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
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

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

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VENOM FROM MARVEL COSMIC INVASION WITH BLURRED COMIC VERSION BEHIND
Venom's New Armored Redesign Officially Revealed by Marvel

Venom debuts a new armored form as Eddie Brock experiences a major symbiote upgrade. Where did this redesign come from, and is it here to stay?

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Venom Just Introduced The Coolest New Symbiote Since Carnage

Marvel's new symbiote is a powerful cosmic hero-turned-villain who receives a massive redesign and a key role in the latest Venom crossover event.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man looking around in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Star Teases Villain's MCU Future

Spider-Man: Brand New Day saw the return of Mac Gargan, and Michael Mando has teased what's next for the villain after finally becoming Scoprion.

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Venom's New Color of Symbiote Officially Revealed for First Time

Fans just got their first look at Venom's new green symbiotes, as Marvel debuts a range of new symbiote colors and unique powers.

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Superman's Official Venom Form Ranks Among DC's Strongest Kryptonians Ever

In a rare 2026 Marvel and DC crossover, Superman became the most powerful host in symbiote history when he bonded with Venom to fight Spider-Man.

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Iconic Spider-Man Villain Is Officially Marvel's New Venom

Venom chooses a different host from Spider-Man and Eddie Brock, bonding to a Marvel villain who had never had the chance to control the alien being.

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Marvel Is Rebooting Venom; Here’s What We Know

Marvel announces a fresh start for Venom and Eddie Brock, who return to their traditional dynamics as their universe's most famous symbiote-human duo.

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After 42 Years, Marvel Introduces Venom's Official Opposite Species

Marvel's Knull creates a new extraterrestrial species whose powers derive from a source entirely opposite to that of symbiotes like Venom.

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1 Word Just Changed Venom Lore Forever

Venom lore has become incredibly elaborate over the last decade, and a recent, pivotal era is about to change drastically yet again by fall 2026.

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After 38 Years, Spider-Man Lore Officially Replaces Venom

Venom may be one of Spider-Man's most personal foes in Marvel Comics history, but one new villain is competing for the same symbiotic attention.

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With 8 Words, Venom Drops The Most Brutal Spider-Man Insult In Decades

Venom just made a horrible joke at Spider-Man's expense, and it may have set their relationship back decades, to when they were enemies.

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Marvel Officially Reveals Venom's New Design. See It Here First

Venom’s latest redesign has finally arrived, and it is nothing short of epic, proving that Marvel isn't holding back in elevating the symbiote.

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Venom Lore Changes Forever, as the Symbiote Picks a Powerful New Host (Exclusive)

Marvel's celebration of the 50th anniversary of What If? continues, and now ScreenRant is proud to bring fans a first look at the latest entry.

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Venom Is Officially Getting His Biggest Release Since the Tom Hardy Movie Era

The symbiote is poised to make a major comeback with his biggest release since the Tom Hardy era, following the announcement of a new Venom special.

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Venom Lore's 6 New Colors of Symbiote Explained

The symbiote lore surrounding Marvel's Venom just underwent a major revamp, with new color-coded 'Symbiote Legions' who are about to be a big deal.

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DC Confirms Epic New Name And Weapon For Darkseid's New Appearance

Darkseid finally gets his hands on one of the most powerful and dangerous weapons in comic book history, which amplifies his control over Anti-Life.

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Superman Officially Merges With Venom for the First Time in History

In a historic first, Superman just became the latest host of Marvel's Venom symbiote. Marvel and DC's latest crossover is pulling out all the stops.

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Tom Holland's Peter Parker reacting in Spider-Man. Brand New Day trailer
Spider-Man Just Gave Its Biggest Hint Yet That a Major Character Is About To Be Killed Off

Odds are that not everyone will make it out of Spider-Man & Venom's next crossover alive; lets look at the chances of some major characters' survival.

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After 38 Years, Marvel Officially Unveils Venom's Ultimate Form As A Literal God

Marvel officially introduces the most advanced symbiote to date, bonded to the strongest possible version of Eddie Brock in the multiverse.

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Wolverine screams while bonded to Venom in Marvel Comics symbiote art
Venom's New Appearance Introduces Redesigned Claws You Won't Believe

The latest addition to Marvel's symbiote family features a unique twist on Wolverine's iconic claws, which hints at this new character's identity.

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