It’s not unheard of for Marvel characters, likeVenom, to have unexpected adventures that go far beyond their origins and usual storylines. A cosplay, shared on Instagram by @mr.markmeer, imagines the symbiote as a president amid his campaign. It also includes his own secret service member to protect him.
Venom’s had his fair share of adventures and variants, from a tyrannosaurus rex to skateboarding in his early years in disguise. Loki has had a presidential variant of himself, who was part of the Disney+ original series,Loki. Venom may not be the most expected commander-in-chief, but there’s a good chance he’d be highly invested in extraterrestrial policies.
This imaginative cosplay shows how far Marvel could take itsWhat If…?concepts with the iconic symbiote as the central focus. He’s one of Spider-Man’s greatest adversaries, but he’s successfully carved out a name for himself that could stretch into more creative zones.
Venom for President Highlights an Intriguing Concept
The Symbiote Wouldn’t Be the First Villain to Run for Public Office
This Venom cosplayfeatures the symbiotein a suit, complete with a campaign button that reads “Venom for President. Rotten to the Core.” It is complete with a tie that has his white spider symbol on it. @zaxmon1 is credited as Venom’s secret service member, while the two attended DragonCon. The symbiote also comes with his own running mate, as he vies for a Venom/Eddie Brock ticket. This is far from traditional, but it could provide an intriguing balance and make for some interesting debates on how to handle situations.
Venom Is Total Nightmare Fuel in Unique Art Almost Too Scary for Marvel
New Venom art shows what could have made for a terrifying scene in Venom: The Last Dance, but is way too horrific for most fans to see.
Considering Venom’s drive towards becoming the King in Black following his face-off with Knull during theKing in Blackevent andrecent face-offs inVenom War, it’s safe to say that the symbiote isn’t a stranger to leadership. However, he hasn’t been in the role long and could use some more time developing before trying to run an entire country that consists of multiple species, not just Klyntar. Nonetheless, it’d be interesting to see his policy stances and approach to handling some of the affairs of Marvel heroes.This angle would become even more interesting if he were to run against President Loki, allowing for some incredibly intriguing debates.
Marvel’s Multiverse Provides the Perfect Venue for Creative Stories & Angles
Considering the many twists in comics - and now on screen - that can occur thanks to the existence of the Multiverse, it isn’timpossible for Venomto run for president. Given President Loki’s existence, there could several worlds in which other iconic heroes and villains have moved their way into positions of power, the way Lex Luthor does in DC’s universe. After all, even Red Skull served a term as president in theWastelandersseries, spinning off ofOld Man Logan.Venom’spresidency would be one worth exploring and following, if Marvel were to be as creative as fans' cosplays prove they can be.
Source:Mark Meer
Venom
Venom is a symbiotic alien entity bonded with various human hosts, notably Eddie Brock and later Flash Thompson. It grants superhuman strength, agility, and a shape-shifting black costume. Initially a Spider-Man villain due to its origins, Venom evolved into an antihero, battling both villains and his own dark impulses. The character embodies themes of duality and redemption within the Marvel Universe.
