Venom
Creation & Design
Venom was created by writer David Michelinie and artist Todd McFarlane, first appearing in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' as a dark reflection of Spider-Man, showcasing the consequences of power and obsession.Early Years
Initially introduced as a villain to Spider-Man, Venom quickly gained popularity, leading to his own series and evolving into an anti-hero with a complex moral code.Character Development
Over the years, Venom has evolved from a villain into a complex anti-hero, grappling with his darker impulses while striving to protect the innocent, making him one of Marvel's most beloved characters.Cultural Reception
Venom has received a mixed but generally positive reception, with fans praising his anti-hero status and complex character arc.Character Details
Real Name:
Eddie Brock
Aliases:
Venom, Anti-Venom, Toxin
Species:
Human/Alien Symbiote
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Spider-Man, The Sinister Six, The Thunderbolts
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Shape-shifting, Web-slinging
Equipment:
Symbiote suit, Web-shooters
Weight:
225lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
white
Hair Color:
black
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Venom vs Carnage #1
Marvel
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2004
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Pat Mulligan, later becomes Toxin
Spider-Man and Power Pack #3
Marvel
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2007
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Mary Jane as Venom
Spider-Man Family #1
Marvel
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2007
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Vol. 2
Brief appearance of the yet-to-be named symbiote planet of Klyntar
Venom: Dark Origin #1
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 1
Origin of Eddie Brock, as an adolescent
Amazing Spider-Man #569
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Anti-Venom, final page
Variant second printing cover art by John Romita Jr
Wraparound cover taken from an interior splash page
Variant second printing cover art by John Romita Jr
Wraparound cover taken from an interior splash page
Variant second printing cover appearance of Mac Gargan as a Scorpion/Venom hybrid
Variant second printing cover appearance of Mac Gargan as a Scorpion/Venom hybrid
Venom: Dark Origin #3
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 1
Origin of Venom, the symbiote suit bonds with Eddie
Story expands on a back-up story that began in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #26 ( 1992)
Origin of Venom, the symbiote suit bonds with Eddie
Story expands on a back-up story that began in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #26 ( 1992)
Venom: Dark Origin #4
Marvel
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2009
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Vol. 1
Origin of Venom and Eddie Brock
Retelling of the incident that occurred in Web of Spider-Man #18 where Peter was pushed in front of a train by who was originally intended to be a woman seeking revenge for her family who were accidentally killed during a fight between Spider-Man and an enemy. The sequence in this issue shows Eddie Brock pushing Peter in front of the train. This moment was also told in The Amazing Spider-Man #388 as was the other pre-appearance attack that occurred in Web of Spider-Man #24
Origin of Venom and Eddie Brock
Retelling of the incident that occurred in Web of Spider-Man #18 where Peter was pushed in front of a train by who was originally intended to be a woman seeking revenge for her family who were accidentally killed during a fight between Spider-Man and an enemy. The sequence in this issue shows Eddie Brock pushing Peter in front of the train. This moment was also told in The Amazing Spider-Man #388 as was the other pre-appearance attack that occurred in Web of Spider-Man #24
Amazing Spider-Man #648
Marvel
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2011
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Vol. 1
Mac Gargan and the Venom symbiote are separated
Introduction of Reverbium, a metal that amplifies sound, opposite of Vibranium
Mac Gargan and the Venom symbiote are separated
Introduction of Reverbium, a metal that amplifies sound, opposite of Vibranium
Venom / Deadpool: What If? #1
Marvel
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2011
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Vol. 1
Four back-up stories collected in one issue titled "What if...Venom Possessed Deadpool"
Four back-up stories collected in one issue titled "What if...Venom Possessed Deadpool"
Variant second printing cover art by Paulo Siqueira
