Venom: Lethal Protector #3
1993
- Series
- Venom: Lethal Protector
- Issue
- 3
- Cover date
- Apr 30, 1993
- Story title
- Part 3: A Verdict of Violence
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Released in 1993, Venom: Lethal Protector #3 represents a pivotal moment in the character's transition from a Spider-Man antagonist to an anti-hero protagonist. Written by David Michelinie with art by Mark Bagley, this six-issue limited series was created to capitalize on the character's immense surge in popularity during the early 1990s. The narrative shifts the setting to San Francisco, establishing Venom's own moral code and supporting cast as he attempts to shed his villainous persona.
The visual direction, led by Bagley, emphasized a rugged and visceral aesthetic that became synonymous with the 'grim and gritty' style prevalent in comic books of that era. This issue specifically features the intense internal and external conflict inherent to the character, balancing his lethal tendencies against his desire for justice. The series was met with significant commercial success, cementing Venom as a standalone franchise player and paving the way for decades of ongoing titles and multimedia adaptations.
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