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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
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 #28

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Variant virgin cover art by Kael Ngu

Venom #28

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Venom #28

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Variant cover art by Peach Momoko

Venom #27

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Variant cover art by Clayton Crain, limited to 1,000 copies

Venom #30

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Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman

Venom #30

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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew

Cover art inspired by the painting Saturn Devouring His Son by Francisco Goya

Venom #30

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Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto

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King In Black #1
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Variant cover art by Alex Horley

'Hidden Gem' variant

Originally this artwork was used for a poster in 1995

King In Black #1

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King In Black #1

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King In Black #1

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Stormbreakers edition, one per store

King In Black #1

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King In Black #1

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Venom #31
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Variant cover art by Kyle Hotz

Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #345 (1988) by Todd McFarlane

Wolverine #8

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Variant Black Light cover art by Clayton Crain

Cover art inspired by Incredible Hulk #340 (1988)

King In Black #2

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Variant cover art by Michael Turner, limited to 1,000 copies

King In Black #3

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King In Black #3

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Venom #33
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Venom #33

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Variant virgin cover art by Patrick Gleason, limited to 1,500 copies

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Venom #34
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Venom #35

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Debut of Eddie Brock new powers: omnipresence and symbiote hive control

Dylan Brock becomes Venom

End of Cates/Stegman run that began in May 2018

Venom #35
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Venom #35
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Venom: Lethal Protector #1
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Free Comic Book Day 2022: Spider-Man / Venom #1

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Free Comic Book Day 2022: Spider-Man / Venom #1
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Venom #9

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Identity of Bedlam revealed

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