The shocking revelation of Mary Jane Watson as the newest host of Venom has sent ripples through the Marvel Universe, fundamentally altering the dynamics of both characters. Surprisingly, this is not the first time that MJ has united with the symbiote. In the alternate Earth-18119 timeline, Mary Jane forms an alliance with Venom, resulting in one of the most striking costumes in the history of Spider-Man.
In The Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #8, crafted by the talents of Gerry Conway, Ryan Stegman, Jesus Aburtov, and Joe Caramagna, Mary Jane battles alongside Spider-Man while embodying the superhero Spinneret. This remarkable costume grants her the ability to share Spider-Man’s powers, yet with this power comes a significant downside; excessive use can sap Peter’s strength.
To ensure she is not a liability to Spider-Man, Mary Jane seeks advice from Liz Allan, who equips her with a biologically enhanced symbiote suit. This transformation allows her to wield power independently and confidently. With the integration of Venom, MJ boasts one of the most stylish spider-suits in Marvel history, distinctly highlighting her unique flair among other symbiote hosts.
Mary Jane Watson’s Initial Alliance with Venom: A Costume Revolution
Variant Cover of The Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #8 by Clayton Crain
Mary Jane’s background in fashion becomes vital as she customizes the Venom symbiote suit to reflect her own style. Within this storyline, she operates her fashion business, which showcases her swift ability to adapt the costume to her preferences. This iteration resembles traditional symbiote outfits, maintaining a classic black palette accented with white details, tailored specifically for MJ’s figure. Notably, the mask only covers the upper half of her face, allowing her vibrant red hair to contribute a striking contrast to the ensemble.
This costume’s allure lies not just in its visual splendor but also in how well it suits Mary Jane’s character. Unlike Spider-Man, who once struggled for control with the symbiote, MJ quickly masters it. Upon Venom’s emergence, Spider-Man aids her in overcoming any challenges, allowing her to command the symbiote’s power like a seasoned veteran. Her confidence in customizing the symbiote suggests that if given the chance in the main Marvel continuity, she could replicate this success there as well.
Potential for a New and Improved Costume in Mary Jane’s Next Venom Hosting
Recent Redesigns for Venom: Could Mary Jane Be Next in Line?
Currently, within the Earth-616 universe, Mary Jane has officially taken on the role of Venom’s host. The two seem to have developed a powerful rapport, with Venom exhibiting a more heroic demeanor, suggesting Mary Jane’s positive influence on him. Despite this newfound alliance and Venom’s recent aesthetic transformation to a golden hue, MJ has yet to don a new symbiote suit. There are strong possibilities that she might enhance her existing Jackpot costume with a Venom-inspired version, paving the way for an even more captivating suit than her inaugural design.
The Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #8 is currently available from Marvel Comics!