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Venom

Venom
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Creation & Design

Venom was created by writer David Michelinie and artist Todd McFarlane, first appearing in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' as a dark reflection of Spider-Man, showcasing the consequences of power and obsession.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain to Spider-Man, Venom quickly gained popularity, leading to his own series and evolving into an anti-hero with a complex moral code.

Character Development

Over the years, Venom has evolved from a villain into a complex anti-hero, grappling with his darker impulses while striving to protect the innocent, making him one of Marvel's most beloved characters.

Cultural Reception

Venom has received a mixed but generally positive reception, with fans praising his anti-hero status and complex character arc.

Character Details

Real Name:
Eddie Brock
Aliases:
Venom, Anti-Venom, Toxin
Species:
Human/Alien Symbiote
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Spider-Man, The Sinister Six, The Thunderbolts
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Shape-shifting, Web-slinging
Equipment:
Symbiote suit, Web-shooters
Weight:
225lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
white
Hair Color:
black
Marvel Jun 2018 Vol 4

Venom #1

Venom #1
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1st appearance of Tyrannosaurus, a symbiote impersonating Rex Strickland - Strickland appears in Venom #2 (2018)
1st appearance of the Grendel Symbiote
Origin of the Sym-Soldier Program aka Weapon V, a Vietnam-era initiative to bond symbiote biomass, extracted from the Grendel dragon to heal wounded soldiers
[October 2024 - it is rumored Chiwetel Ejiofor’s character in Venom: The Last Dance is Rex Strickland / October 2024 - Ejiofor as Strickland confirmed]
Marvel Jun 2018 Vol 4

Venom #3

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1st full appearance of Knull,the creator of the Symbiote alien race
Knull's first cameo appearance is in Thor: God of Thunder #6
The spiral emblem associated with Knull is a reference to Chthulhu mythology
Knull was the first being that existed in nothingness that preceded the creation of the current Marvel Universe
[September 2024 - the latest Venom trailer revealed Knull to be a villain in the film]
Marvel Jul 2018 Vol 4

Venom #1

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Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Remastered edition from an interior page of The Amazing Spider-Man #317 (1989)
Marvel Jul 2018 Vol 4

Venom #2

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Second printing cover with final page art featuring Eddie Brock as Venom and Miles Morales
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Marvel Feb 2019 Vol 4

Venom #11

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Variant cover art by Dave Gibbons
Cover art inspired by Watchmen #1 (1986), also by Dave Gibbons
Marvel Feb 2019 Vol 4

Venom #9

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Second printing, cover art from an interior page
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Marvel Sep 2019

Absolute Carnage #3

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Absolute Carnage #3
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Marvel Oct 2019 Vol 4

Venom #18

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Variant second printing, black and white, wraparound cover art by Will Sliney
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Marvel Dec 2020

King In Black #1

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Originally this artwork was used for a poster in 1995
Marvel Dec 2020 Vol 4

Venom #31

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Variant cover art by Kyle Hotz
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #345 (1988) by Todd McFarlane
Marvel Jun 2021 Vol 4

Venom #35

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Debut of Eddie Brock new powers: omnipresence and symbiote hive control
Dylan Brock becomes Venom
End of Cates/Stegman run that began in May 2018

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