Edward Charles Allan Brock
Venom's Host
The host of Venom, born when Spider-Man's symbiote newly parasitized him.
Quotes
- We are Venom.
- I am Venom.
- We do not forgive. We do not forget.
- Nothing goes over my head. My reflexes are too fast, I would catch it.
- When Eddie and I are joined, I am like a god.
Trivia
- Eddie Brock is set as a former journalist, meeting the symbiote due to a reporting failure.
- Venom first appeared as an early enemy of Spider-Man but later gained popularity as an anti-hero.
- Character designed by Todd McFarlane, with sharp teeth and long tongue as trademarks.
- Recognition surged with Tom Hardy's portrayal in the film version.
Alternate names
Eddie Brock
Venom
Eddie
Eddie Brock
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Muscular and sturdy-built man. His form fused with the black Venom symbiote is huge and intimidating.
- Height
- Approx. 185cm
- Weight
- Approx. 95kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
-
- Muscular physique
- May have scars
- Sometimes covered by black symbiote
- Iconic items
-
- Symbiote (Venom)
- Jacket
- Camera
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Relentless
- Detailed personality
- Possesses a strong sense of justice and tenacity, sometimes rough but loyal to comrades. An anti-hero who sticks to his believed path.
- Keywords
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- Relentless
- Sense of justice
- Sharp-tongued
- Short-tempered
- Strong pride
- Loyalty
- Motto
- Fight believing in one's own justice
- Talents
-
- Enhanced physical abilities
- High regenerative ability
- Scientific knowledge
- Investigative skills
- Skills
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- Journalistic reporting skills
- Physical combat ability
- Tactical thinking
- Motivation
- Together with Venom, to clear his past disgrace and protect justice
- Habits
- Intense emotional expressions and occasional humor
- Favorite foods
- Coffee, Hamburger
- Hobbies
- Reporting, Investigation
- Disliked situations
- Betrayal, Injustice
History
- Backstory
- Originally a renowned journalist, he lost his career due to misunderstandings and failures related to Spider-Man incidents. Fuses with the symbiote to become Venom, gaining new powers and reviving.
- Debut date
- May 1, 1988
- Work title
- The Amazing Spider-Man #300
- Media type
- Manga
Fusion with Symbiote
- Significant event
- Fusion with Symbiote
- Description
- The symbiote detached from Peter Parker and newly parasitized Eddie. Venom was born.
Feud with Spider-Man
- Significant event
- Feud with Spider-Man
- Description
- As Venom, repeatedly confronted Spider-Man and waged fierce battles.
Transition to Anti-Hero
- Significant event
- Transition to Anti-Hero
- Description
- No longer just a villain, began taking heroic actions at times.
Relationships
Spider-Man
Rival
Repeated conflicts and reconciliations over the symbiote
Bret Cassidy
Ally
Has teamed up as Venom
Venom
Venom: leader
Media appearances
Spider-Man (Anime)
Anime / Supporting
1994 TV series
Venom
Movie / Protagonist
2018 film
Marvel's Spider-Man
Game / Supporting
2018 game
Voice cast and creators
Hiroaki Hirata
- Voice actor
- Hiroaki Hirata
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Venom (Theatrical)
Tom Hardy
- Voice actor
- Tom Hardy
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Venom Film
- Notes
- Lead actor and Venom's voice
David Michelinie
- Creator name
- David Michelinie
- Role
- Original author
Todd McFarlane
- Creator name
- Todd McFarlane
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Venom Action Figure
- Item name
- Venom Action Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Venom T-Shirt
- Item name
- Venom T-Shirt
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular