Recently, a popular version of Eddie Brock’s symbiotic relationship, the Anti-Venom, returned to life in Marvel Comics. Could its return be related to an increased Venom activity on the film front?
One of the most curious aspects of Mike Costa’s run on Venom (who co-wrote Venom Inc, along with Spider-writer extraordinaire Dan Slott), was its characterization of the super suit. One of the most complex characters in the series, its short time with ex-Ranger Price shows the former hero fighting its host’s larcenous ways at every turn. Once it discovers Eddie Brock, it believes it’s found happiness once again. But there’s trouble in paradise from the get-go, in particular, since the symbiote seems more unpredictable and bloodthirsty than usual… not that Eddie is a paragon of mental stability, either.
By Venom Inc #1, Brock is back in codependency city, squabbling over his Klyntar buddy's strategies. Streak is likewise on the chase for his old pal, particularly after his previous understudy turned-cooperative hero Andrea "Andi" Benton is confronted and isolated from her symbiote Mania by late Venom have, Lee Price – who takes it with a sonic weapon and initiates himself "Crazy person." Flash uses his inactive association with the symbiote to track it (and Eddie) down at Alchemax Corp. There, Brock's been working with Dr. Steve to blend a pharmaceutical from the Anti-Venom suit, which he smothers Venom's maniacal inclinations with.
Whenever Flash and Spider-Man go up against Eddie, Venom is torn between has, and also his screw-up and brave natures. The Wall-Crawler's had enough of the romantic comedy plotline, however, and thumps over a vat of antipsychotics, splashing Flash, Eddie, and the symbiote. In the consequence, Eddie and Venom survive the overdose, and Flash develops in flickering white, as Anti-Venom renewed. They'll have to deal with things ASAP, however, on the grounds that Maniac is free to move around at will and transforming accidental hoodlums into symbiote-clad super-crooks.