Venom first appeared as an alien symbiote in Amazing Spider-Man #252 (May 1984), where Peter Parker returns from Battleworld with his new black costume — a direct nod to Secret Wars #8 (December 1984), which reveals the costume's alien origin. But the full Venom, the fusion of the symbiote and Eddie Brock, doesn't show up until Amazing Spider-Man #300 (May 1988), by David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane. The first solo mini-series, Venom: Lethal Protector (1993), launches the character as an anti-hero and kicks off more than 30 mini-series across 30 years. Five main hosts have followed in succession: Eddie Brock, Mac Gargan, Flash Thompson, Lee Price, Eddie Brock again, and now Dylan Brock, his son.
From a simple cosmetic costume in 1984 to cult anti-hero of the '90s, then Sony blockbuster with Tom Hardy starting in 2018, Venom is one of Marvel's biggest phenomena over the past forty years. Born almost by accident from a fan contest, the symbiote has eclipsed his creator, spawned his own galaxy of offspring (Carnage, Toxin, Anti-Venom, Scream, Phage, Lasher, Riot, Agony), survived every Marvel editorial crisis, and redefined what a villain could become: a fully fledged protagonist. His popularity exploded a second time with the Venom trilogy (2018), Let There Be Carnage (2021), and The Last Dance (2024), sending Amazing Spider-Man #300 prices soaring on the back issue market.
This guide traces the complete birth of Venom from Secret Wars #8 to Amazing Spider-Man #300, lays out the chronology of solo volumes in order, identifies the key issues you need to know to build a structured collection, and lists the major story arcs that shaped the Venom mythos. We'll walk through the symbiote's four decades, from his first costumed appearance in 1984 to Al Ewing's current run in 2026, distinguishing main volumes, parallel ongoings, and cult mini-series (Lethal Protector, Funeral Pyre, Carnage Unleashed, Dark Origin, Space Knight).
The birth of Venom: from Battleworld to Eddie Brock (1984-1988)
Venom's story begins with an extraordinary fan contest. In 1982, Randy Schueller, a 22-year-old reader from Norridge, Illinois, sent Marvel a proposal for a new black costume for Spider-Man. Jim Shooter, then editor-in-chief, bought the idea from him for 220 dollars. Credit for the black costume — and indirectly for Venom — therefore goes to an amateur fan, a unique fact in modern comics history. Marvel picked up the idea for the Secret Wars event and entrusted its official integration to Jim Shooter and Mike Zeck.
But the public appearance of the costume came before its origin reveal: due to differing publication schedules, Amazing Spider-Man #252 (May 1984) hit newsstands before Secret Wars #8 (December 1984), even though Secret Wars comes first chronologically in the fiction. Readers first discovered Spider-Man in a brand-new black costume before understanding where it came from. That's why ASM #252 and Secret Wars #8 are both considered the symbiote's "first appearance" — one in publication chronology, the other in narrative chronology.
Amazing Spider-Man #252 (May 1984): the mainstream black costume
Written by Roger Stern, Tom DeFalco, and drawn by Ron Frenz, Amazing Spider-Man #252 opens with Peter Parker returning from Battleworld in a mysterious black-and-white costume he describes as "alive." The issue, titled "Homecoming," is the first mainstream appearance of the symbiote in Spider-Man continuity — though the reader doesn't yet know this costume is a living being. The iconic cover has become one of the most collected of the Modern Age. A CGC 9.8 copy currently trades between $1,200 and $2,500 depending on market swings.
Secret Wars #8 (December 1984): the alien origin revealed
A few months after ASM #252, Secret Wars #8 by Jim Shooter and Mike Zeck unveils the costume's true origin. On Battleworld, Spider-Man, his red-and-blue costume torn, finds an alien machine in the ruins. The machine produces a black mass that molds itself around his body. Peter thinks he's activated a "costume generator," but the mass is actually a sentient alien symbiote. This reveal becomes the canonical starting point of the Venom story. Secret Wars #8 is the ultimate collector's piece among Marvel's Bronze/Modern Age key issues.
