Eugene "Flash" Thompson - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

"Spider-Man, you are the greatest hero."
"I am strong, and I protect my comrades more than anyone."
"If you have power, then you have responsibility."
"I can't afford to lose."
"The power of Venom is mine."

Trivia

Typical delinquent bully of Peter during high school.
Huge Spider-Man fan with a strong desire to protect him.
Participates in military symbiote experiment as Agent Venom.
Hot-blooded personality who never gives up.
Setting where he is active as an American football player.

Alternate names

Flash Agent Venom Flash Thompson Agent Venom

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: Typical American high school boy appearance with a muscular build. Short hair and a sporty atmosphere.
Height: about 180cm
Weight: about 80kg
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Blond
Distinguishing features: muscular build

short hair

strong jawline
Iconic items: sports jersey

high school uniform

symbiote suit (as Agent Venom)

motorcycle helmet

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Hot-blooded
Detailed personality: Originally belligerent and a sore loser, but also possesses deep friendship and a proud side. Bullies Peter but inwardly respects Spider-Man.
Keywords: Brave

Sore loser

Hot-blooded

Passionate

Loyal to friends

Sportsman
Motto: Might makes right, but what's important is fighting for the right purpose
Talents: High physical ability

Excellent combat ability

Superior athleticism

Tactical thinking

Enthusiasm and leadership
Skills: Physical combat techniques

Motorcycle riding

Symbiote fusion power control

Team combat experience
Motivation: To prove his strength and protect his friends. Later, as Agent Venom, to atone for his sins and thrive as a hero.
Habits: Fervent Spider-Man fan, often mentions his name.
Favorite foods: Pizza, Hamburger, Hot dog, Cola
Hobbies: American football, Motorcycle, Training, Hanging out with friends
Favorite colors: Red, Black
Disliked situations: Losing, Showing weakness, Injustice
Disliked insects: Bees
Disliked foods: Overly healthy food

History

Backstory: During high school, he was Peter Parker's bully but harbored strong admiration for Spider-Man, eventually coming to respect him as a hero. Later joins a military symbiote experiment and embarks on a second life as Agent Venom.
Debut date: September 1, 1967
Work title: The Amazing Spider-Man #1
Media type: Manga

Rivalry with Peter

Significant event: Rivalry with Peter
Description: Bullied Peter during high school but liked Spider-Man, harboring complex emotions.

Birth of Agent Venom

Significant event: Birth of Agent Venom
Description: Fuses with symbiote through the military symbiote project and begins activities as Agent Venom.

Transformation into a Hero

Significant event: Transformation into a Hero
Description: Repents past misdeeds and resolves to fight as a hero alongside comrades.

Relationships

Peter Parker

Rival

Builds a complex friendship from high school bullying and shared admiration for Spider-Man.

Eddie Brock (Venom)

Teammate

Shares the Venom role through the symbiote.

U.S. Military

U.S. Military: agent

Hero Team

Hero Team: member

Media appearances

The Amazing Spider-Man

Manga / Supporting

Launched in 1967

Spider-Man: The Animated Series

Anime / Supporting

1994 TV series

Spider-Man 3

Movie / Cameo

2007

Marvel’s Spider-Man

Game / Supporting

2018

Voice cast and creators

Hideyuki Tanaka

Voice actor: Hideyuki Tanaka
Language: Japanese
Version or series: TV Anime version

Brett Dalton

Voice actor: Brett Dalton
Language: English
Version or series: Movie version

Stan Lee

Creator name: Stan Lee
Role: Original author

John Romita Sr.

Creator name: John Romita Sr.
Role: Character designer

Related goods

Agent Venom Figure

Item name: Agent Venom Figure
Category: Figure
Availability: Regular

Flash Thompson T-Shirt

Item name: Flash Thompson T-Shirt
Category: Apparel
Availability: Regular

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