Venom/Earth-688B

*"What the hell are you?"
"I am Venom. And you are mine."*
―Eddie Brock and Venom[src]
**Venom** is an alien parasite from the distant planet Klyntar, a "loser" who traveled along with millions of his fellow symbiotes to Earth aboard a rocket ship owned by Life Foundation, as part of an infiltration team orchestrated by Riot. This rocket would crash in Earth's Malaysia, found by the organization and contained at their headquarters. CEO Carlton Drake conducted tests and experiments regarding their ability to share a body with another, a host, hence their colloquial name. Venom bonded with a homeless woman named Maria, a friend of Eddie Brock, a reporter seeking to unveil Drake's plans. Venom would infect Brock, affecting his life for the worse. Venom and Eddie would eventually make up and work together to prevent Earth's population from extinction at the hands of the extra symbiotes Riot, killed by the duo, planned to collect.

After silently attending Brock's interview with infamous serial killer Cletus Kasady for the Federal Bureau for Investigation, Venom started to strive for being a hero to humanity more often, operating as a vigilante under the name "**Lethal Protector**." Brock strongly disagrees, so they part ways. Having brought forth Carnage when Eddie was bitten by Kasady once, Venom and Eddie reunited to stop two mentally ill criminals; Kasady and Frances Barrison, from wreaking havoc.

After having done so, Venom and Brock took a vacation while being hunted by the authorities, transported to an alternate universe where Venom would be intrigued on the New York City hero Spider-Man, outed as Peter Parker according to a *Daily Bugle* news report. Arguing with a bartender, who claims to have his family saved by the Avengers' defeat of Thanos, an alien who shouldn't love colorful stones but brains instead, as per Brock, Venom accidentally left a drop of himself behind in that universe when being pulled back to his.

## Biography

### Early Life

*"On my planet, I am kind of a loser, like you. But here, we could be more."*
―Venom to Eddie Brock[src]
Venom hailed from an exoplanet known as Klyntar, where he was considered a loser by his fellow symbiotes. He would follow Riot in joining an invasion force infiltrating a habitable planet aboard a rocket of the Earthly Life Foundation organization. October 2018, the symbiotes aboard this rocket would crash-land upon this planet on Malaysia and be contained by the Life Foundation itself.

### Bonding with Eddie Brock

#### Infiltration into the Life Foundation

Over the course of eight months, Venom would attach itself to Maria, a homeless woman who befriended ex-reporter Eddie Brock, fired for his stories regarding the evils of the Life Foundation. An employee of this group, Dora Skirth, helped Brock inside the organization for photographic evidence. That's where Brock met Maria in a capsule, harnessing Venom and channeling it to Brock. Taking short notice of his ability to fend off two security guards, Brock escaped the foundation's clutches, unbeknownst of Venom resting inside him.

## Personality

*"Eddie was wrong! He kept me... hidden! Because he was ashamed! But look at me now! You love me. And I'm **free**! Yeah! Stop this cruel treatment of aliens. It is wrong! All of us should be able to live together upon this ball of rock. Free to be **who we be**! [...] Lethal Protector out."*
―Venom[src]
The initial nature of Venom was characterized by bloodthirstiness and cruelty. It often taunted Eddie, viewing him merely as a tool for its objectives, and gradually consumed him from within. However, its sentiments transformed over time, developing genuine care and even love for Eddie. Despite its sadistic tendencies, the symbiote exhibited a childlike, exuberant demeanor, celebrating its victory over Treece and his group with gleeful cheer. It playfully suggested a gruesome action to Eddie, involving biting off heads and stacking them in a corner. The symbiote possessed an unfiltered honesty, even when responding bluntly to Eddie's inquiry about consuming others.

At times, the symbiote displayed rationality, striking a deal with Eddie to assist in reaching Drake's rocket. It underwent a shift in perspective due to feeling belittled by its own kind, paralleling Eddie's sense of being an "outcast." This led to the symbiote sympathizing with Eddie and choosing to defy its own kind to safeguard Earth from invasion. Eventually, it agreed to partner with Eddie as a vigilante, intending to target wrongdoers, though it struggled to discern good from bad.

In contrast to Eddie, who wished to return to a normal life and resented Venom's interference, the symbiote grew resentful of being concealed and prevented from acting as a "lethal protector" by eliminating criminals. This tension and animosity between Eddie and the symbiote culminated in a falling-out, although Venom privately regretted the separation. Anne's intervention prompted Venom to aid in saving Eddie, contingent upon an apology from him. Despite their differences, Eddie and Venom reconciled temporarily to rescue Anne from Cletus and Carnage.

