{"product_id":"venom-lethal-protector-1-halloween-trick-or-read-2025","title":"Venom: Lethal Protector #1 Halloween Trick-or-Read 2025 NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVenom: Lethal Protector #1 Halloween Trick-or-Read\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eComic Content \u0026amp; Significance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Conflicts:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eVenom must defend the underground sanctuary from a corrupt developer named Roland Treece and his mechanical \"Diggers\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eSpider-Man travels to San Francisco to investigate Venom, leading to a confrontation where he must decide if his former enemy has truly changed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: The original story was written by Venom co-creator David Michelinie and illustrated by Mark Bagley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48084493631588,"sku":"BR47","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_22_14_52_14_515.jpg?v=1774209213","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/venom-lethal-protector-1-halloween-trick-or-read-2025","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}