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Venom #257 E.J. Su Variant Direct Edition – Marvel Comics
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Venom #257 – E.J. Su Variant (Direct Edition)
The Lethal Protector’s legacy continues — and this variant is one for the collection. Venom #257 arrives with a striking variant cover by E.J. Su — a celebrated artist best known for his acclaimed work on Transformers at IDW Publishing, whose bold, mechanical precision and dynamic action compositions translate with extraordinary power to the symbiote-fueled world of Venom. Su’s variant brings a kinetic, almost architectural energy to Eddie Brock’s world that feels genuinely fresh and commands immediate attention. This is the Direct Edition — the standard edition distributed exclusively through the direct market comic shop channel.
Whether you’re a dedicated Venom reader completing your variant run, an E.J. Su collector who follows his work across publishers, or a Marvel fan who appreciates when a variant artist brings a truly distinctive visual language to a beloved character, the E.J. Su variant of Venom #257 is the edition to own.
- Title: Venom
- Issue: #257
- Cover: E.J. Su Variant
- Cover Artist: E.J. Su
- Edition: Direct Edition (DS)
- Publisher: Marvel Comics
- Featured Character: Venom / Eddie Brock
- Format: Single Issue / Comic Book / Ongoing Series
- Genre: Superhero / Action / Horror / Symbiote
- Published Date: April 2026
- Available in Stores From Publisher: April 2026
- Condition: New, Unread
🕷️ Fun Fact: Venom first appeared as a fully realized character in The Amazing Spider-Man #300 in 1988 — one of the best-selling single issues of the decade — but the black symbiote suit itself debuted four years earlier in Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8 (1984), making Venom’s origin one of the most drawn-out and beloved slow burns in Marvel history.
CVR (Cover)CVR A: The Standard Edition. This is the primary artwork found in most retail shops.
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VAR (Variant)Definition: Short for Variant.Purpose: A general label confirming the book is an alternative cover option rather than the standard retail edition. These are often used to showcase guest artists or celebrate special milestones.
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Standard covers use thin, glossy paper; Card Stock is the "deluxe" physical upgrade.
FOIL (Foil Variant)Effect: A special edition where parts (or all) of the cover are printed with metallic, reflective foil.
Visuals: Provides a shimmering, high-end look that catches the light. These are typically priced higher and sought after for their "shelf appeal."
Artist Name (Variant Credit)Context: Usually follows the "CVR" designation (e.g., CVR B - Jimenez).
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