Ahead of its November 23 release, Marvel Comics has released a preview of Venom #1 that includes a look at the character's new costume design.

Venom #1 art by Gerardo Sandoval. (Marvel Comics)

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Take a gander:As you can see, Marvel has returned Venom to a look closer to his classic roots when he was created by Todd McFarlane, Mike Zeck, and David Michelinie. He's no longer the leaner Agent Venom or the streamlined cosmic defender seen in Guardians of the Galaxy, but the hulking, muscular, toothy brute that used to give Spider-Man nightmares.The new symbiote design is mostly a return to form, with the only big difference being the white accents growing out of the eyes and the chest spider spreading to his legs, arms, and hands.As for the identity of this Venom, that will be a mystery going into the series. The original Venom was Eddie Brock, although after becoming Anti-Venom and then more recently Toxin, his whereabouts are unknown. Flash Thompson is currently bonded to the symbiote, but we're assuming something happens to him that will cause the alien goop to seek out a new host.Click through the slideshow below to check out the full preview for Venom #1, including some variant covers, one a re-colored version of Todd McFarlane's original cover featuring the character.And check out the solicit info for the issue:This November, it’s good to be bad. From the far reaches of space the symbiote returns to the choked alleys and darkened streets of New York City in the all-new VENOM #1! Fan-Favorite creators Mike Costa (Web Warriors) and Gerardo Sandoval (New Avengers) spin an iconic new Venom tale for Marvel NOW!. No more “Agent of the Cosmos”, no more “Lethal Protector”. It’s time for a new Venom. But the question remains, who’s under the mask? More importantly – who’s in control? Find out as Venom begins anew on November 23rd in the highly anticipated debut of VENOM #1!Written by MIKE COSTAArt & Cover by GERARDO SANDOVALVariant Covers by RON LIM (SEP160952) and RICK LEONARDI (SEP160953)Action Figure Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER (SEP160955)Hip-Hop Variant by BILL SIENKIEWICZ (SEP160954)Top Secret Artist Variant by TODD MCFARLANE (AUG168725)Blank Cover Also Available (SEP160956)FOC – 10/31/16, On-Sale – 11/23/16

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