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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
First Appearance:
Venom #3
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:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
white
Hair Color:
black
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Venom #3
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venom #3
 
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Variant cover art by Jorge Molina

Venom #3
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Venom #3
 
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Variant virgin cover art by Skan

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Amazing Spider-Man #800
Shattered ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Amazing Spider-Man #800
 
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Variant cover art by Matthew DiMasi

Shattered edition

Amazing Spider-Man #800
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Amazing Spider-Man #800
 
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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew

Cover inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)

Amazing Spider-Man #800
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Amazing Spider-Man #800
 
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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew, limited to 800 copies

Cover are inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)

Venom #1
1:500 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venom #1
 
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Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane

Remastered edition from an interior page of The Amazing Spider-Man #317 (1989)

Amazing Spider-Man #2
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Amazing Spider-Man #2
 
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell, limited to 1,300 copies

Venom #2
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venom #2
 
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Second printing cover with final page art featuring Eddie Brock as Venom and Miles Morales

Copies ordered by retailers: 4,103

Venomized #5
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venomized #5
 
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Variant cover art by Gerardo Sandoval

Cover inspired by Spider-Man #1 (1990)

Venom #3
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venom #3
 
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Variant second printing cover art by Ryan Stegman

Edge of Venomverse #2
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Edge of Venomverse #2
 
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Variant cover art by Chris Stevens

Venom #5
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venom #5
 
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Second printing

Venom #7
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venom #7
 
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1st cameo appearance of Dylan Brock, Eddie's son

Venom #7
1:200 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venom #7
 
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Variant virgin cover art by Frank Cho

Venom Annual #1
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venom Annual #1
 
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First solo Venom annual

Venom #7
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Variant second printing cover art by Iban Coello

Venom #7
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Variant virgin cover art by Clayton Crain

Venom #7
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Variant cover art by Clayton Crain

Venom #9
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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1st full appearance of Dylan Brock, son of Eddie Brock

Venom #9
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Variant cover art by Philip Tan

Marvel Tales: Venom #1
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Marvel Tales: Venom #1
 
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Virgin variant cover art by Jen Bartel

Venom #11
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Venom #11
 
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Origin of Dylan Brock, revealed to be Eddie's son

Venom #11
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Variant cover art by Dave Gibbons

Cover art inspired by Watchmen #1 (1986), also by Dave Gibbons

Venom #9
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Venom #9
 
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Second printing, cover art from an interior page

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Amazing Spider-Man #252
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Amazing Spider-Man #252
 
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Facsimile edition, identical remake of the original aside from the cover price

Symbiote Spider-Man #1
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Symbiote Spider-Man #1
 
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Variant cover art by David Nakayama

Web of Venom: Cult of Carnage #1
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Web of Venom: Cult of Carnage #1
 
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Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto

Marvel Comics Presents #5
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Marvel Comics Presents #5
 
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Variant cover art by Rob Liefeld

Savage Avengers #3
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Savage Avengers #3
 
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Variant cover art by Simone Bianchi

Absolute Carnage #1
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Variant cover art by Donny Cates

Absolute Carnage #1
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Variant black and white sketch cover art by Mike Deodato

'Party Sketch' variant limited to one per store

Symbiote Spider-Man #4
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Symbiote Spider-Man #4
 
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Second printing, interior art of Mysterio bonding with the Venom symbiote

Absolute Carnage #3
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Absolute Carnage #3
 
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The Venom symbiote merges with the Hulk

Absolute Carnage #3
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Absolute Carnage #3
 
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Variant cover art by Pepe Larraz

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Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales #2
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1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales #2
 
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Variant cover art by Leinil Francis Yu

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Marvel Action: Spider-Man #10
IDW ⋅ 2019
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Marvel Action: Spider-Man #10
 
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Debut of Venom in the Marvel Action title published by IDW

Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales #2
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Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales #2
 
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Variant cover art by Guiseppe Camuncoli

Given away at New York Comic Con 2019

Marvel Action: Spider-Man #10
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Variant cover art by Jonboy Meyers

Absolute Carnage #4
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Part four of a five-issue series

Venom #18
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Variant second printing, black and white, wraparound cover art by Will Sliney

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Absolute Carnage: Immortal Hulk #1
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Absolute Carnage: Immortal Hulk #1
 
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Variant cover art by Dale Keown

Codex variant

Marvel Action: Spider-Man #11
1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2019
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Variant cover art by Jonboy Meyers

Absolute Carnage #5
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Variant cover art by InHyuk Lee

Marvel Action: Spider-Man #12
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Variant cover art by Jonboy Meyers

Scream: Curse of Carnage #3
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Scream: Curse of Carnage #3
 
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Variant cover art by Dan Panosian

Venom #25
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Variant cover art Gerardo Zaffino

Venom #25
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Venom #25
 
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Variant cover art by Clayton Crain

Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk Annual #1 (1968)

Venom #26
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Variant cover art by Mark Bagley

Venom #26
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Variant cover art by Tyler Kirkham

Venom #27
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Venom #27
 
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Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman

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