Essentials #5: The Return of Venom

Two fans and collectors (Dan Gvozden and Mark Ginocchio) discuss the Spider-Man comic universe in a show that looks to the past, present, and future of Spider-Man.

In this 5th episode of their Essential series, Dan and Mark are cataloguing the best Spider-Man comics ever printed, as chosen by them. This week Mark has submitted, for your approval, Amazing Spider-Man #315-317, also known as “Return of Venom,” wherein Venom comes after Peter’s family and will only leave them alone if Peter faces him in a battle to the death!

0:00 Opening

3:21 Essential Comic: Return of Venom

36:47 Comments and Emails

47:50 Flash Thompson’s Flash Reviews

54:53 Goodbyes and Contact Info

Articles mentioned in the show:



* Amazing Spider-Man #315 and Not Another Theme Month

* Remembrance of Comics Past: Amazing Spider-Man #316

* Top 10 Loves of Peter Parker

* Amazing Spider-Man #317 and the Trifecta of Love for Venom

* A New Hulk, Wolverine And Spider-Man As Marvel Starts Everything From A New #1From September With 55-60 New Titles

* Silk #5 – REVIEW

* Spider-Gwen #5 – REVIEW



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