ASM #258 and the symbiote's escape (November 1984)
In Amazing Spider-Man #258, Reed Richards examines the costume in the Fantastic Four's lab and reveals a terrifying truth to Peter: his costume isn't clothing, but a sentient alien symbiote trying to permanently bond with its host. Horrified at becoming a thing, Peter drives the symbiote off using church bells in Web of Spider-Man #1 (1985). Wounded, the symbiote flees into Manhattan in search of a new host. For years, readers won't know what becomes of it. The turning point arrives in 1988.
Eddie Brock and the arrival of Venom: Amazing Spider-Man #298, #299, #300 (1988)
In March 1988, Amazing Spider-Man #298, the first issue of David Michelinie on writing duties and Todd McFarlane on art, subtly introduces Venom: a very brief cameo of Eddie Brock, a discredited Daily Globe journalist, in the closing pages. It's also the first appearance of Todd McFarlane on the Spider-Man series — a major event that would revolutionize the character's look.
Two months later, Amazing Spider-Man #299 (April 1988) delivers the first full Venom cover, where the symbiote, fused with Eddie Brock, appears on the cover baring his fangs. It's the issue that hypes the big reveal in #300.
Finally, Amazing Spider-Man #300 (May 1988) marks the first complete appearance of Venom. Eddie Brock, a journalist ruined by Spider-Man — who had exposed his fraudulent article on the Sin-Eater — prays in the same church where Peter had abandoned the symbiote. Eddie's rage, combined with the symbiote's hatred for its former host, fuses the two into a single entity: Venom. The issue, the 300th anniversary issue of Amazing Spider-Man, has become one of the most valuable Modern Age comics. A CGC 9.8 copy now sells for between $5,000 and $9,000, with historic peaks above $15,000 when the Venom film (2018) starring Tom Hardy was released.
Historical irony: David Michelinie officially gets credit as Venom's creator, but Todd McFarlane sculpted the visual identity we know: enormous fangs, massive tongue, bulging muscle. Without McFarlane, Venom would never have had this iconic presence. Designer Mike Zeck, who created the original costume in Secret Wars, is also regularly credited as a symbiote co-creator without receiving Venom royalties. Marvel has never formally acknowledged Randy Schueller's part (the 22-year-old fan) in the costume's birth.
Main Venom volumes in chronological order
From 1993 to 2026, more than six solo Venom ongoing volumes have been published, not counting dozens of mini-series. Here are the main solo series in order of their first issue:
Venom: Lethal Protector
The very first series dedicated to Venom. By David Michelinie and Mark Bagley, this 6-issue mini-series turns Venom from a pure villain into an anti-hero. Eddie Brock heads to San Francisco to protect a homeless community. #1 introduces the hero-Venom concept and is famous for its 5 variant covers (gold, silver, embossed). #4 is a major key issue: first appearance of Scream, Phage, Lasher, Riot, and Agony, the five "Life Foundation" symbiotes that would inspire Riot in the Tom Hardy film (2018).
Venom: Funeral Pyre
3-chapter mini-series by Carl Potts and Tom Lyle, continuing the Venom anti-hero arc. Co-stars The Punisher. Sold over 200,000 copies, it confirmed the character's commercial success and launched the editorial "Venom-mania" of the '90s.
Venom: Carnage Unleashed
Mini-series by Larry Hama pitting Venom against Carnage, his symbiote "son" (Cletus Kasady). The first time Venom has to face his murderous offspring in a solo series. Follow-up to the Maximum Carnage event (1993). A turning point that established the Venom/Carnage duo as a recurring narrative engine for the character.
Venom Vol.1
Venom's first solo ongoing, by Daniel Way and Francisco Herrera. 18 issues that plunge Venom into a horror-cinema tone. The costume becomes more organic, more monstrous. A hybrid Venom temporarily replaces Eddie Brock. A divisive run among fans, but now cult for its body horror angle.
Venom: Dark Origin
Mini-series by Zeb Wells and Angel Medina that retcons Eddie Brock's origins: brutal childhood, absent father, early traumas. Essential for understanding Eddie's psychology and setting the stage for the 2011 turn (Flash Thompson becomes Venom).
Venom Vol.2 (Flash Thompson)
The most defining run of the 2010s, by Rick Remender and then Cullen Bunn. The symbiote is bonded to Flash Thompson, the former quarterback at Peter Parker's high school, now a war veteran who's lost both legs. He becomes Agent Venom, a military operative for the government. A deeply human run that redefines what a symbiote host can be. Includes Circle of Four, The Savage Six, Spider-Island. 42 issues, an essential run for understanding modern Venom.
