Marvel Comics’ Latest Move

In a shocking turn of events, Marvel Comics has revealed that Mary Jane Watson is the new host of Venom. This revelation comes after months of speculation and follows the introduction of a second Gwenpool variant in the form of Gwen Stacy. It seems that Marvel is exploring the idea of having Peter Parker’s love interests become hosts for some of his most iconic villains.

The Reveal

The news was finally confirmed after fans had been speculating about the identity of Venom’s new host. Some had suggested that it could be Luke Cage, Rick James, Madame Mask, or Robbie Robertson. However, the cover drop from Marvel has made it clear that Mary Jane Watson is the new Venom. The cover art shows Mary Jane embracing the symbiote skin, marking a significant shift in her character’s storyline.

A Look at the Covers

Here are the covers for the upcoming run:

The Story So Far

According to Marvel Comics’ release, "From strutting down runways as a high fashion model to fighting supervillains as the super hero Jackpot, Mary Jane’s life has taken some unpredictable turns—but never like this! Now that she’s been unmasked, the REAL mystery begins—how and why did she become ALL-NEW VENOM?! Stay tuned for answers in next month’s ALL-NEW VENOM #6 where symbiote and host have a tense confrontation as MJ’s adventures as a symbiote hero continues!"

Get Ready for the Run

The new run starts on April 2, so mark your calendars and get ready to follow Mary Jane’s journey as the new Venom.

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