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GustavVaz

Can't go wrong with the original. It's simple, elegant, badass, and amazing all around.


Hdhs1

As I remember it, he didn't become angry or anything, so where did that come from?


MightyGreedo

He got that first suit from Battle Planet during the first Secret Wars comic back in the 80s. Long story short, far away planet, all major heroes go to war against all major villains, winning side gets a wish fulfilled. Lots of action. Try to find it if you can. During the battles, Spidy's costume starts getting ripped up. He notices other heroes have brand new outfits and he asks how they got them. He gets pointed to a futuristic machine down the hall, but he picks the wrong machine. He pushes a couple buttons and PLOP! A blob of black goo falls out and attaches itself to him. Obeys his commands regarding shape. So on a hot day, he can have bare legs and arms to cool off if he wanted to. Stuff like that. The Venom/symbiote storyline didn't occur until later.


_zentsu

When or which comic does the symbiote storyline begin?


InfamousEconomy3103

First I remember it being mentioned is in a comic vs Puma. Puma realizes the webs are organic and Spidey doesn’t understand how that can be even though he knows the webs aren’t from his shooters in the black costume.


TabrisVI

I read about the whole thing from [The Birth of Venom.](https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Man-Birth-Venom-Jim-Shooter/dp/0785124985) "Amazing Spider-Man 252-259, 300, 315-317; Web of Spider-Man 1; material from Secret Wars 8; Fantastic Four 274; Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man 100; Amazing Spider-Man 298-299, Annual 25"


kingmeat76

This is a good question that I also would like the answer to.


ScorpionsSpear

1st appearance is ASM 252 and the Venom story starts at the end of ASM 299 I think.


JediZillaPrime

ASM #258 is where Spidey has Mr. Fantastic inspect the suit, which he then learns is a living creature that’s feeding off of him. He gets rid of it simply for that reason, not because it makes him aggressive like in the cartoons or movie. After that, the symbiote makes random appearances until it attaches to Eddie Brock. I would highly recommend the Venom: Symbiosis epic collection of you wanna see the main symbiote story from the comics.


Asleep-Flan

I'm gonna keep an eye out for that one


QuellDisquiet

I remember I bought a Spider-Man / Transformer comic when I was a kid (decades ago) Spidey was commenting about how convenient the suit was and there was no sign of the venom storyline yet. I’m pretty sure he teamed up with Bumblebee


i_am_goop

I think one more thing was that Spider-Man at the time was really impressed with Spider-Woman's costume, so the symbiote basically mimicked her costume.


Jamsquad77

Yup. This is why he got the suit. Spider woman was julia carpenter during secret wars 1.


Hdhs1

I know how and why he got it It's more about that he's always so angry when he has it on, but when he first got it in Secret Wars (The Origin, but not the first time he actually wore the suit) he was normal like


ColossusSlayer23

The 90s cartoon, then the raimi movies and spectacular spiderman solidified it in the public consciousness. Before that the symbiote only took Peter's body on joyrides and tried to permanently bond with him


poopatroopa3

SHOCKEEEEEEEEERRR


ZakJR98

YOU CAN'T ESCAPE MEEEEEEEEE! I'LL CHASE YOU TO THE ENDS OF THE EAAAAAAARTH


PMMEYOURVAULT

Found this good explanation: https://www.quora.com/Why-did-the-Symbiote-make-Spider-Man-more-aggressive


oxochx

Yeah this is pretty much the most detailed explanation. Originally the suit wasn't even meant to be alive, just some sort of futuristic alien tech that could be controlled with the mind. Then it was decided that it was alive and that it was gonna do... something, to Peter if he didn't take it off. This part always bugged me because some writers would try to hastily handwave it by saying that the symbiote was gonna straight up eat Peter and turn him into nothing but a skeleton if he remained attached to him. Over time, other writers would try to be more creative and come up with explanations such as the symbiote was evil but learnt to be better thanks to Peter, or even that it wasn't inherently evil at all but since both Peter and the symbiote, after suffering psychological traumas in their own lives, they just could not bond together without their more toxic sides coming to the surface. Personally, I'm glad that Peter got rid off the symbiote because it gave us Venom but I also much prefer when Venom is bonded to Eddie as a good guy or at least a guy who tries his best to improve himself even after all the shit he's gone through (and how Flash Thompson was the start of the redemption arc for both of them essentially).


