PLANET OF THE SYMBIOTES: Part 1 of 5. The origin of the symbiotes begins in this 64-page flip book! When an alien menace threatens Earth, Spidey and Venom know their only hope lies in one place: the planet that spawned the symbiotes! This sizzling story arc (continued in the Spider-Man, Venom, Spectacular Spider-Man and Web of Spider-Man Super Specials) finally reveals the secrets behind the origin and the powers of the symbiotes! This frenzied 5-parter stars Spider-Man, Scarlet Spider, Venom and Carnage! Written by David Michelinie. Art by Dave Hoover and Ralph Cabrera. Fifth ink cover by Steve Lightle. On the flip side: the Scarlet Spider swings into solo action! Written by Terry Kavanagh and Mike Lackey. Art by Phil Gosier, Greg Adams and Tom Christopher. Cover price $3.95. Grade: 8.0-9.0
