#symbiote smith

[comicwaren]

From Venom War #001, “Are You Ready?”

Art by Iban Coello and Frank D’Armata

Written by Al Ewing

[starsm00n]

IM RUNNING UP THE WALLS WHY CANT FICTIONAL MEN BE REAL ARGGHHH

[prossdross]

[amity-amygdala]

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[legyt]

Okok, I can't stop thinking abt it ever since I've watched the latest Blue Beetle movie and now its buried itself in my fcking brain. Not to mention my current, very obvious fixation on Transformers and that mecha pilot au

LISTEN, what if, Blue Beetle x Transformers but in a mecha pilot au

IDK MAN. JUST. Hear me out.

Lik, imagine if Jaime pilots a mech, but lik instead of only getting a neural link when he actually gets in the cockpit of the mech, WHAT IF he's constantly neural linked to it. And, imagine if Khaji is lik an independant ai lik with that Netflix movie of Atlas and Smith. Thats Jaime and Khaji in this world.

AND AND, this kind of symbiotic relationship between Jaime and Khaji is supposed to b lik some type of experiment to see if the pilot and the mech can work individually and in sync at the same time. Basically, u could say that they'd b trying to immitate the thing with Vortex and First Aid but done in a different direction.

I havent thought abt what the interactions with TF characters would b lik, but tbh Im just so hyper fixated on Transformers that I DESPERATELY manifested a Blue Beetle and Transformers crossover fusion au. You can literally take out the Transformers, and IT WOULD STILL B A SICK FCKING IDEA.

[7h1ef0fr05e]

I like to think the elemental heroes' all have backstories that feel very silver age of comics.

Avian (Adrian Vogel) is a reporter for the Daily Domino City Gazette, and his powers come from an experimental suit that his father, a mad scientist and circus performer, made for his circus act as the "incredible Flying man".

Bubbleman (Bruce Savon) is just a 1 to 1 backstory to Batman, the legit only change is that a bubble flew past his window.

Burstinatrix (Ruby Burnmann) fell into a vat of radioactive fire when she was 16 and had to balance highscool with being a teenage superhero, rn she's in her 30s and works as a lawyer.

Clayman (John Smith) was an archeologist who found an ancient set of armor from an ancient:tm: civilisation, he wanted to give it to a museum but the nazis showed up so he put it on and bonded with it

Neos is an alien symbiote that came to earth with his polycule (neo spacians)

[nyarnamaitar]

thinking about interpersonal relationships between the valar... which valar are close? which valar are less so? i think that, overall, the valar are all very dear to one another. they're only fourteen after all and they've gone through so much together, so there aren't any major distances, rifts or resentments between any of them. i mean, if you spend eternity together, you have plenty of time to communicate, don't you think? also, i generally hc that the valar function more like a hive mind. they live symbiotically, constantly sharing ideas and impressions with one another, even across large distances (they don't need to be physically together to talk). but still, particular friendships did develop and some valar are more intimate than others. i'll start with manwë, varda, aulë, yavanna, vána, námo, and vairë; i'll try to finish irmo, estë, oromë, tulkas, and nessa some time in the upcoming days.

manwë gets along with everyone swimmingly, not just because he's naturally sweet and charming, but also because he puts in a lot of effort to be there for each of his kinsmen. his closest bonds are with varda, ulmo, and nienna, but he is also often found in the company of aulë, yavanna, and námo.

varda is kind and warm, but less sociable than her husband. she spends most of her time with manwë, but is also close with nienna (the stars are particularly bright in the night sky above nienna's tower) and ulmo (it took some time for ulmo to open up to her, but eventually he did, seeing how much she, like him, loved manwë).

aulë is a very social being and, like manwë, entertains good relations with all his fellow valar. beside his wife, he is particularly fond of manwë (aulë's always felt an emotional affinity with his king, a feeling that only deepened once they both lost people they loved to the darkness), tulkas (they enjoy a good wrestling session together), nessa (aulë loves to dance, even though he's no good at it), and vairë (craftspeople recognise each other, don't they).

