Torment Adds Another Victim To His Death Tally In The Final Issue Of Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral

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by Jay Cochran
January 17, 2026

Before reaching the legendary milestone AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000 later this year, Peter Parker and the entire Spider-family will be put through the ringer in DEATH SPIRAL, a new crossover kicking off next month. The saga begins in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/VENOM: DEATH SPIRAL #1, a special one-shot in February, and continues in issues of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN and VENOM through April. Today, fans can learn about the final four DEATH SPIRAL chapters, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #26-27 and VENOM #256-257.

In DEATH SPIRAL, Amazing Spider-Man scribe Joe Kelly teams up with current symbiote storytellers Al Ewing (Venom) and Charles Soule (Eddie Brock: Carnage) to deliver a gut-wrenching super hero drama alongside a trio of all-star artists�Ed McGuinness, Carlos G�mez, and Jes�s Sa�z.

SPIDER-MAN has returned to Earth just in time to face CARNAGE, who�s 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 danger that explodes when Peter, Mary Jane, and Eddie find themselves in the crosshairs of TORMENT, a new serial killer supervillain with a mysterious�and deeply personal�connection to Spider-Man. No one is safe as Spider-Man, Venom and Carnage join forces to figure out who TORMENT is and stop their loved ones from getting caught in his web of death!

Read on to learn more about the event�s final chapters�but brace yourself, for not everyone will survive Torment�s killing spree!

VENOM #256 � DEATH SPIRAL PART SIX!
Written by Al Ewing
Art by Carlos G�mez
The serial killer Torment is following the path of the Death Spiral...and it�s led straight to Dylan Brock! Now the son of Venom is alone, injured and on the run...and Venom�s other child might be his only hope. But will Carnage choose to help Dylan...or kill him all over again? Because SOMEONE�S got to die...

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #26 (LGY #991) � DEATH SPIRAL PART SEVEN!
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Ed McGuinness
Spider-Man is the LAST hero standing against Torment�s onslaught! MJ, Eddie and Dylan are in Torment�s sights. Peter can�t save them all! And Torment�s newest ally just tipped the scales in the serial killer�s favor!

VENOM #257 � DEATH SPIRAL PART EIGHT!
Written by Al Ewing
Art by Carlos G�mez
Anna Watson and May Parker are caught in the Death Spiral, and their only hope is...Flash Thompson?! Will Spider-Man and Venom save the day, or will MJ and Peter�s old wounds create a new tragedy? And where�s Carnage in all this? Even when you find out � you STILL won�t believe it!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #27 (LGY #992) � DEATH SPIRAL CONCLUSION!
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Ed McGuinness
Torment will get away with murder. Unless Spider-Man does the UNTHINKABLE�

Check out the new covers along with an event checklist and preorder AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/VENOM: DEATH SPIRAL #1 at your local comic shop today!

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since83 - 2026-01-17 @ 7:43 pm

I'm not reading this, but Torment is gonna be super easy for the Legends team to pull off.

leokearon - 2026-01-16 @ 8:32 am

Wow, didn't think Spider-Carnage would be getting a 30th anniversary celebration

Hogun - 2026-01-16 @ 1:41 am

So, Peter will be the evil male counterpart to Mary-Jane's Venom? Is this what they have planned for TASM #1000, or will this be a short-lived concept in time for #1000?

Atlantis - 2025-07-01 @ 11:57 pm

Unfortunate news-Jim Shooter, former editor-in-chief of Marvel comics in the 1980s, Jim Shooter, as Marvel's Editor-in-Chief in 1982, purchased the idea for a black Spider-Man suit from fan Randy Schueller for $220, died today at age 73, after a long fight with esophageal cancer. Read it in Forbes magazine. Sad.

SUPREME007 - 2025-06-24 @ 10:37 pm

Man love berjemo batman so much, his art is so captivating. Wish he was on a run again.

Atlantis - 2025-01-15 @ 4:46 pm

OH! That Gil Kane cover! Takes me back. Glorious days, those.

JayC - 2025-01-15 @ 2:17 pm

Writer Joe Kelly and artists Pepe Larraz and John Romita Jr. begin a new era of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN this April. To celebrate the years most anticipated launch, the debut issue will be have variant covers by todays top talent, including Eisner-nominated artist Simone Di Meo. Depicting Spidey gracefully swinging across the skyline, the cover is a stunning example of Di Meos vibrant and kinetic style. His first Marvel work in nearly five years, the cover marks Di Meos exciting return to the House of Ideas following previous work on series like Champions and Immortal Hulk."This is my first AMAZING SPIDER-MAN cover! Di Meo shared. That's already a great honor, but to be able to do it for a new launch by three legendary creators who I'm also a BIG fan of is even better! I'm sure that Joe, Pepe and John will do an incredible job on the series. I've been following all their work for many years, and they know how to weave the right webs--I can't wait to read it!"In addition to gracing some of Marvels hottest series with stunning variant covers in the coming months, Di Meo is working on interiors for a yet-to-be-announced Marvel Comics series launching later this year. On his future at Marvel, Di Meo said I'm really excited to be back working at Marvel. Being able to work with some of the most iconic characters in the world fills me with pride and emotion! The project we are building together is truly a dream. It will be a little longer before Im able to talk about it, but it is something that I hope the fans will appreciate. The team and I are doing our best to create something unique. It is a new artistic challenge for me, but I love to challenge myself!"Check out Di Meos new cover along with more AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 variant covers by Ryan Stegman and Lee Bermejo, plus a Hidden Gem cover by industry legend Gil Kane. Preorder AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 at your local comic shop and stay tuned for more news about the series and Di Meos upcoming new project!AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 75960621001500111Written by JOE KELLYArt by PEPE LARRAZ & JOHN ROMITA JR.Wraparound Cover by PEPE LARRAZVariant Cover by RYAN STEGMAN 75960621001500161Variant Cover by SIMONE DI MEO 75960621001500131Variant Cover by LEE BERMEJO 75960621001500171Virgin Variant Cover by LEE BERMEJO 75960621001500122Hidden Gem Variant Cover by GIL KANE 75960621001500118On Sale 4/9

RobertD - 2024-12-31 @ 5:49 pm

On 12/21/2024 at 2:17 AM, leokearon said:
He also wrote him during Brand New Day and gave us that toxic Michelle Gonzales, so I don't have high hopes

I mean, sure he wrote him during Brand New Day but it also happens to be the only decent arc out of the BND era so...

Gonzales was Guggenheim's creation, though. Kelly has only written like, 2 issues with her in it.

My main takeaway from this article is that I really want the Legends team to make a Queen Goblin figure.

SpiderS - 2024-12-22 @ 12:33 am

I actually expected they would give Spider-Man back to JMS, his run is still among the most popular Spidey runs ever, maybe they will do it later or maybe JMS doesn't wanna touch it ever again considering how badly it ended last time.

leokearon - 2024-12-21 @ 8:17 am

On 12/20/2024 at 11:25 PM, tarot said:
Kelly was the man who gave us the excellent Deadpool and Spider-man comic so I know he can do Spider-man properly.

He also wrote him during Brand New Day and gave us that toxic Michelle Gonzales, so I don't have high hopes

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