Venus (comic book)

Venus
Venus issue 19 (1952), cover art Bill Everett
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
Genre
Publication date1948–1952
No. of issues19
Main character(s)Venus
Creative team
Written byStan Lee
Penciller(s)George Klein, Bill Everett
Editor(s)Stan Lee

Venus is an American romance comic book published by Timely Comics (Marvel's predecessor) in the United States. Running for 19 issues from 1948 until 1952 it transformed over its run from its romance-led stories to finish as a science fiction and horror anthology. It is noted for introducing the Marvel character Venus and an early incarnation of Loki who would later become the nemesis of Marvel character Thor. The final three issues were published through Atlas Comics.