Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection: Venom (New Printing)

David Michelinie

David Michelinie began his writing career on DC horror titles before moving to Marvel. Alongside co-writer/inker Bob Layton, he established enduring aspects of Iron Man’s character, including his battle with alcoholism, use of specialized armor, and vendetta against Doctor Doom. Michelinie’s blend of action, suspense, and humor also distinguished his work on Amazing Spider-Man, where he and artist Todd McFarlane introduced the villain Venom and penned the Venom: Lethal Protector limited series. His tenure as the writer for Amazing Spider-Man was the second longest in the title’s history, surpassed only by Stan Lee. He also contributed to tie-in titles such as Spectacular Spider-Man, Web of Spider-Man, and Spider-Man. Later, Michelinie transitioned to DC, writing Action Comics, and eventually returned to Marvel to collaborate with Bob Layton on Iron Man: Legacy of Doom and Iron Man: The End.

Ann Nocenti

A journalist, editor, filmmaker, and writer, Ann Nocenti boasts a long and distinguished career in comics. During her time as an editor at Marvel, she oversaw influential titles like New Mutants and Uncanny X-Men. As a writer, Nocenti has contributed to both Marvel (Longshot, Spectacular Spider-Man, Wolverine) and DC (Batman, Kid Eternity). She is perhaps most renowned for her groundbreaking work with artist John Romita Jr. on the Daredevil series.

Tom DeFalco

Tom DeFalco’s early career in comic books included scripts for Archie and DC before he moved to Marvel. There, he wrote for titles such as Avengers and Machine Man, and launched the successful ‘80s series Dazzler. DeFalco also penned lengthy and acclaimed runs on Amazing Spider-Man and Thor. In addition to his writing, he held various editorial positions at Marvel, eventually becoming editor-in-chief. During the 1980s, he led the creative team responsible for the fictional biographies of G.I. Joe characters, which were initially included with Hasbro’s toys and later served as the basis for storylines in the animated series. His most celebrated creation is likely Spider-Girl, whom he introduced in 1998 and featured in multiple titles. DeFalco has authored numerous books, including the “Ultimate Guides” for Avengers, Fantastic Four, Hulk, and Spider-Man.

Cynthia Martin

Cynthia Martin is a penciller who has worked on Marvel Comics titles including Marvel Comics Presents, Midnight Sons Unlimited, and various Spider-Man series. She is particularly remembered for her significant contribution to Marvel’s long-running Star Wars tie-in comic. For DC, Martin drew Wonder Woman and the related miniseries War of the Gods. Her work has also appeared in publications from AC, Eclipse, and First Comics. Beyond comics, she has illustrated several Max Axiom, Super Scientist books and “graphic biographies” for Capstone Press, focusing on historical figures like Jane Goodall, Helen Keller, and Sacagawea.

Alex Saviuk

Alex Saviuk established himself as a prominent artist at Marvel with a seven-year tenure on Web of Spider-Man. He also contributed to the animated series tie-in Spider-Man Adventures and drew the Amazing Spider-Man comic strip, working from scripts by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber. At DC, Saviuk both penciled and inked titles such as Flash, Green Lantern, and Superman.

Todd McFarlane

After a stint on Incredible Hulk with writer Peter David, Todd McFarlane moved to Amazing Spider-Man, where he and writer David Michelinie introduced the character Venom. Achieving a dedicated following with his experimental style, characterized by unconventional panel layouts and extreme close-ups, McFarlane later became both writer and artist for the new series simply titled Spider-Man. He was one of the founding members of Image Comics. McFarlane’s most significant creation is Spawn, a demonic mercenary whose debut issue achieved sales of 1.7 million copies, a benchmark for independent comics. His other credits include DC’s Infinity Inc. and the “Batman: Year Two” story arc in Detective Comics. McFarlane has received numerous accolades, including the Inkpot Award, the National Cartoonists Society’s Award for Best Comic Book, and the NFL’s Artist of the Year Award for his design of the Baltimore Ravens’ program covers. In addition to heading the Image subsidiary Todd McFarlane Productions, he manages McFarlane Toys and Todd McFarlane Entertainment, and has produced a Spawn film and an award-winning animated series.

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