Venom: Space Knight
Direct sequel to the Remender run, by Robbie Thompson and Ariel Olivetti. Flash Thompson heads into space on a cosmic mission. The symbiote is purified by the Klyntar (the original symbiote race) and becomes an intergalactic "knight." A sci-fi look, an adventure tone. Lays the groundwork that would inspire Donny Cates in 2018.
Venom Vol.3 (Lee Price)
Short volume by Mike Costa introducing Lee Price, a former criminal soldier, as the new symbiote host. A volume quickly overshadowed by Eddie Brock's return in 2018. Lee Price remains a secondary character but is identified as the 4th canonical host.
Venom Vol.4 (Cates Run)
The run that changed everything. By Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman, this volume relaunches Eddie Brock as the symbiote's host and introduces the mythology of the Klyntar, the "Symbiote Gods," and above all Knull, the dark god of the symbiotes (fully revealed in #6, September 2018). The run methodically lays the groundwork for Absolute Carnage (2019), then King in Black (2020-2021). Cates also introduces Dylan Brock, Eddie's son. 35 essential issues for understanding modern Venom. Issues are still in high demand on variant covers.
Venom Vol.5 (Ewing & Ram V)
Volume co-written by Al Ewing and Ram V, with Bryan Hitch on art. The volume picks up after King in Black: Eddie Brock has become the "King in Black" himself, while Dylan Brock takes over as the new Venom on Earth. Parallel construction across past, present, and future. A more experimental, deeply literary run (Ram V brings a Sandman / gothic horror tone).
Venom Vol.6 (Ewing solo)
Current volume by Al Ewing alone. Drives the Venom War arc (2024) between Eddie Brock and Dylan Brock, fighting over the "Venom" title. An ongoing run in 2026, with recent issues in high demand. Ewing brings his trademarks: dense continuity, meta-commentary on the symbiotes, springboards for new characters.
All parallel Venom series in chronological order
Alongside the ongoing volumes, Marvel has published dozens of Venom mini-series, one-shots, and tie-ins. Here's the chronology of the main titles for understanding the ecosystem:
- Venom: The Madness (1993, 3 issues): Ann Nocenti mini-series in which Eddie is trapped by a mind manipulator.
- Venom: The Enemy Within (1994, 3 issues): crossover with Vengeance and Mortis Demogoblin.
- Venom: Carnage Unleashed (1995, 4 issues): see above, first solo Venom/Carnage clash.
- Venom: Separation Anxiety (1994-1995, 4 issues): the return of the five Life Foundation symbiotes.
- Venom: The Hunger (1996, 4 issues): Eddie tries to rid himself of the devouring symbiote.
- Venom: Sinner Takes All (1995, 5 issues): Sin-Eater 2 hunts Eddie Brock — a circular confrontation with the character's origins (remember Eddie lost his job over an erroneous article on the original Sin-Eater).
- Venom: Along Came a Spider (1996, 4 issues): Venom/Spider-Man team-up, end of the '90s "Venom-mania."
- Venom: License to Kill (1997, 3 issues): espionage tone.
- Venom: Annual #1 (1996): special magazine-format issue.
- Carnage Vol.1 (2010-2011, 5 issues): return of Cletus Kasady in a solo series.
- Carnage USA (2011-2012, 5 issues): sequel to Carnage Vol.1, Carnage takes control of an entire town.
- Anti-Venom: New Ways to Live (2009, 3 issues): Eddie Brock briefly becomes Anti-Venom, a purified host.
- Toxin (Eddie's son): introduced through several series — Patrick Mulligan first, then Eddie Brock's son depending on the era. Toxin is the symbiote "grandson" (Carnage offspring).
- Venomverse (2017, 5 issues): multiverse crossover where dozens of alternate Venoms face off. Would inspire Across the Spider-Verse.
- Edge of Venomverse (2017, 5 issues): prequel introducing each alternate Venom (Venompool, Venomized X-23, etc.).
- Web of Venom (2018-2020, multiple one-shots): one-shot mini-series accompanying the Cates run (Ve'nam, Funeral Pyre 2018, Empyre's End, Cult of Carnage, etc.).
