About the book: 2021 / A collection of three novels by Diana Duane about the eternal confrontation between Spider-Man and Venom. Spider-Man. Venom factor. Venom goes out of control, seemingly killing one of the innocents he swore to protect. Has Venom gone mad or is another suspect threatening New York? Spider-Man. The Lizard Problem. A lizard goes on a rampage in the Everglades, trying to find a cure for himself. While Spider-Man tries to stop him, causing only more destruction, Venom is practically obsessed with killing the Lizard. What do the superhero's enemies have in common, and does it have anything to do with the mysterious group of mercenaries operating in the Everglades? Spider-Man. The Octopus Case. Doctor Octopus collects nuclear bombs and has developed a plan to create chaos throughout the world. Spider-Man and Venom will have to put aside their differences and team up to defeat Doctor Octopus before he devastates the planet..