Venom first appeared as a living alien costume in The Amazing Spider-Man #252's black costume storyline, created by writer-artist Mike Zeck and writer Marv Wolfman in May 1984.
Venom made his first full appearance as a character bonded with Eddie Brock in The Amazing Spider-Man #300, created by writer David Michelinie and artist Todd McFarlane.
Artist Todd McFarlane redesigned Venom's look, giving him sharp teeth, a long tongue, and a monstrous appearance, which became iconic for the character.
Venom was given his own solo comic book series titled 'Venom: Lethal Protector', which launched the character as an antihero independent of Spider-Man.
Sony announced development of a Venom solo movie, marking the character's major transition to a live-action film adaptation.
The first standalone Venom film, starring Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock and Venom, was released in theaters worldwide.
Sequel to the successful Venom movie, further exploring the character's story and interactions with antagonist Carnage.
A mysterious alien symbiote crash-lands on Earth and begins to seek a host to bond with, displaying aggressive tendencies.
The symbiote bonds with Eddie Brock, a disgraced journalist, creating the entity known as Venom with a shared desire to protect and seek vengeance against Spider-Man.
Venom faces Spider-Man for the first time, revealing their hostility fueled by their shared connection and past grievances.
After initial antagonism, Venom shifts from villain to antihero, protecting innocents and fighting greater threats beyond Spider-Man.
Eddie Brock and the symbiote experience periods of separation and reunion, affecting Venom's powers and motivations.
Venom temporarily joins the Guardians of the Galaxy, assisting in cosmic battles beyond Earth.
Venom battles the symbiote spawn Carnage, who embodies chaos and destruction, protecting Earth from his threat.
