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Creation & Design

Virus was created as a part of the Venom legacy, stemming from the original Venom character, Eddie Brock, who was introduced in the late 1980s. The character was designed to explore themes of duality and the struggle between good and evil.

Early Years

Initially, Eddie Brock was a journalist who held a grudge against Spider-Man. After bonding with the alien symbiote, he became Venom, a character known for his anti-heroic tendencies and complex relationship with Spider-Man.

Character Development

Over the years, Eddie Brock has evolved from a villainous character into a more complex anti-hero, grappling with his identity and the moral implications of his actions. His relationship with the symbiote has also shifted, showcasing themes of redemption and sacrifice.

Cultural Reception

Virus, as part of the Venom legacy, has received a mixed but generally positive reception, with fans appreciating the character's depth and complexity.

Character Details

Real Name:
Eddie Brock
First Appearance:
Venom #25
Aliases:
Venom, Anti-Venom
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Sinister Six, The Lethal Legion
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Shape-shifting, Web-slinging
Equipment:
Symbiote suit, Web-shooters
Weight:
220lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Venom #25
Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Venom #25
 
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1st cameo appearance of Codex

1st cameo appearance of Virus

The first cameo of Virus was intended to be Free Comic Book Day 2020: The Amazing Spider-Man/Venom issue but due to the 2020 Coronavirus temporary shutdown of comic book distribution, the FCBD 2020 issue went on-sale between the release of Venom #26 and Venom #27

Venom #25
Store Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Venom #25
 
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Variant virgin cover art by Greg Horn, limited to 1,000 copies

1st cover appearance of Virus

Venom #25
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Venom #25
 
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Variant cover art by Greg Horn

'Surprise' variant featuring Virus, gold background

Cover art inspired by Iron Man #282

Intended to be a convention exclusive but due to widespread cancellations of conventions, copies were sold at greghornart.com

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Limited to 1,000 copies

Venom #25
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Venom #25
 
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Variant cover art by Greg Horn, limited to 3,000 copies

1st cover appearance of Virus

Venom #26
Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Venom #26
 
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1st full appearance of Virus

Venom #26
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Venom #26
 
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Variant cover art by Skan

Cover art inspired by Tales of Suspense #39 (1963)

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Venom #26
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Street Level Hero Comics Exclusive B&W sketch cover art by Tyler Kirkham

Venom #26
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Venom #26
 
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Variant cover art by Tyler Kirkham

Free Comic Book Day 2020: The Amazing Spider-Man / Venom #1
Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Free Comic Book Day 2020: The Amazing Spider-Man / Venom #1
 
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2nd appearance of Virus

This issue was intended to be the first cameo appearance of Virus but due to the 2020 Coronavirus shutdown of comic book distribution, it did not become available until after Virus's first cameo appearance in Venom #25 and full appearance in Venom #26

Venom #27
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Venom #27
 
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Variant cover art by Tyler Kirkham

Secret variant

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