the best players in the industry today and will not disappoint.
People wrote in to say who they thought the new Venom was besides the four suspects, with some saying MJ, Paul, and… Randy Robertson. I didn’t see it coming, and I didn’t see Rivers Cuomo showing up in this investigation. Would you mind commenting on those choices?
Jordan: Haha, those are all great possibilities. I know I’ve seen a lot of angry posts about people assuming certain articles are correct, but I’m not talking about Rivers. But I was happy to hear from him. You mentioned in Venom Monday that they were trying to bring Bruce Springsteen into the symbiote… could that be the answer? Has anyone checked if All-New Venom quotes lyrics?
Someday…maybe!
AIPT: We know that Bruce is easily in the area where he encounters the symbiote.
Returning to the survey, we received over 80 submissions for potential taglines for the new Venom. If you had to choose, is there anyone who makes your heart sing?
Jordan: Hahahaha, I’m glad. I can understand why there are so many suggestions for “Venom Time” and “Venoming Time,” but “It’s Robberin’ Time” is a contender for me because there are two of them. However, if I had to choose, my youth watching “Darkwing Duck” would lead me to “Let’s Get Venomous.”
Thankfully, you don’t have to choose. Phew.
These are just a few of the submitted works.
AIPT: Okay, let’s get down to business and dig into the all-new Venom #2! You can’t say Death Throw appeared on a bingo card. How did this motley crew become involved in issue two?
Jordan: Al Ewing! Al is clearly a fan, as this isn’t the first time he’s tangoed with this tough team. And who wouldn’t be a fan? Although he is a classic-themed villain, he takes his organization seriously and has a sense of caring for his members.
As I always say, when people bring up issues with the Krakoan system…the answer is bureaucracy.
Death throw.
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AIPT: Do you have a favorite member of this team?
Jordan: Well, I think my favorite is the rookie who didn’t make the team as of this issue! And if I had to choose between them, why would you in this issue? Forcing me to make all these hard choices? – I would say that Chuck Stuff won my heart, as much fun as Heave-Ho and The Tosser.
AIPT: I promise not to make too many choices next month!
Two issues in now, can we say for certain or deny that there are clues hidden somewhere in the series as to who Venom is? Is it dialogue or Is it something in the background?
Jordan: There are certainly clues in both issues. There are some red herrings, but they’re all explained over the course of the arc. The script for issue 5, where all the clues are planned and confirmed, has already been written and is being drawn as we speak.
AIPT: Rick Jones wears a different Marvel shirt in issue #2. Tell me, how long does it take you to come up with his T-shirt options for each issue?
Jordan: I think Al asked for a Marvel Comics shirt in issue one and a Hulk shirt in issue two. However, if I remember correctly, Carlos chose the design. Then, in issue 3, everyone exchanged emails to discuss which shirt Rick would wear next. Once the fun was established, we all wanted to be a part of it.
AIPT: Paul is a hot topic in the online community, but it seems like Dylan isn’t a big fan of him either. Why is Paul the key glue that holds this new series together?
Jordan: Paul and MJ worked really well as a place for Dylan to adapt things. With Dylan playing the role of “detective” in this mystery, Paul and MJ seemed a perfect fit as his “assistant” and “sidekick” respectively. As readers know, Al is very good at capturing characters and portraying them as really fleshed out characters. His work on X-Men Red allowed people who had only briefly appeared in the books, such as NASA’s Craig, to really shine, while Storm and Magneto were given a great show. was unveiled.
I can’t wait to see Al take these two seriously.
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Given the cliffhanger in AIPT: All-New Venom #2, it seems like there’s only one suspect as to who Venom is. Does that mean we may lose suspects in each case in the future?!
Jordan: That’s a pretty safe assumption. 🙂
AIPT: Now, time for some fun questions.
If the symbiote decided to combine with an inanimate object, like a toaster or a traffic cone, what do you think it would look like? Also, what kind of personality do you think he will have? Also, how do you think Venom would react to having it as his partner?
Jordan: Hmm. What happens when a symbiote combines with a smartwatch? It could look like a regular smartwatch on your wrist, until it’s time to “Get Venomous.” When it’s time to “Get Venomous,” the band breaks into eight legs and turns into a spider. But Venom can talk to it and use it to get information from the internet, make phone calls, or, I don’t know, do all sorts of other things with a smartwatch. Sho. Ask what song is playing in the restaurant. Do they take pictures anymore? Oh, I think you jump on civilians and tell them to symbiotically protect them and get them to safety. Venom will still be muscular, but Watchie will be a “man in a chair,” except he’s neither male nor sitting in a chair.
Someday…maybe!
This concludes the second edition of Venom Unleashed. Check out the art for issue 3, on sale February 12th, below.
The next issue will be Wednesday, February 12th, the day issue #3 hits comic shops.
Before you click away, take a look at our all-new Venom fan survey below. I will share the results next month!
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