Anti-Venom

Creation & Design

Anti-Venom was created by writer Dan Slott and artist John Romita Jr. as a new incarnation of the Venom character, representing a more heroic version.

Early Years

Eddie Brock, originally known as Venom, underwent a transformation into Anti-Venom after being exposed to a special serum that removed the Venom symbiote from his body, leaving him with unique powers.

Character Development

Eddie Brock's journey from a villainous character to Anti-Venom represents a significant evolution, as he seeks redemption and a new purpose in life, often grappling with his past as Venom.

Cultural Reception

Anti-Venom has been well-received by fans for his complex character arc and the themes of redemption and morality that he embodies.

Character Details

Real Name:
Eddie Brock
Aliases:
Anti-Venom, Venom
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Spider-Man, The Avengers, The Sinister Six
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Symbiote manipulation
Weight:
220lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Mr. Negative activates the process that turns Eddie Brock into Anti-Venom in Amazing Spider-Man #569

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Variant second printing cover art by John Romita Jr.

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1st cameo appearance of Anti-Venom, final page

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1st full appearance of Anti-Venom, remnants of the Venom symbiote bonded to Eddie Brock's white blood cells

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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 cover art by John Romita Jr. featuring Anti-Venom

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2nd appearance of Anti-Venom

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Three-issue limited series featuring Anti-Venom, Eddie Brock versus The Punisher

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Anti-Venom versus The Punisher

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Team-up of Anti-Venom and The Punisher

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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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Variant cover art by Gerard Zaffino

'Codex' variant featuring Anti-Venom

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