Spider-Man: The Venom Factor (A Novel)

by Diane Duane

Book Overview

In a Manhattan warehouse, an innocent man has been murdered during a mysterious crime. Evidence points to the involvement of Venom - the alien symbiote who is obsessed with Spider-Man's destruction.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399140026
• ISBN13: 9780399140020
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.2" x 1.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

She knows her spider-man

I have been a Spiderman comic collector for some time now. I normally don't read novels based on comic characters because they usually mess up. Not in this case. Duane really knows her spider-man and proves it with this book (first in a trilogy).

Da Majishan's Review

Do you like science fiction? Have you read any comics in your life? If so, then Spider-Man: Venom Factor just might be the book for you. This wonderful book will leave you marveling in awe at the compelling and dramatic storyline, witty dialogue and mysterious plot so much that your hands will be drenched with sweat in anticipation of the next page. No kidding. If those of you who have been living under a rock, or if you're Amish (no offense), then you have heard of Manhattan's "neighborhood Spider-Man". If not, then Spider-Man is a young man that got bit by a radioactive spider, thus giving him spider-like powers for this reason he is named Spider-Man. I recommend you borrow, or better yet, buy this, and buy it now. The major dilemma in this novel was that a symbiote from outer space has managed to take over Peter Parker's co-worker Eddie Brock. Eddie's mind then gets warped and goes berserk trying to create destruction. Luckily for New York, Spidey's here to the rescue! Spidey tries to help his co-worker and friend, Eddie Brock to fight the symbiote and not to give in to its power. While Spidey's trying to handle things with Venom, the Hobgoblin decides to wreak havoc and to get Venom on his side. From there, you must read the book to find out the spine-tingling story that is Spider-Man: Venom Factor. If I were Siskel or Ebert and I rated books, then I would have to give Spider-Man: Venom Factor, a 2 thumbs up. Not only because I am fan of comics and Spider-Man himself, but also because Diane has made a nearly perfect conversion from comic book to hard book. Artist Ron Lim also has contributed to the atmosphere to the book with his wonderful artwork; really giving you that comic book feel without actually reading comics. If I were to read more books for later reports, then I'd read more of Diane Duane's series of Spider-Man books or X-Men. Even if you hate reading, you won't hate this book because of the brilliant plot and storyline, also the romance, and action. Now I know this is not some award-winning book or whatever, but if all of you Spider-Man fans go out and buy this book, then it might, it just might, have the potential to reach award-winning status. What are you waiting for? Read it now!

Its Spectacular, Amazing, and Sensational.

Well the last guy said everything. So all I have to say is "This book is great and a must read for any Marvel or Spidey fan. Or if your in the mood for a real good book read this one. Then read its two sequels The Lizard Sanction and The Octopus Agenda.

Whoa!!! This is a cool Book!

I am 12 years old and a big Venom fan, so when I saw this book I had to have it. This is the best Spiderman/Venom novel I have read, and you just can't put it down!!(I stayed up 'till 1:30 a.m. seeing what would happen next!)Really, there's TONS of detail. I recommend reading the other 2 that follow this book. - Karli L. (raptor girl)

Diane has done it again!

Hi! I'm 11 years old and I just finished reading Spiderman: Venom Factor. I Haven't read many Spiderman books but this is the best so far! When I first started to read this book I had no idea how good it would turn out. At times I was tempted to put it down but every chapter ended with a surprise ending that enticed me to keep reading. I give credit to Diane Duane and Ron Lim for creating this work of art for Spidy fans everywhere