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Venom

When a sentient alien symbiote merges with Eddie Brock, the result is the supervillain Venom, a classic and fan-favorite addition to Spider-Man's rogues gallery. Though Brock is not the only human that the Venom symbiote has bonded with, he is the most well-known and popular, in part due to his appearances in the Spider-Man as well as standalone films. Since his introduction, Venom has gone from villain to antihero, facing down the serial killer Cletus Kasady and his symbiote, Carnage.

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Venom in David Baldeon Comic Cover Art
Venom
Alias
Eddie Brock
Created By
David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane
Franchise
Marvel, Spider-Man, Venom
Video Games
The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man: The Video Game, Ultimate Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Movies
Spider-Man 3, Venom, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Venom: The Last Dance
TV Shows
Spider-Man, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Ultimate Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy

Comic Books
Venom #1, Marvel's Venom: Lethal Protector #1, Venom: Lethal Protector II #1, Venom: Space Knight #13, Venomized #1, King in Black #1
Cast
Tom Hardy, Topher Grace
Custom image of Mary Jane as the host of Venom next to Spider-Man and MJ breaking up
Let's Be Honest, Mary Jane as Venom Would Be Genius If It Weren't For a Big Problem

Marvel Comics's reveal of Mary Jane Watson as the new Venom would have been a gamechanging move if not for Spider-Man’s most controversial storyline.

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Venom from the Venom movies in front of a red background
Without a Certain Spider-Man Suit, Venom Would Have Never Come to Be
Comics

In his appearance at WonderCon 2025, Todd McFarlane revealed the simple reason behind the creation of fan-favorite character Venom's iconic design.

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all new venom splat
Am I the Only One Who Realizes Marvel's New Venom Is a Terrible Idea?
Venom - Franchise

Mary Jane has always been an essential character in the Marvel universe, more than just Spider-Man's girlfriend. But making her Venom is a mistake.

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All-New Venom #5 art by Adam Kubert and Laura Martin - Venom rips off symbiote
After Revealing Venom's Shocking New Host, Marvel Calls Out "Cynical" Critics

Marvel revealed Mary Jane Watson to be the new host of Venom, and the series' writer wants fans to be less "cynical" in response to the major change.

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Kirsten Dunst in Spider-Man overlayed on MJ/Venom art by Carlos Gómez from All-New Venom #5
Thanks to Venom, Kirsten Dunst Finally Has a Good Reason to Make a MCU Comeback

The MCU missed a Kirsten Dunst cameo opportunity in Spider-Man: No Way Home, but now there’s a chance for her to come back as the all-new Venom.

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HULK AND VENOM HULK
Marvel's Venom Hulk Unlocked the Ultimate Form of Hulk's Strength
Hulk

Venom's symbiote powers pushed the Hulk's strength to a level we never knew was possible - but even that was only the beginning.

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Venom's Child Symbiote Sleeper
Venom's Son Is Marvel's Best Symbiote - Yes, Better Than Venom Himself
Venom - Franchise

There are so many awesome symbiotes in the Marvel Universe, but there isn't nearly enough attention on the one that's honestly the coolest.

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All-New Venom #5 art by Adam Kubert and Laura Martin - Venom rips off symbiote
Marvel's New Venom Marks the Ultimate Odd Couple, And That's Why It's Genius

The mysterious new Venom host has been revealed at last, and the tentative alliance between these two characters forms a truly unexpected team-up.

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Split inage: Mary Jane (left) and Venom (right) with its tongue swinging wildly.
Marvel Finally Reveals Its New Venom, Confirming the Symbiote's Ties to Mary Jane In a Shocking Twist
Comics

Marvel has officially confirmed that Mary Jane Watson is the new host of Venom, setting up a major new era in her burgeoning career as a superhero.

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venom identity revealed
New Venom's Identity Revealed... So Why Are Fans Insisting that Marvel Is Lying? The Controversy Explained

The new Venom's identity was just revealed by Marvel, but leaked art seems to suggest the publisher has one more twist in its back pocket...

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The All-New Venom poses in a golden aura.
Don't Be Fooled, Venom Is One of Marvel's Best Characters, And I Can Prove It

Venom has had the best character growth Marvel Comics has ever seen. He's strong, it's terrifying, he's wholesome, and he's Marvel's best character.

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Doctor Doom in Venom symbiote form
When Venom Breaks Bad: 10 Times Marvel Villains Got Their Own Symbiotes

Venom has merged with many villains throughout the Marvel Universe, giving them shocking redesigns that made them more terrifying than ever before.

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Comic book art: spider-man and venom in half-and-half style
Spider-Man Knows Venom Is a Villain, But He's Anything But a Monster

Venom was one of Spider-Man's most dangerous Marvel Comics villains for decades, but things have changed, and Venom has proven he's not a monster.

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Carnage shrieks on Eddie Brock: Carnage #4 cover art by Iban Coello
Carnage Just Found Himself a New Rival That Makes Venom Look Tame
Carnage

An iconic Marvel hero has just made their debut in Eddie Brock: Carnage, giving Earth-616’s most sinister symbiote an all-new nemesis

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A classic comic book illustration of Venom with a cheesy smile, against an orange backdrop.
Venom is Terrifying, But One of His Looks From the 90’s is Nightmare Fuel

Venom is one of Marvel's most terrifying creations, yet the symbiote's attempt to dull his scary appearance turns him into an actual nightmare.

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Venom and Venomouse
It's Official: Venom Is About to Introduce Its Strangest (and Cutest) Symbiote Yet

The Venomverse is ready to expand with the introduction of surprising new symbiotes, including Venom's most adorable variant in Marvel history.

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Spider-Man and Venom Face to Face in Spider-Verse vs Venom-Verse Comic Art
Spider-Man's Bromance With Venom Is One of the Best Things Marvel Has Done
SpiderMan

Despite their tumultuous beginning, Spider-Man and the Venom symbiote have truly come to love each other as brothers, partners, and friends.

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new venom and potential hosts
They Got Us: Marvel's New Venom Is Not the Hero Everybody Bet On

The mystery surrounding the All-New Venom host just got even juicier, as a leading fan theory just got debunked in the final pages of its new issue.

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x-men's rogue with one fist extended
Is a Venom x Rogue Symbiote On the Way? It Isn't Impossible, One Creator Says

While Rogue and Venom have yet to collide, one Marvel editor says a meeting between the two former villains is totally possible, and for good reason.

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All-New Venom #3, Venom close-up with grin and Dylan Brock reflected in gold eyes
Marvel's New Venom Just Exposed the Most Tragic Symbiote Power on Record

Most symbiote powers are enviable, but a new downside has been revealed that paints Venom and his fellow symbiotes in a much more heartbreaking light.

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