Venom: Funeral Pyre #1 (Marvel Comics 1993)

Venom: Funeral Pyre #1 (Marvel Comics, 1993) is a Direct Edition release that starts a 3-issue limited series featuring a crossover between Venom and The Punisher. The issue is notable for a gold holographic cover enhanced with flaming holografx foil, designed to flicker like real fire and catch the eye on any shelf.

Creative team: Written by Carl Potts; interior art by Tom Lyle, with inks from Joe Rubinstein, Scott Hanna, and Al Milgrom. The cover is by Tom Lyle.

Why it stands out for collectors: The Punisher guest stars in this Venom storyline, paired with a distinctive holofoil cover that gives a flame-like shimmer. It also introduces an all-new villain as the plot unfolds, making it a memorable entry in Marvel's 1990s era. Direct Edition status and a cover price of $2.95 add to its authenticity and collectibility.

• Format: 3-issue limited series
• Edition: Direct Edition
• Notable features: gold holographic cover with flaming holografx foil; flickering fire effect
• Creator credits: Carl Potts (writer); Tom Lyle (pencils and cover); Joe Rubinstein, Scott Hanna, Al Milgrom (inks)
• Guest appearance: The Punisher
• Villain: introduces an all-new villain
• Cover price: $2.95