Venom #256
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| Writer | Al Ewing |
| Artist | Carlos Gomez |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
DEATH SPIRAL PART SIX! The serial killer Torment is following the path of the Death Spiral...and it’s led straight to Dylan Brock! Now the son of Venom is alone, injured and on the run...and Venom’s other child might be his only hope. But will Carnage choose to help Dylan...or kill him all over again? Because SOMEONE’S got to die...
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
Fanlight Zone - Josh Allen
Apr 01, 2026If you’ve been sleeping on the Death Spiral storyline, you’re absolutely missing on some of the best storytelling when it comes to Spider-Man in the last decade. Al Ewing has penned an early contender for best issue of the year. Together with artwork that is simply out of this world spectacular from Gomez & D’Armata it’s a masterful issue. This issue really does need to be at the top of your reading list this week. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Apr 01, 2026Venom #256 hits like a hammer, pushing Death Spiral into darker territory with a major death that will ripple across the cast. The issue balances relentless action with just enough emotional grounding to keep you invested, especially through Dylan’s perspective. While the mystery around Torment continues to tease without fully revealing its hand, the forward momentum and striking artwork make this one of the event’s strongest chapters yet. Read Full Review
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6.8
Comic Watch - Isaiah Hernandez
Apr 02, 2026Venom #256 gives many Peter and MJ fans the moment they've long been waiting, and handles it with a surprising level of grace and respect. Read Full Review
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8.5
Insignificant character death. Death Spiral continues to be a breath of fresh air for Spider-Man.
*spoilers* In all seriousness, it’s not that I hated him, it’s what he represented and “brought” to ASM on the prior run. If they bring him back and he makes up for what he did to ASM, I’ll forgive him.
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8.0
It's alright and it's nice something finally happens to move the plot forward.
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5.5
I'm giving this book a 5.5 mostly because Paul dies, but as far as as Death Spiral goes... Things actually happen. what those things are ... well they are dumb. the series has a formula- Torment goes to family members who were rarely seen of Peter, Eddie and is killing them. between that... we get Spiderman and Venom talking while web swinging. thats been it. This last time has been a chase. then more talking. into yet another roof top or apartment brawl. Torment hits them with the now most powerful weapon ever -shockers gloves.. and leaves. that is the series for 6 issues. We get Torment getting the Carnage Symbiote but is there magically only a handful of them the MCU? Even BlackWidow had one for awhile. 6 issues of this sto more
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