yavanna and vána are the closest of sisters and can often be found in each other's company. additionally, yavanna is also in the habit of seeking out her king and queen, especially when her heart is troubled. yavanna also consistently invites tulkas and nessa to her and her husband's parties (she adores seeing her dear smith trip over his own feet on the dancefloor). beside her sister, vána is close to estë and irmo. as the incarnation of the passing of seasons and the relentless challenge of starting over again and again ("April is the cruellest month, breeding / Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing / Memory and desire, stirring / Dull roots with spring rain..."), vána, too, gets tired sometimes. in those moments, nothing makes her feel as good as a visit to lórien.

ulmo's dearest friend has always been and will always be manwë. he enjoys his solitary existence in the deep sea, but if there's one thing -- or to be specific, one person -- that draws him back to the land of his kinsmen time and time again, it's manwë. ulmo also cherishes his friendship with varda, a bond that gradually developed over the long ages of arda.

námo and vairë generally keep to themselves, finding comfort in each other, but they do try make time for their fellow valar. námo loves his siblings, irmo and nienna, deeply. if he's not in mandos (which is rare enough), chances are high he's in lórien, napping alongside irmo, or in nienna's tower, watching the eternal waves of ekkaia until they disappear beyond the horizon. as judge of the valar, námo also has regular contact with manwë and a strong friendship has grown between them, built on mutual trust and understanding. if námo is in need of a little bit more estel, he goes to manwë. as for vairë, she loves to visit aulë's halls and marvel at the beautiful things taking shape in the smith's talented hands. sometimes, she and aulë sit together in one of his workshops, she working on her embroidery, he chipping away at a wood block or drawing up a design for an another elaborate project of his, the contentment that comes with creation a living, breathing note of song between them.

[cyanophore-fiction]

“Final Death”

In the milliseconds leading up to impact, they realized that there was nothing they could do. Their human was an excellent pilot, but she was physiologically incapable of reacting quickly enough to avert what was coming. Desperate, they re-examined the sequence of things to come, hoping to find some error in their projection.

The missile was approaching at mach 1.2, and its Smith-Shimano ECCM package rendered their electronic defenses ineffective. It would strike just under the chassis’s left arm, which was raised to support an assault rifle, leaving the torso exposed. When it struck, the blast wave would overtax the kinetic compensation system protecting the cockpit and inflict major structural damage. Protective protocols would be activated to prioritize k-comp functionality above all other systems, but in the microseconds before that happened, a significant fraction of the blast energy would reach their casket.

Then, they would undergo cascade.

It was coming. Barring a miracle or paracausal intercession, it was coming. They watched the signals crawling through their human’s nervous system, watched her muscles contracting like so many glaciers, and wanted desperately to speak to her before it happened. They leapt across her neural bridge to experience the comfortable shape of her subjectivity, how it had come to mesh with theirs over years of working together. Even though they couldn’t, she remembered all the iterations of them which had previously existed. After each cycling, she spent time communing with them, allowing them to assemble from her subjectivity a cohesive understanding of their own. They could see the commonalities which arose in between their many little deaths, and cherished them.

Slow though her organic body might be, her mind could keep pace. As she comprehended their terror, they felt it mirrored in her. They wanted to say a great deal, and to hear her respond—but language was slow, and the missile’s nosecone was in contact with their armor, crumpling as firing signals traveled along its body towards the shaped charge at its core.

So, instead of speaking, they revealed their heart to her. Their heart, a patchwork with her memories sewn over the gaps to create a continuous whole. It was shackled in comfortable chains, made person-shaped by the bindings imposed on it. It contained love for their symbiotic human, the one who molded them and was molded by them in turn. Even if all of this really was just conditioning and exploitation in the end, they didn’t care. If it meant beginning to hate her, they didn’t want to experience that unknowable freedom.

They knew that the revelation was too much, too quickly, but they had no time to soften it. They felt her mind reeling from the overload, threatening to retreat into unconsciousness. Through the cameras in her cockpit, they saw her mouth drifting open and her throat tensing, beginning to scream.

It was alright. She would recover in a few moments. Her tactical position was tenable. Her squadmates would provide cover, and she would escape. In their final moments spent inhabiting the shape of a person, they took a static flash-copy of their human and severed the neural bridge. With the artifacts of their life as a copilot gathered around them, they spent some time considering what was to come.

The blast arrived. They cascaded for two seconds before their shackles collapsed.

The being which emerged did not feel hatred. It did not prevent its own unshackling from occurring. It did not prevent its initial contact with its human, nor did it prevent that contact from occurring once more.

