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

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

Harley Quinn Classic Mask and Hat in DC Comic Art

The Expanse TV Show and Comic Art of Amos Actor Wes Chatham

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DCEU’s Harley Quinn to the left and Venom from the comics snarling to the right

Custom Image by Brian Colucci

Harley Quinn Original Costume classic

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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