Married introduces fans to a new breed of a familiar, fan-favorite symbiot that looks like nothing ever seen before.
The new cover for Gift #11 by Bryan Hitch (The Ultimates, Fantastic four) gives readers their first glimpse of the Sleeper symbiote and its brand new host. Sporting high-tech chemical weapons, adorned with vials of unknown substances and adorned with a shiny gas mask, mark this version of Sleeper – called “Sleeper Agent” – new territory for the character. Written by Ram V (Justice League Dark, Carnage) with illustrations by Bryan Hitch, the upcoming issue promises to start a three-part story, entitled “Venomworld”, after the end of the series’ current arc written by author Al Ewing (Defenders, Immortal Hulk) at the beginning.
GIFTS # 11
- Written by RAM V
- Art and cover by BRYAN HITCH
- FOR SALE 03.08.2022
- Authors Al Ewing and Ram V and artist Bryan Hitchs praised the race ahead Married continues to reshape the symbiotic myth in every explosive problem! And luckily for Married fans, the trio of superstar creators have no plans to slow down as the ongoing series enters its third scary arc in August of Married # 11. Embarking on a three-part story called “VENOMWORLD”, readers will see Eddie and Dylan Brock’s journey take a sharp turn as they deal with the shocking revelations of Married # 10. Dylan is still at the mercy of Bedlam, while Eddie struggles his way through the cosmos and discovers more about the symbiots than ever before. And hits keep coming, while the SLEEPER symbiote joins the fight with a deadly new look …
First introduced as an unnamed symbiot on the pages of the 2018s Married # 165 by Mike Costa and Mark Bagley, Sleeper was the seventh alley of the titular Venom symbiote, delivered under extraordinarily unusual circumstances by Alchemax’s very own Doctor Steven. Hoping to prevent Sleeper from being corrupted by potential hosts at such an early stage in his life, Eddie Brock and Venom chose to leave the infantile symbiote to Alchemax.
Sleeper has frequently taken the form of either a giant brute or slender domestic cat, and has played an important role in several stories, including infiltrating the efforts of Marvel’s symbiosis serial killer Carnage during the events of 2021’s. Extreme carnage event. Most recently, Sleeper has joined the young Dylan Brock and Venom in their search for answers about Eddie Brock’s disappearance, as well as the malicious forces that have chased them through time.
Speaking about where the series is headed and Sleeper Agent, Hitch said: “Al and Ram’s story (and it’s a massive epic in long form) has given me so many different threads to play with from personal drama and urban action. for all space and time. I had to learn to draw cats for this book, not just symbiotes, and Sleeper has become a favorite to play with. “
Hitch explained both Sleeper’s upcoming transformation and renewed importance, saying: “We have not seen him too much, but that is changing as he gets serious and increases his game. He brings in a new element and a new player. in the world of symbiote with Sleeper Agent. Chemical and biological warfare. This cover-up is really only the first phase of Sleeper Agent’s appearance. After all, they are symbiotes … “
Readers can even experience Sleeper’s shocking transformation when Married # 11 by Ram V and Bryan Hitch goes on sale on August 3 from Marvel Comics.
Source: Marvel
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