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23 covers (and counting) for the Venom #1 relaunch by Bryan Hitch, Ram V, and Al Ewing

With a Venom sequel in theaters now, Marvel Comics' is Venom is returning with not one but two Venoms in a new Venom series by writers Al Ewing and Ram V with artist Bryan Hitch.

"This story is going to expand and push the symbiote narrative and lore in even more unexpected and fantastic directions," V said in the book's announcement. "It is also an utter thrill having the sort of call and response mechanic I've had with a writer like Al and an artist of Bryan’s caliber. Fans and new readers, strap in - you ain’t seen nothin' yet."

Marvel frames the Venom series as two related storylines, both drawn by Hitch; one based on Eddie Brock's son Dylan taking up the mantle of Venom on Earth (written by V), and the other following Eddie Brock as he ascends into the cosmic side of things as the newly-christened 'King in Black'.

Check out this unlettered preview of Venom #1:

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"How me and Ram are working together—we're a band, essentially. Every issue is a new single, every trade is an album, and Eddie and Dylan are our instruments,” Ewing said in the announcement of Venom #3. “They're similar, but they make different notes, produce different sounds, build different stories."

The primary cover to Venom #1 is drawn by Hitch himself. He's joined with variant covers from Chris Bachalo, Bill Sienkiewicz, Bjorn Barends (two versions), a black variant, David Yardin (A Things From Another World exclusive), Junggeon Yoon (two versions exclusive to Limited Edition), Inhyuk Lee, Jon Romita Jr., Kendrick Lim, Marco Mastrazzo, Marco Turini, Peach Momoko (two versions), Todd Nauck, Angel Medina, Phillip Tan, Tony Fleecs (two versions), Zuorzu, and Gabriel Dell'Otto. Check them out here:

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Venom #1 goes on sale on October 27.

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