Chalk Line is celebrating the very first look at Venom with our Venom First Appearance Sherpa Jacket!

While many count The Amazing Spider-Man #300 as Venom's first appearance, Venom appears on the very last page of The Amazing Spider-Man #299. Menacingly drawn by Todd McFarlane here, his Venom ushered in a new era of Spider-Man villains.

Venom was created in 1988 as an archenemy of Spider-Man and first appeared as a living alien suit in 1984. The black costume—actually a sentient alien symbiote—enhanced Spider-Man's already incredible abilities, but came with some side effects. Spider-Man dumps the black suit when he discovers its nefarious nature.

However, the Venom symbiote takes up a new host, Eddie Brock, and together they become one of Spider-Man's most famous rogues. With a nearly 40-year run in Marvel Comics, Venom is a fan-favorite character that has permeated popular culture.

The Chalk Line Sherpa Jacket is made of 100% Polyester. Fit note: for best fit, go one size up.

Wash inside out in cold water. Tumble dry on low. Do not bleach or iron.

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