Phage
Creation & Design
Phage was created as part of the Venom symbiote storyline, designed to explore the darker aspects of the symbiote powers.Early Years
Initially introduced as one of the symbiote offspring, Phage was part of a group of characters that expanded the Venom mythos.Character Development
Over the years, Phage has evolved from a mere antagonist to a more complex character, often struggling with his identity and the nature of his powers.Cultural Reception
Phage has received mixed reviews, often seen as a lesser-known character compared to Venom and Carnage, but has gained a following among symbiote fans.Character Details
Real Name:
Carlton Drake
Aliases:
Phage
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Symbiote Group, The Sinister Six
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Agility, Regeneration, Symbiotic abilities
Equipment:
Symbiote suit
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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Venom: Lethal Protector #4
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Scream
1st cameo appearance of Agony
1st cameo appearance of Lasher
1st cameo appearance of Phage
1st cameo appearance Riot
1st appearance of Scream
1st cameo appearance of Agony
1st cameo appearance of Lasher
1st cameo appearance of Phage
1st cameo appearance Riot
Venom: Lethal Protector #5
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Phage
1st full appearance of Agony
1st full appearance of Riot
1st full appearance of Lasher
1st full appearance of Phage
1st full appearance of Agony
1st full appearance of Riot
1st full appearance of Lasher
Carnage USA #2
Marvel
•
2012
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of The Mercury Team, a US task force deployed to hunt down symbiotes equipped with the Life Foundation symbiotes: Phage, Lasher, Agony, Riot
Mercury Team was a Sym-Soldier program that became known as Project Venom
Copies ordered by retailers: 30,378
1st appearance of The Mercury Team, a US task force deployed to hunt down symbiotes equipped with the Life Foundation symbiotes: Phage, Lasher, Agony, Riot
Mercury Team was a Sym-Soldier program that became known as Project Venom
Copies ordered by retailers: 30,378
Absolute Carnage: Separation Anxiety #1
Marvel
•
2019
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
1:10
Variant design cover art by Brian Level featuring Phage, Lasher, Riot, Agony
Variant design cover art by Brian Level featuring Phage, Lasher, Riot, Agony
Extreme Carnage: Phage #1
Marvel
•
2021
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
One-shot featuring the Life Foundation Symbiote, Phage
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