With every sympathetic retcon to Venoms lore, Spider-Man became the bigger villain.

Before, the symbiote was a space-faring hero and a bastion of Kree justice.

However, after meeting Peter Parker, Venom became a monster.

Venom #11 Sleeper Cover

Venom Was a Villain, But Immediately Turned Hero.

While Venom had only been mildly influenced bySpider-Mans aggressive thoughts, Eddie Brock pushed it over the edge.

In San Francisco, Venom became a hero.

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Moments like these are what truly show how twistedPeter Parker left Venomprior to their separation.

Unlike Peter, Flash only had noble intentions.

Flash saw Venom as an asset that could be saved from its savage brutality.

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Venom is a loving father, a devoted hero, and an all-around expert on emotions.

Meanwhile, Parker has yet to fully acknowledge or apologize for the pain he put Venom through.

Even inVenoms time of need, it helps Peter sort through his anguish instead.

Featured Image: Classic Todd McFarlane versions of Venom (left) and Spider-Man (right) facing off against one another

Peter Parker is a mess.

Its worth remembering that symbiotes natures are dependent on the psyche of their hosts.

BeforeVenombecame a villain, it was a victim.

Black Suit Spider-Man Saves Two People While Flying Through the Air

Venom is a symbiotic alien entity bonded with various human hosts, notably Eddie Brock and later Flash Thompson. It grants superhuman strength, agility, and a shape-shifting black costume. Initially a Spider-Man villain due to its origins, Venom evolved into an antihero, battling both villains and his own dark impulses. The character embodies themes of duality and redemption within the Marvel Universe.

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Venom is a symbiotic alien entity bonded with various human hosts, notably Eddie Brock and later Flash Thompson.

It grants superhuman strength, agility, and a shape-shifting black costume.

Spider-Man and Venom First Bond Against a Pink Background

The character embodies themes of duality and redemption within the Marvel Universe.

Venom Hands Off the Side of a Building With Its Tongue Hanging Out

Venom Is Afraid of Eddie Brock Leaving Him While Eddie Yells

Peter Parker and Venom Experience Nostalgia Of Their Early Days

Venom in David Baldeon Comic Cover Art

Venom is a symbiotic alien entity bonded with various human hosts, notably Eddie Brock and later Flash Thompson. It grants superhuman strength, agility, and a shape-shifting black costume. Initially a Spider-Man villain due to its origins, Venom evolved into an antihero, battling both villains and his own dark impulses. The character embodies themes of duality and redemption within the Marvel Universe.

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