Warning: Spoilers for Venom #37!Poison was the moniker of many heroes and villains who wore the black suit and bonded with the alien symbiote. Likewise, there have been many Sorcerer Supremes, and yet there is only one Doctor StrangeAs there is only one poison. While the lauded heroes get their sequels and their three-quels in the MCU, it seems that finally they share an unlikely comic book adventure.
The current Venom is Old Man Venom, a version of Dylan Brock from the Shattered Future who traveled back to the past to save the day just in time for Venom War. in Poison #37 By Torunn Grønbekk, CAFU, Frank D’Armata and Clayton Cowles, Poison comes to Doctor Strange in the past Before Venom was known in the Marvel Universe and asks for his help.
What ensues is the perfect battle that fans of both the comics and the MCU have come to expect between not just two heroes, but three: Stephen Strange, Venom and his host.
Venom and Doctor Strange go all the way back
To the distant future, that is
Old Man Venom and Old Man Strange are the last hope of the futureAs surprising as this may sound. Together they sent Dylan Brock into the past, making him similar to the X-Men hero Cable. But the interesting part of this adventure is that they already know each other as old people – now this version of Venom has to deal with a cockier, younger Stranger and prove to him that he is not a demon. And Strange has a plan to do just that.
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In A What if scenario, the two have already met — especially since Marvel explored what would happen if Venom allied himself with Doctor Strange. But in the world – or in the past, that is – They share a mind-set where they can delve into each other’s minds and know each other’s deepest secrets. It seems the Sorcerer Supreme and a so-called demon are on their way to becoming best friends.
Venom and Doctor Strange will save the future
The newest (and weirdest) team-up in Marvel Comics
Together, they travel to a distant realm to find Chthon to save not only Venom’s future but their world. Putting an alien symbiote alongside a magical sorcerer is a bold move by Marvel and provides an interesting dynamic. Venom is constantly referred to as the demon, and as they descend into the adventure, the symbolism only grows as Venom descends into more horror stories. Doctor Strange is no longer the only magical character. It seems he has a friend.
As Venom delves into the world of magic, Doctor Strange delves into the future and sees a glimpse of what’s to come. Together, only they can hold the future in a way that will satisfy long-time comic fans and fans still waiting for the next MCU installment. Considering Marvel has already shown fans their friendship in the distant future, for now here comes the newest dynamic duo no one expected – Poison And Doctor Strange.
Poison #37 is now available from Marvel Comics!