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 Michael Turner
Limited to 1,000 copies
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Variant cover art by Michael Turner
Limited to 1,000 copies
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Variant virgin cover art by Peach Momoko
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Variant cover art by Peach Momoko
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Variant cover art by David Finch
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Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
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Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
Venom #35
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 4
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Debut of Eddie Brock new powers: omnipresence and symbiote hive control
Dylan Brock becomes Venom
End of Cates/Stegman run that began in May 2018
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Debut of Eddie Brock new powers: omnipresence and symbiote hive control
Dylan Brock becomes Venom
End of Cates/Stegman run that began in May 2018
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Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
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Variant cover art by Kael Ngu
Store exclusive
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Variant virgin cover art by Clayton Crain
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Variant cover art by Agnes Garbowska
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Variant cover art by David Nakayama
Free Comic Book Day 2022: Spider-Man / Venom #1
Marvel
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2022
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
1:1000
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Variant virgin cover art by Jonboy Meyers
Free Comic Book Day 2022: Spider-Man / Venom #1
Marvel
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2022
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Variant
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Variant cover art by Jonboy Meyers
Venom #9
Marvel
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2022
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Vol. 5
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Identity of Bedlam revealed
Venom: Original Sin #1
Marvel
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2025
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
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Origin of Eddie Brock as the Illuminated
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