The Toxin symbiote, but not it's usual host Patrick Mulligan, is featured in this issue. The Toxin symbiote bonds with Eddie Brock and Brock becomes the new "Toxin."
Venom (Flash Thompson) battles Crime-Master and Jack O'Lantern, both of whom threaten to kill his girlfriend, Betty Brant. Venom retreats to go defend his friends and family.
Venom (Flash) finds Crime-Master in his lair and thinks he can kill him. He considers calling in Secret Avengers (his team), but thinks if they arrest Crime-Master, he'll only return.
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This story was indexed from secondary sources only. The character list above is not necessarily comprehensive. Webpage for Venom #17 (July 2012) created 10 October 2013. Last modified 26 December 2013.