- Absolute Carnage (2019, 5 issues + tie-ins): major event reconnecting Carnage to Knull. Major Donny Cates launch.
- King in Black (2020-2021, 5 issues + tie-ins): Cates's final event, Knull invades Earth. One of the most defining Marvel events of the post-2018 era.
- Venom: Lethal Protector II (2022, 5 issues): a 30th-anniversary revival of Lethal Protector by David Michelinie, returning to the character he co-created.
- Carnage Vol.4 (2022-2023, 14 issues): new Carnage ongoing by Ram V, then Torunn Grønbekk.
- Venom War (2024, 5 issues + tie-ins): event pitting Eddie Brock against Dylan Brock for the Venom title. By Al Ewing.
- Venomus (2024-2025, mini): Venom War tie-in centered on new symbiote characters.
- Death of the Venomverse (2023, 5 issues): sequel to Venomverse, the Venom multiverse decimated.
- Extreme Venomverse (2023, 5 issues): another multiverse tie-in.
- Venom: First Host (2018, 5 issues): return of Tel-Kar, the symbiote's first host.
- Venom: Space Knight (2015-2017, 13 issues): see above, Robbie Thompson's run.
Venom key issues in chronological order
Here are the most important issues to know in chronological order of release:
Amazing Spider-Man #252
First mainstream appearance of the black costume, which would turn out to be the Venom symbiote. Released on newsstands before Secret Wars #8 but later narratively. Iconic cover with Peter Parker in the black costume against a red background. CGC 9.8 trades between $1,200 and $2,500.
Marvel Team-Up #141
Released the same month as ASM #252, this issue is technically the "second appearance" of the mainstream black costume. Often overlooked by collectors but considerably cheaper than #252.
Web of Spider-Man #1
The issue where Peter Parker rids himself of the symbiote in a church using bell sounds. Launch of the Web of Spider-Man series. An essential issue for understanding the Peter / symbiote split, which would open the door to Venom.
Secret Wars #8
The official fictional origin of the black costume: Spider-Man discovers it on Battleworld by activating it via an alien machine. This is where the symbiote is born in narrative chronology. An absolute key issue, CGC 9.8 trades between $600 and $1,500.
Amazing Spider-Man #258
Reed Richards reveals to Peter Parker that his costume is actually a living alien being. A key issue that turns the costume's mystery into sci-fi horror. A direct prequel to the birth of Venom.
Amazing Spider-Man #298
First brief cameo of Eddie Brock in the closing pages, and even more important: first appearance of Todd McFarlane on Amazing Spider-Man. McFarlane would revolutionize the character's look. CGC 9.8 trades between $700 and $1,500 depending on the period.
Amazing Spider-Man #299
Iconic cover of Venom rearing up at Peter Parker's window, fangs out. First full Venom on a cover, setting up the big reveal in #300. CGC 9.8 trades between $1,500 and $3,500.
Amazing Spider-Man #300
The foundational issue. First full and complete appearance of Eddie Brock / Venom. The most valuable Modern Age issue across all characters combined. Silver 300th-anniversary cover. CGC 9.8 trades between $5,000 and $9,000 (peak at $15,000 when the 2018 film came out). CGC 9.6 between $1,800 and $3,500. One of the most collected comics in the world. See our dedicated guide on valuing ASM #300.
Amazing Spider-Man #316
Solo Venom cover by Todd McFarlane, considered one of the most iconic of the entire decade. Endlessly imitated visual. CGC 9.8 trades between $700 and $1,800.
Amazing Spider-Man #361
First full appearance of Carnage (Cletus Kasady), Venom's symbiote "son" and one of Marvel's most iconic villains. A major Modern Age key issue, propelled by the Let There Be Carnage film (2021). CGC 9.8 trades between $1,200 and $2,800.
Venom: Lethal Protector #1
First issue of the very first solo Venom series. 5 variant covers (gold, silver, embossed, etc.). Major symbolism: Venom officially becomes a protagonist. CGC 9.8 trades between $200 and $600 depending on variant.
Venom: Lethal Protector #4
First appearance of the five Life Foundation symbiotes: Scream, Phage, Lasher, Riot, and Agony. The issue that multiplies the symbiote universe. Riot would be the antagonist in the Venom film (2018), which sent the value of this issue soaring. CGC 9.8 trades between $250 and $700.