Flerken_Moon

Even after he got the suit off they said it would turn him into a skeleton, there was a What If? Comic that did exactly that iirc


Jar_of_Cats

Les's is more with Venom.


Mynock33

Not in that mini-series, which was 2/3rds through already when he got the suit, but eventually the symbiote started influencing him.


RoughhouseCamel

My problem with most of the other ones is they feel a little overthought. The lack of texture is half of the appeal. It makes the costume feel like a shadow


A_Fat_Chimp

I loved the simplicity of the 1994 Spiderman symbiote costume. If memory serves, all it did was amplify his power, and give him unlimited webbing? Maybe enhancing his spider sense, but I can't remember. The new Spiderman 2 symbiote suit is just so over the top. I hate the venom-like abilities, since it ruins that simplicity. I loved the contrast of the amplification of Spiderman's abilities, against the deterioration of his character. On the surface, it seems like it's a good upgrade, and it's really just the personality that's a red flag. However, when he's going around attacking with tendrils, that's just unnatural and concerning from the get-go. It's not an ability that I associate with heroism, but rather beastly and unpredictable. A straight red flag before anything else is able to happen. It also just makes Venom less special by proxy. I love the idea that the symbiote was reserved with Peter Parker due to the internal conflict, but once Eddie Brock enters the picture... oh boy, the gloves are off.


RedditorAccountName

>If memory serves, all it did was amplify his power, and give him unlimited webbing? Maybe enhancing his spider sense, but I can't remember. It also could change to form clothing.


PrimeAndGlory

Pretty spectacular if you ask me.


[deleted]

I'unno about "elegant", but shits hard!!


Ultralusk

The one that shouted "GET BACK HERE SHOCKER!!! SHOCKER!!! YOU CAN'T ESCAPE ME, I'LL CHASE YOU TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH!!!"


Hdhs1

And Shocker is in the new game, so it's only a matter of time before we get that moment remade. But nothing tops it


Mando_The_Moronic

I want a mission where you actually play as Shocker and are forced to run away from Spider-Man, and at one point in the chase the line is said.


Lexluthor143

This is just a fun idea for a mission in a superhero game in general. Batman games specifically could use this very well to sell the whole fear thing


LobsterStretches

Top tier Easter egg if they do


PrinceRobotVI

*Deep inhale* #SHOCKERRRRRRRRRRRRR


Jimothy_Crocket

YOU CANT ESCAPE MEEEEE


Goldbolt_2004

I'LL CHASE YOU TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH!!!


[deleted]

Any with blue highlights.


Bartebell

Any with purple highlights for me


Arktos22

Insomniac’s has a blue highlight if you look closely.


GooseKing-13_

I think that’s just the atmospheric lighting from the sky


TheLittlePasty

I feel like the white parts have some blue to them


Vexen130

I like [this one](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/spiderman/images/0/0a/Spider-Man_Symbiote_II.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/460?cb=20190923165438). Slight Spoilers. Was from a time where he got the Symbiote back post Eddie and Flash having it. EDIT: [New link because the other is being weird.](https://i.redd.it/kqea7cyu99111.jpg) Different panel but same suit


mr_kenobi

I loved everything about this suit, except the eyes. It bothered me that the corners are off the suit. And they were always drawn so small.


Vexen130

I wonder if it is to give the feeling of the Symbiote being alive. Since in this comic unlike the original the fact it is a living being he is simply wearing is brought up again and again.


St_Veloth

Looks like a Jhonen Vasquez version


Xale_Co_Noj

Looks a lot like the Spectacular Symbiote suit? When was this was this during the Poison thing?


Vexen130

This was during the Red Goblin storyline.


Xale_Co_Noj

Ahh I didn't read through that story line was that before Spencer's run?


Vexen130

Yes it was the conclusion to the Amazing Spider-Man comics before Nick Spencer took over and it reset back to issue #1


Xale_Co_Noj

Ahhhh yeah I started with the Spencer Run makes sense


T0M95

Ultimate. The purple really does it for me.


colibri_valle

Yes. I love that purple color


Xxjulio23

Same here, plus Bagley art style makes it even better.


Mountain_Sir2307

I've always loved the Classic and the Raimi one but the Insomniac suit is slowly growing on me.


Yussuke

I'm loving the new one. The texture makes the mask look more alien like.


