Mania (Andi Benton)
Creation & Design
Mania was created by writer Cullen Bunn and artist Salvador Larroca, first appearing in 2015 as a new character associated with the Venom symbiote.Early Years
Andi Benton was introduced as a character who becomes the host of the Venom symbiote, gaining its powers and abilities while also struggling with the symbiote's influence.Character Development
Throughout her journey, Andi Benton evolves from a struggling young woman into a formidable hero, grappling with the complexities of her relationship with the symbiote and her role in the larger Marvel Universe.Cultural Reception
Mania has been well-received by fans for her unique take on the symbiote lore and her character development, often praised for her depth and relatability.Character Details
Real Name:
Andi Benton
Aliases:
Mania, Venom
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The Symbiote, The Avengers, The Thunderbolts
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Agility, Symbiote powers, Wall-crawling
Equipment:
Symbiote suit
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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1st appearance of Andi Benton, later becomes Mania
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1st appearance of Mania aka Andi Benton, a symbiote cloned from a piece of the original Venom's tongue
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1st appearance of Mania aka Andi Benton, a symbiote cloned from a piece of the original Venom's tongue
Marvel ⋅ 2017
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1st cameo appearance of Lee Price as Maniac, formerly known as the Mania symbiote
1st appearance of Flash Thompson as Agent Anti-Venom
1st cameo appearance of the Inklings, multiple villains infected with the Symbiote codex
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1st cameo appearance of Lee Price as Maniac, formerly known as the Mania symbiote
1st appearance of Flash Thompson as Agent Anti-Venom
1st cameo appearance of the Inklings, multiple villains infected with the Symbiote codex
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Death of Patricia Robertson as Scream
Andi Benton becomes Scream
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Death of Patricia Robertson as Scream
Andi Benton becomes Scream
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Variant virgin cover art by Artgerm
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Variant cover art by Dan Panosian
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Variant cover art by Juan Gedeon
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