Marvel's Latest Shocking Decision Makes Mary Jane the New Venom Character
In an exciting turn of events, Mary Jane Watson is set to become the new host of the Venom symbiote in the Marvel Comics' Spider-Man series. This transformation is set to unfold in Venom #250, set for release in October 2025 [2].
This development significantly alters Mary Jane's character and personal relationships. In the All-New Venom and Amazing Spider-Man tie-ins, Mary Jane breaks up with Paul Rabin, a character introduced during Zeb Wells' run on Amazing Spider-Man, due to the complications arising from her symbiote bond and her complicated history with Peter Parker [4][5]. Despite their past, Peter Parker and Mary Jane are not rekindling their romantic relationship; Peter is withdrawing from others and focusing on healing after a defeat, while Mary Jane, now as Venom’s host, approaches Peter as a friend, not a lover [4][5].
Mary Jane's new identity as Venom leaves her isolated from both Paul and Peter, as she juggles the symbiote’s influence and her personal ties [5]. The new Venom run also introduces another Venom variant with a Spidey-inspired red-and-blue suit, a Multiversal Venom variant that is not directly Mary Jane’s symbiote, suggesting Marvel is exploring multiple Venom hosts and versions in parallel [1][3].
The new Venom run, written by Al Ewing and illustrated by Carlos Gómez, is set to publish in issue #6 of ALL-NEW VENOM. The run promises a tense confrontation between the symbiote and Mary Jane Watson, reshaping her position in the Spider-Man mythos [2][4][5]. The release date for the new run is set for April 2.
This shift marks a notable evolution for Mary Jane, as she takes on a traditionally antagonistic role with new cosmic stakes. It follows a similar evolution for Gwenpool, who recently appeared as a second Gwenpool variant [1].
In addition to this, the article provides updates on the future of the DC Universe on film and TV, as well as the latest developments in the Star Wars and Star Trek universes, and Doctor Who [6].
[1] Comic Book Resources [2] Marvel.com [3] Newsarama [4] CBR.co.uk [5] IGN [6] io9
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