This coveted 1993 Venom Lethal Protector #1 is graded CGC SS 9.8 (mint condition) and has been personally hand-signed by film star Tom Hardy and Venom co creator and comic icon Todd McFarlane during their signings with Celebrity Authentics. First full appearace of Venom in comics and the rare NEWSSTAND EDITION! Journalist Eddie Brock is trying to take down Carlton Drake, the notorious and brilliant founder of the Life Foundation. While investigating one of Drake's experiments, Eddie's body merges with the alien Venom -- leaving him with superhuman strength and power. Twisted, dark and fueled by rage, Venom tries to control the new and dangerous abilities that Eddie finds so intoxicating. Ships with protective comic case affixed with Celebrity Authentics serial-numbered and tamper evident authentication hologram and includes Celebrity Authentics Certificates of Authenticity featuring pictures of Tom and Todd signing. A must have for the finest collection!