Bedlam

Creation & Design

Bedlam was created by Nick Spencer and artist Riley Rossmo, designed to explore themes of madness and morality in a superhero context.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain in the city of Bedlam, Ferguson's character was complex, showcasing both his violent tendencies and moments of vulnerability.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Ferguson evolves from a chaotic villain to a more nuanced character, grappling with his identity and the consequences of his actions.

Cultural Reception

Bedlam received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its unique take on the superhero genre and its psychological depth.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ferguson
Aliases:
The Madman, The Jester
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Madmen, The Society
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Enhanced agility, Psychological manipulation
Equipment:
Various gadgets, Costume
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown
Results: 8 Issues Found

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Marvel ⋅ 2021

Venom #1
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1st full appearance of Meridius

1st cameo appearance of Bedlam

Marvel ⋅ 2022

Venom #4
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1st appearance of Carson as Spearhead

2nd cameo appearance of Bedlam, revealed to be Meridius

Debut of new Venom emblem

⚠️ Debatable Firsts: Bedlam makes a cameo appearance in Venom #1 on one page. There is debate regarding Bedlam's appearance in this issue as the character appears on one splash page, a single image illustrated across two pages (tap cover and swipe to view both appearances)

Marvel ⋅ 2022

Venom #5
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1st team appearance of the Kings In Black: Tyro, Finnegan, Wilde

1st full appearance of Bedlam, a symbiote weapon of Meridius

Venom #5

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Venom #5
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Variant cover art by Will Sliney featuring Bedlam

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Venom #5
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Variant virgin cover art by Will Sliney

Venom #4

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Venom #4
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Second printing

Marvel ⋅ 2022

Venom #9
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Identity of Bedlam revealed

Thor #27

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Marvel ⋅ 2022

Thor #27
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1st appearance of the spawn of Bedlam symbiote, possessing Darkoth