One of the defining moments for me as a young comic book reader was the Secret Wars series from Marvel Comics and what it did across the entire line of books and all the changes. One of the biggest impacts was the black suit for Spider-Man, which eventually became Venom. Now, it looks like they’re tackling an interesting aspect of the suit and what it really is as the 21st issue of Guardians of the Galaxy this November will have the gang stranded on the planet where they come from. The book is being produced by Brian Michael Bendis with up and coming artist Valerio Schiti. Marvel’s not showing any preview pages yet, but the cover is one that definitely hits a sweet spot.
“Isn’t it interesting after all this time, we’ve never seen the Symbiote’s home planet?” says Executive Editor Mike Marts. “What does the planet look like? How will they respond to Agent Venom? It’s a lot of mystery, which is always fun. But come November, we’ll be adding to the Symbiote mythology in some new and exciting ways.”
Plot concept: Ever since the Symbiote bonded with Flash Thompson, he has wielded it as a force for good, making the Earth a safer place as the hero known as Venom. Only the far reaches of space are a little bit out of his depth – even when he’s packing a crazed alien costume!
With the Venom Symbiote back among its own species, where will it’s allegiances lie? Trapped on a world full of hostile alien parasites, the Guardians of the Galaxy might begin to regret letting Flash Thompson join their team!
Finally reunited once more, will the Guardians of the Galaxy’s first mission back together be their last? Find out this November, as the team are put to the test on a planet of carnivorous aliens in Guardians of the Galaxy #21 – the first issue of Planet of the Symbiotes!
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #21
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art by VALERIO SCHITI
Cover by NICK BRADSHAW
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