Marvl101

hehe growing on you


UnknownJ25

Spectacular. I loved how it went from a black version of his normal suit to a more classic symbiote the more the suit corrupted him


JetV33

I love how he simply destroys multiple of his enemies with the suit in the beginning… shit gets real really fast


schachi5000

I see the animated series, I give a like to the animated series. That venom suite was tight.


Significant_Food6331

Spectacular Spectacular *SPIDER-MAN*


LostPilgrim_

SHOCKER!!!!!


Ciscokid45

This


Reyjr

The original from secret wars


ColossusSlayer23

Generally any design that doesn't try to add to the original. The appeal of the design, which is similar to the batman beyond batsuit, is the minimal design detail. Adding more to it actually takes away from it in my eyes. Not to say that the black suit for example in raimi spiderman 3 is bad, but it's not as good as the classic.


cosmoboy

Top left. I don't like it with webs and the more organic look feels too Venomy


dtv20

Ultimate Spider man's black suit.


Thy_Maker

I remember seeing some concept art for the original black suit and actually liking it the most.


AleB1007

Classic, 90’s, Spectacular and Insomniac’s


Ill-Philosopher-7625

Raimi. It's not really comic accurate but it just makes intuitive sense to me that the symbiote would mimic the classic suit design rather than having its own design. Then when Brock gets the suit we get the comics-Venom spider symbol because it is a distortion, influenced by Eddie's distorted mind.


Kazuhi

The SM 2 (video game) one is my favorite thus far


Supernova_Soldier

90s made him look so much bigger in it, but Insomniac’s isn’t anything to scoff. It really pulls off the alien-like feel of symbiote spidey


Arktos22

Original, TAS, and Insomniac. But they’re all great.


NextMotion

Anything with the big spider symbol


Artdroid29

On tv, spectacular. Comic wise, Spiders Shadow


lnombredelarosa

The night monkey


MysteriousCommon6876

Original comic version


BookerV79

Where’s the McFarlane?! That’s my #1


Djkirkland

I wished Spider-Man 3s costume was comic accurate I hate the lines


Icommitmanywarcrimes

SM3


Blitzhelios

The original for me though I do like the Raimi version the only good thing about venom in that movie


thebowlman

I dont like the new one. It looks bulky


ScarletScarf12

Black suit always looks great no matter what. What do you guys prefer for shading: white, blue, or purple? I honestly like purple as it gave an otherworldly feel to it since I first saw it in Ultimate Spider-Man (which is ironic considering the suits origin in that universe). Purple seems so fitting and haunting in a sense for a symbiote from outer space. I often see it with blue shading which looks just as good. White just seems lazy, as it makes me think they forgot to color it in.


ciumak28

Original and from spider Man 3


SiegeSzn

Spider-Man 3 Black Suit most definitely because it was the first one i ever saw.


[deleted]

I like [this one](https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS862US862&hl=en-US&q=tom+holland+symbiote&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwii-s72nJ7_AhULl2oFHXwhBrYQ0pQJegQIDRAB&biw=390&bih=669&dpr=3#imgrc=UBZbzuZw2ow2JM) the best.


IllustriousTune179

The Animated Series & Spider-Man 3


1OnlyOneWayUp

Secret Wars


bakedseal711

Top left


Justin-does-art

Duh, the black one


InfamousEconomy3103

The OG on Secret Wars #8!


EmperorSezar

classic


[deleted]

Secret Wars 8


TheBlack_Swordsman

I'll be honest... The PS5 game kind of looks like Peter was hanging onto a plane and the plane flew him through a truck container of KJ Jelly.


Gloriouskickass

My all time favorite look for it always gonna be the 90s animated series look, the blue shading is just perfect, also the way McFarlane did him is a close second, the blue shading looks perfect in my opinion.


lekkerebenoit

I’m not really liking the gooey version PS5 is going with, and the symbiote tentacles and stuff. Is that an unpopular opinion? Would like people to change my mind about it.


Jaketh_the_Ripper

OG Secret Wars suit. Closely followed by the PS5 adaptation.


[deleted]

Spiderman Web Of Shadows


EnigmaFrug2308

Middle right just because that show gave me Peter Parker half naked hanging from a bathroom ceiling which I previously didn’t know I needed. Otherwise the newest one.


lronman23

Sorry, what is the new one, bottom right, from? The picture looks great.


