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Spider-Man is about to transform into one of the scariest Marvel characters of all time.

Marvel Comics is getting ready to launch a new Spider-Man, Venom, and Carnage crossover titled Death Spiral. The event begins with an Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral one-shot that is being released next month, before it then continues in issues of Amazing Spider-Man and Venom throughout the spring.

In Death Spiral, Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Mary Jane/All-New Venom, and Eddie Brock/Carnage will be targeted by a super-powered serial killer named Torment. The event comes from writers Joe Kelly, Al Ewing, and Charles Soule, with artwork by Ed McGuinness, Carlos Gómez, and Jesús Saíz.

What is Spider-Man about to transform into?

Now, Marvel Comics has unveiled the cover art, done by McGuiness, for Amazing Spider-Man #27, which will serve as the finale to Death Spiral. The cover reveals that Spider-Man and Carnage — a notoriously evil character who has a long history with Peter — are about to bond to become the Amazing Spider-Carnage.

Amazing Spider-Man #27 goes on sale on April 22, 2026. Check out the cover below:

Editor Nick Lowe previously said about Death Spiral, via Marvel’s website, “One of the wildest times in Spider and Symbiote history revs into high gear with this killer crossover! Not only will readers get to witness Peter Parker learn that his long time love Mary Jane Watson is bonded with one of his greatest nemeses, but both learn that Eddie Brock has paired with the baddest symbiote ever, Carnage. They’ll all be even more horrified when they face a scarier villain —Torment! No one is safe.”

Soule added, “Spider-Man, Venom, Carnage, Mary Jane—they’re essentially a weird family unit, interconnected with gigantic amounts of history together. There’s an engine there, there’s a lot of emotional energy to there to break apart.”

Death Spiral begins on February 25, 2026, with Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral #1.

Originally reported by Brandon Schreur at SuperHeroHype.