Summary
Lots of different people who have been bonded to theVenomsymbiote, but now Marvel is officially declaring the three greatest hosts who will compete to see who the ultimate true host of Venom has always been.Readers will finally learn if it’s Eddie Brock, Peter Parker, or Dylan Brock who deserves to be Venom.
The upcomingVenom War#3 promises to showcasea battle royale between the three primary Venom hosts, Eddie, Dylan, and Peter. This battle will narrow down the list, as one of the symbiote’s potential hosts will be eliminated. It’s likely that the final battle will come down to between Eddie and Peter,as Dylan is simply the youngest and doesn’t have as much experience as the other two.
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A three-way war for the symbiote?! Eddie Brock! Dylan Brock! Peter Parker! Who is the ultimate host for the Venom Symbiote?! If the wrong one wins, it would spell disaster for the world—but which can save us all? The tide of the war turns here as one of the contenders is eliminated!
Narratively, it makes the most sense that the final battle for ownership of Venom would be between Peter and Eddie, the two most famous hosts that the symbiote has ever had. Whoever wins this battle will decide the fate of the entire Marvel Universe going forward.
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Peter Is The Current Venom Host, But Will He Be The Final Host?
The first major host of the Venom symbiote was Peter Parker. This was duringSpider-Man’s iconic black suit era, andPeter is also the only host of the Venom symbiote that “got away.“The Venom symbiote was perfectly happy bonded to Peter, but after Peter realized it was alien in nature, he managed to escape it. Now that the Venom symbiote has found its way back to Peter, who seems to even be open to wearing it this time,it’s hard to imagine any host who would be more perfect for it. The Venom symbiote hasalwayswanted to return to Peter, and now it has.
The other host to the Venom symbiote, and by far the most popular, is Eddie Brock. Eddie and the Venom symbiote bonded over their mutual hatred of Spider-Man. It’s even where the “Venom” name originated, as it was named after the fact Eddie was forced into a miserable job because of Peter. Of all the hosts the Venom symbiote has had over the years, Eddie is the one who brought out the worst of it in the beginning, which made them a perfect pair. Combine this with the factEddie is now the King in Blackandmight just be able tocommandthe Venom symbiote to return, it might be impossible for Peter to keep it from Eddie.
Eddie Brock Could Be Marvel’s Final Venom
Every person here has good reasons for wanting Venom. While it’s currently unknown why Peter wants it, Dylan wants it since he feels his father is irresponsible with the power of it, and Eddie wants it to prevent a world where Venom consumes the entire planet. Because of this, they all believe they’re in the right and will do anything to be the last one standing. But when the smoke clears, there can only be oneVenom, and readers will just need to tune in to find out if that’s Eddie Brock, Dylan Brock, or even Peter Parker.
Venom War#3will be on sale from Marvel Comics on Jul 11, 2025!
Venom
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.