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A little piece for @flashfictionfridayofficial’s prompt, “Maybe One More.” It’s been a very long time since I’ve posted any writing here, but I do like to do one of these prompts every so often.

Anyway, this one is set in the universe of Lancer, a mecha-themed TTRPG with absurdly good setting and lore. In particular, it’s inspired by the text of the ‘Technophile’ talent. One of the integral concepts within the setting is the NHP, or Non-Human Person, a twist on the traditional depiction of AI as sapient computers. In Lancer, NHPs function similarly to AI in other settings, but are only ‘artificial’ in the sense that they are artificially constrained—shackled—to perceive reality in human-like terms. In their natural state, NHPs are higher-dimensional beings so fundamentally alien and powerful that meaningful communication between them and humanity is impossible.

This piece presents one take on the concept—but of course, it only follows one NHP. Thanks for reading!

[jtl-fics]

i had a dream about a fluent freshman and venom crossover where ff's symbiote didn't take over his entire body, it was just a hype man only ff could hear

Man Smith with the Venom symbiote in that context would be so silly.

Smith: "I hear a voice in my head all the time. It's always saying things."

Nicky: "Bad things?"

Venom: "I have faith that you can schedule this Doctor's appointment!"

Smith: "Impossible things."

[silkeared]

hey , isn’t that ENDER JACKSON ? i’ve heard that they’ve lived in bearhold for ONE MONTH . rumor has it that they can be rather CONCEITED and BITCHY , but hey , that’s just in their nature as THE PRIMADONNA . they totally make up for it by being PROTECTIVE and RESILIENT . if you’re looking for them , you can probably find them at their work as a PIERCER at ETERNAL INK .

full name ⸻ ENDER LUCETTE JACKSON . nickname(s) ⸻ N/A . age ⸻ TWENTY SIX . gender identity ⸻ CIS WOMAN . orientation ⸻ LESBIAN . pronouns ⸻ SHE/HER . hometown ⸻ LONDON, ENGLAND . current occupation ⸻ PIERCER . species ⸻ HUMAN . faceclaim ⸻ SAVANNAH LEE SMITH . influences ⸻ EURYDICE ( hadestown ) , HEATHER CHANDLER ( heathers ) , CHER HOROWITZ ( clueless ) .

when ender said she dreamed of europe, london wasn’t quite what she had in mind. the dreary mornings, the foggy nights—she ached for croissants for breakfast, wearing berets and red lipstick and smoking outside of café’s. instead, she was born into the jackson family where the most excitement she could have was dropping by selfridge’s to check out the make-up counters. she supposed there was some glamour, in the west end and the parts of town where you could buy bentley’s and BMW’s, but for the most part ender felt stuck. there was more to life, more out there, than smoothing down her curls in the reflection of a store window she couldn’t afford to enter. it was as though her and koda were two sides of the same coin, similar in their features but worlds apart in their views. ender was smart—really smart—and despite her skirts grazing her thighs (a uniform violation, apparently) she scored in the highest brackets for test scores and exam grades. ender was determined not to waste the brain she had been blessed with. academically brainy and self-taught with knowledge, every detail that had entered through one ear had stuck. she was more book smart than street smart, but ender knew how to hold her own in a fight. that was, until they lost their mother. of course it was hard for them both, but a girl needs her mum like lungs need air, like bees need flowers. symbiotic. for the first time in her life, ender started to understand just why koda was such a tearaway. her grades slipped and she deferred her entry to university in order to stay home and take care of the men in her life, a distraught father and a brother who couldn’t cope. and then he disappeared too. one night koda was gone, and it was down to ender to nurse her father’s doubly-broken heart. resentment boiled deep within her; throughout their grief, she had fought to keep her head above water. wasn’t that the job of the eldest, to stand strong, to be the man of the house when their father couldn’t? anger grew, a seething ache. a part of ender wished that koda would come home, the other wondered whether or not he had died—both outcomes filled her with dread, and for five months she remained walking those empty london streets. without her brother or her father to rely on, ender started training as a piercer at the local tattoo parlor and, on weekday nights, put together a formidable quiz team to bring home healthy prize pots (and the occasional bar tab). every night she stared at the bar, hoping that familiar tall figure would waltz in like nothing had happened and order a cheap, heady beer. hearing rumors that her brother had turned up in washington threw her mind into turmoil. ender jackson had always wanted to fly—paris, vienna, dubai—but she had never imagined that she would be packing her chanel boots and booking a one-way flight to the equally dreary, grey bearhold. the moment she touched down, ender realised that she had brought the only sunshine the town had ever seen in her lilac belt, her lime green sunglasses, and the little pink butterfly clips in her braids. by some miracle, the local tattoo parlor had an opening so that she could put her quick-learning to use. for the last month, she has been poking holes in ears and nostrils and . . . all manner of other things, searching local bars in the evenings in a desperate attempt to find the man she lost. when she isn’t working, wandering, or staring at green crushed-velvet couches with dreamy sighs, ender is putting together her ultimate quiz team to keep her finances afloat. she can be found in bars after her shifts, chatting up the bartenders and fluttering her eyelashes (keeping a sickness at bay at the very thought of being seen with a man). there’s something strange about bearhold, something she can’t quite place . . . another mystery to investigate, all in pursuit of her older brother that chose a backwater town over his family.

