Venom
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
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Venom vs Carnage #1
Marvel
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2004
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Pat Mulligan, later becomes Toxin
Spider-Man and Power Pack #3
Marvel
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2007
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Vol. 2
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1st appearance of Mary Jane as Venom
Spider-Man Family #1
Marvel
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2007
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Vol. 2
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Brief appearance of the yet-to-be named symbiote planet of Klyntar
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Brief appearance of the yet-to-be named symbiote planet of Klyntar
Venom: Dark Origin #1
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 1
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Origin of Eddie Brock, as an adolescent
Amazing Spider-Man #569
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 1
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1st cameo appearance of Anti-Venom, final page
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Variant second printing cover art by John Romita Jr
Wraparound cover taken from an interior splash page
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Variant second printing cover art by John Romita Jr
Wraparound cover taken from an interior splash page
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Variant second printing cover appearance of Mac Gargan as a Scorpion/Venom hybrid
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Variant second printing cover appearance of Mac Gargan as a Scorpion/Venom hybrid
Venom: Dark Origin #3
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 1
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Origin of Venom, the symbiote suit bonds with Eddie
Story expands on a back-up story that began in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #26 ( 1992)
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Origin of Venom, the symbiote suit bonds with Eddie
Story expands on a back-up story that began in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #26 ( 1992)
Venom: Dark Origin #4
Marvel
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2009
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Vol. 1
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Origin of Venom and Eddie Brock
Retelling of the incident that occurred in Web of Spider-Man #18 where Peter was pushed in front of a train by who was originally intended to be a woman seeking revenge for her family who were accidentally killed during a fight between Spider-Man and an enemy. The sequence in this issue shows Eddie Brock pushing Peter in front of the train. This moment was also told in The Amazing Spider-Man #388 as was the other pre-appearance attack that occurred in Web of Spider-Man #24
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Origin of Venom and Eddie Brock
Retelling of the incident that occurred in Web of Spider-Man #18 where Peter was pushed in front of a train by who was originally intended to be a woman seeking revenge for her family who were accidentally killed during a fight between Spider-Man and an enemy. The sequence in this issue shows Eddie Brock pushing Peter in front of the train. This moment was also told in The Amazing Spider-Man #388 as was the other pre-appearance attack that occurred in Web of Spider-Man #24
Amazing Spider-Man #648
Marvel
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2011
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Vol. 1
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Mac Gargan and the Venom symbiote are separated
Introduction of Reverbium, a metal that amplifies sound, opposite of Vibranium
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Mac Gargan and the Venom symbiote are separated
Introduction of Reverbium, a metal that amplifies sound, opposite of Vibranium
Venom / Deadpool: What If? #1
Marvel
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2011
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Vol. 1
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Four back-up stories collected in one issue titled "What if...Venom Possessed Deadpool"
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Four back-up stories collected in one issue titled "What if...Venom Possessed Deadpool"
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Variant second printing cover art by Paulo Siqueira
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Variant Venomized cover art by Michael Ryan
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Variant Venomized cover art by Stephanie Hans
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Variant Venomized cover art by Chris Stevens
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Variant Venomized cover art by Kalman Andrasofszky
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Variant Venomized cover art by Gerald Parel
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Variant Venomized cover art by Guiseppe Camuncoli
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Variant Venomized cover art by Khoi Pham
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Variant cover art by Mirco Pierfederici featuring Venom-ized version of Gambit, Rogue, Frenzy and Rachel Summers
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Variant cover art by Mirco Pierfederici featuring Venom-ized version of Gambit, Rogue, Frenzy and Rachel Summers
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Variant cover art by Paul Renaud featuring Psylocke
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Variant Venomized cover art by Mike Del Mundo
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Variant cover art by Larry Stroman
Venom #17
Marvel
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2012
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Vol. 2
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Eddie Brock becomes Toxin
1st team appearance of the Savage Six: Toxin, Megatak, Human Fly, Death Adder, Jack O'Lantern, Crime-Master
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Eddie Brock becomes Toxin
1st team appearance of the Savage Six: Toxin, Megatak, Human Fly, Death Adder, Jack O'Lantern, Crime-Master
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Variant cover art by Skottie Young
Spider-Man 50th anniversary celebration cover
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Variant cover art by Skottie Young
Spider-Man 50th anniversary celebration cover
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1
Marvel
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2015
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Store Exclusive
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Variant cover art by Humberto Ramos featuring Spider-Man's rogues
Store exclusive
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Variant cover art by Humberto Ramos featuring Spider-Man's rogues
Store exclusive
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Variant cover art by Gerardo Sandoval
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Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
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Variant cover art by Clayton Crain
Venom #6
Marvel
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2017
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Vol. 3
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Return of Eddie Brock as Venom
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Remastered variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
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Variant black and white cover art by Francesco Mattina
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Variant cover art by Mike Del Mundo
Alamo City Comic Con exclusive
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Variant cover art by Mike Del Mundo
Alamo City Comic Con exclusive
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Variant cover art by Skottie Young
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Variant cover art by Clayton Crain
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Variant cover art by Mark Bagley
Remastered edition
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Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Remastered edition
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Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Remastered edition
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Cover art by Francesco Francavilla
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Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
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Variant cover art by Tyler Kirkham
Emerald City Comic Con 2018
Limited to 800 copies
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Variant cover art by Tyler Kirkham
Emerald City Comic Con 2018
Limited to 800 copies
Venom #165
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
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1st cameo appearance of Sleeper, the infant symbiote spawn of Venom
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1st cameo appearance of Sleeper, the infant symbiote spawn of Venom
Venom #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 4
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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]
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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]
Venom #3
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 4
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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]
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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]
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Variant cover art by Skottie Young
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Variant cover art by Mark Bagley
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Second printing
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