In a new status quo for theX-Men,Venomwill be joining the franchise.“The Age of Revelation"will be the next arc for the X-Men, taking a massive decade-long time jump in which the deadly mutant Revelation plunges the Marvel Universe into a dark future, and the X-Men will need Venom’s help to stop him.
Marveljust announced that one of theX-Menfranchise’s four new"Age of Revelation"series will beSinister’s Six, featuring Venom in an X-Men roster led by Mister Sinister. The series from writer/artist duo David Marquez and Rafael Loureiro is currently scheduled for an Jul 08, 2025, release date. Below, readers can find Marquez’s cover art.
In addition, here’s the official synopsis for the series:
A SINISTER HEIST!X YEARS LATER, Mr. Sinister assembles an elite strike force to take his rightful place…on the throne of Revelation! What has Sinister offered Havok, Black Cat, Domino, Omega Red, Fantomex and Venom to convince them to take on impossible odds? Are Sinister’s misfits throwing their lives away, or has Revelation underestimated how far his subjects will go when there’s nothing left to lose?
Venom Joins the Roster for X-Men’sSinister’s Six
Sinister’s Six#1 by David Marquez and Rafael Loureiro, Out on July 21, 2025
TheSinister’s Sixtitle is clearlya play on the Sinister Six, the iconic team of villains who regularly battle Spider-Man. In a surprising crossover of concepts,former Spider-Man villain Venom joins the roster of this X-Men spinoff.Mister Sinister, a former member of Krakoa’s Quiet Council, is best known for his long history as a supervillain, and his new squad is made up of other former villains as well.
Familiar faces like Black Cat and Venom originally made a name for themselves by causing grief for Spider-Man, while characters like Havok, Omega Red, Domino and Fantomex have been morally ambiguous characters. Now,it appears that this team of anti-heroes will be using their combined efforts to defeat the ultimate villainous threatin the Age of Revelation.
Venom Joins the X-Men Universe in a Bold New Chapter
2025 Marks a Major Turning Point in the Symbiote’s Ongoing Evolution
The year 2025 has seen Venom finda new host in Mary-Jane Watson,whilst continuing to achieve new forms, fight new enemies, and tackle new adventures as a vigilante. Joining the X-Men is a new means of evolving the character.Venomhas existed for decades, but twists like joining theX-Menfranchise help freshen up the character without him ever feeling stagnant.
Sinister’s Six #1goes on sale from Marvel Comics on August 13, 2025!
