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Creation & Design

Toxin was created by writer Peter Milligan and artist Clayton Crain, first appearing in 2004 as a new symbiote character in the Spider-Man universe.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a new host for the Venom symbiote, Patrick Mulligan struggles with the duality of his nature and the legacy of the symbiote.

Character Development

Over the years, Toxin has evolved from a mere extension of the Venom legacy to a character with his own identity, grappling with the moral implications of his powers and the legacy of the symbiotes.

Cultural Reception

Toxin has received a mixed reception, with fans appreciating the complexity of his character but noting the challenges of integrating him into the larger Spider-Man universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Patrick Mulligan
First Appearance:
Venom vs Carnage #1
Aliases:
Toxin, Venom
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Spider-Man, Venom, Carnage
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Agility, Regeneration, Web-slinging
Equipment:
Symbiote suit
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Venom vs Carnage #1
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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Venom vs Carnage #1
 
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1st appearance of Pat Mulligan, later becomes Toxin

Venom vs Carnage #2
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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Venom vs Carnage #2
 
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Patrick Mulligan becomes Toxin, the spawn of Carnage

Venom vs Carnage #3
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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Venom vs Carnage #3
 
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2nd appearance of Toxin

Venom vs Carnage #4
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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Venom vs Carnage #4
 
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3rd appearance of Toxin

Venom #17
Marvel ⋅ 2012
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Venom #17
 
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Eddie Brock becomes Toxin

1st team appearance of the Savage Six: Toxin, Megatak, Human Fly, Death Adder, Jack O'Lantern, Crime-Master

King In Black: Planet of the Symbiotes #3
Marvel ⋅ 2021
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King In Black: Planet of the Symbiotes #3
 
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1st appearance of Bren Waters, the teenage host of Toxin

Extreme Carnage: Toxin #1
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Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Extreme Carnage: Toxin #1
 
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