Venom: Lethal Protector #1 Halloween Trick-or-Read 2025 NM

Venom: Lethal Protector #1 Halloween Trick-or-Read 2025 is a special Marvel Comics reprint issue released on October 1, 2025. It was part of Marvel's annual "Trick-or-Read" program, which provides retailers with affordable comics to give away or sell during the Halloween season to attract new readers. 

Comic Content & Significance

This issue is a reprint of the original Venom: Lethal Protector #1 (1993), which was the character's first starring solo series. Its release in 2025 was timed to celebrate the milestone of reaching Venom #250 in the main series. 

• The Story: In "Part One: Dark Soul Drifting," Eddie Brock leaves New York City for his hometown of San Francisco to start fresh. He attempts to turn over a new leaf by becoming a "Lethal Protector" for a community of homeless individuals living in an underground society.
• Key Conflicts:
• Venom must defend the underground sanctuary from a corrupt developer named Roland Treece and his mechanical "Diggers".
• Spider-Man travels to San Francisco to investigate Venom, leading to a confrontation where he must decide if his former enemy has truly changed.
• Creative Team: The original story was written by Venom co-creator David Michelinie and illustrated by Mark Bagley.