VENOM #257 MAHMUD ASRAR VARIANT [DS][1:25]

Unveil the next chapter of Venom with VENOM #257, a Mahmud Asrar variant cover (1:25) that collectors will seek out alongside the main arc. This issue dives deeper into the Death Spiral narrative, delivering high-stakes suspense and shocking developments that ripple through the Spider-Verse.

Creative Team

• Script: Charles Soule
• Interior art: Javier Pina
• Variant cover (Mahmud Asrar): Limited 1:25 edition
• Cover design/art: Mark Bagley

Story Snapshot

Anna Watson and May Parker find themselves entangled in the Death Spiral, with only Flash Thompson as a possible ally. As Spider-Man and Venom race to intervene, the lingering wounds between MJ and Peter threaten the heroes from within, while the presence of Carnage remains a troubling question. The twists here redefine the fates of familiar Marvel icons and leave you reeling as the Death Spiral deepens—proving nothing is ever as it seems.

Variant Details that Matter

• Variant: Mahmud Asrar cover edition
• Rarity: 1:25 ratio
• Series arc: Death Spiral, Part Eight

Pre-Order and Release Information

• FOC (Final Order Cutoff): 03/16/2026
• On Sale: 04/15/2026

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