Agent Venom Omnibus

Venom (2011) (Collected Editions) #1-6

by Rick Remender

Spider-Man's biggest fan meets his deadliest foe! The wall-crawler's heroism inspired Flash Thompson to join the Army, where he became an accomplished soldier. Though he lost his legs in combat, the government has offered Flash a chance to serve his country in a shocking new bonded with the Venom symbiote that used to be Spidey's black costume — and then his bitter enemy! As Agent Venom, Flash is the government's most lethal operative — but how long can he keep control of his volatile other? It won't be easy, particularly when facing the likes of Jack O'Lantern, Crime-Master, Daimon Hellstrom and Carnage! And when a portal to the underworld opens in the middle of Las Vegas, Venom must join Red Hulk, Ghost Rider and X-23 in an unlikely alliance fighting to prevent all Hell from being unleashed! Seeking a new start in Philadelphia, Flash only succeeds in sharing his infernal problems with a new symbiote host — and before long, it's time for an even more dramatic to outer space! And if he thinks returning to Earth will offer some respite, he didn't count on Civil War II breaking out! Get ready for Venom vs. Spider-Man like you've never seen before!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #654 (B story), #654. 1; Venom (2011) #1-42, 13. 1-13. 4, 27. 1; Space Knight (2015) #1-13; Minimum Alpha (2012) #1; Scarlet Spider (2012) #10-11; Minimum Omega (2012) #1.

Genres: Marvel, Comics

1464 pages, Hardcover

Published July 15, 2025

About the author

Rick Remender is an American comic book writer and artist who resides in Los Angeles, California. He is the writer/co-creator of many independent comic books like Black Science, Deadly Class, LOW, Fear Agent and Seven to Eternity. Previously, he wrote The Punisher, Uncanny X-Force, Captain America and Uncanny Avengers for Marvel Comics.

Reviews

[Lukáš Kudela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Every new Venomnibus is a reason to celebrate—and this one’s no exception! That said, Agent Venom is definitely not a masterpiece. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t good reading. Because it absolutely is! The first thing I’ve got to praise is that Marvel, for once, wasn’t greedy. Instead of splitting a book that you’d expect them to stretch into three omnibuses, they actually released it as one massive volume. Big thumbs up, Marvel!

So, as I see it, the omnibus breaks down into three major parts. The first is written by Rick Remender who, as usual, dives into heavier themes—especially his favorite ones: alcoholism and daddy issues. And Flash Thompson definitely has a lot to say about both! Remender’s run here is genuinely good… maybe even excellent. But just like with everything else I’ve read from him, I feel like something is missing. You know that feeling when you’re holding something that by all accounts should be amazing, but for some reason, something—hard to even pinpoint—just doesn’t click? That’s been my experience with all of Remender’s work. For the record, this was actually the first Marvel project from him I’ve read—I’d only dealt with his indie stuff before. And I thought maybe writing a major IP would change that feeling for me. But nope—it’s still there. Doesn’t mean it isn’t above-average storytelling though.

Then Cullen Bunn takes over, and he puts those heavier themes into the background, letting them idle while he serves up some good, honest superhero action. And honestly, this was my favorite part of the book. It’s gritty—like a Venom story should be—raw, fun, action-packed, and unapologetic. From mafia plots and blackmail to occult weirdness, plus the introduction of Flash’s new sidekick, everything flows at the right pace. I was very satisfied with this section.

The final act, written by Robbie Thompson, launches us into space with Venom: Space Knight. He goes all in with a big, ambitious space opera. To my surprise, I really enjoyed this section too. Even Ariel Olivetti’s art, which at first glance isn’t usually my cup of tea, fit the style here perfectly. The new characters are likable and delightfully wacky in just the right way for the genre. The planets, the adventures, the main plot—it’s all engaging and fun. But here’s the catch: the resolutions are just… flat. Whether it’s a smaller arc or the main storyline, the endings are incredibly anticlimactic. You expect something huge, but then it all just kind of happens in a single panel with zero weight, zero emotion, and no payoff. That really brought down the last section of the book for me.

Still, overall, the Agent Venom Omnibus is a fun read. It doesn’t blow you away, but it doesn’t disappoint either. And at the end of the day, I’m glad it’s on my shelf. Because, after all—it’s Venom.

Long live Venom! 🕷️🖤

[Demarque · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you for creating my new favorite character

I have to admit, when I first heard of the concept of Agent Venom, I was not convinced.
"Venom with guns ? Why would he even need them ?"
How wrong I was.
The first arc of Rick Remender is doing a great job giving the character substance. The duality Flash-Venom is working so much in illustrating, quite literally, someone fighting his own demons.
The only weakness of this arc would be the feeling of "copy-paste" from spiderman that we can have on some stories (the savage six... Really ?) but overall the story hits the mark.
The second arc from Cullen Bunn was less impactfull and felt quite unfinished but I really appreciate the effort of making the character feel different from Spiderman.
After some time trying to copy his idol, Flash finally realise he is his own person and can do things his own way.
It's sometimes a bit clumsy but I have to acknowledge the intent.

this review is already quite long so I will not expend on the "guardian of the galaxy" part.
it is very nice and develop a bit the mythology of the symbiot but brings only little character development

Overall a very enjoyable read with nice action, splendid art, and a story that will make you see Eugene "Flash" Thompson in a whole new light.

[Colton Skaleski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid Omni. The Rick Remender stuff is the best! Absolutely solid. Cullen Bunn stuff is hit or miss and the space knight stories are just fun. The first half of this book is an easy 5/5, but the second half is like a 3 1/2 stars for me.

[Aliyu · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5.

This was an enjoyable read and offers a unique take on Flash Thompson and Venom. I recommend it if you're interested in the characters or want to see a different interpretation of both.