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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is just around the corner as we get closer to its October 20th release date. Ever since thestory trailer, fans have been wondering who Venom is inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2.It can’t be Eddie Brock because Insomniac Gamesconfirmedhe’s not Venom.
Fans are looking at Harry Osborn as Venom’s host inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. Venom’s co-creator, Todd McFarlane, spoke to ComicBook about this well-known theory. McFarlane said:
“I’m a fan…if Harry Osborn, that character on his best recanting, is really almost on the verge of insane. And you put that character into the suit of Venom, then I think you’ve got a pretty badass version. I think that’s a heck of a combo.”
The “Harry Osborn/Venom in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2” Theory
Harry Osborn has been Venom before in other Spider-Man media, notably the 2012Ultimate Spider-Mananimated series. Insomniac Games has yet to reveal who Venom is inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2,but McFarlane is onto something with this popular fan theory.
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In the post-credits scene ofMarvel’s Spider-Man, fans get their first in-game look at Harry Osborn as he’s floating in a test chamber. What appears to be the black symbiote attached to him is that his father, Norman Osborn, has been looking for a cure to help his son.
As Norman’s hand presses on the glass, the black tendrils touch it too. This was the first time fans believed Harry would be Venom’s host inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Two months ago, when the trailer dropped, fans finally received a full look at Harry Osborn inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2.Harry Osborn closes his opening speech with “we’re going to heal the world.” Then, the final words of the trailer are also the same, but in the voice of Venom.
The parallels are all here to set up Harry Osborn as Venom inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. But could Insomniac Games be playing tricks on us?
Is McFarlane Right About Venom in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2?
To those who don’t know, McFarlane has been in the comic book industry since the late 1980s. He is well known for his work inThe Amazing Spider-Manand his anti-hero character, Spawn.
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McFarlane created Venom alongside writer David Michelinie to go up against Spider-Man in the comic book run at the time. Venom would make his first cameo inThe Amazing Spider-Man#299, following up with a full appearance in #300.
McFarlane has not worked directly with Marvel since his work onThe Amazing Spider-Manin the late 1980s and early 1990s. McFarlane has since moved on from Spider-Man but still talks abouthis past work and the creation of Venom. He doesn’t have any idea how far Insomniac Games will take Venom inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2,but he here’s what he would do:
“I’d make Harry Osborn insane, put the costume on him, and then he would just be a wrecking ball at that point. And it would be very hard for Spider-Man to stop him at that point.”
McFarlane’s line of thinking is what most fans are expecting for Venom inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. A story filled with heart, drama, and personal stakes as our Spider-Men take on new enemies in the PlayStation 5 exclusive. Only time will tell for fans to discover who Venom’s true identity is inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2when it releases on October 20.
What do you think of Harry Osborn as Venom? Is Todd McFarlane headed in the right direction with the theory? Let us know in the comments!Source:ComicBookFollow us for more entertainment coverage onFacebook,Twitter,Instagram, andYouTube.
Travis Vuong
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Travis Vuong is a games journalist and content creator. He’s been a YouTuber since 2008 and continues to create videos under the “tvsonicgaming” banner. All social media accounts and his podcast: allmylinks.com/tvsonic
