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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Variant virgin cover art by Skan
Store exclusive
Variant cover art by Matthew DiMasi
Shattered edition
Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)
Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)
Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover are inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)
Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover are inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)
Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Remastered edition from an interior page of The Amazing Spider-Man #317 (1989)
Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Remastered edition from an interior page of The Amazing Spider-Man #317 (1989)
Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Second printing cover with final page art featuring Eddie Brock as Venom and Miles Morales
Copies ordered by retailers: 4,103
Second printing cover with final page art featuring Eddie Brock as Venom and Miles Morales
Copies ordered by retailers: 4,103
Variant cover art by Gerardo Sandoval
Cover inspired by Spider-Man #1 (1990)
Variant cover art by Gerardo Sandoval
Cover inspired by Spider-Man #1 (1990)
Variant second printing cover art by Ryan Stegman
Variant cover art by Chris Stevens
Second printing
Venom #7
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 4
1st cameo appearance of Dylan Brock, Eddie's son
Variant virgin cover art by Frank Cho
Venom Annual #1
Marvel
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2018
•
Vol. 4
First solo Venom annual
Variant second printing cover art by Iban Coello
Venom #9
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 4
1st full appearance of Dylan Brock, son of Eddie Brock - cameo in Venom #7
1st full appearance of Dylan Brock, son of Eddie Brock - cameo in Venom #7
Virgin variant cover art by Jen Bartel
Venom #11
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 4
Origin of Dylan Brock, revealed to be Eddie's son
Variant cover art by Dave Gibbons
Cover art inspired by Watchmen #1 (1986), also by Dave Gibbons
Variant cover art by Dave Gibbons
Cover art inspired by Watchmen #1 (1986), also by Dave Gibbons
Second printing, cover art from an interior page
Copies ordered by retailers: 1,749
Second printing, cover art from an interior page
Copies ordered by retailers: 1,749
Facsimile edition, identical remake of the original aside from the cover price
Facsimile edition, identical remake of the original aside from the cover price
Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
Variant cover art by Rob Liefeld
Variant cover art by Simone Bianchi
Variant black and white sketch cover art by Mike Deodato
'Party Sketch' variant limited to one per store
Variant black and white sketch cover art by Mike Deodato
'Party Sketch' variant limited to one per store
Second printing, interior art of Mysterio bonding with the Venom symbiote
Second printing, interior art of Mysterio bonding with the Venom symbiote
Absolute Carnage #3
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 1
The Venom symbiote merges with the Hulk
Variant cover art by Pepe Larraz
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Variant cover art by Pepe Larraz
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Variant cover art by Leinil Francis Yu
'Codex Variant'
Variant cover art by Jonboy Meyers
Absolute Carnage #4
Marvel
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2019
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Part four of a five-issue series
Variant second printing, black and white, wraparound cover art by Will Sliney
'Immortal' variant
Variant second printing, black and white, wraparound cover art by Will Sliney
'Immortal' variant
Variant cover art by Dale Keown
Codex variant
Variant cover art by InHyuk Lee
Variant cover art by Dan Panosian
Variant cover art Gerardo Zaffino
Variant cover art by Mark Bagley
Variant cover art by Tyler Kirkham
Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
Variant cover art by Clayton Crain
Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
Variant cover art by Alex Horley
'Hidden Gem' variant
Originally this artwork was used for a poster in 1995
Variant cover art by Alex Horley
'Hidden Gem' variant
Originally this artwork was used for a poster in 1995
Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
'Premiere Variant'
Variant cover art by Natacha Bustos
Stormbreakers edition, one per store
Variant cover art by Natacha Bustos
Stormbreakers edition, one per store
Variant cover art by Clayton Crain
Store exclusive
Variant cover art by Philip Tan
Variant cover art by Kyle Hotz
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #345 (1988) by Todd McFarlane
Variant cover art by Kyle Hotz
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #345 (1988) by Todd McFarlane
Variant cover art by Michael Turner
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