Impressed by Anne Weying, another compatible host, the symbiote endeavored to mend Eddie's relationship with her. While bonded to Anne, it influenced her to kiss Eddie, but disappointment ensued when he failed to act. Venom became incensed when Anne became engaged to Dr. Lewis, although it eventually accepted their relationship. In another instance, while bonded to Mrs. Chen, Venom criticized Anne for hurting Eddie but later acknowledged her after she assisted in battling Carnage.

Addressing the symbiote as a "parasite" was met with its disapproval due to its negative connotation on its home-world.

## Attributes

### Powers

*"The way I see it... we can do whatever we want."*
―Venom to Eddie Brock[src]
* **Symbiote Physiology**: While significantly weaker than the others, Venom is still a symbiote capable of a performing acts only a symbiote could, including engaging in symbiosis with a host he'd increase the physical abilities of. Symbiosis enables telepathic communication from Venom to his host. Additionally, Venom receives its host's every memory,
	+ **Superhuman Strength**: Venom bestows its host with remarkable strength, enabling effortless execution of powerful punches, kicks, and combat maneuvers. For instance, Eddie displayed exceptional prowess by single-handedly incapacitating numerous Life Foundation guards and effortlessly breaking through a metal door and a fence.
	+ **Superhuman Reflexes**: When bonded with a host, Venom showcases an exceptional level of situational awareness, particularly in its ability to detect and anticipate imminent dangers before its host does. This capability becomes evident as Venom utilizes its tentacles to engage adversaries that Eddie had not yet perceived.
	+ **Superhuman Agility**: Thanks to its heightened speed, Venom displays remarkable agility, allowing it to execute acrobatic and gymnastic maneuvers with ease. This level of agility is particularly evident in its ability to swiftly evade projectiles hurled by Carnage, which travel at bullet-like speeds.
	+ **Superhuman Durability**: Venom possesses extraordinarily robust durability, as evidenced by its ability to endure a barrage of bullets fired by SWAT officers and withstand lethal assaults from Riot without experiencing any injury or discomfort.
	+ **Superhuman Speed**: Venom exhibited remarkable speed, enabling Eddie to accelerate and run faster, particularly evident when he fled from the Life Foundation in the forest. Additionally, Venom's swiftness enabled Eddie to evade bullets and even catch a tear gas grenade that was launched in their direction.
	+ **Superhuman Senses**: Venom possesses a "sixth" sense, if you will, as illustrated when it anticipated the arrival of Drake's mercenaries who intended to reclaim the symbiote from Eddie. Venom alerted Eddie not to open the door mere moments before the impending danger.
	+ **Regenerative Healing Factor**: Venom possesses an extraordinary capacity to swiftly mend Brock's body, instantly healing even the most severe injuries, including ruptured organs and fractured bones. This rapid healing enabled Brock to recover almost immediately from incidents like being struck by a van and sustaining extensive bodily damage. Venom's regenerative abilities also proved instrumental in saving Brock from near-fatal injuries, such as when he was impaled by Riot. Furthermore, even in the absence of a host, Venom can regenerate itself from even the smallest remnants of its essence, highlighting its substantial regenerative reserves. This was evident when the symbiote managed to recuperate after sacrificing a significant portion of itself to shield Eddie. Additionally, Venom displayed the ability to regrow its teeth after Eddie broke them. However, it's worth noting that Venom can experience fatigue and impairment, as seen when Carnage repeatedly impaled it, resulting in both exhaustion and scars. These injuries were particularly consequential, leading to a decline in its combat mobility.
	+ **Constituent-Matter Generation**: Venom showcases the ability to generate distinct portions of itself from Brock's body, giving rise to a diverse array of structures. These include tendrils, shields, symbiotic suits, parachutes, and an assortment of appendages. Notably, it can emerge entirely from Brock while remaining tethered, enveloping its host in a distinct form complete with eyes, claws, a potent mouth featuring powerful jaws and razor-sharp teeth. This facilitates actions like rending flesh and consuming entire body parts from victims. The manifestation of these constructs is influenced by the degree of compatibility between the symbiote and its host. Tendrils emerge as a frequently employed tool for both offensive and defensive purposes. Venom deploys them for grappling engagements with Drake's guards and swiftly yanking Eddie back onto his motorcycle after he was propelled into the air.
	+ **Constituent-Matter Manipulation**: Venom possesses the ability to elongate its biomass into tentacle-like appendages and create defensive barriers. However, it falls short of the more sophisticated shapeshifting capabilities exhibited by other symbiotes like Riot and Carnage.

