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Why Does Venom Hate Spider-Man?

Published in Comic Book Lore 2 mins read

Venom's intense hatred for Spider-Man stems primarily from being rejected by Peter Parker after their initial bonding as the alien symbiote.

The story is more complex than simple dislike. Here's a breakdown:

  • Rejection and Humiliation: The symbiote bonded with Peter Parker, enhancing his abilities and creating the black Spider-Man suit. However, Peter discovered the symbiote was influencing his behavior negatively and attempting to permanently merge with him. Using the loud ringing of a church bell, Peter separated himself from the symbiote. This rejection wasn't just physical; the symbiote perceived it as a deep personal betrayal.

  • Emotional Sensitivity of the Symbiote: The Klyntar (the symbiote race) are highly emotional and bond strongly with their hosts. Peter's rejection inflicted a profound emotional wound on the symbiote, fostering feelings of anger, abandonment, and resentment.

  • Eddie Brock's Influence: After being rejected by Peter, the symbiote found Eddie Brock, a disgraced journalist who also harbored animosity towards Spider-Man for exposing his fabricated story. Eddie's pre-existing hatred amplified the symbiote's own resentment, creating a powerful and vengeful entity focused on making Peter's life miserable. Their mutual loathing solidified their bond.

  • Shared Vengeance: Venom sees Spider-Man as responsible for ruining both their lives. Peter robbed the symbiote of its ideal host and exposed Eddie as a fraud. This shared grudge fuels their constant conflict and desire for revenge.

In essence, Venom's hatred is a potent cocktail of the symbiote's wounded pride and Eddie Brock's personal vendetta against Spider-Man, forged in the crucible of rejection and shared animosity.