Venom #259

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• 9.0

  AIPT - David Brooke

  Jun 24, 2026

  Venom #259 succeeds because it never loses sight of its characters while preparing for something much larger. Ewing gives Dylan Brock the spotlight and uses him to anchor an issue packed with plot progression, emotional beats, and looming threats. The ensemble cast continues to feel purposeful, while Gomez's energetic artwork gives every major moment weight and spectacle. By the final page, the stage is set for Queen in Black, but this chapter stands strongly on its own as one of the series' most rewarding recent installments. The calm is over. The symbiote storm is about to arrive. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  COMICON - Scott Redmond

  Jun 30, 2026

  Another summer of symbiote centric events is about to begin, and ‘Venom’ #259 sets the stage for all the chaos. This creative team has masterfully pulled the strings through this whole series, never losing the fun and deep elements that have made it so good. Read Full Review

• 7.6

  Comic Watch - Isaiah Hernandez

  Jun 26, 2026

  Venom #259 expands the scope of Venom and MJ's adventures, juggles its large cast incredibly well, and has plenty of light-hearted laughs along the way. Read Full Review

• 7.0

  Fanlight Zone - Josh Allen

  Jun 24, 2026

  Al Ewing gets the story started in what’s sure to be a very interesting story. A solid set up together with great artwork make this an issue well worth the read. Read Full Review