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Who Is Angelo Fortunato? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Angelo Fortunato (Marvel): The son of Don Fortunato, he was the second person to become Venom, but only for a short time.

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Angelo Fortunato is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Angelo Fortuno, with over 12 comic issue appearances. The son of Don Fortunato, he was the second person to become Venom, but only for a short time.

Who is Angelo Fortunato?

Origin When Eddie Brock found out that he had cancer and that the only thing that is keeping him alive is the Symbiote , he auctioned the alien suit and sold it to Don Fortunato for 100 million dollars. He in turn gave it to his son, Angelo, to prove himself to the crime family. When he got possessed by the symbiote, he quickly learns the secret identity of Spider-Man and decided to take him out. Angelo fought Spider-Man and clearly had the advantage in the fight. But when he killed a bystander, Spider-Man didn't hold back and started to beat Angelo into submission. Being a coward that he is, he tried to flee, and the symbiote, disgusted by his actions and calling him weak, left Angelo's body while in mid air. Spider-Man tried to save him but ran out of webbing in his Web Shooters and Angelo died from the subsequent fall. Absolute Carnage Angelo is mentioned in a news report as his stolen corpse is found in a displayed mass grave in Northern New Jersey.

Key facts

Angelo Fortunato is of human origin and first appeared in "Venomous, Part 2". The character is published by Marvel. With 12 recorded issue appearances, Angelo Fortunato ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Angelo Fortunato?

The son of Don Fortunato, he was the second person to become Venom, but only for a short time.

What is Angelo Fortunato's real name?

Angelo Fortunato's real identity is Angelo Fortuno.

When did Angelo Fortunato first appear?

Angelo Fortunato first appeared in "Venomous, Part 2".

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