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Creation & Design

Riot was created as part of the expanding Venom mythos, introduced during the 1990s when symbiote characters became popular.

Early Years

Riot first appeared as a member of the symbiote family, showcasing the darker side of the Spider-Man universe.

Character Development

Over the years, Riot has evolved from a mere antagonist to a more complex character, often exploring themes of identity and morality within the symbiote lore.

Cultural Reception

Riot has received mixed reviews, often seen as a lesser-known character compared to Venom and Carnage, but has gained a cult following.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
Aliases:
Riot
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Venom, Carnage
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Agility, Regeneration
Equipment:
Symbiote suit
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Venom: Lethal Protector #4

Marvel ⋅ 1993

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Venom: Lethal Protector #4
 
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1st appearance of Scream

1st cameo appearance of Agony

1st cameo appearance of Lasher

1st cameo appearance of Phage

1st cameo appearance Riot

[April 2023 - Juno Temple’s casting in Venom 3 will likely cause speculation that she will portray Scream]

Venom: Lethal Protector #5

Marvel ⋅ 1993

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Venom: Lethal Protector #5
 
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1st full appearance of Phage

1st full appearance of Agony

1st full appearance of Riot

1st full appearance of Lasher

Carnage USA #2

Marvel ⋅ 2012

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Carnage USA #2
 
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1st appearance of The Mercury Team, a US task force deployed to hunt down symbiotes equipped with the Life Foundation symbiotes: Phage, Lasher, Agony, Riot

Mercury Team was a Sym-Soldier program that became known as Project Venom

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Absolute Carnage: Separation Anxiety #1
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1:10 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Absolute Carnage: Separation Anxiety #1
 
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Variant design cover art by Brian Level featuring Phage, Lasher, Riot, Agony

Extreme Carnage: Riot #1

Marvel ⋅ 2021

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Extreme Carnage: Riot #1
 
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One-shot featuring the Life Foundation Symbiote, Riot

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