Venom
Venom is a Marvel Comics character and anti-hero, an alien symbiote that bonds with hosts to create a powerful being. Originally a Spider-Man villain, Venom has evolved into a complex character with his own moral code.
Category
Comic
Release Year
1984
Origin
USA
Tags
Marvelanti-herosymbiotealienSpider-Mandarkactionsupernatural
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Venom
Aliases
Not specified
Type
comic
Release Year
1984
Status
Ongoing in various Marvel Comics series
Origin
United States
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Not specified
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
comic
Genre
Marvel, anti-hero, symbiote, alien, Spider-Man, dark, action, supernatural
Content Information
Synopsis
Venom is a Marvel Comics character and anti-hero, an alien symbiote that bonds with hosts to create a powerful being. Originally a Spider-Man villain, Venom has evolved into a complex character with his own moral code.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
Marvel, anti-hero, symbiote, alien, Spider-Man, dark, action, supernatural
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Original Medium
Comic Books
Adaptations
Live-action films, Animated series, Video games, Novels, Merchandise
Merchandise
Action figures, Statues, Clothing, Collectibles, Toys
Cross Media
Marvel Cinematic Universe films, Video game appearances, Animated shows
Commercial Information
Comic Sales
Millions of copies sold across various series
Box Office
$856 million (Venom 2018), $506 million (Let There Be Carnage 2021)
Critical Reception
Mixed to positive reviews, strong fan following
Audience Reception
Beloved by fans, popular anti-hero character
Awards
Various comic industry nominations, Popular character awards
Merchandise Revenue
Hundreds of millions in toy and collectible sales
Fan Culture
Fanbase Size
Large global fanbase across comics and films
Demographics
Comic readers, superhero fans, horror enthusiasts, teens to adults
Community Platforms
Reddit, Comic forums, Marvel communities, Social media
Fan Creations
Fan art, Cosplay, Fan fiction, Custom figures, Memes
Conventions
Comic conventions, Marvel events, Cosplay gatherings
Fandom Characteristics
Symbiote fascination, Anti-hero appreciation, Eddie Brock loyalty, Carnage rivalry
Historical Development
Creation Background
Originated from fan suggestion for new Spider-Man costume, evolved into separate character
Major Milestones
1984: First appearance in Secret Wars #8, 1985: Bonds with Spider-Man in Amazing Spider-Man #252, 1988: Bonds with Eddie Brock, becomes Venom, 1993: First solo series 'Lethal Protector', 2011: Agent Venom with Flash Thompson, 2018: First solo live-action film, 2021: Venom: Let There Be Carnage, 2023: Venom: The Last Dance announced
Cultural Impact
Redefined anti-hero archetype, influenced symbiote mythology in Marvel
Legacy
One of Marvel's most popular anti-heroes and Spider-Man's greatest foes turned ally
Related Links
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