Warning! Contains Spoilers For Venomverse: Rebirth #4!
Black Pantheris an incredibly strong hero, capable of using the advanced technology of Wakanda to bring down just about anyone, and inone Marvel Multiverse timeline, Black Panther gets a major power upgrade by making theVenomsymbiote part of the Black Panther costume. This new addition alsocomes with an amazing new look, adding an undeniably eye-catching visual element to the character’s classic design.
Venomverse: Rebirth#4 – written by Justina Ireland, with art by Ken Lashley – takes readers to an alternate continuity where the Dora Milaje are thecandidates to be the next Black Panther, and also the next ruler of Wakanda. They train as hard as they can, their entire lives, just to see if they’re chosen. However, it’s not just the Queen they have to impress, but also her Venom symbiote.
As the issue makes clear, one can not truly be the Black Panther without the Venom symbiote bonded to them in this universe.
The Black Panther Queen Is An Incredibly Powerful Venom Host
Venomverse: Reborn#4 story “Queens of Wakanda” – Written By Justina Ireland; Art By Ken Lashley & Romulo Fajardo Jr
As depicted inVenomverse: Rebirth#4, after training all her life and beating her rivals, Okoye is finally able to face off against the Venom symbiote. While she refuses to submit to it, she does promise an equal partnership and true symbiosis, and that’s what earns her the title of Black Panther.This new look is a perfect blend between the iconic Venom and the famous Black Panther suitand even givesVenom’s look a new twistwith some fearsome fangs protruding from Okoye’s stomach.
Okoye still sports the recognizable Black Panther cowl, but also has the iconic elongated fangs protruding from her stomach.
One of the most iconic elements of Venom’s design has always been his incredibly long and sharp teeth. Paired with his freakishly long tongue, this is an instantly recognizable appearance, no matter what color or shape Venom takes. Considering the Black Panther cowl is equally iconic, it seems Marvel decided to have the best of both worlds, as Okoye still sports therecognizable Black Panther cowl, but also has the iconic elongated fangs protruding from her stomach. It’s a freaky look that perfectly blends the most recognizable parts of two different heroes.
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A Deadly Combination
Not only is this new Venom/Black Panther design a fantastic look, but it’salso truly worthy of being used by what perhaps might be one of the strongest Venoms readers have seen so far. It’s less that Okoye wields actual physical power as Venom, but the fact she wields the full military and technological might of Wakanda as its queen. This fact alone makes Okoye a candidate for themost powerful Venom in the Multiverse. Wakanda has always been one of the strongest nations on Earth, with their technology centuries ahead of America, and all of that power is at Okoye’s fingertips.
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One of the best parts of Venom bonding with a host is seeing what that bond will look like. Venom always looks different, from Peter Parker to Dylan Brock and every host in between. Venom has always brought a unique look to the table with a new host, andthis Black Panther costumeis no different. While it’s unlikely readers will see this Venom variant again anytime soon, the unique nature of the design that perfectly fuses the iconic parts ofBlack PantherandVenomis sure to stay with readers for a long time.
Venomverse: Rebirth#4is available now from Marvel Comics!
Venom
Venom is a symbiotic alien entity bonded with various human hosts, notably Eddie Brock and later Flash Thompson. It grants superhuman strength, agility, and a shape-shifting black costume. Initially a Spider-Man villain due to its origins, Venom evolved into an antihero, battling both villains and his own dark impulses. The character embodies themes of duality and redemption within the Marvel Universe.