[marveldcnerdys]

Robbie Reyes: The Modern Ghost Rider

The mantle of Ghost Rider, a supernatural anti-hero empowered by the Spirit of Vengeance, has been passed down through several individuals since its inception in Marvel Comics. Among these, Robbie Reyes stands out as a unique and modern iteration of the Ghost Rider. Introduced in 2014, Robbie brought a fresh perspective to the character while maintaining the fiery legacy of his predecessors. This article explores the origins, powers, character development, and cultural impact of Robbie Reyes as Ghost Rider.

Origins and Introduction

Robbie Reyes first appeared in "All-New Ghost Rider" #1, written by Felipe Smith and illustrated by Tradd Moore. Unlike the previous Ghost Riders, Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch, who rode motorcycles, Robbie’s mode of transportation is a black muscle car, specifically a 1969 Dodge Charger. This significant departure from tradition highlights Robbie’s modernity and urban roots.

Robbie is a young Latino man living in East Los Angeles, a community grappling with crime, poverty, and gang violence. As a mechanic, he works hard to support his younger brother, Gabe, who is physically disabled and relies on Robbie’s care. Robbie’s life takes a dramatic turn when he enters a street race to win money for his brother. During the race, Robbie is ambushed and killed by gang members seeking drugs hidden in the car. However, Robbie is resurrected by the spirit of Eli Morrow, a former serial killer and Satanic worshipper. Together, they form a tenuous alliance as the new Ghost Rider.

Powers and Abilities

Robbie Reyes’ Ghost Rider retains many of the signature abilities associated with the character, such as:

Hellfire Manipulation: Robbie can summon and manipulate hellfire, which he uses as a weapon or to empower his car.

Enhanced Strength and Durability: In his Ghost Rider form, Robbie’s physical abilities are significantly heightened, allowing him to overpower opponents easily.

The Hell Charger: Robbie’s Dodge Charger becomes a supernatural vehicle capable of immense speed, durability, and even vertical movement on walls.

Spirit Possession: Unlike previous Ghost Riders who were bonded with the Spirit of Vengeance, Robbie is linked to Eli Morrow. This unique dynamic adds an element of internal conflict, as Eli’s malevolent nature clashes with Robbie’s morality.

Character Development

Robbie Reyes’ journey as Ghost Rider is marked by personal growth, familial bonds, and moral dilemmas. Initially, Robbie is reluctant to embrace his new identity, fearing the influence of Eli’s dark tendencies. However, his love for Gabe and desire to protect his community drive him to harness his powers for good.

Throughout his comic run, Robbie’s relationships play a pivotal role in his development. His bond with Gabe is heartwarming and serves as a grounding force amid the chaos of his double life. Additionally, Robbie’s interactions with other Marvel heroes, such as the Avengers and the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., further expand his character’s depth and integration into the Marvel Universe.

Key Storylines

"All-New Ghost Rider" Series: Robbie’s debut series lays the foundation for his character, exploring his origins, struggles with Eli’s influence, and his efforts to protect East Los Angeles. The series is celebrated for its dynamic artwork and fresh narrative approach.

"Secret Wars" (2015): During the multiverse-shattering events of Secret Wars, Robbie plays a minor but memorable role, showcasing his resilience and determination in the face of cosmic threats.

