Does Venom #35 Set Up New Characters Or Villains?

Speculations about 'Venom Part 3' have been buzzing in fan circles ever since the last movie left us with so many questions! One thing's for sure: if they want to keep the momentum going, we can expect some fresh villains added to the mix. I mean, in the comics, Venom has faced a myriad of foes, from Carnage to the lethal Toxin. Imagine a movie where Eddie Brock has to juggle multiple villains! Think about it: we could see the creation of a brand new symbiote—totally mind-blowing. Given how audiences reacted to Carnage in 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage', it's clear that they crave that thrilling sense of chaos. And then there's the potential for characters like Null or even integrating Spider-Man into the mix one day—now that would be an epic showdown! I can just see the filmmakers introducing yet another villain with a unique take, maybe one who has a personal vendetta against Venom. The tension would add so much depth! Imagining new characters interacting with Eddie Brock has me excited. Fingers crossed they deliver something that truly gets us all buzzing!

So, the main event in Venom #35 is really Eddie Brock's struggle, but it's not just him. Flash Thompson as Agent Anti-Venom has a huge presence, dealing with the aftermath of the King in Black fallout and trying to hold things together. They're both wrestling with the symbiote hive-mind legacy, which feels like a therapy session gone horribly wrong, but with more tentacles. Dylan Brock is there too, and honestly, his scenes hit differently. You see Eddie trying to be a dad while the universe is falling apart, and Dylan's not just a plot device—he's starting to make choices that scare the hell out of his old man. Plus, there's a weird cameo from Mercy, I think? The one working with the Maker. It sets up that whole dark timeline stuff that feels like it's creeping in from another book. What stuck with me was the art during the Alchemax sequences. The way the symbiote matter moves is genuinely unsettling, like oil on water if it wanted to eat your face.

Man, if we're talking about 'Venom 3', the villain situation is still kinda up in the air since the movie hasn't dropped yet, but the rumors are wild! From what's been floating around, it sounds like Toxin might be the next big bad. He's this crazy powerful symbiote, even more intense than Carnage, and Eddie Brock's son bonds with him in the comics. Imagine the drama—father vs. son, symbiote vs. symbiote. The stakes would be insane! Also, there's chatter about Knull making an appearance. He's the god of symbiotes, and after that post-credit scene in 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' teasing the multiverse, anything's possible. Marvel loves to throw curveballs, so I wouldn't be surprised if they mix things up. Either way, I'm hyped to see how they top the chaos of Carnage.

So I just finished 'Venom' #35, and honestly, that ending was a lot to process. Eddie's been through the wringer, right? The final confrontation with Bedlam is this wild psychic battle inside Eddie's mind, with Dylan trying to help from the outside. It ends with Eddie seemingly sacrificing himself to contain Bedlam's essence, collapsing into a dormant, cocoon-like state. What really got me was the last few pages. Dylan is left holding what looks like a dormant symbiote, unsure if his dad is even alive in there. And then that final splash page: Meridius, the future version of Eddie from the King in Black timeline, just... watching. It's a massive 'oh crap' moment. The setup is clearly moving past the Bedlam arc and back into the whole time-traveling, dynasty-of-Eddies war that's been brewing. The next story seems to be about Dylan stepping up, Meridius making his move, and figuring out if Eddie can come back from being a living prison. I'm a bit nervous about Eddie being benched, but Dylan's grown on me.

I just read it yesterday and I'm still reeling. The issue picks up with Dylan and his symbiote, Bedlam, trying to build something like a normal life, which already feels like a setup for disaster. And boy, does it deliver. The real kicker isn't some big monster reveal—it's that the symbiote hive mind, the King in Black's legacy, isn't just a weapon. It's being actively cultivated as a new, sentient world-soul for the planet, with Dylan at the center as its unwitting architect. The 'twist' is less a single moment and more the dawning horror that everything Eddie and Dylan sacrificed to separate from the hive was maybe the wrong move. The last few pages, where Dylan's connection to the other symbiotes flares and he sees this sprawling, living network he's now part of, completely reframed the whole series for me. It’s a quieter, more existential kind of twist than, say, a villain unmasking. Makes you question whether the symbiotes were ever really the 'bad' thing we thought they were, or if we’ve been seeing it all backwards. The art in those silent panels sells it completely—less action, more awe, and a bit of terror.

I dove into 'A Stage Set for Villains' and came away absolutely fascinated by the cast. The heart of the story is Riven Hesper, an eighteen-year-old whose life has been twisted by an encounter with the Playhouse so badly that she is literally dying unless she can find a way out. Riven drives the plot with a mix of stubbornness, grief, and a wilful hunger for answers about what the Players actually are and why they torment mortals. Her voice is the tether that pulls you through the Playhouse’s cruelty and beauty. Opposite Riven, the most prominent immortal is Jude Stepharros, the Playhouse’s Lead Player. He’s portrayed as brilliant, dangerously charming, and merciless when he needs to be. The chemistry and tension between Jude and Riven are central to the book’s slow-burn arc, since Riven makes a high-stakes bargain with him that propels much of the action. Around them orbits the Playhouse itself, and the director who controls the stage: Silenus Darstellar. Silenus runs the Players through a mystical book called the Script and has a public gravitas that masks sordid power plays behind the curtains. Those three names — Riven, Jude, and Silenus — are the pillars you keep coming back to as the story deepens. Beyond that trio, the novel populates the Playhouse with other Players and mortals who shift the stakes. There are named Players and their chosen mortals who audition for the Great Dionysia competition, which is the catalyst for the central conflict and the contest that could change Riven’s fate. Riven’s family members, especially her brother Galen and aunt Cassia, show the human cost of living near the Playhouse and add emotional weight to the political turmoil the Playhouse creates. Secondary Players like Titus, Arius, and Parrish show up in reviews and fan lists and help illustrate how varied and dangerous the Playhouse’s cast can be. The whole setup — immortal performers, worshipping Revelers, marked northerners who fear the Players, and the terrifying spectacle of the Great Dionysia — frames Riven’s desperate choices. As a reader who loves morally messy fantasy, I enjoyed how the book makes the line between hero and villain wobble. The characters are layered enough that you end up sympathising with people you shouldn’t, and that moral unease is exactly what kept me turning pages.

Man, Venom Vol 6 was such a wild ride! The main antagonist here is none other than Knull, the god of the symbiotes. This dude is terrifying—an ancient cosmic deity who created the symbiotes and wants to plunge the universe into eternal darkness. Eddie Brock’s struggle against him feels epic, especially with the whole 'King in Black' arc looming over everything. Knull isn’t just some brute; he’s got this eerie, mythological vibe that makes him stand out from typical Marvel villains. The way he manipulates symbiotes and even corrupts heroes like Spider-Man adds so much tension. What really got me was how personal the conflict felt. Eddie’s connection to the symbiote makes Knull more than just a big bad—he’s practically the devil to Venom’s twisted angel. The artwork amps up the horror, with Knull’s design being this shadowy, jagged nightmare. Honestly, it’s one of those arcs where the villain steals the show, and I couldn’t look away.

I picked up Venom #35 on a whim because I saw people on Twitter losing their minds over some panels. I've only read a few trades of the Cates run, not the deep back catalog. And yeah, I was confused for a solid five minutes. It's a payoff issue, no question, but it's payoff for plot threads I only vaguely knew existed. The action is cool, and the art is moody and fantastic. You can tell something big is happening, but the emotional gut-punch probably lands harder if you've been following the King in Black fallout and all the symbiote mythology more closely. I'm glad I read it, but mostly because it made me go back and fill in the gaps. On its own, it's a visually stunning chapter in the middle of a much larger story. Not the ideal starting point, but it could work as a 'this looks cool, now I need to know why' kind of jump.

Man, 'Venom Vow' was such a wild ride! The main antagonist is this guy named Malakar, a ruthless warlord with a twisted sense of justice. He’s not your typical power-hungry villain—instead, he genuinely believes his brutal methods are the only way to 'purify' the world. What makes him terrifying is his charisma; he’s got this eerie ability to sway even the most loyal allies to his side. I remember this one scene where he monologues about his vision, and for a second, you almost get it—until you remember he’s literally sacrificing innocent people for it. The way the story contrasts his ideology with the protagonist’s moral struggles is chef’s kiss. Malakar’s backstory is drip-fed throughout the series, and it’s heartbreaking in a messed-up way. Turns out he was once a revered scholar who snapped after his family was killed in a political purge. That trauma twisted his intellect into something monstrous. The irony? His vow to 'cleanse corruption' mirrors the very system that destroyed him. The manga’s art style does wonders here—his design shifts subtly as he descends further into madness, with his eyes becoming almost hollow by the final arc. It’s the kind of villain who sticks with you long after you finish reading.

The current run by Ram V has 'Venom #35' ending the King in Black saga, I believe. It’s messy. Eddie’s separated from the symbiote for ages, Dylan’s the new host, and they’re fighting Meridius, this future version of Eddie who’s gone off the deep end. Issue #35 is basically the big throwdown where Dylan and Eddie finally team up, using the new ‘codex’ stuff to defeat Meridius and the other alternate Eddies. The finale tries to wrap up the whole time-loop premise, with Eddie accepting his role as King in Black to protect the hive. Honestly, it felt rushed. After all that cosmic buildup, the resolution came too neat. But seeing Eddie and Dylan work together was a solid emotional beat, even if the plot mechanics around the codexes and the garden left me scratching my head. I’m just glad Al Ewing took over after this; the book needed a clearer direction. The actual major event is Meridius getting absorbed, Dylan keeping the symbiote, and Eddie ascending to that god-like throne. It sets up the next arc, but as a standalone climax, it’s dense with metaphysical symbiote lore that doesn’t fully land.