{"product_id":"venom-lethal-protector-1-1992-nm","title":"Venom: Lethal Protector # 1 1992 NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVenom: Lethal Protector #1\u003c\/b\u003e is a landmark comic book published by Marvel Comics that released on December 29, 1992 (with a February 1993 cover date). It is widely celebrated as Venom's first-ever solo series, transitioning the character from an iconic Spider-Man villain into an anti-hero \"lethal protector\". The issue is also famous for its distinct, eye-catching red foil cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Plot \u0026amp; Storyline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue establishes a fresh status quo for Eddie Brock and his alien symbiote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe San Francisco Move: After agreeing to a shaky truce with Spider-Man in New York City, Venom relocates to his hometown of San Francisco to start over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Mission: Venom decides to use his powers to defend the innocent, specifically aligning himself with a hidden underground society of homeless people who are being threatened by a corrupt real estate developer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSpider-Man's Interference: Despite their agreement, Peter Parker travels to San Francisco because he feels responsible for the symbiote's existence and wants to check on what Venom is up to, leading to a tense reunion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team \u0026amp; Legacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreators: The issue was written by longtime Spider-Man scribe David Michelinie and illustrated by popular artists Mark Bagley and Ron Lim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWhy it Matters: The 6-issue Lethal Protector miniseries was a massive financial success and heavily shaped modern Venom lore. It directly introduced the concept of the Life Foundation experimenting on symbiotes and paved the way for Venom's famous offspring: Scream, Riot, Phage, Lasher, and Agony. This comic served as the primary narrative inspiration for the 2018 Venom live-action film starring Tom Hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCollectibility \u0026amp; Variations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe book is highly sought after by collectors and features a few notable print variations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDirect Edition (Red Foil Cover): The most common copy found in comic shops, recognizable by its shimmering red metallic cover background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNewsstand Edition: A rarer non-foil variant that was sold at grocery stores and newsstands, featuring a traditional printed cover and a barcode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGold Foil Variant: A highly rare second printing variant that swapped the red foil background for gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49267988496484,"sku":"BX115","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_09_20_16_22_14_647.jpg?v=1789939419","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/venom-lethal-protector-1-1992-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}