Venom is a fictional character appearing primarily in Marvel Comics, most often as an enemy or anti-hero associated with Spider-Man. The character is a symbiotic alien organism, known as a Symbiote, that requires a human host to bond with for survival. When bonded, it gives the host enhanced physical abilities, including super strength, speed, agility, and the power to produce web-like tendrils, similar to Spider-Man. However, it also amplifies the darker aspects of the host’s personality, often leading to violent or aggressive behavior.
The most iconic host of the Venom Symbiote is Eddie Brock, a disgraced journalist who blames Spider-Man for his failures. When Eddie merges with the Symbiote, their mutual hatred for Spider-Man forms a powerful bond, and they become Venom. Over time, Venom evolves from a villain to an anti-hero, sometimes fighting alongside Spider-Man or protecting innocent people, but often doing so with brutal, lethal force.