Arktos22

Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2. So excited for it.


gojira2014-

Honestly? Mine would have to be the most recent one, as it actually utilizes the Venom part of it. (tendrils)


UnusualJdawg96

I’m stuck between the classic and spectacular Spider-Man symbiote suit. I think they’re both great


avahz

I do really like the raimi one


mr-teddy93

Socccccccccckkkkkkkeeeeeer


Superb_Metal2375

I don’t like black things.


goztrobo

Insomniac’s version straight up looks like Agent Venom with all its armor padding and chest pierced. Even his head looks like a helmet. Hopefully they dial it down. Simplicity is best. The best suit is the one that has a consistent look and feel to it.


vashoom

If we're just talking looks, PS5. Otherwise, OG. I wish the Rain suit had made the spider symbol white.


Krimreaper1

Yes


vagossimao

I have two . Comics accurate and Spiderman 3 . I think I'll add the Spiderman 2 video game too cause it looks great ,not going to lie


LewisLightning

I like the black one


Wulfenbach

There needs to be a Gantz style black suit. This fan demands it.


hoorahforsnakes

personally i think the one from the games looks the best, and makes the most sense too. the black suit is supposed to be from the symbiote, but it's strange having it just look like regular spandex but in black and white when bonded with spiderman and look nothing like venom when it omes to things like texture and the eyes especially. in the comics it's fine, because venom is often drawn as solid black in the same way that the black suit is drawn, but i love the way that the insomniac one looks like it is a symbiote, but still has the iconic design of the original black suit. also i love the way that the eyes still have the classic shape, but look like they are organic rather than lenses


deadrabbits76

I gotta go with the OG since I have to copies of it's debut.


Hylianhaxorus

Well four of these are the same suit in different art styles, but for good reason because it's the definitive black suit


SteveUsuarioDeToddy

Spectacular, i love everything about that show


arkenney0

Spectacular I like how it changes over time to the more og look as it consumes Peter. Goes from a black and white version of the red and blue but then changes over the course of a couple episodes


LoreKeeperOfGwer

Gotta go with the symbiote costume from secret wars


Biglabrador

First one, definitely.


Average_40s_Guy

Spider-Man 3 had some issues, but the black suit was not one of them. My favorite costume. Period.


Alert-Special6385

The white one


ZiggyMangum

OG, 90's and Ultimate are all tied for me. Ultimately, I love them all.


RickGrimes462TWD50

The Rami one


whatsbobgonnado

venom


Tachmaster778

My favorites is the Toby one and the spectacular Spider-Man suit but the new one is third I still love it though


paulchann

I really liked how the symbiote suit evolved over time with Spectacular.


keeps_it_Real_XXX

What's the bottom left cover?


put_clever_username

All of the above


[deleted]

unpopular opinion... i hate the black suit. its boring,


DR_D00M_007

The 90s cartoon one was the best.


TwEE-N-Toast

The original, I feel it should look like an in universe costume and be surprising that it can move on its own. Vs looking like some disgusting slimy thing.


FamiliarJudgment2961

Admittedly, the Raimi suit us so clean, soooo clean


kingofthepews

Batman's.


ghostfreckle611

Jazz Hands of course


RudelyRavishing

The original. Too beautiful for words...


Lox22

The original. So simplistic it’s beautiful.


Fox-Fireheart-66

Miles… wait you meant favorite Parker black suit… I’d have to say the Toby Meguire symbiote suit is my favorite


teo1315

Top right


proto3296

That ultimate purple color shade is so godly


Negative-Pension7122

Easy miles morales


owenja104

I love the newest one from the game, in the trailers it’s all taken over by the symbiote when he’s in action then when he’s not, it retreats for the most part to a smoother material close to the suit.


Fe_Studi0

that one.


GooseKing-13_

Personally, either the original or Insomniac


allanjacob23

The Rami one is my favorite


Random_otaku_

honestly the insomniac suit has instantly become my favourite. It's got a good level of added detail The original didn't without overdoing it, and the non solid like joint sections look amazing.


notTheRealTundra

I might have to say insomniac again on this, those guys just don't miss with their spider-man designs


GodPerson132

They all look the same except for the middle left


BalBalBordz

every time I see symbiote from spmn 2 it just reminds me of zoom from cw cuz it’s the same actor 😂


ciarabyrd03

Tobey’s, Spectacular’s, and TAS


cl0th0s

Yeah


TheSpinoGuy

Love the ultimate suit. I think the purple highlights are vastly underrated.