Venom Vol.1 #1
Launch of the first solo Venom ongoing. Body horror tone. CGC 9.8 trades between $80 and $200.
Venom Vol.2 #1 (Flash Thompson)
First appearance of Flash Thompson as Agent Venom. The Remender run that redefines the very concept of Venom. CGC 9.8 trades between $100 and $250.
Venom: Space Knight #1
Launch of the Space Knight run, Flash Thompson's cosmic era. Lays the groundwork for the Klyntar mythology.
Venom Vol.4 #1 (Cates Run)
First issue of the most important run of the 2010s. Cates relaunches Eddie Brock as Venom and rebuilds the mythology. CGC 9.8 trades between $80 and $200 (variant covers significantly more expensive).
Venom Vol.4 #6
First full appearance of Knull, the dark god of the symbiotes. An extremely in-demand modern key issue. A cosmic perspective that would change the entire Marvel universe. CGC 9.8 trades between $120 and $350.
Absolute Carnage #1
First issue of the Absolute Carnage event. Carnage's reconnection to Knull. A transitional issue toward King in Black.
King in Black #1
First issue of the King in Black event, where Knull invades Earth with an infinite army of symbiotes. One of the most defining Marvel events of the 2020s. CGC 9.8 trades between $60 and $150.
Venom Vol.5 #1
Launch of volume 5 post-King in Black. Eddie Brock becomes king of the symbiotes; Dylan Brock takes on the Venom title on Earth. A literary, experimental run.
Venom: Lethal Protector II #1
30 years after the first Lethal Protector, David Michelinie returns to the character he co-created. An anniversary celebration mini-series.
Carnage Vol.4 #1
Launch of a new Carnage ongoing. Gothic horror tone typical of Ram V.
Venom War #1
First issue of the Venom War event pitting Eddie Brock against his son Dylan Brock for the Venom title. The most defining Venom event of the mid-2020s.
The major Venom story arcs in order
The Alien Costume Saga (1984-1985)
Peter picks up the black costume on Battleworld, then gets rid of it. Venom prequel.
The Birth of Venom (1988)
Eddie Brock fuses with the rejected symbiote. The official birth of Venom.
Lethal Protector (1993)
Venom officially becomes an anti-hero and heads to San Francisco to protect homeless people.
Maximum Carnage (1993)
14-issue crossover across every Spider-Man title. Venom + Spidey vs. Carnage.
Carnage Unleashed (1995)
Larry Hama mini-series, first solo Venom/Carnage face-off.
Venomized (1996)
Saga where Eddie tries to rid himself of the symbiote. Body horror tone.
Venom Goes to Hollywood (2003)
Daniel Way run, start of Vol.1. Horror-cinema tone.
The Last Stand (2007)
Eddie Brock permanently separates from the symbiote. An Anti-Venom prequel.
Spider-Island Flash Thompson (2011)
Flash Thompson becomes Agent Venom as part of the Spider-Island event.
Circle of Four (2012)
Crossover Venom + Red Hulk + Ghost Rider + X-23 vs. Mephisto.
The Savage Six (2012)
Remender arc, a team of symbiote villains against Flash.
Venom: Space Knight (2015-2016)
Flash Thompson in space, purified symbiote. Sci-fi look.
Venom Inc. (2017)
Spider-Man / Venom crossover where Eddie temporarily becomes Venom again.
Cates Run entire (2018-2021)
The absolute reference run. Eddie becomes Venom again, introduction of Knull and Dylan Brock.
Absolute Carnage (2019)
Cates 2019 event. Carnage rediscovers his connection to Knull and hunts every former host.
King in Black (2020-2021)
Climax of the Cates run. Knull invades Earth. A major Marvel event.
Venom War (2024)
Eddie Brock vs. Dylan Brock. Al Ewing 2024 event.
Death of the Venomverse (2023)
Sequel to Venomverse 2017. Venom multiverse decimated.
How to start a Venom collection in 2026
Set a clear goal
"I want every Venom comic" is unrealistic (700+ issues across all titles). Start with a precise goal: "The complete Cates Venom Vol.4 run (#1-35)," "The 4 key first appearances (Secret Wars #8, ASM #252, ASM #300, ASM #361)," or "All the Lethal Protector mini-series." That structures your collection and keeps the budget in check.