Variant Venomized cover art by Michael Ryan
Variant Venomized cover art by Stephanie Hans
Variant Venomized cover art by Chris Stevens
Variant Venomized cover art by Kalman Andrasofszky
Variant Venomized cover art by Gerald Parel
Variant Venomized cover art by Guiseppe Camuncoli
Variant Venomized cover art by Khoi Pham
Variant cover art by Mirco Pierfederici featuring Venom-ized version of Gambit, Rogue, Frenzy and Rachel Summers
Variant cover art by Mirco Pierfederici featuring Venom-ized version of Gambit, Rogue, Frenzy and Rachel Summers
Variant cover art by Paul Renaud featuring Psylocke
Variant Venomized cover art by Mike Del Mundo
Variant cover art by Larry Stroman
Venom #17
Marvel
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2012
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Vol. 2
Eddie Brock becomes Toxin
1st team appearance of the Savage Six: Toxin, Megatak, Human Fly, Death Adder, Jack O'Lantern, Crime-Master
Eddie Brock becomes Toxin
1st team appearance of the Savage Six: Toxin, Megatak, Human Fly, Death Adder, Jack O'Lantern, Crime-Master
Variant cover art by Skottie Young
Spider-Man 50th anniversary celebration cover
Variant cover art by Skottie Young
Spider-Man 50th anniversary celebration cover
Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1
Marvel
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2015
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Store Exclusive
Variant cover art by Humberto Ramos featuring Spider-Man's rogues
Store exclusive
Variant cover art by Humberto Ramos featuring Spider-Man's rogues
Store exclusive
Variant cover art by Gerardo Sandoval
Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Variant cover art by Clayton Crain
Venom #6
Marvel
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2017
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Vol. 3
Return of Eddie Brock as Venom
Remastered variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Variant black and white cover art by Francesco Mattina
Variant cover art by Mike Del Mundo
Alamo City Comic Con exclusive
Variant cover art by Skottie Young
Variant cover art by Clayton Crain
Variant cover art by Mark Bagley
Remastered edition
Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Remastered edition
Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Remastered edition
Cover art by Francesco Francavilla
Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
Amazing Spider-Man: Venom Inc. Omega #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
ECCC
Limited: 800
Variant cover art by Tyler Kirkham
Emerald City Comic Con 2018
Venom #165
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Sleeper, the infant symbiote spawn of Venom
Venom #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 4
1st appearance of Tyrannosaurus, a symbiote impersonating Rex Strickland - Strickland appears in Venom #2 (2018)
1st appearance of the Grendel Symbiote
Origin of the Sym-Soldier Program aka Weapon V, a Vietnam-era initiative to bond symbiote biomass, extracted from the Grendel dragon to heal wounded soldiers
[October 2024 - it is rumored Chiwetel Ejiofor’s character in Venom: The Last Dance is Rex Strickland / October 2024 - Ejiofor as Strickland confirmed]
1st appearance of Tyrannosaurus, a symbiote impersonating Rex Strickland - Strickland appears in Venom #2 (2018)
1st appearance of the Grendel Symbiote
Origin of the Sym-Soldier Program aka Weapon V, a Vietnam-era initiative to bond symbiote biomass, extracted from the Grendel dragon to heal wounded soldiers
[October 2024 - it is rumored Chiwetel Ejiofor’s character in Venom: The Last Dance is Rex Strickland / October 2024 - Ejiofor as Strickland confirmed]
Venom #3
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 4
1st full appearance of Knull,the creator of the Symbiote alien race
Knull's first cameo appearance is in Thor: God of Thunder #6
The spiral emblem associated with Knull is a reference to Chthulhu mythology
Knull was the first being that existed in nothingness that preceded the creation of the current Marvel Universe
[September 2024 - the latest Venom trailer revealed Knull to be a villain in the film]
1st full appearance of Knull,the creator of the Symbiote alien race
Knull's first cameo appearance is in Thor: God of Thunder #6
The spiral emblem associated with Knull is a reference to Chthulhu mythology
Knull was the first being that existed in nothingness that preceded the creation of the current Marvel Universe
[September 2024 - the latest Venom trailer revealed Knull to be a villain in the film]
Variant cover art by Skottie Young
Variant cover art by Mark Bagley
Second printing
Variant cover art by Jorge Molina
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