Carnage Joins Spider-Man and Venom in Explosive Death Spiral Saga

Marvel Comics has revealed a major crossover event set to shake the Spider-Man and symbiote mythos this February. Titled Death Spiral, the storyline will unite Spider-Man, Venom, and Carnage in a saga spanning multiple titles.

The crossover kicks off with Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral #1, a special one-shot arriving in February. From there, the storyline will continue through issues of Amazing Spider-Man and Venom until April.

The creative team behind Death Spiral features some of Marvel’s most acclaimed storytellers: Joe Kelly (Amazing Spider-Man), Al Ewing (Venom), and Charles Soule (Eddie Brock: Carnage). Artwork will be handled by Ed McGuinness, Carlos Gómez, and Jesús Saíz, promising dynamic visuals to match the high-octane narrative.

Marvel describes the event as a collision course between Spider-Man, Venom, and Carnage—three of its most iconic characters—locked in a deadly spiral of chaos and consequence. Fans can expect shocking twists, symbiote warfare, and a storyline that will reverberate across the Spider-Man universe.

“SPIDER-MAN returns to Earth just in time to face CARNAGE, who’s just discovered Spider-Man’s secret identity in the mind of his newest host, EDDIE BROCK! When Spider-Man and Venom team up against the killer symbiote, another shocking secret is revealed as PETER PARKER discovers that MARY JANE is the ALL-NEW VENOM! It’s a collision course of drama and danger that explodes with the arrival of TORMENT, a mysterious serial killer who will connect all three of them in a web of death. No one is safe as Spider-Man, Venom and Carnage join forces to figure out who TORMENT is and stop his killing spree against their loved ones before it’s too late!

With Death Spiral, Marvel continues its tradition of bold crossover storytelling, ensuring that February through April will be a must-read season for Spider-Man and symbiote fans worldwide.