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Prioritize the major key issues
The 23 key issues listed represent 80% of Venom's historical value. Start with the 4 must-haves: Secret Wars #8, ASM #252, ASM #300, ASM #361. See our dedicated top picks for Venom key issues for a focus on key issues + updated CGC values.
Organize by run rather than by issue number
Venom is best collected by run (Michelinie/McFarlane 1988, Remender 2011, Cates 2018, Ewing 2023) rather than strict chronological numbering. Each run has its own narrative coherence and its own collector audience.
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Why Venom remains one of the most collected characters in 2026
Alongside Spider-Man and Wolverine, Venom is one of the three Marvel characters most active in monthly back-issue sales in 2026. Several reasons explain this staying power:
- Tom Hardy trilogy (2018-2024): the Venom film (2018, more than $856 million worldwide), followed by Let There Be Carnage (2021, $506 million) and The Last Dance (2024), turned Venom into a mainstream icon, not just a comics one. Movie fans go looking for their first appearances.
- ASM #300 = Modern Age key issue par excellence: no post-1985 comic has matched the steady value of Amazing Spider-Man #300. See our ASM #300 valuation guide for updated CGC values.
- Cult Cates run (2018-2021): Donny Cates redefined Venom for a new generation with a cosmic mythology (Knull, Klyntar, symbiote gods) that goes far beyond the simple "Spider-Man villain."
- Anti-hero par excellence: Venom embodies the '90s/2000s anti-hero archetype, a model that resonates with adult readers as much as with the younger generation.
- Galaxy of spinoff characters: Carnage, Toxin, Anti-Venom, Scream, Phage, Lasher, Riot, Agony, Knull, Dylan Brock, Mac Gargan… Venom has spawned his own galaxy of collectible spinoffs.
- Massive multimedia presence: Sony films, an announced Netflix anime, video games (Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5, where Peter becomes Venom), appearances in Spider-Verse animation.
Biographie de Eddie Brock (Venom)
Venom est un personnage de Marvel Comics créé par David Michelinie et Todd McFarlane. Sa première apparition se fait dans Amazing Spider-Man #300 (apparition complète) — costume noir Spidey dans Secret Wars #8 (mai 1984), publié en mai 1988 (Venom officiel).
Fiche d'identité de Eddie Brock
- Vrai nom : Eddie Brock (hôte principal) + Symbiote
- Date de naissance : Mai 1988 (création complète) — avril 1984 (apparition du symbiote dans Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #8)
- Lieu de naissance : San Francisco, Californie (Eddie Brock)
- Première apparition : Amazing Spider-Man #300 (apparition complète) — costume noir Spidey dans Secret Wars #8 (mai 1984) (mai 1988 (Venom officiel))
- Créateurs : David Michelinie (scénariste) et Todd McFarlane (dessinateur). Symbiote conçu par Randy Schueller (fan).
- Éditeur : Marvel Comics
- Affiliations : Sinister Six (occasionnel), Symbiote Imperium, Lethal Protectors
Origines du personnage
Le symbiote alien arrive sur Terre lors de la saga Secret Wars (1984) et adhère à Spider-Man comme nouveau costume noir. Après que Peter Parker rejette le symbiote (qui veut fusionner définitivement), celui-ci rencontre Eddie Brock, journaliste discrédité par Spider-Man. Leur haine partagée pour Peter Parker crée une symbiose parfaite : Venom est né. Eddie + symbiote forme un anti-héros redoutable et l'un des ennemis les plus emblématiques de Spider-Man.
Pouvoirs et capacités
- Force, vitesse, agilité supérieures à celles de Spider-Man
- Camouflage et changement de forme (génère vêtements, armes)
- Sense de Spider-Man bloqué : Venom est invisible au "spider-sense"
- Tendrilles symbiotiques (liens et armes)
- Adhérence aux surfaces
- Facteur de guérison
- Faiblesses : sons à haute fréquence, feu, certaines forces magnétiques
Costume et identité visuelle
Symbiote noir entièrement biologique avec araignée blanche stylisée sur le torse (symbole spider). Bouche déformée avec dents acérées et longue langue. Yeux blancs allongés. Inspirera la création de Carnage (rouge) plus tard.
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