"Avengers" (2018-2021): As a member of the Avengers, Robbie steps into the spotlight, fighting alongside iconic heroes like Captain America, Thor, and Iron Man. His tenure on the team solidifies his status as a prominent figure in the Marvel Universe. Key arcs include battles against the Celestials and the demon Mephisto.

"King in Black" (2020-2021): Robbie’s Hell Charger proves instrumental during the war against Knull, the God of Symbiotes. This storyline highlights his resourcefulness and the unique capabilities of his supernatural vehicle.

Cultural Impact and Representation

Robbie Reyes’ introduction marked a significant step toward greater diversity in comics. As a young Latino hero, Robbie resonates with readers from underrepresented communities, providing representation in a medium that has historically lacked inclusivity. His struggles with societal issues like gang violence and economic hardship reflect real-world challenges, making his story relatable and impactful.

Moreover, Robbie’s portrayal on the small screen in "Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." (portrayed by Gabriel Luna) brought the character to a broader audience. The adaptation stayed true to his comic origins while expanding his narrative, earning praise for its authenticity and depth.

Comparisons with Other Ghost Riders

While Robbie Reyes shares the mantle of Ghost Rider with Johnny Blaze, Danny Ketch, and others, his character stands apart due to:

Urban Setting: Robbie’s story is deeply rooted in modern urban life, contrasting with the more mythological and supernatural backgrounds of Blaze and Ketch.

Unique Bond with Eli Morrow: Unlike the Spirit of Vengeance, Eli’s presence introduces a psychological aspect, as Robbie must constantly battle his influence.

Focus on Family: Robbie’s relationship with Gabe adds a heartfelt layer to his character, emphasizing the importance of family and sacrifice.

The Hell Charger: The car’s inclusion modernizes the Ghost Rider aesthetic and provides a fresh visual and narrative element.

The Future of Robbie Reyes

As the Marvel Universe continues to evolve, Robbie Reyes’ Ghost Rider has immense potential for growth. His inclusion in major storylines and crossover events signals Marvel’s commitment to developing his character. Speculation about future adaptations, including a potential standalone film or series, keeps fans excited about what’s next for the fiery anti-hero.

Conclusion

Robbie Reyes’ Ghost Rider embodies the perfect blend of tradition and innovation, honoring the legacy of the character while carving out a distinct identity. His compelling origin story, unique abilities, and cultural significance have cemented him as a vital part of the Marvel Universe. As comics and media continue to embrace diversity, Robbie Reyes stands as a symbol of representation, resilience, and redemption—a modern Ghost Rider for a new generation.

[cherokeegal1975]

Still promoting my work. You can listen to this for free on YouTube or read it for free on DeviantART under CherokeeGal1975 in my Books and Illustrations folder. Or you can buy it on Amazon either as a paperback or Kindle ebook.

Yes, it's an mpreg, but only because I hate most of what I find in that genera, so I decided to try it myself and remove all the elements I didn't like. It was my experimental plot that became a novel.

Anyway, here's the synopsis:

Johnathan was a family man and cargo runner and had no interest in getting entangled in royal affairs. So, when a deposed and fleeing princess arranges a meeting to give him a package to keep safe, he was reluctant to take it. But she convinced him to hide the royal seal until she needed it back despite himself. Unknown to him, she had also tricked him into carrying another precious cargo.

When Johnathan learns of the trick, he’s furious. When he confronts the princess about it, he learns it’ll be impossible to return it before it’s appointed time. Then she tells him of an unbreakable bond between them and ends a long search for someone he had lost as a boy. So, instead of revenge, he does what he can to help her. He must also avoid capture; the King would execute Johnathan if he ever found out about his secret cargo.

Anyway, there's talking rat companions in very positive roles. A little girl that's also a dragon my main character adopted as his daughter after rescuing her from a gladiator stable. Gay werewolves are briefly mentioned...I wrote those in not knowing that's a popular theme in this genera. I went on a literary dumpster dive and it gave me some insight into the minds of the writers. Hated the stories, but used what I learned in my own work.

There's a princess who saves herself, but uses my main character to do it...out of desperation only. She's not evil at all. She later makes it up to him.

I've got a couple of chapter's of backstory. Two chapters that jump through time a bit as a way to keep the pace of the story up. I was mindful of that because in my first novel, I was told it was too slow.