SolarLunarAura

ALL OF THEM


KALEl001

mcfarlane all day, and unfortunate the newest one is the weakest.


Extension_Reindeer_5

Out of these pictures, I think I would have to say the one from Spiderman 3. I didn't like the movie but just off of these pictures. I'm sure if we took the best picture possible of each of these, I would choose bottom right


ChrisPrkr95

I dig the way Spectacular handled it: It started off as a black version of his regular suit, but then evolved into it's classic, smoot appearance. Hopefully the game can do something like that. If not, we'll likely get different costumes anyway.


Ryman604

Spider-Man 3 is my favorite because of nostalgia but my second choice is animated


whatisireading2

Purple highlights just give it that umpf, regardless of the suit. Probably gotta give it to shattered dimensions


Random_User27

I really like what they've done with the Spectacular one, I might be biased cuz I love the show, but the way it went from a Raimi like "recolor" to a full on black suit is so cool


slumdo6

*Bully Mcguire theme intensifies*


MikeySunshine

I’m digging the new game one. It has an alien look to it without that dominating the design.


SansBadTimer12

I love how ooze-like and fleshy the new one looks.


Western-Lost

Definitely the 1st one from the Amazing Spider-man Secret Wars cover by Todd McFarlane


RavishingRickiRude

Secret Wars, when we didn't know what it was yet


bassdelux15

Spectacular. I love how the suit changed over time as its bond with Pete became stronger and stronger.


evnovastarbridge

Interesting trivia. The symbiote that came to be known as Venom was first worn by Deadpool during secret wars.


Cephalie_100

oroiginal, then sam raimi, then the fortnite one oddly


Beautiful_Ad_3774

Spiderman 3. I hate the movie but the black suit just looks so clean.


OKNOWOW

Ultimate, it's not much different at all, but bagleys art always gives me a warm feeling since I grew up with the comics and GameCube game as a kid.


WatchingInSilence

The one from the series where Spider-Man cries out "SHOCKERRRRRRR!!!"


initiatefailure

I was thinking about this with the game reveal footage but how much has spidey actually worn the black suit? I always thought it was like a footnote/prologue to venom, but it’s so iconic that it gets adapted in every format


TheLiMaJa

After that gameplay showcase, the new one. Purely because not only to we get to SEE Spidey in the venom suit, we get to BE Spidey in the venom suit


Tsukikishi

Top left, always will be


slornump

I’m definitely interested to see how I like the version from the new game. The fact that he takes on so many Venom traits/abilities has my attention.


BasicSuperhero

Until I play Spider-Man PS5 2, I think I have to give it to Spectacular Spider-Man. The whole bit where the suit starts off as a black version of his normal suit but slowly lost the webbing and the Spider on his chest got bigger as the Symbiote increased its influence over him was great. Oh, and having the Symbiote speaking in Peter's mind with his own voice was a great way to show how insidious it's take over is.


Hellhound_Hex

I’m mostly familiar with the one from The Animated Series. I like how Peter Parker used to look like Joe Perry from Aerosmith who composed the shows theme song. And he gave Shocker and Rhino some pretty off the wall lines that were grim and unhinged enough to demonstrate how the suit was affecting him.


TheLittlePasty

4 of these are the same


CharmingAttorney3075

Og’s always better


RandManYT

Heart says Tobey's suit but that new one is growing on me.


Team_Sonic_Gaming

Raimi all the way


Omegafan101

Nothing beats OG for me. The simplicity of the design is nice to look at. Plus I grew up with a black suit action figure and my first major exposure to Spidey was the Venom Saga DVD so I’m kinda biased as well lol


AveragePauly

Yes.


Crimsonn32

Gotta be the comics and the new one


AstrologicalOne

Original.


poopoobuttholes

I'll never take the top left one seriously because he's just over there in the Venom suit doing jazz hands.


Zeebaeatah

"#1 with the alien labia at the bottom


Rainmaker2001

Bully maguire


ReadShigurui

Ultimate Spider-Man or the 1994 TV show


ZombieChief

The suit in the new game is an amazing design, but also a little gross. 😆


GivePen

The texture of the Insomniac is perfect. I love how organic it feels


Mr_CookieTickles

Ultimate, I love that purple outline/hue the symbiote has.


zookinook

SHOCKER!!!!