Venom: The Hunger #4

Venom: The Hunger #4 was published by Marvel Comics in 1997 as the conclusion to a four-part limited series. Written by Len Kaminski with art by Ted Halsted, the series explored the physiological conflict between Eddie Brock and the Venom symbiote, specifically focusing on the entity's overwhelming biological need for phenethylamine, a compound found in chocolate. This arc was designed to push the character's anti-hero archetype toward a more internal, psychological struggle, moving away from traditional superhero fisticuffs.

The series is noted for its exploration of the symbiote as an addiction rather than just a costume or a monster. Ted Halsted’s art provided a visceral, somewhat grotesque aesthetic that leaned into the body-horror aspects of the character. While the series did not fundamentally alter the trajectory of the main Venom title, it remains a distinct cult-favorite segment of 1990s Marvel lore, appreciated by collectors for its niche focus on the symbiote's unique biology and the darker, more erratic tone of that era's storytelling.