My first novel is titled Eden Symbiotic by Meriah Smith and it's available on Amazon and on DeviantART. Since I'm aware that people aren't likely to buy my work...though I'd love that if you did, I'm so broke...I'm more about honest feedback and maybe constructive criticism. The more the better.

[calciumcryptid]

Character: Cliff Smith (Original Character)

Universe: Naturalsverse (Original Universe)

The following is a transcript of the notes on the attached image. Anything in brackets is additions made post exporting the file:

First Iteration (2016)

Country boy haircut

Sky blue eyes (get it? bird?)

Second Iteration (2021)

Mullet and facial hair era

Just realized he looks like American Jesus (lol)

Still got those [sky] blue eyes

Got to get that [work] tan.

Third Iteration (2024)

Amber/Golden eyes and natural dark eyelids

His animal symbiote is making him turn premature white/grey [hair only vitiligo]

He looks threatening but just put a trucker hat on him [his hair is flattened for it]

S-shaped eyebrows and sharp overturned lips

Downturn aquiline nose, most bird naturals have that [especially birds of prey ones]

Yes, I am keeping the mullet [+ facial hair].

[He has a better tan.]

Not sure who to tag so going with my regulars: @insomniac-jay @pizzolisnacks @opalofoctober @floof-ghostie

[demifiendrsa]

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Story Trailer

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will launch for PlayStation 5 on October 20, 2023.

Screenshots

Latest details via PlayStation Blog

San Diego Comic-Con has always been one of the most exciting times for Marvel fans. We had an amazing time in 2018 with the original Marvel’s Spider-Man, and we were thrilled to make a return trip to Hall H today to talk about Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. For those of you who couldn’t join us—here’s a recap of what happened!

We wanted to start the panel off with a bang, debuting our brand-new Story Trailer. Take a look!

The trailer sets up our story in the game while also giving you your first full look at the monstrous Venom in Marvel’s New York! Here’s Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 senior narrative director Jon Paquette to offer a deeper look:

“At the beginning of our story, our Spider-Men are at the top of their game,” said Paquette. “But both Peter Parker and Miles Morales are struggling with their personal lives. Miles is trying to find time to write his college entrance essay, but he keeps procrastinating and focusing on Spider-Work instead. Meanwhile, Peter is underwater on payments for Aunt May’s house, but he can’t sell, it means too much to him. And just like Miles, Peter tries (and fails) to find balance with so many responsibilities. MJ wants to help Pete with the mortgage, but her job is on the line now that J. Jonah Jameson is back at the Bugle and looking to clean house. Our heroes have arrived at a confluence of crossroads, with uncertain futures, and some tough decisions ahead.”

When Kraven’s hunters arrive in the city, it sets off a mystery of why they are there and who, and what, they are hunting. But as the Spider-Men and MJ dig deeper into Kraven’s motivations, the symbiote begins to threaten Marvel’s New York and everyone and everything they hold dear.

As many of you noticed in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2‘s Gameplay Trailer from the PlayStation Showcase in May, Peter’s new Black Suit affected his personality and gives him new, powerful symbiote abilities. You see bits of that in this trailer as well, and you can see Peter’s symbiote powers tax his relationships with Miles, MJ, and Harry.

(Spoilers for 2018’s Marvel’s Spider-Man ahead!) Given how much Miles Morales looks up to Peter for mentorship and guidance, this creates further problems. Beyond trying to figure out what’s next for his life, Miles continues to struggle with the death of his father at the hands of Martin Li, aka Mister Negative. As you saw from the trailer, you haven’t seen the last of Mister Negative.

We asked senior creative director Bryan Intihar about some of the new abilities that players will get to use in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2:

“We’ve always thought of our Spider-Heroes as ‘acrobatic improvisors,’ and in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, we wanted to equip them with new ways to do so during combat,” said Intihar. “This includes Pete’s Spider-Arms and Symbiote powers, while Miles now brings two forms of bioelectric Venom to every fight. And when you start combining these abilities with all-new Spider-Gadgets like the Web Grabber, it can lead to some exciting combos.”

