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Creation & Design

Codex was created as part of the expanding Venom mythos, introduced during the 'Venom' series to explore the darker aspects of symbiote powers.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a character connected to the Life Foundation, Codex's early years were marked by his struggle with the symbiote and its influence on his personality.

Character Development

Over time, Codex has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character grappling with the consequences of his powers and the legacy of the symbiote he wields.

Cultural Reception

Codex has received a mixed reception, with some fans appreciating the depth added to the symbiote lore, while others feel he lacks the charisma of other symbiote characters.

Character Details

Real Name:
Brock Rumlow
First Appearance:
Venom #25
Aliases:
Codex
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Life Foundation, Symbiote Army
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Agility, Symbiote bonding
Equipment:
Symbiote suit
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Venom #25
Marvel ⋅ 2020
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1st cameo appearance of Codex

1st cameo appearance of Virus

The first cameo of Virus was intended to be Free Comic Book Day 2020: The Amazing Spider-Man/Venom issue but due to the 2020 Coronavirus temporary shutdown of comic book distribution, the FCBD 2020 issue went on-sale between the release of Venom #26 and Venom #27

Venom #25
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Variant second printing cover art by Ryan Stegman, interior art

1st cover appearance of Codex on a cover distributed by Marvel

Venom #26
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Venom #26
 
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Variant cover art by Tyler Kirkham

Venom #26
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Variant cover art by Kael Ngu

Cover art inspired by the Amazing Spider-Man #300

Venom #26
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Variant cover art by InHyuk Lee, limited to 3,000 copies

Venom #27
Marvel ⋅ 2020
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1st full appearance of Codex, Dylan Brock in an alternate reality

1st appearance of an alternate reality Agent Venom

Venom #29
Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Origin of Codex

Venom #12
Marvel ⋅ 2022
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1st appearance of Dylan Brock of the mainstream Marvel Universe as Codex, previously Codex appeared as an alternate reality version of Dylan

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