{"product_id":"venom-the-madness-1-1993-nm","title":"Venom: The Madness # 1 1993 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVenom: The Madness #1\u003c\/b\u003e (1993) is the first issue of a three-part limited series published by Marvel Comics in November 1993. Written by Ann Nocenti and illustrated by Kelley Jones, the series is known for its abstract, psychedelic art style and its exploration of the deteriorating mental state of Eddie Brock and his symbiote. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\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;\"\u003eWriter: Ann Nocenti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePenciler: Kelley Jones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInker: John Beatty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Tom Smith \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStory Summary: \"Toxic Kisses\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSet in San Francisco while Venom is living in an underground community of homeless individuals, the story delves into environmental and psychological horror. \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;\"\u003eThe Conflict: Venom attempts to protect a lawyer, Beck Underwood, and her client, Abby Rubin, from Scarmore Industries. The company is involved in illegal toxic waste dumping related to the \"Mercury Project\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villain: Scarmore hires the Juggernaut (Cain Marko) to silence the witnesses. During a brutal battle, Juggernaut smashes Venom into the sewers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Virus: While trapped in contaminated sewer water, Venom is infected by a sentient Mercury Virus. This virus offers to save him by bonding with the symbiote, causing it to sprout extra heads and appendages and driving the already unstable Venom into a deep, hallucinogenic madness. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue is notable for its multi-level embossed cover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Appearance: This issue features the 1st appearance of Beck Underwood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48084518862948,"sku":"BR411","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_22_15_03_20_683.jpg?v=1774209924","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/venom-the-madness-1-1993-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}