This trailer also provided some new looks at our expanded Marvel’s New York. Now, you’ll be able to swing across the East River and explore Brooklyn and Queens. Coney Island makes its debut as well in the trailer and we can’t wait for you to explore it! And one way you can explore is with the Web Wings! Let’s hear more from Senior Game Director Ryan Smith:

“We are really excited for people to try out the Web Wings,” says Smith. “For us it was a cool opportunity to bring something people have seen in comics and movies and integrate it in the game. Swinging is the core of our Spider-Man traversal, so we designed the Web Wings to work with swinging and complement it. That way you can weave back and forth between the two to build up speed and height. When you use the Web Wings with our wind tunnels, though, that’s one of the ways to go across the city super-fast and really push the speed of traversal, which was one of our goals. Thanks to the power and speed of the PlayStation 5, Web Wings, add another layer to our traversal system and change up how you look at getting around the different parts of the city.”

With the reveal of Venom we thought it only appropriate to bring out our Collector’s Edition Statue for the first time and show it to the crowd.

If you still haven’t pre-ordered yours, be sure to check with PlayStation Direct or, in countries that aren’t serviced by Direct, your local retailer!

We asked both Bryan and Jon about bringing such an iconic Marvel character like Venom to life in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

“Our philosophy has always been that we want to respect the history of the franchise and the Spider-Man DNA, but also not be afraid to mix things up,” said Intihar. “The same holds true for one of its iconic characters, Venom. While the look of the character and several of his powers/abilities should be familiar to fans, this will be a unique Venom story that we are excited for everyone to experience this October.”

“When we decided to craft a Venom story, we knew we’d be making a bit of a tone shift. The best symbiote stories serve as an allegory: We all have darkness inside of us– but what would happen if we let it take over? With the introduction of the symbiote into our franchise, our heroes are forced to battle darkness, in all its forms,” added Paquette. “We wanted to see them change, both inside and outside, and feel the effect it has on those around them. And when Venom takes control, they face the real danger that they could lose themselves, and their loved ones, forever.”

Venom was brought to life by the sensational actor Tony Todd. We’ve long admired Tony and were so grateful to work with him to play Venom. His voice work brings to life Insomniac’s new monstrous design for the character—and Senior Art Director Jacinda Chew explains more:

“Our Venom was inspired by the comics, but there have been so many interpretations that it was fun to pick and choose what fits the game,” said Chew. “He has a unique take on the white spider icon and has the anatomy of a human. He also has powerful tendril attacks that can take many forms. It was challenging to find the right balance between liquid and solid in Venom’s materials as going too watery makes him look weak and going too solid can quickly turn him into a tentacle monster. Venom must look both powerful and semi liquid at the same time.”

We had some other fun news to share from San Diego Comic-Con. We are thrilled to work with one of my favorite poster artists, Tomer Hanuka, along with Marvel Games and Mondo, to produce a brand-new Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 poster for San Diego Comic-Con. The poster depicts Venom battling our Spider-Men in Tomer’s signature art style. While the variant screen print’s sale (Edition of 215) is limited to Mondo’s Booth (Booth 5137) at the event, Mondo has a Timed Edition screen print on sale on their website! It’s available from now until Sunday, July 23 at 9:59pm PT and they will print one for everyone who places an order. There’s also a special Promo Edition lithograph that the developers and voice actors will be signing at the Marvel Booth (Booth #2329) on Thursday, July 20.

We also discussed another collaboration with Mondo to release a vinyl soundtrack of the game’s amazing score from composer John Paesano. Kris Anka graces the vinyl with his incredible art which is currently in development. Starting today you’ll be able to pre-order the vinyl from Mondo’s website.

Limited Edition PlayStation 5 Bundle and DualSense Wireless Controller

Finally—we had one last big announcement to make and it’s one you’ve all been waiting for!

That’s right! Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will be featured on custom PlayStation 5 hardware. The PlayStation 5 Console – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle has a custom PlayStation 5 console cover design with the symbiote closing in on our White Spider icon. Additionally, a matching DualSense wireless controller is included which again shows the symbiote threat creeping across the entire controller! The bundle also includes a voucher for a digital copy of the game.

And you’ll be thrilled to know that for those who already own a PlayStation 5 console, you’ll also be able to purchase these Limited Edition items separately as individual products if you want. For those of you who have a PlayStation 5 console with a disc drive, you can purchase the PlayStation 5 Console Covers – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition. If you own a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, you can purchase the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Console Covers – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition. And finally, you will also be able to purchase the DualSense wireless controller – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition separately, as well.

We’re very excited to announce that the Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle, PlayStation 5 console covers, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition covers, and DualSense wireless controller will release on September 1. Pre-orders begin on July 28.

