Why is Venom so inconsistent?
Not part of the ‘Vindication of Venom’ essay series but nevertheless some further musings on the character. Specifically why he is so inconsistent. In …
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The Vindication of Venom Part 12: Appendix and Conclusion
In this FINAL installment we examine some tangential ideas relating to Venom’s origins.
The Vindication of Venom Part 11: Why did Brock blame Spider-Man?
In this penultimate instalment we address why Brock chose Spidey as the guy responsible for his problems.
The Vindication of Venom Part 10: Diving Deeper
Believe it or not there is much more to Brock’s psychology that explains who he is and why he is the monster he is.
The Vindication of Venom Part 9: Delusional Psychotic
In this instalment we use a bit of real life psychoanalysis to dive into the psychology of Eddie Brock.
The Vindication of Venom Part 8: Hypocrisy
In this instalment we focus upon the theme of hypocrisy, a vital one to understanding Eddie Brock.
The Vindication of Venom Part 7: Seeds of Evil
It’s time to bite the bullet and start to address the biggest criticism of Venom. Eddie Brock’s motivations.
The Vindication of Venom Part 6: The Sin Eater Retcon
Here we get into the apparent and controversial retconning of the Death of Jean DeWolff story arc.
The Vindication of Venom Part 5: A Monstrous Mystery
This time out I take on one of the biggest critiques of ASM #300. The reveal of Venom’s identity as a complete stranger!
The Vindication of Venom Part 4: Spider Stalker
This time out we look at one of the oft-ignored aspects of Venom.