### Abilities

*"80 billion lightyears of hive knowledge across universes would explode your tiny little brain."*
―Venom to Eddie Brock[src]
* **Genius-Level Intellect**: Venom's cognitive capabilities appear to be notably advanced, evident in its ability to swiftly discern the location of Cletus Kasady's concealed bodies upon observing the corresponding drawings in his room. As a symbiote, Venom demonstrates a heightened level of intelligence surpassing that of many earthly species. Additionally, it retains a reservoir of expansive hive-knowledge spanning 80 billion lightyears across the Multiverse. This knowledge is shared amongst all members of its species, underscoring the extensive intellectual capacity inherent to Venom.
* **Master Tactician**: Venom exhibits adept tactical abilities, as demonstrated by its actions. For instance, it employed a strategic approach by provoking Shriek, causing her to be dislodged from the platform. This resulted in her sonic scream destabilizing both her and Carnage, who were detached from their hosts. In another instance, Venom executed a skillful maneuver to rescue Eddie Brock. It swiftly traversed from Anne Weying and Dan Lewis to reach the plummeting Brock, ultimately using its own suit to break his fall. These instances underscore Venom's capacity for calculated and effective tactical decisions.
* **Skilled Combatant**: Venom showcased a high level of combat prowess, particularly evident in its intense confrontations with both Riot and Carnage, although it ultimately faced defeat against the latter two adversaries.

### Weaknesses

*"C'mon, man, it's not their fault that you, uh... You live on the old phenyelathela... Laphenelapheline-"
"Phenylethylalanine."
"Yeah, I just- I just said that."
"I have told you a thousand times..."
"Yeah?"
"...because it is only found in brains, and in chocolate."
"And in chocolate! That's right."*
―Eddie Brock and Venom[src]
* **Sonic Vibrations**: Venom experiences intense discomfort when exposed to sounds ranging from 4 to 6 kilohertz, and prolonged exposure within this range could potentially result in its demise.
* **Exposure to Heat**: The symbiote is susceptible to elevated temperatures and flames, which pose significant vulnerabilities.
* **Host Incompatibility**: Symbiotes necessitate a compatible host to ensure their survival; otherwise, they face the risk of perishing.

## Relationships

Allies* Eddie Brock - Host and Best Friend
* Anne Weying - Friend, Former Host, Savior
* Chen - Former Host, Friend, Savior
* Gemini - Former Host
* Dan Lewis - Savior
* Sonny - Former Pet
* Cher - Former Pet
* Life Foundation
	+ Carlton Drake † - Victim
	+ Roland Treece † - Victim
* Maria † - Former Host and Accidental Victim
* Shakedown Thug † - Victim
* Cletus Kasady † - Victim
* Frances Barrison/Shriek † - Victim
* Patrick Mulligan

## Appearances

* *Venom*
* *Venom: Let There Be Carnage*
* *Venom 3* (unreleased)

## Trivia

### Adaptation

* Venom was deemed a loser by his own species upon his planet. In the comics, he wasn't a loser, but still an outcast, as he refused to adhere to his creator's will.
* Venom's drop in *Spider-Man: No Way Home* might indicate his future appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
* For a brief moment, Venom bonds with Anne Weying to rescue Eddie. While never stated in the film, Venom's female build and possession of Anne Weying would make him **She-Venom** as she appears in the comics.

### Behind the Scenes

* Venom in Sony's Spider-Man Universe is the second live-action incarnation of the character, following an incarnation portrayed by Topher Grace in *Spider-Man 3*.
* Instead of donning a giant spider/dragon logo upon his torso and back, he instead has white lines, perhaps veins, crawling over his body. This change was apparently made for both legal purposes and the fact that Venom's story in Sony's Spider-Man Universe does not concern Spider-Man, according to Venom director Ruben Fleischer.
* Tom Hardy noted Woody Allen, Conor McGregor and Reginald "Redman" Noble as the inspirations behind his voice portrayal of Venom.
* Venom was mentioned by name in the 2022 film *Morbius*. The titular character would state to a criminal: "*I... am Venom. [...] You can go now.*"

### Overall

* In *Venom: Let There Be Carnage*, Venom "comes out of the Eddie closet", indicating his agender gender identity and Eddie oppressing it. Also still referred to with male pronouns, its all in-line with his comic book counterpart.
	+ The comics further state that symbiotes reproduce asexually, as seen in the same film when Kasady bites Brock to mix his blood with Venom's essence, birthing Carnage. Carnage refers to Venom as his father.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 *Venom*
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 *Venom: Let There Be Carnage*
3. ↑ *Custom Sony Pictures 2018 Venom English Comic*
4. ↑ As depicted in *Spider-Man: No Way Home*.
5. ↑ 'Venom' Director Reveals Why the White Spider Logo Isn't on Venom's Chest
6. ↑ Tom Hardy Saves the Day (No, Really)
7. ↑ As depicted in *Morbius*.
8. ↑ *Venom: Space Knight* #12

## External Links

* Venom (Sony's Spider-Man Universe) on Wikipedia
* Venom (Symbiote) (Earth-TRN688) on Marvel Database
* Venom on Sony's Spider-Man Universe Wiki