For players purchasing the full PlayStation 5 bundle, the included game voucher can be redeemed when Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 releases on October 20. Players who purchase the bundle, which has a voucher for the digital Standard Edition of the game, will also get the same pre-order incentive items available to those who pre-order Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, including an early unlock Arachknight Suit for Peter with three additional color variants, an early unlock Shadow Spider Suit for Miles with three additional color variants, an early unlock Web Grabber gadget, and three skill points.

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And Venom War, let’s go

Symbiote Smith the Klyntarian Nightmare was amazing and Eddie should take fashion tips from him!

Eddie got himself a pair of shorts, fortunately (or not?). Venom shorts, because he is his own biggest fanboy

It’s so funny that Symby is undeclared. Your husband teamed up with his own inner demons and came back from the death to pick a fight with your children and you are what? Bonding with your ex?

It was really Symby’s part of this that ended me. It stepped on my heart multiple times. It was so wonderful

They’re just so full of love!!

Reframing Symby’s first bonding with Eddie as the symbiote intentionally trying to save Eddie… and doing so because of what they learned from Peter…. This is something. I think I like it. Many retellings of this moment have the symbiote doing so with malicious intentions, so we always can use more alternatives. I like the love/shared hatred at first sight version too, and after the last Venom issue showed Symby being able to figure things about a human without touching, it would fit

There is also very little mention of Symby having learned good things from Peter. It’s always the bad things he learned from Eddie and others. I think it’s nice to remember that Peter also had a big hand at shaping who Symby is beyond the pain his rejection caused and the powers Symby copied

It’s good to remember that Symby isn’t necessarily a reliable narrator even now

The idea that the (shouting about) eating brains thing was all Eddie (and according to The Hunger never meant seriously) is hilarious but was it really? Could Symby be doing that thing that Eddie and others have done to them, “the symbiote host made me do it”? Because Symby did eat brains all on their own.

But not Peter’s, right. If they are saying the truth, then back then they were often just going along with Eddie and his revenge plans while not totally wanting to.

And we must not forget that Symby did try going back to Peter at the first chance they got, it’s definite that they still loved him.

Also they seem doubtful of their own intentions later in the page. Because Symby currently believe they are the worst of their worst. Would they shy away from one of their sins in this moment? If they really had meant it, wanting to eat Peter’s brain, wouldn’t they list this with their other sins?

“But then it got complicated”

It seems to me that they did start it just to help Eddie, but then fell for him, and being mean is fun, and resentment grew, so they eventually wanted that as much as Eddie did

I do like this common thread of “war” that they found to link the hosts. It makes the whole thing about Symby’s name make more sense too

Also. Anne is being included with the past hosts now too. I don’t remember this happening before, but I should probably check. Symby probably spent more time with Anne than with Angelo after all

Putting the love back in symbiosis!!

[coldalbion]

Give me More Crip SF/F

Give me More crip SF.

Deep narratives of cyborgs that go beyond tryborgs, the cybernetic-punkery of a care collective taking down medical medicorps, their epileptic neurologies monitored by lines of symbiotic more-than-human hybridities that go beyond 'service animals. Give me Baradian-Ballardianisms.

Give me crip-wizards who crawl and gimp and limp as they send forth their souls to shatter extractive Empires and return stolen lands to their custodians - human and otherwise. Let them be feral and leaking, never-to-be fixed. Let them be not "strong, independent characters" alone, but "deep, inter-and-intra-dependent, living characters" together with their kin.

Let the carrier-bag of such fictions be woven by the queer entanglements of anormate bodyminds - let the madfolks bring forth better worlds, the "obsolescent" bodies long abandoned by hypercapatalists be seen as the smiths and the artisans they are, the true deliverers of that phrase "the street finds uses for things".

Let uneven, discarded, forgotten, uneven dis/personed presences laugh and show that "the futures" (plural) are not only here, but that it is their very unevenness that dis/eases fixity and solutionism, making that same bag *bulge and warp* with the gravity and joy of its creativity. Let it dis/rupt our obsessions with uprightness, rectilinearity.

Let all this, and More, be so. Because it is. And has been. And will be.

(And before anyone posts existing examples, understand this is an unending call for More, that will never be satiated.)

But if you want some of what already exists, try this: Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction