Who Is Venom? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Venom is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of None, with over 2,998 comic issue appearances. The Venom symbiote originally bonded with Peter Parker, AKA Spider-Man, during his adventure in the first Secret Wars on the Beyonder's planet called Battleworld. Initially, he thought the symbiote was just an attire. However, upon his discovery, he rejected it because he realized that it was sentient. Since then, the symbiote has bonded with several other hosts, including Eddie Brock, Angelo Fortunato, Flash Thompson, Ann Weying, and even Carol Danvers. Currently, its host is Eddie Brock.

Who is Venom?

Note that this page deals with the Venom symbiote itself. For more information on its various hosts go to their respective pages. Origin Venom is of a race of alien symbiotes known as the Klyntar that are formed from a thick, liquid, organic material. They, as their symbiotic nature suggests, depend on other beings to help them sustain their life force. In exchange for this relationship, the symbiote offers great powers to its host. Unfortunately for the host, the symbiotes are not keen on the idea of separating and eventually start to fully consume both mind and body of their hosts. Removal of the symbiote is often only possible through the usage of strong sound waves produced from intensely loud and sustained noises. Creation Venom's first full appearance.

Key facts

Venom is of alien origin and first appeared in "Homecoming!". The character is published by Marvel. With 2,998 recorded issue appearances, Venom ranks among the most featured characters in comics.