VENOM #10 is sure to be one of the most talked about issues of the series so far. It introduces another tragic layer to Eddie Brock's backstory in a dynamic way. It's not for the faint of heart, but it's a truly powerful issue that deals with some really heavy themes in a very tasteful way, thanks to Donny Cates' deft writing and Ryan Stegman's superb art. Read Full Review

This series has given me a newfound appreciation for Venom. He was already a fan-favorite character, but this book has taken him to new heights, elevating him past a cool gimmick and awesome costume. There's a lot more going on with Eddie Brock and his story is only getting more and more interesting with each new chapter. Read Full Review

Strange that this arc isn't a Venom arc, it's an Eddie Brock arc, yet it's one of the best Venom arcs I can remember reading. I really hope it pays off. Read Full Review

Some gripes with the visuals aside, this is still my favorite issue of this run so far. It’s not as big on symbiote action, but what it does for Eddie Brock can’t be overappreciated. Reading an advance copy of this was actually kind of frustrating because I couldn’t talk about it with anyone. Don’t sleep on this. It’s a perfect example of what is making this the definitive Venom run. Read Full Review

A great issue that further defines one of the most polarizing heroes ever created. This is a character who has always had haters, but also huge fans, and it's in this latest run that I think the haters may have to reconsider their positions. Cates and Stegman are making a case for why Venom is a top tier complex hero. Read Full Review

An excellent issue that delves deeper into Brock's past with solid characterisation and art. Read Full Review

I feel like the less experienced you are with this character (or the less aware of Eddie's past continuity) the more you'll like this issue. Even on the other hand, people who are familiar with Eddie's San Fransico backstory and his turbulent history with Carl will still walk away from this chapter on a pretty interested note. Developments continue to spiral out of control for our “hero”, and now he may have brought a newfound innocent into the thick of the storm. The book continues along, taking frequent stops to rewrite past canon (for better or worse), to tell a Venom story we've never had beforegranted, it is retelling stories I HAVE read before and changing those rules as it goes. This time, I just happned to like the results quite a bit. Read Full Review

Aside from all the doom and gloom, it is so wonderful and refreshing to see Stegman back penciling Venom on a regular basis. No one can illustrate this story quite like he can. Read Full Review

It's the issue's ending that is a cause for concern. It looks like Cates is diving back into the same strange territory that he reached for in the Knull arc. He appears to be straying away from the more grounded story that the past two issues have given us, which kind of sucks considering it's the most enjoyable part of this arc. I'll reserve my judgement until we see where the story is headed. I'm hoping Cates can pull it off this time, giving us a Venom story we can look forward to. Read Full Review

Great writing as always and delving deeper into Eddie Brock’s past here. Spoilers alert: I don’t know how I feel about Eddie Brock killing a child while drunk. I honestly think that the complexity of such a thing is beyond a mainstream super hero comic.

Holy moly venomoly.

Pure awesomeness.

Amazing issue and really emotional too. This is probably the definitive Venom run. I can't praise it enough. The writing, the art, everything.

Oh crap, that plot twist caught me off guard.

Prelude:
The Abyss started off greatly in the previous issue. Let's see how things continue with Cates and Stegman at the helm.

The Good:
Man, that was a twist. Did not see that it was going to be Eddie driving the car, not the one getting hit.

Stegman's art like always is great.

I really like Dylan.

Hey, Maker is back.

The symbiote is really messing with Eddie and I like it.

The Bad:
Nothing.

Conclusion:
Another great issue of Venom. It's so unlike Rex, but I still love it.

Eddie nooooo.

Just when I thought it couldn't cut any deeper and then it does.

THE GOOD:

-Okay, this issue cemented the series for me. It took me a while to come around, I'm not afraid to admit I didn't like it at first, but now I'm on board. This was awesome. I'm looking forward to rereading this issue and the series.

-I loved the diner setting. It was really cool.

-The fact that Donny Cates can make such a phenomenal issue out of one conversation is really something special.

-At first I thought Eddie's opening monologue was corny, then he turned on its head with a great joke.

-I absolutely loved the interplay between Eddie and Dylan. It was natural, not forced.

-Holy sh*t. The car accident turned into one of the best and darkest and most perfect twists I have read in a comic book.

-This art is something. Ryan Stegman is just an amazing artist. This issue could have no words and still evoke all the emotion it needs too.

-I thought the paneling for the crash scene was really, really good.

-It was a small thing, but that Venom tendril was cool, how Eddie used it to block Dylan's hand.

-Okay, I cried. I'll admit it.

-Knull's appearance was so weird and good. I love it.

-Then the twist that Cates pulls with it…. so good!

-Great to see the Maker. He was a great character in this series.

-That end… !!!

THE BAD:

-My only complaint is that last issue's cliffhanger was kind of written off. That was slightly annoying. more

This was just great!

The twist about Eddie's past was great and that ending really caught me off guard. All of that made even better with Ryan Stegman's magnificent art.

Just get it, it's really worth it.

Eddie bonds with his half-brother, shares some compellingly twisted backstory, and then falls afoul of all-new grim problems. The script is superb at character interactions and at orchestrating Eddie's new backstory; it delivers a devastating gut-punch of a surprise. Ryan Stegman's art continues to be passionately excellent. I wish the colors were more colorful.

Issue itself was good, not as great as past ones. Digging the art and issue had me on edge of my seat, however, dialogue was okay. Interesting to see The Maker back.

This venom run has been nothing but awesome in every way.