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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Variant cover art by Jorge Molina
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Variant virgin cover art by Skan
Store exclusive
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Variant cover art by Matthew DiMasi
Shattered edition
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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)
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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)
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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover are inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)
Limited to 800 copies
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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover are inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)
Limited to 800 copies
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Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Remastered edition from an interior page of The Amazing Spider-Man #317 (1989)
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Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Remastered edition from an interior page of The Amazing Spider-Man #317 (1989)
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Limited to 1,300 copies
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Limited to 1,300 copies
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Second printing cover with final page art featuring Eddie Brock as Venom and Miles Morales
Copies ordered by retailers: 4,103
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Second printing cover with final page art featuring Eddie Brock as Venom and Miles Morales
Copies ordered by retailers: 4,103
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Variant cover art by Gerardo Sandoval
Cover inspired by Spider-Man #1 (1990)
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Variant cover art by Gerardo Sandoval
Cover inspired by Spider-Man #1 (1990)
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Variant second printing cover art by Ryan Stegman
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Variant cover art by Chris Stevens
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Second printing
Venom #7
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 4
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1st cameo appearance of Dylan Brock, Eddie's son
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Variant virgin cover art by Frank Cho
Venom Annual #1
Marvel
•
2018
•
Vol. 4
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First solo Venom annual
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Variant second printing cover art by Iban Coello
Venom #9
Marvel
•
2018
•
Vol. 4
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1st full appearance of Dylan Brock, son of Eddie Brock - cameo in Venom #7
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1st full appearance of Dylan Brock, son of Eddie Brock - cameo in Venom #7
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Virgin variant cover art by Jen Bartel
Venom #11
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 4
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Origin of Dylan Brock, revealed to be Eddie's son
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Variant cover art by Dave Gibbons
Cover art inspired by Watchmen #1 (1986), also by Dave Gibbons
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Variant cover art by Dave Gibbons
Cover art inspired by Watchmen #1 (1986), also by Dave Gibbons
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Second printing, cover art from an interior page
Copies ordered by retailers: 1,749
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Second printing, cover art from an interior page
Copies ordered by retailers: 1,749
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Facsimile edition, identical remake of the original aside from the cover price
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Facsimile edition, identical remake of the original aside from the cover price
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Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
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Variant cover art by Rob Liefeld
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Variant cover art by Simone Bianchi
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Variant black and white sketch cover art by Mike Deodato
'Party Sketch' variant limited to one per store
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Variant black and white sketch cover art by Mike Deodato
'Party Sketch' variant limited to one per store
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Second printing, interior art of Mysterio bonding with the Venom symbiote
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Second printing, interior art of Mysterio bonding with the Venom symbiote
Absolute Carnage #3
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 1
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The Venom symbiote merges with the Hulk
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Variant cover art by Pepe Larraz
Design variant covers that resell for under $10 will not appear in a search of the Key Collector Comics database
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Variant cover art by Pepe Larraz
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Variant cover art by Leinil Francis Yu
'Codex Variant'
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Variant cover art by Jonboy Meyers
Absolute Carnage #4
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
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Part four of a five-issue series
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Variant second printing, black and white, wraparound cover art by Will Sliney
'Immortal' variant
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Variant second printing, black and white, wraparound cover art by Will Sliney
'Immortal' variant
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Variant cover art by Dale Keown
Codex variant
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Variant cover art by InHyuk Lee
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Variant cover art by Dan Panosian
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Variant cover art Gerardo Zaffino
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Variant cover art by Mark Bagley
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Variant cover art by Tyler Kirkham
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Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
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Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
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Variant cover art by Clayton Crain
Limited to 1,000 copies
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Variant cover art by Clayton Crain
Limited to 1,000 copies
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Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
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Variant cover art by Alex Horley
'Hidden Gem' variant
Originally this artwork was used for a poster in 1995
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Variant cover art by Alex Horley
'Hidden Gem' variant
Originally this artwork was used for a poster in 1995
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Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
'Premiere Variant'
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Variant cover art by Natacha Bustos
Stormbreakers edition, one per store
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Variant cover art by Natacha Bustos
Stormbreakers edition, one per store
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Variant cover art by Clayton Crain
Store exclusive
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Variant cover art by Philip Tan
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Variant cover art by Kyle Hotz
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #345 (1988) by Todd McFarlane
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Variant cover art by Kyle Hotz
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #345 (1988) by Todd McFarlane
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