Exclusive: Venom Co-Creator's Epic Response to Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Design Will Leave You Speechless!
Todd McFarlane, co-creator of Venom, shares his thoughts on the iconic character's appearance in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, reflecting on his contribution to the character during his 80's Spider-Man run
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Todd McFarlane, the creator of Venom, gives his seal of approval to Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for its depiction of the character. He particularly commends the massive stature and menacing fangs of Venom.However, McFarlane expresses some reservation about Venom's elongated tongue, which he attributes to fellow artist Erik Larsen.
Tony Todd, the chosen voice actor for Venom, received McFarlane's approval. McFarlane expressed his desire for Venom to be a playable character in the game, alongside Spider-Man and Miles Morales.
Venom has become one of Spider-Man's most dangerous and popular foes, appearing in various cartoons, live-action films, and video games over the past 35 years since his debut. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 recently released a teaser trailer featuring their version of the symbiotic supervillain, which delighted fans who had been eagerly anticipating his appearance. An in-depth look at Spider-Man 2's Venom was unveiled in the latest story trailer at Comic-Con, and it wasn't long before Todd McFarlane, the talented artist who originally drew the character, shared his thoughts on this new incarnation of the monstrous villain. McFarlane discussed Venom's design in an interview with IGN at San Diego Comic-Con 2023, expressing overall appreciation for Insomniac's portrayal. He particularly commended the larger size and menacing fangs that resembled his original concept. However, McFarlane had mixed feelings about Venom's elongated tongue, noting that it was introduced by Erik Larsen, another comic artist from Image Comics. Nevertheless, he acknowledged that the design effectively captured the intimidating and otherworldly nature of the character he co-created.
McFarlane also praised Tony Todd, the chosen voice actor for Venom in Spider-Man 2, commending his deep and raw voice showcased in roles like Candyman and Zoom from the Flash series. He concluded the interview by expressing his willingness to play as Insomniac's version of Venom, aligning with the desires of numerous fans who hope for Venom to be a playable character alongside Peter Parker and Miles Morales in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
Regardless of his playability, Venom will make a powerful entrance into Insomniac's Marvel gaming universe in Spider-Man 2, with the wholehearted support of Todd McFarlane. It is truly captivating to hear the artist, who played a significant role in the creation of Venom, share his thoughts on the latest iteration of this iconic comic book antagonist. Insomniac has drawn inspiration from McFarlane's work in bringing the symbiote and its host to life on the PlayStation 5. Players can anticipate witnessing more thrilling action from Venom and discovering the identity behind the alien costume when Marvel's Spider-Man 2 releases this fall.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 launches on October 20 for PlayStation 5.
