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Creation & Design

Agent Venom was created by Rick Remender and Tony Moore, first appearing in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' series as a new incarnation of the Venom character.

Early Years

Flash Thompson, a former high school bully of Peter Parker, becomes a war hero and later bonds with the Venom symbiote, transforming into Agent Venom.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Flash Thompson evolves from a bully to a hero, grappling with the responsibilities that come with the Venom symbiote and seeking redemption for his past mistakes.

Cultural Reception

Agent Venom has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for his complex character development and moral struggles.

Character Details

Real Name:
Flash Thompson
Aliases:
Venom, Agent Venom
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
S.H.I.E.L.D., Thunderbolts, Guardians of the Galaxy
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Agility, Regeneration, Web-slinging
Equipment:
Venom symbiote, Weapons
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Amazing Spider-Man #574

Marvel ⋅ 2008

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Amazing Spider-Man #574
 
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Origin of Flash Thompson, how he lost his legs

Amazing Spider-Man #654

Marvel ⋅ 2011

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Amazing Spider-Man #654
 
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Flash Thompson bonds with the Venom symbiote after being recruited as part of Project Rebirth 2.0 aka the Sym-Soldier Program that is later revealed to be the Super Soldier Program's Weapon V

[November 2024 - an Agent Venom movie is rumored to be in development]

Amazing Spider-Man #654.1

Marvel ⋅ 2011

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Amazing Spider-Man #654.1
 
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First solo story featuring Flash Thompson as Venom

Venom #1

Marvel ⋅ 2011

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Venom #1
 
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1st appearance of Jack O' Lantern, an unknown serial killer

Premiere issue with Flash Thompson as Agent Venom working for the government

Venom: Flashpoint #1

Marvel ⋅ 2011

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Venom: Flashpoint #1
 
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56-page edition one-shot collecting the beginning of Flash Thompson's stint as Venom

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #654-654.1 and Venom #1

Secret Avengers #23

Marvel ⋅ 2012

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Secret Avengers #23
 
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Agent Venom, Flash Thompson joins the Secret Avengers

Death of the fourth Ant-Man, Eric O'Grady

Venom #14
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Marvel ⋅ 2012

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Venom #14
 
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Resurrection of Agent Venom, Red Hulk and X-23 by Mephisto using the Hell-Mark which deems each worthy of becoming a Hell Lord

Scarlet Spider #10

Marvel ⋅ 2012

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Scarlet Spider #10
 
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Battle of Scarlet Spider versus Venom, Flash Thompson

Free Comic Book Day 2014: Guardians of the Galaxy #1

Marvel ⋅ 2014

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Free Comic Book Day 2014: Guardians of the Galaxy #1
 
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Agent Venom, Flash Thompson joins the Guardians of the Galaxy

Death of Peter Parquagh, Spider-Man of the 1602 reality

📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read the Spider-Man backup story in this issue, then The Amazing Spider-Man #6 (2014 series)

Venom: Space Knight #1

Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Venom: Space Knight #1
 
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Flash Thompson as Venom Space Knight

1st appearance of 803, Venom's robot sidekick

Civil War II #5

Marvel ⋅ 2016

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Civil War II #5
 
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First meeting and battle of Miles Morales and Venom merged with Flash Thompson

Amazing Spider-Man: Venom Inc. Alpha #1

Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Amazing Spider-Man: Venom Inc. Alpha #1
 
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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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