Traditionally, Venom has been one of Spider-Man's most formidable foes, especially when bonded with his most notorious host, Eddie Brock. It is still unclear what powers the notorious symbiote will possess in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. However, one fan shared a terrifying concept from the Batman: Arkham series of games to make Venom a more intimidating foe for both Peter Parker and Miles Morales. The fan shared this idea on social media, and it resonated with other fans who added their own concepts to it. The idea was to amplify Venom's potential by making him undetectable by Spider-Sense, a power he traditionally possesses. Drawing inspiration from another series altogether, this concept could make Venom an even more formidable opponent than before.
On the r/SpiderManPS4 subreddit, a post by user Jax2856 shared a comparison between Venom and Man-Bat from Batman: Arkham Knight originally made by Twitter user EARTH_1610_606. In the game, both Man-Bat and The Joker would surprise Batman while he was gliding throughout Gotham City. In the scenario presented on Reddit, Venom's immunity to Spider-Sense would allow him to easily ambush Spider-Man as he swings around New York City. However, Spider-Man could potentially find safety in areas such as clock towers or places with flammable materials due to Venom's vulnerability to fire and sound.
The post quickly gained popularity on the subreddit, receiving over 2.6k upvotes within four days. In the comments section, users proposed that Venom could also jumpscare Peter Parker and Miles Morales from the sewers, similar to Goro Majima from the Yakuza series, and taunt them menacingly. Speculation arose about how Venom would fit into the game's overall plot and whether he would attach himself to Peter Parker at some point. Marvel's Spider-Man 2, set to release later this year, will ultimately reveal the answers.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's release date is still unconfirmed, but eager fans are anticipating the upcoming PlayStation Showcase with great excitement to potentially learn more about the highly anticipated game. It remains to be seen whether or not the beloved Web-Slinger will make an appearance during the presentation. However, fans can expect to get their hands on the game in 2023, exclusively on PS5.